Capacitive Sensors Capacitive proximity sensors Overview cylindrical designs product family CFAM 12 CFAM 18 CFBM 20 CFAM 30 CFAK 30 n n n n n n n 4 mm 8 mm 10 mm 15 mm 4 mm 8 mm 15 mm housing length 60 mm 76 mm 64 mm 78,5 mm 80 mm 71 mm 82 mm 60 mm 64 mm 71 mm NPN n n n n n n n PNP n n n n n n n cable n n n n n n n connector M12 n n brass nickel plated n n n n n n n n PBT Overview CFAK 18 nominal sensing distance Sn shielded Pot, 270° n n n Pot, 10 turn n n n IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 CFDK 30 CFAH 30 Pot, 18 rev protection class Page cylindrical / rectangular designs product family liquid level sensor CFAK 12P CFDM 20 n n sensor for high temperatures n shielded unshielded Capacitive proximity sensors CFAK 12 n n n nominal sensing distance Sn 0,5 mm 5 mm 15 mm 15 mm housing length 39,5 mm 35 mm 65 mm 75 mm 65 mm n n NPN PNP n cable n n n n connector M8 n connector M12 n n n V2A/PTFE n Pot n Pot, 18 rev protection class Page 148 n n brass nickel plated PBT n n IP 67 IP 65 IP 65 IP 67 159 160 161 163 www.baumerelectric.com n Design and mode of operation Theory of operation RC oscillator signal conditioning output stage M K Cs output S The RC oscillator starts up when the sensitive capacitance Cs of the sensing element is affected by an external object. The internal change in current is detected by an adjustable trigger which controls the sensor output. • Proximity to conductive objects • of non-conductive objects If an object of conductive material is located within the sensing distance of the sensor, it will form two series connected capacitances with sensor areas S and M. The series connected capacitances are much larger than the capacitance of the undamped oscillator. Maximum sensing distance can be achieved with conductive objects like metals, water etc.. If a non-conductive object is moved into the sensor field, the field will be amplified in relation to the relative permittivity (εr) of the material to be detected and thus increase capacitance Cs. As from a relative permittivity of εr = 81 (water), sensing distances can be achieved that are equivalent to those for conductive materials. The sensing distance is reduced for materials with a lower εr. Relative permittivity (εr) Air, vacuum 1 Paper 1,2 - 3 Paraffin oil 2,2 PVC 3 Glass 3-5 Wood 2-7 Marble 8,4 - 14 Alcohol 25 Methanol 33,5 Water 81 Sensing distance in relation to εr 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 Close range shielding 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Sr (%) 70 80 90 100 The capacitive sensor responds to all materials whose relative permittivity εr is greater than 1 (air, vacuum). This means that dirt deposits and moisture on the sensor surface are also detected. In order to avoid this unwanted effect, Baumer sensors have been equipped with an additional compensating electrode (K). This electrode is used to generate an electric field close to the sensor surface which counteracts the main field. A field free area is produced in proximity to the electrode in which objects may be located without being detected by the sensor. Although this design is a very effective solution to the problem of unwanted switching it is not completely foolproof. www.baumerelectric.com 149 Capacitive proximity sensors Material εr Cause of change in capacitance Cs Introduction adjusting potentiometer Mounting Mounting instructions shielded (flush) mounting Capacitive proximity sensors Introduction Shielded capacitive sensors may be flushmounted in metal and other materials. They are especially suited for the detection of non-conductive target materials, such as plastics, wood, glass, etc. As compared to unshielded versions, shielded sensors have a slightly increased sensitivity to soiling and condensation on the sensor’s face. 150 www.baumerelectric.com unshielded (non-flush) mounting When installing unshielded capacitive sensors, they must be mounted such that there is no interfering material within a certain perimeter around the active face. This perimeter has a radius of 1,5 x the diameter of the sensing head. Unshielded capacitive sensors are insensitive to soiling as well as condensation on the sensing head. They are especially suited for the detection of conductive target materials like metals, water etc. Capacitive proximity sensors CFAM 12 Sn = 4 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot general data dimension drawings shielded nominal sensing distance Sn 4 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 0,5 ... 