Capacitive Proximity Sensors are designed for harsh environments.

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Immune to EMI, 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELD™ CA30CA Series withstands temperatures to 248°F and features IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, dust and humidity compensation, as well as ECOLAB approval for chemical resistance. Range of configurations are available with 10–40 Vdc, NO and NC, NPN or PNP, 200 mA transistor outputs, and respective flush and non-flush sensing distances of 2–20 mm and 4–30 mm. Dust and temperature alarm outputs are available as options.



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New 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELD(TM) Capacitive Sensors



Buffalo Grove, IL — CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of their new 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELD™ CA30CA Capacitive Proximity Sensors. In addition to greatly improved immunity to dust, humidity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), the CA30CA Series includes diagnostic alarms and two LEDs for better reliability and simplified troubleshooting during installation.



The Carlo Gavazzi TRIPLESHIELD™ design, now in its 4th generation, continues a tradition of providing the best EMI immunity of any capacitive sensor on the market.  In addition to improved compensation for dust and humidity, an optional Dust Alarm Output gives an early warning of accumulation on the face of the sensor. The CA30CA Series is designed for harsh environments, providing IP67 and IP69K protection, ECOLAB approval for chemical resistance, and rated to withstand temperatures up to 248ºF (120°C). An optional Temperature Alarm Output warns the user if the sensing face surface exceeds 140ºF (60°C).



The new CA30CA Series Capacitive Proximity Sensors are available in a vast range of configurations, and are ideal in a numerous applications and industries, including: plastics, agriculture, pellet burning stoves, packaging, material handling, and food and beverage.  Technical specifications include:



• Sensing distance: 2-20mm flush or 4-30mm non-flush

• 10-40VDC, NO & NC, NPN or PNP, 200mA transistor outputs

• IP67, IP69K; NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12

• Laser engraved labeling withstands IP69K cleaning

• Dust and humidity compensation

• Increased temperature stability

• Optional Dust Alarm or Temperature Alarm output

• Two diagnostic LEDs (green and yellow) 



TRIPLESHIELDTM - Exceeds most standard norms:

• Electrostatic discharge (EN61000-4-2) >40kV

• Electrical burst transients (EN61000-4-4) ±4kV

• Surge (with 500 Ω) (EN61000-4-5) >2kV

• Wire conducted disturbance (EN61000-4-6)  >20Vrms

• Power-frequency magnetic fields (EN61000-4-8)

- Continuous, 75.9µTesla >60A/m

- Short-time, 759µTesla >600A/m

• Radiated, RF, E-M fields (EN61000-4-3) >20V/m



The CA30CA TRIPLESHIELD™ Sensors are cULus and ECOLAB approved, and available from Carlo Gavazzi’s North American network of sales offices and distributors, or at www.GavazziOnline.com.



Questions regarding this press release should be directed to:  info@carlogavazzi.com



CARLO GAVAZZI Inc.

750 Hastings Lane

Buffalo Grove, IL  60089

Phone: 847.465.6100    

Fax: 800.222.2659    

Email:  Sales@CarloGavazzi.com,



CARLO GAVAZZI (Canada) Inc.

2660 Meadowvale Blvd.

Mississauga, ON  L5N 6M6

Phone: 888.575.2275    

Fax: 905.542.2248    

Email: Gavazzi@CarloGavazzi.com



CARLO GAVAZZI Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Calle La Montaña no. 18

Fracc. Los Pastores

Naucalpan de Juárez

EDOMEX CP 53340    

Phone/Fax:  55.5373.7042    

Email:  MexicoSales@CarloGavazzi.com




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