Datasheet

Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99) 1
Rated operating dist. (S
n
)
CA18CLF08 3 to 8 mm
factory set at 8 mm
CA18CLN12 3 to 12 mm
factory set at 12 mm
Sensitivity Adj. 270° turn pot. meter
Effectiv operation dist. (S
r
) 0.9 x S
n
≤ S
r
≤ 1.1 x S
n
Usable operation 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
Voltage drop (U
d
) ≤ 10 VAC (at loads ≥ 20 mA)
Protection Reverse polarity,
short-circuit, 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
Front Grey, polyester
Cable end Polyester
Nuts Black, reinforced nylon
Connection
Cable Grey, 2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm
2
Oil proof PVC
Plug (M6) M12 x 1, double keyed
Cable for plug (M6) CON.6A-series
Weight
Cable version 110 g
Plug version 30 g
Approvals
UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes
Type Selection
Product Description
Proximity Sensors Capacitive
Thermoplastic Polyester Housing
Type CA, M18, AC
• Featuring TRIPLESHIELD ™ sensor protection
• Adjustable sensing distance 3-8 mm or 3-12 mm
• Rated operational voltage: 20-250 VAC
• Output: SCR
• Make or break switching function
• LED indication
• High noise immunity
• Flush and non-flush types
• Plug and cable versions
• DC versions in the same housing
Capacitive proximity switches
with either sensing distance 8
mm flush mounted in metal or
sensing distance 12 mm non-
flush mounted. 2-wire AC out-
put with make (NO) or break
(NC) switching. Grey M18 po-
lyester housing with 2 m
PVC cable or M12 plug. Ideal
for use in level and plastic
machinery applications.
Housing Rated Mounting Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
diameter operating SCR/cable SCR/plug SCR/cable SCR/plug
dist. (S
n
)
1)
Make Make Break Break
switching switching switching switching
M18 8 mm
Flush (built-in) CA18CLF08TO CA18CLF08TOM6 CA18CLF08TC CA18CLF08TCM6
M18 12 mm Non-flush CA18CLN12TO CA18CLN12TOM6 CA18CLN12TC CA18CLN12TCM6
1)
Object: Grounded steel plate
Specifications
TRIPLESHIELD
™
Type
Housing style
Housing size
Housing material
Housing length
Detection principle
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection type
Ordering Key
CA18CLN12TOM6