4 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) sensitivity adjustment Pot, 270° 40 SW 17 60 76 LED yellow Pot LED LED 10 ... 30 VDC 20 mA output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes M12 x 1 connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data BN (1) +VS Z output PNP BU (3) 0V +VS BK (4) output Z 0V cylindrical housing material brass nickel plated dimension 12 mm Sn = 4 mm current consumption max. type SW 17 Pot electrical data voltage supply range +Vs M12 x 1 CFAM 12 output indicator M12 x 1 41 mounting type ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 accessories ES 14, ES 18, ESW 33S, ESG 34S order reference housing length output circuit connection types CFAM 12N1600 60 mm NPN make function (NO) cable CFAM 12N1600/S14 76 mm NPN make function (NO) connector M12 CFAM 12N3600 60 mm NPN break function (NC) cable CFAM 12N3600/S14 76 mm NPN break function (NC) connector M12 CFAM 12P1600 60 mm PNP make function (NO) cable CFAM 12P1600/S14 76 mm PNP make function (NO) connector M12 CFAM 12P3600 60 mm PNP break function (NC) cable CFAM 12P3600/S14 76 mm PNP break function (NC) connector M12 www.baumerelectric.com Capacitive proximity sensors connectors 151 Capacitive proximity sensors CFAM 18 Sn = 8 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot general data dimension drawings 8 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 2 ... 8 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) M18 x 1 Pot, 10 turn output indicator LED yellow SW 24 78,5 SW 24 sensitivity adjustment M18 x 1 Pot Pot LED LED electrical data CFAM 18 Sn = 8 mm voltage supply range +Vs 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. 20 mA output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes M12 x 1 connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data type BN (1) +VS Z output PNP BU (3) 0V brass nickel plated dimension 18 mm ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 accessories Capacitive proximity sensors ES 14, ES 18, ESW 33S, ESG 34S order reference housing length output circuit connection types CFAM 18N1600 64 mm NPN make function (NO) cable CFAM 18N1600/S14 78,5 mm NPN make function (NO) connector M12 CFAM 18N3600 64 mm NPN break function (NC) cable CFAM 18N3600/S14 78,5 mm NPN break function (NC) connector M12 CFAM 18P1600 64 mm PNP make function (NO) cable CFAM 18P1600/S14 78,5 mm PNP make function (NO) connector M12 CFAM 18P3600 64 mm PNP break function (NC) cable CFAM 18P3600/S14 78,5 mm PNP break function (NC) connector M12 152 www.baumerelectric.com +VS BK (4) cylindrical housing material connectors 40 nominal sensing distance Sn 64 shielded 40,5 mounting type output Z 0V Capacitive proximity sensors CFBM 20 Sn = 10 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot general data dimension drawing shielded nominal sensing distance Sn 10 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 2 ... 10 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) sensitivity adjustment Pot, 18 rev output indicator LED yellow ø 20 80 mounting type electrical data 20 mA output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes Pot LED connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data type BN (1) +VS Z output 0V PNP +VS BK (4) BU (3) output Z 0V cylindrical housing material brass nickel plated dimension 20 mm housing length 80 mm connection types cable Sn = 10 mm 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. CFBM 20 voltage supply range +Vs ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 output circuit CFBM 20N1600 NPN make function (NO) CFBM 20N3600 NPN break function (NC) CFBM 20P1600 PNP make function (NO) CFBM 20P3600 PNP break function (NC) Capacitive proximity sensors order reference www.baumerelectric.com 153 Capacitive proximity sensors CFAM 30 Sn = 15 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot general data dimension drawings nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 4 ... 