# Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Type EC, M30, TRIPLESHIELD™, 16 mm, SCR, 20 to 265 Vac, Pre-Wired

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/EC%2030%2016%20TBAPL/capacitive-proximity-sensor-type-ec-m30
**SKU**: EC 30 16 TBAPL
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €76.6600
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 57 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Range Max:16mm; Thread Size - Metric:M30; Sensor Output:SCR; Supply Voltage DC Min:-; Supply Voltage DC Max:-; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2019); External Length / Height:60.6mm; Frequ

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ip Rating | IP67 |
| Sensor Type | Capacitive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | TRIPLESHIELD EC Series |
| Sensor Terminals | Cable |
| Supply Voltage Max | 250VAC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 20VAC |
| Sensing Distance Min | 2mm |
| Sensor Body Material | Thermoplastic Polyester |
| Thread Size - Metric | M30 |
| Sensor Case / Package | - |
| Operating Temperature Max | 80°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25°C |

## Datasheet

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## **Proximity Sensors Capacitive Thermoplastic Polyester Housing Type EC, M30, AC** 

## 

- **Featuring** _**TRIPLESHIELD**_ **™ Sensor Protection** 

- **Rated operational voltage: 20-250 VAC** 

- **Adjustable sensing distance 2-16 mm or 4-25 mm** 

- **Output: SCR** 

- **Make and break switching function** 

- **LED indication** 

- **High noise immunity** 

- **Flush and non-flush types** 

- **Plug and Cable versions available** 

- **DC versions in the same housing** 

## **Product Descri tion p** ~~—~~ 

Capacitive proximity switchswitching. Grey M30 polyes with either sensing disester  housing with 2 m PVC tance  16 mm flush mounted cable or plug. Ideal for use or 25 mm sensing distance in level and plastic machinnon-flush mounted. 2-wire ery applications. Both types AC output with a switch for are available in metal houschoosing NO and NC ings. 

## **Ordering Key EC 3025 TBA P L-6** 

**Capacitive proximity switch Housing diameter (mm) Rated operating dist. (mm) Output type Housing material Housing type Connection type** 

## **T e Selection yp** 

|**Housing**|**Rated**|**Mounting**|
|---|---|---|
|**diameter**|**operating**||
||**dist. (Sn)** 1)||
|M30|16 mm|Flush (built-in)|
|M30|25 mm|Non-flush|



**Ordering no. Ordering no. SCR, cable SCR, plug Make & break switching Make & break switching EC 3016 TBAPL EC 3016 TBAPL-6 EC 3025 TBAPL EC 3025 TBAPL-6** 

- 1) Object: Grounded steel plate 

## **S ecifications p** 

|**Rated operating dist.**(Sn)||
|---|---|
|**3016:**<br>**3025:**<br>**Sensitivity**<br>**Effective operating dist.** (Sr)<br>**Usable operating dist.** (Su)|2 to 16 mm<br>factory set at 16 mm<br>4 to 25 mm<br>factoryset at 25 mm<br>Adj. multiturnpot.meter<br>0.9 x Sn≤Sr≤1.1 x S<br>0.8 x Sr≤Sn> 1.2 x Sr|
|**Repeat accuracy **(R)|≤5%|
|**Hysteresis**(H)<br>**Rated operational volt.**(UB)<br>**Ripple**<br>**Rated operational current**(Ie)<br>Continuous<br>Short-time|4 to 20% of sensingdistance<br>20 to 250 VAC<br>(ripple included)<br>≤10%<br>≤500 mA<br>< 2.5 A(max. 20 ms)|
|**Min. load current**|≤10 mA|
|**OFF-state current**(Ir)|< 2.5 mA (@ 240 VAC)|
||1.7 mA(@ 120 VAC)|
|**Voltage drop **(Ud)|≤10 VAC(at loads≥20 mA)|
|**Protection**|Transients|



