Datasheet EC3016TBAPL Specification

Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01) 1

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 KeyProduct Description

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

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

Type Selection

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

switching. Grey M30 poly­ester housing with 2 m PVC
cable or plug. Ideal for use
in level and plastic machin­ery applications. Both types
are available in metal hous­ings.

TRIPLESHIELD™

EC 3025 TBA P L-6

Rated operating dist. (Sn)

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. (Sr)0.9 x S

n

≤ Sr≤ 1.1 x S

Usable operating dist. (Su)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. (UB) 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 +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 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

2 Specifications are subject to change without notice (20.08.01)

EC, M30, AC

Max.

Min.

Sensitivity
Adjustment AC models

EC3016TBAPL(-6)
EC3025TBAPL(-6)

Sensitivity

Tripleshield

Dist.

Output

The environments in which
capacitive sensors are install­ed can often be un

stable re­garding temperature, humidity,
object distance and industrial
(noise) interference. Because
of this, Carlo Gavazzi offers as
standard features in all TRIP-
LESHIELD™ capacitive sen­sors a user-friendly sensitivity
adjustment instead of having
a fixed sensing range, extend­ed sensing range to accom-

modate mechanically demand­ing areas, temperature stability
to ensure minimum need for
adjusting sensitivity if temper­ature varies and high immuni­ty to electromagnetic interfer­ence (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 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.

Dimensions

Cable

E

F

B

C D

SW

A

LED

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

B

C D

SW

A

LED

M12x1

E

Plug

Relief of cable strain

Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrierTo 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

Incorrect

Correct

The cable should not be pulled

A proximity switch should not serve as

mechanical stop

Any repetitive flexing of the
cable should be avoided

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Wiring Diagram Delivery Contents

• 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.

2 BU

3 BN

NO, NC
selector switch

20 - 265 VAC
10 - 500 mA

EC, M30, AC