Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99)
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Housing
Rated
Mounting
Ordering no.
Ordering no.
diameter
operating
SCR, cable
SCR, plug
dist. (S
n
)
1)
Make & break switching
Make & break switching
M30
16 mm
Flush (built-in)
EC 3016 TBAPL
EC 3016 TBAPL-6
M30
25 mm
Non-flush
EC 3025 TBAPL
EC 3025 TBAPL-6
1)
Object: Grounded steel plate
Ordering Key
Product Description
Proximity Sensors Capacitive
Thermoplastic Polyester Housing
Type EC, M 30, AC
Featuring
TRIPLESHIELDTM Sensor Protection
Adjustable sensing distance 2-16 mm
or 4-25 mm
Rated operational voltage: 20-250 VAC
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
Type: Capacitive proximity
switch
Housing diameter (mm)
Rated operating dist. (mm)
Output type
Housing material
Housing type
Connection type
Type Selection
Capacitive proximity switch-
es with either sensing
distance 16 mm flush mount-
ed or 25 mm sensing distan-
ce non-flush mounted. 2-wire
AC output with a switch for
choosing NO and NC
switching. Grey M 30 polye-
ster housing with 2 m PVC
cable or plug. Ideal for use
in level and plastic machin-
ery applications. Both types
are available in metal hous-
ings.
TRIPLESHIELD
TM
EC 3025 TBA P L-6
Rated operating dist. (S
n
)
3016:
2 to 16 mm
factory set at 16 mm
3025:
4 to 25 mm
factory set at 25 mm
Sensitivity
Adj. multiturn pot.meter
Effective operating dist. (S
r
)
0.9 x S
n
S
r
1.1 x S
Usable operating dist. (S
u
)
0.8 x S
r
S
n
> 1.2 x S
r
Repeat accuracy (R)
5%
Hysteresis (H)
4 to 20% of sensing distance
Rated operational volt. (U
B
)
20 to 250 VAC
(ripple included)
Ripple
10%
Rated operational current (I
e
)
Continuous
500 mA
Short-time
< 2.5 A (max. 20 ms)
Min. load current
10 mA
OFF-state current (I
r
)
< 2.5 mA (@ 240 VAC)
1.7 mA (@ 120 VAC)
Voltage drop (U
d
)
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 of protection
IP 67 (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13)
Temperature
Operating temperature
-25 to +80C ( -13 to +176F)
Storage temperature
-40 to +85C (-40 to +185F)
Housing material
Body
Grey, thermoplastic polyester
Cable end
Polyester
Nuts
Black reinforced nylon
Connection
Cable
Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm
2
Oil proof, PVC
Plug (-6)
M12 x 1 double keyed
Cable for plug (-6)
CON.-6A-series
Weight (incl. nuts)
3016:
140 g
3025:
150 g
Approvals
UL, CSA
CE-marking
Yes
Specifications
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Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99)
EC, M 30, AC
Max.
Min.
Sensitivity
Adjustment AC models
EC3016TBAPL(-6)
EC3025TBAPL(-6)
Sensitivity
Tripleshield
Dist.
Output
The environments in which
capacitive sensors are install-
ed can often be unstable re-
garding temperature, humidity,
object distance and industrial
(noise) interference. Because
of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as
standard features in all TRIP-
LESHIELDTM capacitive sen-
sors a user-friendly sensitivity
adjustment instead of having
a fixed sensing range, extend-
ed sensing range to accom-
modate mechanically demand-
ing areas, temperature stability
to ensure minimum need for
adjusting sensitivity if tempe-
rature varies and high immu-
nity to electromagnetic inter-
ference (EMI).
Note:
Sensors are factory set
(default) to maximum rated
sensing range.
Adjustment Guide
Programmable NO or NC
(by selector switch backview)
(2-wire device backview)
Installation Hints
Capacitive sensors have the
unique ability to detect al-
most all materials, either in li-
quid or solid form. Capacitive
sensors can detect metallic
as well as non-metallic ob-
jects, however, their traditio-
nal use is for non-metallic
materials such as:
Plastic Industry
Resins, regrinds or mould-
ed products.
Chemical Industry
Cleansers, fertilisers, liquid
soaps, corrosives and pe-
trochemicals.
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 ma-
terial, 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.
Dimensions
Wiring Diagram
Delivery Contents
Capacitive switch: EC 30.. TBAPL(-6)
Screw driver
2 nuts
Packaging: Cardboard box
Installation & Adjustment Guide (MAN CAP ENG/GER)
Cable
E
F
C
D
S W
A
L E D
Type
A
B
C
D
E
F
SW
mm mm mm
mm mm mm
EC 3016TBAPL(-6) M 30 x 1.5 x 50
28
50
13.6 15.4
5
36
EC 3025TBAPL(-6) M 30 x 1.5 x 50
28
62
13.6 15.4
5
36
Accessories
Plugs CONH6A.. serie.
For further information please refer to "Accessories.
1 BN
3 BU
NO, NC
selector switch
B
C
D
S W
A
L E D
M 1 2 x
E
Plug
20 - 265 VAC
10 - 500 mA
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