CA18FAF08BPA2IO – CAP PROX PFTE M18 FLUSH IO-LINK, CAB

Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi CA18FAF08BPA2IO Capacitive Proximity Sensor?

The Carlo Gavazzi CA18FAF08BPA2IO is an advanced M18 flush-mount capacitive proximity sensor with IO-Link, designed for reliable non-contact detection in demanding industrial automation and process applications. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi CA18FA 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELD™ series, it combines an 8 mm rated sensing distance, adjustable sensitivity and intelligent sensor communication in a robust PTFE cylindrical housing.

The sensing range can be adjusted from approximately 2–10 mm, allowing the sensor to be configured for different target materials and installation conditions. Capacitive technology enables detection of both conductive and non-conductive materials, including liquids, plastics, glass, powders and granular products, making the CA18FAF08BPA2IO suitable for presence detection, level monitoring and material sensing.

Operating from a 10–40 V DC supply, the CA18FAF08BPA2IO provides configurable NPN/PNP and NO/NC switching together with IO-Link communication. Its 2 m PVC cable, flush M18 × 70 mm construction, improved EMC performance, ECOLAB compatibility and IP67, IP68 and IP69K protection make it particularly well suited to demanding machinery, process and washdown environments.

Key Advantages

• Advanced capacitive proximity sensor with IO-Link communication.
• 8 mm rated sensing distance with an adjustable range of approximately 2–10 mm.
• Flush-mountable M18 cylindrical housing for compact machinery installations.
• PTFE housing provides excellent suitability for demanding process environments.
• Configurable NPN/PNP and NO/NC switching provides flexible control-system integration.
• 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELD™ technology with improved EMC performance.
• IP67, IP68 and IP69K protection supports harsh and washdown environments.
• IO-Link enables remote configuration, diagnostics and access to sensor process data.

Key Features

• Carlo Gavazzi CA18FA capacitive proximity sensor series.
• 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELD™ technology.
• IO-Link communication for intelligent automation integration.
• 8 mm rated sensing distance.
• Adjustable sensing range of approximately 2–10 mm.
• NPN/PNP configurable switching output.
• Normally open / normally closed configurable operation.
• Maximum output current of 200 mA.
• Maximum switching frequency of 50 Hz.
• Flush / shielded mounting configuration.
• M18 × 70 mm threaded cylindrical housing.
• Durable PTFE housing.
• 2 m PVC cable connection.
• LED operating indication.
• Improved industrial EMC performance.
• ECOLAB compatible and protected up to IP69K.

PTFE Capacitive Detection with IO-Link Intelligence

Capacitive proximity sensors detect changes in capacitance when a target enters the sensor's electrical field, allowing them to detect materials that cannot be sensed by conventional inductive proximity switches. The CA18FAF08BPA2IO can therefore be used with metals as well as plastics, glass, liquids, powders and granular materials, while its 2–10 mm adjustable sensing range enables the detection point to be optimised for the application.

The combination of a PTFE housing and IO-Link communication makes the CA18FAF08BPA2IO particularly useful in modern process and factory automation. IO-Link provides access to configurable parameters, process information and diagnostic data, while the robust housing and IP69K protection support installations exposed to moisture, aggressive cleaning procedures and demanding industrial operating conditions.

Typical Applications

• Liquid and bulk-material level detection.
• Food and beverage processing machinery.
• Packaging and filling equipment.
• Plastic, glass and non-metallic object detection.
• Powder, granulate and pellet monitoring.
• Washdown and demanding process environments.
• Automated manufacturing and material handling systems.
• IO-Link enabled machinery and smart factory automation.