|**Power ON delay**|≤100 ms|
|---|---|
|**Frequency of operating**||
|**cycles**(f)|10 Hz|
|**Indication for output ON**|LED, yellow|
|**Environment**||
|Degree ofprotection|IP 67(Nema 1,3,4,6,13)|
|**Temperature**||
|Operating temperature|-25° to +80°C ( -13° to +176°F)|
|Storage temperature|-40° to +85°C(-40° to +185°F)|
|**Housing material**||
|Body|Grey, thermoplastic polyester|
|Cable end|Polyester|
|Nuts|Black reinforced nylon|
|**Connection**||
|Cable|Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm2|
||Oil proof, PVC|
|Plug (-6)|M12 x 1 double keyed|
|Cable forplug (-6)|CON.-6A-series|
|**Weight**(incl. nuts)|**3016:**<br>140 g|
||**3025:**<br>150g|
|**Approvals**|UL,CSA|
|**CE-marking**|Yes|



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Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) 

**EC, M30, AC** 

## **Dimensions** 

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C D E C D E<br>F M 1 2 x 1<br>LED LED<br>SW A SW A<br>Cable Plug<br>Type A B C D E F SW<br>Ø mm mm mm mm mm mm<br>EC 3016TBAPL(-6) M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 50 13.6 15.4 10 36<br>EC 3025TBAPL(-6) M30 x 1.5 x 50 28 62 13.6 15.4 10 36<br>Adjustment Guidejustment Guideustment Guide<br>The environments in which modate mechanically demand-<br>capacitive sensors are install- ing areas, temperature stability EC3016TBAPL(-6)<br>EC3025TBAPL(-6)<br>ed can often be unstable re-stable re- to ensure minimum need for<br>Tripleshield<br>garding temperature, humidity, adjusting sensitivity if temper-<br>object distance and industrial ature varies and high immuni-<br>(noise) interference. Because ty to electromagnetic interfer- SensitivityAdjustment AC models Dist. Output<br>of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as ence (EMI).<br>standard features in all  TRIP-<br>LESHIELD ™ capacitive sen- Note:<br>sors a user-friendly sensitivity Sensors  are  factory  set<br>Programmable NO or NC<br>adjustment instead of having (default) to maximum rated Max. (by selector switch backview)<br>Sensitivity<br>a fixed sensing range, extend- sensing range. ( Min. @ (2-wire device backview)<br>B B<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Adjustment Guidejustment Guideustment Guide** 

The environments in which capacitive sensors are installed can often be unstable re-stable regarding temperature, humidity, object distance and industrial (noise) interference. Because of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as standard features in all _TRIPLESHIELD_ ™ capacitive sensors a user-friendly sensitivity adjustment instead of having a fixed sensing range, extended sensing range to accom- 

Sensors are factory set (default) to maximum rated sensing range. 

## **Installation Hints** 

Capacitive sensors have the unique ability to detect almost all materials, either in liquid or solid form. Capacitive sensors can detect metallic as well as non-metallic objects, however, their traditional use is for non-metallic materials such as: 

- **Plastic Industry** 

- Resins, regrinds or moulded products. 

• **Chemical Industry** Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid soaps, corrosives and petrochemicals. 

• **Wood Industry** Saw dust, paper products, door and window frames. 

- **Ceramic & Glass Industry** Raw material, clay or finished products, bottles. 

- **Packaging Industry** 

Package inspection for level or contents, dry goods, fruits and vegetables, dairy products. 

Materials are detected due to their dielectric constant. The bigger the size of an object, the higher the density of material, the better or easier it is to detect the object. Nominal sensing distance for a capaci- 

tive sensor is referenced to a grounded metal plate (ST37). For additional information regarding dielectric ratings of materials please refer to Technical Information. 

_To avoid interference from inductive voltage/ current peaks, separate the prox. switch power cables from any other power cables, e.g. motor, contactor or solenoid cables_ 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) 

**EC, M30, AC** 

## **Wiring Diagram** 

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2 BU<br>NO, NC  20 - 265 VAC<br>selector switch 10 - 500 mA<br>3 BN<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Deliver Contents y** 

- Capacitive switch: EC 30.. TBAPL(-6) 

- Screw driver 

- 2 nuts 

- **Packaging:** Cardboard box 

- Installation & Adjustment Guide (MAN CAP ENG/GER) 

## **Accessories** 

- Plugs CONH6A.. serie. 

- For further information please refer to “Accessories. 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) 



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