15 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) sensitivity adjustment Pot, 18 rev output indicator LED yellow M30 x 1,5 M30 x 1,5 58 15 mm SW 36 71 nominal sensing distance Sn 58 shielded 82 mounting type SW 36 CFAM 30 voltage supply range +Vs 10 ... 30 VDC LED 11 Sn = 15 mm electrical data current consumption max. 20 mA Pot M12 x 1 output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes Pot connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data type LED BN (1) +VS Z output PNP BU (3) 0V cylindrical housing material brass nickel plated dimension 30 mm ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 accessories Capacitive proximity sensors connectors ES 14, ES 18, ESW 33S, ESG 34S order reference housing length output circuit connection types CFAM 30N1600 71 mm NPN make function (NO) cable CFAM 30N1600/S14 82 mm NPN make function (NO) connector M12 CFAM 30N3600 71 mm NPN break function (NC) cable CFAM 30N3600/S14 82 mm NPN break function (NC) connector M12 CFAM 30P1600 71 mm PNP make function (NO) cable CFAM 30P1600/S14 82 mm PNP make function (NO) connector M12 CFAM 30P3600 71 mm PNP break function (NC) cable CFAM 30P3600/S14 82 mm PNP break function (NC) connector M12 154 www.baumerelectric.com +VS BK (4) output Z 0V Capacitive proximity sensors CFAK 12 Sn = 4 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot • Completely sealed housing general data dimension drawing shielded nominal sensing distance Sn 4 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 0,5 ... 4 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) M12 x 1 sensitivity adjustment Pot, 270° output indicator LED yellow 60 SW 17 Pot LED electrical data 20 mA output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data type BN (1) +VS Z output 0V PNP +VS BK (4) BU (3) output Z 0V cylindrical housing material PBT dimension 12 mm housing length 60 mm connection types cable Sn = 4 mm 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. CFAK 12 voltage supply range +Vs 40 mounting type ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 output circuit CFAK 12N1600 NPN make function (NO) CFAK 12N3600 NPN break function (NC) CFAK 12P1600 PNP make function (NO) CFAK 12P3600 PNP break function (NC) Capacitive proximity sensors order reference www.baumerelectric.com 155 Capacitive proximity sensors CFAK 18 Sn = 8 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot • Completely sealed housing general data dimension drawing mounting type shielded nominal sensing distance Sn 8 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 2 ... 8 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) M18 x 1 sensitivity adjustment Pot, 10 turn output indicator LED yellow 64 40 SW 24 Pot LED electrical data CFAK 18 Sn = 8 mm voltage supply range +Vs 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. 20 mA output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data type cylindrical housing material PBT dimension 18 mm housing length 64 mm connection types cable ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 output circuit CFAK 18N1600 NPN make function (NO) CFAK 18N3600 NPN break function (NC) CFAK 18P1600 PNP make function (NO) CFAK 18P3600 PNP break function (NC) Capacitive proximity sensors order reference 156 www.baumerelectric.com BN (1) +VS Z output 0V PNP +VS BK (4) BU (3) output Z 0V Capacitive proximity sensors CFAK 30 Sn = 15 mm CAPACITIVE • Sensitivity adjustment via pot • Completely sealed housing general data dimension drawing nominal sensing distance Sn 15 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 4 ... 15 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) sensitivity adjustment Pot, 18 rev output indicator LED yellow M30 x 1,5 56 shielded 71 mounting type SW 36 10 ... 