Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi EC3016TBASL Capacitive Proximity Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi EC3016TBASL is a robust M30 capacitive proximity sensor from the EC30 TRIPLESHIELD™ series, designed for reliable non-contact detection in demanding industrial automation applications. Unlike inductive sensors that primarily detect metallic targets, capacitive technology can detect a broad range of materials, making this sensor suitable for applications involving solids, liquids and granular products.
The EC3016TBASL provides an adjustable sensing range of 2–16 mm and is designed for flush mounting. It operates from a wide 20–250 V AC supply and uses a two-wire SCR output configurable as normally open or normally closed, providing flexibility when integrating the sensor into industrial machine-control circuits.
A rugged stainless-steel M30 threaded housing, IP67 protection and Carlo Gavazzi TRIPLESHIELD™ technology make the sensor suitable for challenging industrial environments. The EC3016TBASL is supplied with a 2 m PVC cable and incorporates LED indication for convenient adjustment, commissioning and operational status checking.
Key Advantages
- Adjustable 2–16 mm sensing range enables optimisation for the target and application.
- Capacitive sensing enables detection of a broad range of metallic and non-metallic materials.
- Flush-mountable M30 design supports convenient integration into machinery.
- Wide 20–250 V AC operating supply suits many industrial control circuits.
- SCR output configurable as NO or NC provides installation flexibility.
- Maximum switching current of 500 mA.
- TRIPLESHIELD™ technology provides enhanced immunity to environmental and electromagnetic influences.
- IP67 stainless-steel housing provides robust protection for industrial installations.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi EC30 TRIPLESHIELD™ series.
- Capacitive proximity sensing.
- M30 × 1.5 threaded stainless-steel housing.
- Flush mounting.
- 2–16 mm adjustable sensing distance.
- 20–250 V AC rated supply voltage.
- Two-wire SCR output.
- Selectable normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) operation.
- Output current up to 500 mA.
- Maximum switching frequency of 10 Hz.
- Yellow LED indication.
- 2 m PVC cable connection.
- IP67 degree of protection.
- Operating temperature range of -25 to +80 °C.
Versatile Capacitive Detection with TRIPLESHIELD™ Technology
Capacitive proximity sensors detect changes in an electrical field caused by the presence of a target, enabling them to sense materials beyond the metals normally associated with inductive proximity switches. This makes the EC3016TBASL suitable for applications involving materials such as plastics, powders, granules, liquids and other products where reliable non-contact presence or level detection is required.
Carlo Gavazzi's TRIPLESHIELD™ technology is designed to improve environmental stability and immunity to electromagnetic interference, while the adjustable 2–16 mm sensing range allows the sensor to be tuned for the installation. Its selectable NO or NC operation further simplifies adaptation to different industrial control requirements.
Typical Applications
- Liquid and solid level detection.
- Plastic processing machinery.
- Packaging and filling equipment.
- Detection of powders and granular materials.
- Material presence monitoring.
- Food and beverage processing equipment.
- Automated production machinery.
- Industrial process and machine-control systems.
