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

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/EC3016TBAPL/capacitive-proximity-sensor-type-ec-m30-16-mm-scr
**SKU**: EC3016TBAPL
**Manufacturer**: CARLO GAVAZZI
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Capacitive Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €109.3900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 58 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP67 |
| Sensor Type | Capacitive Proximity Sensor |
| Product Range | - |
| Sensor Terminals | Cable |
| Sensor Output Type | SCR |
| Supply Voltage Max | 250VAC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 20VAC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 16mm |
| Sensing Distance Min | 2mm |
| Sensor Body Material | Thermoplastic Polyester |
| 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** 

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Capacitive proximity switches with either sensing distance  16 mm flush mount ed or 25 mm sensing distance non-flush mount ed. 2-wire AC output with a switch for choos ing NO and NC 

switch ing. Grey M30 polyester  housing with 2 m PVC cable or plug. Ideal for use in level and plas tic ma chinery applications. Both types are available in metal housings. 

**Orderin Ke g y EC 3025 TBA P L-6 Capacitive prox im ity 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)||
|M 30|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 1,2,12)|
|**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:**140 g|
||**3025:**150g|
|**Approvals**|UL,CSA|
|**CE-marking**|Yes|



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Specifications are subject to change without notice (29.07.2022) 

**EC, M30, AC** 

## **Dimensions** 

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|||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|C|D|E|C|D|E|
|F|M 1 2 x 1|
|LED|LED|
|SW|SW|
|A|A|
|Cable|Plug|
|Type|A|B|C|D|E|F|SW|
|Ø mm mm mm mm mm mm|
|EC 3016TBAPL(-6)|M30 x 1.5 x 50|28|50|13.6 15.4|10|
|36|
|EC 3025TBAPL(-6)|M30 x 1.5 x 50|28|62|13.6 15.4|10|36|

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## **Adjustment Guide** 

The environments in which capacitive sensors are installed can often be un stable regarding temperature, humi dity , object distance and industrial (noise) interference. Because of this, Carlo Ga vazzi offers as standard features in all _TRIP LESHIELD_ ™ capacitive sensors a user-friendly sensitivity adjustment instead of having a fixed sensing range, extend ed sen sing range to 

accommodate mechanically demand ing are as, temperature stability to en sure minimum need for adjusting sensitivity if temperature varies and high immunity to elec tro magnetic interference (EMI). 

## **Note:** 

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

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EC3016TBAPL(-6)<br>EC3025TBAPL(-6)<br>Tripleshield<br>Sensitivity - Dist. Output<br>Adjustment AC models<br>Programmable NO or NC<br>Max. (by selector switch backview)<br>Sensitivity<br>( Min. (2-wire device backview)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Installation Hints** 

Capacitive sensors have the unique ability to detect almost all materials, either in li quid or solid form. Capaci tive sensors can detect metallic as well as non-metallic ob jects, how ever, 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 pe - - t ro chemicals. 

- **Wood Industry** 

Saw dust, paper products, door and window frames. 

- **Ceramic & Glass Industry** 

- Raw material, clay or finish ed products, bottles. 

**Packaging Industry** itive sensor is refe r enced to a Package inspection for levgrounded me tal plate (ST37). el or contents, dry goods, For addi tional information fruits and vegetables, dairy regarding di elec tric ratings products. of materials please re fer to Technical Information. 

- **Packaging Industry** 

- Package inspection for lev- 

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 di stan ce for a capac- 

_To avoid interference from inductive voltage/ Relief of cable strain Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrier current peaks, separate the prox. switch power cables from any other power cables, e.g. motor, contactor or solenoid cables_ Incorrect Correct The cable should not be pulled A proximity switch should not serve as Any repetitive flexing of the oS >. mechanical stop cable should be avoided 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (29.07.2022) 

**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>


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## **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 CON.6A-.. series. 

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Specifications are subject to change without notice (29.07.2022) 



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