30 VDC LED current consumption max. 20 mA Pot output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data type BN (1) +VS Z output 0V PNP +VS BK (4) BU (3) output Z 0V cylindrical housing material PBT dimension 30 mm housing length 71 mm connection types cable CFAK 30 voltage supply range +Vs Sn = 15 mm electrical data ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 output circuit CFAK 30N1600 NPN make function (NO) CFAK 30N3600 NPN break function (NC) CFAK 30P1600 PNP make function (NO) CFAK 30P3600 PNP break function (NC) Capacitive proximity sensors order reference www.baumerelectric.com 157 Capacitive fill level sensor Reliable detection of liquid levels Capacitive fill level sensors Introduction The new capacitive fill level sensor for electrically conductive liquids and aqueous solutions reliably detects liquid fill levels even under the most difficult ambient conditions. The compact M12 x 40 mm device is IP 67 sealed and is available in PBT, PVDF, PA 12 and PP plastic enclosures. The availability of various housing materials covers a wide range of fill level monitoring applications ranging from the chemical industry to the food processing industry. The non-flush sensor has been specifically designed so that soiling and condensation on the sensor’s face do not cause false triggers. The product, featuring an EMI immunity far exceeding the limits specified by the applicable CE sensor norm, offers an excellent price to performance ratio. Some of Baumer's photoelectric, pressure and ultrasonic products can also be used as fill level sensors. Please consult our application engineers or ask for our special literature. 158 www.baumerelectric.com Capacitive fill level sensors CFAK 12P Sn = 0,5 mm CAPACITIVE • Completely sealed housing • Compact design • Fill level monitoring general data dimension drawing liquid level sensor mounting type unshielded nominal sensing distance Sn 0,5 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 0,25 ... 0,75 mm temperature drift ± 20% sensitivity adjustment no output indicator LED yellow M12 x 1 39,5 special type SW 17 LED electrical data 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. 10 mA output circuit PNP make function (NO) output current < 200 mA BN (1) voltage drop Vd < 2,5 VDC BK (4) switching frequency < 15 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes Sn = 0,5 mm voltage supply range +Vs connection diagram PNP output Z 0V CFAK 12P BU (3) +VS mechanical data type cylindrical housing material PBT dimension 12 mm housing length 39,5 mm connection types cable ambient conditions operating temperature 0 ... +70 °C protection class IP 67 order reference Capacitive fill level sensors CFAK 12P1103 www.baumerelectric.com 159 Capacitive proximity sensors CFDM 20 Sn = 5 mm CAPACITIVE general data dimension drawing shielded sensitivity adjustment no output indicator 4 port LED 20 CFDM 20 Sn = 5 mm 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. 20 mA output current < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes 9 electrical data voltage supply range +Vs 4xLED M8 x 1 housing material brass nickel plated dimension 20 mm housing length 35 mm connection types connector M8 BN (1) BK (4) BU (3) ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 accessories connectors ESW 31S, ESG 32S output circuit CFDM 20N1500/S35L NPN make function (NO) CFDM 20N3500/S35L NPN break function (NC) CFDM 20P1500/S35L PNP make function (NO) CFDM 20P3500/S35L PNP break function (NC) Capacitive proximity sensors order reference 160 8,9 connection diagrams NPN rectangular 6 13 mechanical data type 12 10 ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) 35 5 mm temperature drift 22 nominal sensing distance Sn 3,5 mounting type www.baumerelectric.com BN (1) +VS Z output 0V PNP +VS BK (4) BU (3) output Z 0V Capacitive proximity sensors CFDK 30 Sn = 15 mm CAPACITIVE general data dimension drawings shielded nominal sensing distance Sn 15 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 4 ... 15 mm temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) LED 30 30 18,5 34,4 65 65 26 Pot 10 electrical data 4,3 LED yellow 9,3 < 200 mA voltage drop Vd < 1,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes 11,2 20 20 14,5 14,5 connection diagrams BN (1) NPN BK (4) BU (3) mechanical data BN (1) +VS Z output PNP BU (3) 0V +VS BK (4) output Z 0V rectangular housing material PBT dimension 30 mm Sn = 15 mm 20 mA output current M12 x 1 CFDK 30 10 ... 