Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi ECH3010NPAT-1 High-Temperature Capacitive Proximity Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi ECH3010NPAT-1 is a specialist high-temperature capacitive proximity sensor designed for reliable non-contact detection in applications where conventional proximity sensors cannot tolerate the process temperature. Its separate M30 sensing head is suitable for temperatures from -196 to +180 °C, making it particularly valuable for demanding processes involving extremely cold or hot materials.
The ECH3010NPAT-1 features a nominal 10 mm sensing distance, adjustable from 4–15 mm, together with complementary NPN NO + NC outputs. Capacitive sensing enables detection of metallic and non-metallic materials, including applications involving plastic pellets, resins and hot wax, while the non-flush M30 sensing head provides a robust solution for specialised industrial machinery.
The system separates the high-temperature sensing head from the electronic amplifier, allowing the sensor head to operate across its exceptionally wide temperature range while the amplifier operates from -25 to +70 °C. A 10–40 V DC supply, M12 connector, IP67 protection and stainless steel/PTFE sensor construction provide dependable integration into demanding industrial automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Specialist high-temperature capacitive sensing for demanding industrial processes.
- Sensor head operates across an exceptional -196 to +180 °C temperature range.
- Adjustable 4–15 mm sensing distance allows sensitivity to be optimised for the target material.
- NPN complementary NO + NC outputs provide flexible control-system integration.
- Separate sensor head and amplifier keep the electronics away from extreme process temperatures.
- Stainless steel and PTFE sensor construction supports demanding temperature applications.
- M12 connector simplifies connection and maintenance.
- IP67 protection provides resistance to dust and water ingress.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi ECH3010 high-temperature series.
- Capacitive sensing principle.
- M30 cylindrical threaded sensing head.
- Non-flush mounting configuration.
- 10 mm nominal sensing distance.
- 4–15 mm adjustable sensing range.
- NPN complementary NO + NC output.
- 10–40 V DC operating supply.
- Maximum output current of 200 mA.
- Maximum operating frequency of 5 Hz.
- M12 plug on the external amplifier.
- Yellow LED output indication.
- Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection.
- IP67 ingress protection.
Reliable Detection at Extreme Process Temperatures
The Carlo Gavazzi ECH3010NPAT-1 is designed differently from a conventional one-piece capacitive proximity sensor. Its sensing head and electronic amplifier are separated, allowing the stainless steel and PTFE sensor head to be positioned in an extreme-temperature process while the amplifier remains in a more moderate environment. This arrangement enables sensing at temperatures ranging from cryogenic -196 °C conditions through to processes reaching +180 °C.
Capacitive technology also allows the ECH3010NPAT-1 to detect many materials that cannot be sensed effectively by an inductive proximity sensor. Typical examples include plastic pellets and resin in injection-moulding or drying machinery and hot wax in manufacturing processes. The adjustable sensing range, complementary NPN outputs and integrated electrical protection provide a versatile interface for PLCs and industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Plastic pellet detection in injection-moulding machinery.
- Resin detection in plastics processing equipment.
- Industrial drying equipment.
- Hot wax detection in manufacturing processes.
- High-temperature material presence detection.
- Extreme-temperature process machinery.
- Industrial level and product detection.
- Automation systems requiring remote high-temperature sensing.
