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ca18hlf08pa – cap prox pp m18 pnp no+nc cab
Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA is a flush-mountable M18 TRIPLESHIELD™ capacitive proximity sensor with an adjustable 3–8 mm sensing range, 10–40 V DC supply, complementary PNP NO and NC outputs, polypropylene housing and a fixed 2 m PVC cable for industrial non-contact detection.
£95.46
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA Capacitive Proximity Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA is an industrial M18 flush-mountable capacitive proximity sensor from the TRIPLESHIELD™ range, designed for reliable non-contact detection of metallic and non-metallic materials. Its adjustable 3–8 mm sensing range makes it suitable for presence detection, level monitoring and material sensing across industrial automation and process applications.
Designed for 10–40 V DC operation, the CA18HLF08PA provides complementary PNP NO + NC outputs with an output current of up to 200 mA. Capacitive sensing enables detection of a wide variety of conductive and non-conductive targets, making the sensor particularly useful for liquids, powders, granulates, plastics, glass and other materials encountered in automated production environments.
The sensor features an M18 × 1 polypropylene housing measuring 71.5 mm in length, with a threaded section of 46.5 mm and a fixed 2 m PVC cable. A 30 Hz operating frequency, yellow LED indication, IP67 protection and integrated short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection provide dependable operation in demanding industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Capacitive sensing technology enables detection of metallic and non-metallic materials.
- Adjustable 3–8 mm sensing range allows sensitivity to be optimised for different targets.
- Flush-mountable M18 construction supports compact integration into machinery and equipment.
- Complementary PNP NO + NC outputs provide flexible PLC and control-system interfacing.
- Chemical-resistant polypropylene housing suits demanding level and process applications.
- TRIPLESHIELD™ technology and IP67 protection support reliable industrial operation.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF Series capacitive proximity sensor.
- TRIPLESHIELD™ technology.
- M18 cylindrical threaded polypropylene housing.
- Flush-mountable / shielded configuration.
- 3–8 mm adjustable sensing distance.
- 10–40 V DC operating voltage.
- PNP complementary NO + NC outputs.
- Output current up to 200 mA.
- 30 Hz operating frequency.
- Yellow LED switching indication.
- 2 m fixed PVC cable.
- Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection.
- High noise immunity.
- IP67 protection rating.
Chemical-Resistant Capacitive Detection for Industrial Automation
Capacitive proximity sensors detect changes in capacitance as a target approaches the active sensing face. This principle allows the Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA to detect conductive and non-conductive materials, providing a versatile solution for sensing liquids, powders, granulates, plastics, glass and other materials where conventional inductive sensing may not be suitable.
The CA18HLF08PA combines adjustable sensitivity with complementary PNP outputs, allowing both normally open and normally closed switching signals to be available to the control system. Its polypropylene housing, flush-mountable construction and TRIPLESHIELD™ protection make it particularly suitable for level applications in chemical processing, semiconductor manufacturing, food and beverage production and general industrial automation.
Typical Applications
- Liquid and bulk-material level detection.
- Powder and granulate monitoring.
- Chemical and process industry sensing.
- Food and beverage production equipment.
- Semiconductor manufacturing machinery.
- Packaging, material handling and industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Voltage | 12 V DC, 24 V DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 10–40 V DC | |
| Mounting Condition | Flush | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Output Type | PNP | |
| Sensing Principle | Capacitive | |
| Housing Size | M18 | |
| Sensing Distance | 8 mm | |
| Output Function | NO + NC | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | CA18HLF / TRIPLESHIELD™ | |
| Model | CA18HLF08PA | |
| Product type | Capacitive proximity sensor | |
| Sensor technology | Capacitive | |
| Technology | TRIPLESHIELD™ | |
| Housing type | Cylindrical threaded barrel | |
| Housing size | M18 × 71.5 mm | |
| Thread | M18 × 1 | |
| Threaded length | 46.5 mm | |
| Housing material | Polypropylene | |
| Installation type | Flush mountable | |
| Rated sensing distance | 8 mm | |
| Adjustable sensing range | 3–8 mm | |
| Supply voltage | 10–40 V DC | |
| Output Type | PNP | |
| Output function | Complementary NO + NC | |
| Maximum output current | 200 mA | |
| Voltage drop | ≤2.5 V DC | |
| Operating frequency | 30 Hz | |
| Connection | Fixed PVC cable | |
| Cable length | 2 m | |
| Status indication | Yellow LED | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +80 °C | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes | |
| Reverse-polarity protection | Yes | |
| Transient protection | Yes | |
| Approval / mark | CE | |
| Country of origin | Lithuania | |
| EAN / Barcode | 5709870288901 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA used for?
The CA18HLF08PA is a capacitive proximity sensor designed for non-contact detection of metallic and non-metallic materials in applications including level monitoring, material detection and industrial automation.
What is the sensing range of the CA18HLF08PA?
The sensor has a rated sensing distance of 8 mm and an adjustable sensing range of 3–8 mm, allowing sensitivity to be adapted to different target materials and applications.
What output does the CA18HLF08PA provide?
The CA18HLF08PA provides complementary PNP normally open and normally closed outputs with an output current of up to 200 mA.
What supply voltage does the CA18HLF08PA require?
The Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA operates from a 10–40 V DC supply, making it suitable for standard industrial PLC and automation control systems.
How is the Carlo Gavazzi CA18HLF08PA mounted and connected?
The CA18HLF08PA has an M18 × 1 threaded polypropylene housing designed for flush mounting and is supplied with a fixed 2 m PVC cable for electrical connection.
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Carlo Gavazzi TRIPLESHIELD™ capacitive proximity sensors provide machine builders and automation engineers with versatile non-contact sensing for liquids, powders, granulates and solid materials across demanding industrial automation, level-monitoring and process applications.