30 VDC current consumption max. type LED 34,4 Pot, 18 rev output indicator 4,3 sensitivity adjustment voltage supply range +Vs 18,5 Pot 26 mounting type ambient conditions operating temperature -25 ... +75 °C protection class IP 65 accessories ES 14, ES 18, ESW 33S, ESG 34S order reference housing length output circuit connection types CFDK 30N1600 65 mm NPN make function (NO) cable CFDK 30N1600/S14 75 mm NPN make function (NO) connector M12 CFDK 30N3600 65 mm NPN break function (NC) cable CFDK 30N3600/S14 75 mm NPN break function (NC) connector M12 CFDK 30P1600 65 mm PNP make function (NO) cable CFDK 30P1600/S14 75 mm PNP make function (NO) connector M12 CFDK 30P3600 65 mm PNP break function (NC) cable CFDK 30P3600/S14 75 mm PNP break function (NC) connector M12 www.baumerelectric.com Capacitive proximity sensors connectors 161 Capacitive high temperature sensor -40...+250 °C Some like it hot some do not! Capacitive high temperature sensors Introduction Many applications demand process temperatures of up to +200 °C and more. These high temperatures spell disaster for most electronic devices. Not so for our high temperature capacitive sensors from the CFAH series! These sensors are right “at home“ when things get hot. Target materials such as liquids, granulates, pastes and similar substances can be detected reliably even at very high ambient temperatures. Since conventional electronic components cannot stand temperatures of +100 °C or more over longer periods, this sensor has simply been “split” into hot and cold components. The actual “hot” sensor head, which can be used at an ambient temperature of -40 to +200 °C (optional up to +250 °C), is made of chemical-resistant Teflon and stainless steel. The high temperature sensor CFAH is the ideal substitute for mechanical sensors in a wide range of applications. Due to its high chemical resistance, it can also be used in chemically harsh environments. This sensor will operate in nearly any environment and not even break a sweat. 162 www.baumerelectric.com Capacitive high temperature sensor CFAH 30 Sn = 15 mm CAPACITIVE KAPAZITIV • High temperature proof to +250 °C • Resistant against a number of chemicals • Probe made of stainless steel & teflon (anti-adherence) general data dimension drawing sensor for high temperatures mounting type unshielded output indicator LED SW 36 59 Pot SW 36 65 sensitivity adjustment M12 x 1 80 4 ... 15 mm 25 15 mm nominal sensing distance Sn adjustable 30 nominal sensing distance Sn Pot LED M30 x 1,5 71 special type electrical data SW 24 10 ... 35 VDC current consumption max. 20 mA output circuit PNP make function (NO) output current < 200 mA < 2,5 VDC switching frequency < 50 Hz short circuit protection yes reverse polarity protection yes Teflon cable dia 3,7 mm L = 1 m Sn = 15 mm voltage drop Vd M30 x 1,5 connection diagram BN (1) PNP BU (3) mechanical data +VS BK (4) output CFAH 30 30 CFAH voltage supply range +Vs Z 0V processing electronics type cylindrique housing material brass nickel plated dimension 30 mm housing length 71 mm connection types connector M12 sensing head type cylindrique housing material V2A/PTFE dimension 30 mm housing length 65 mm ambient conditions operating range -25 ... +75 °C temperature drift ± 15% (+10 ... +70 °C) protection class sensing head IP 65 operating range -40 ... +200 °C (+250 °C on request) temperature drift ± 0,02 mm/°C protection class accessories IP 67 connectors ES 14, ES 18, ESW 33A, ESG 34A Kapazitiverhigh Capacitive Hochtemperatur-Sensoren temperature sensor processing electronics order reference CFAH 30P1200/S14 www.baumerelectric.com 163 Installation dimensions and accessories ES 22 ESW 31 32 20,5 Series 20 rectangular 26 23 ESW 33 ES 14 38 28,5 Installation dimensions and accessories Series 30 rectangular 38 37 Support bracket (2x) Color code DC 143377 for 20 mm diameter proximity switches material plastic (PA 6.6. black) BU 0V black BK output brown BN +VS 45 Test set Part No. 115437 164 www.baumerelectric.com 31 16 signal blue for M5 hexagon socket 30 short name Capacitive sensors wire color