Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99) 1
Types EC, M 18, M 30, Cable
Thermoplastic Polyester Housing
Proximity Sensors Capacitive
• Thermoplastic polyester housing,
cylindrical
• Diameter: M 18, M 30
• Adjustable sensing distance
• Power supply: 10 to 40 VDC
20 to 250 VAC
• Output: Transistor NPN or PNP, make or
break switching
SCR, make or break switching
• Protection: Reverse polarity and short-circuit
• LED-indication for output ON
• 2 m cable
Product Description
Proximity switch in M 18 and
M 30 housings. NPN, PNP
and AC outputs. Adjustable
sensing distance. Polyester
housing. Delivered with 2 m
cable.
Type: Capacitive proximity
switch
Housing diameter (mm)
Rated operating dist. (mm)
Output type
Housing material
Housing Rated Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no.
diameter operating Transistor NPN Transistor NPN Transistor PNP Transistor PNP
dist. (Sn)3) Make switching Break switching Make switching Break switching
M 18 8 mm 1) EC 1808 NPOP EC 1808 NPCP EC 1808 PPOP EC 1808 PPCP
M 30 4) 10 mm 2) EC 3010 NNOP EC 3010 NNCP EC 3010 PNOP EC 3010 PNCP
M 30 4) 15 mm 1) EC 3015 NNAP EC 3015 PNAP
1) For non-flush mounting
2) For flush mounting
3) Object: Grounded steel plate
4) Not for new designs - for replacement part numbers contact sales office
Housing Rated Ordering no. Ordering no.
diameter operating SCR SCR
dist. (Sn) 3) Make switching Break switching
M 18 8 mm 1) EC 1808 TBOP EC 1808 TBCP
M 30 4) 15 mm 1) EC 3015 TBOP EC 3015 TBCP
1) For non-flush mounting
2) For flush mounting
3) Object: Grounded steel plate
4) Not for new designs - for replacement part numbers contact sales office
Ordering Key
Type Selection, Transistor NPN/PNP Output DC Types
Type Selection, SCR Output AC Types
EC 1808 NPO P
2Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99)
Transistor NPN/PNP SCR
Rated operational volt. (Ue) 12 to 36 VDC
(UB) 10 to 40 VDC (ripple included) 20 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Ripple ≤10%
Rated operational current (Ie)
Continuous ≤200 mA ≤500 mA
Short-time ≤200 mA ≤2.5 A, max. 20 ms
No-load supply current (Io)EC 1808 ≤12 mA (no load)
EC 3010 ≤20 mA (no load)
Minimum load current ≤10 mA
OFF-state current (Ir)≤2.6 mA
Voltage drop (Ud)EC 18 ≤2.8 VDC at max. load ≤10 VAC at loads ≥20 mA
EC 30 ≤2.5 VDC at max. load
Protection Reverse polarity, short-circuit (EC 18) Transil (transient protection)
Transient voltage EC 1808 ≤3 kV/0.5 J (prepared) ≤5 kV/0.5 J (prepared)
Power ON delay EC 18 ≤350 ms
EC 3015 TBCP ≤300 ms
EC 3015 TBOP ≤100 ms
Frequency of operating
cycles (f) EC 1808 25 Hz EC 18 10 Hz
EC 3010 30 Hz EC 30 10 Hz
Indication for output ON LED, yellow LED, yellow
Rated operating dist. (Sn)
(adjustable) EC 1808 2 to 10 mm, factory set at 8 mm EC 18 2 to 10 mm, factory set at 8 mm
EC 30 5 to 15 mm, factory set at 15 mm
Rated operating dist. (Sn)
(fixed) EC 3010 10 mm
Reference object: Grounded steel plate.
Other objects: Refer to "Reduction Factors",
Technical information
Repeat accuracy (R) ≤10% ≤10%
Hysteresis (H)
(Differential travel) 1 to 20% of sensing distance 1 to 20% of sensing distance
Effective operating dist. (Sr) 0.9 x Sn≤Sr≤1.1 x Sn0.9 x Sn≤Sr≤1.1 x Sn
Usable operating dist. (Su)EC 18 0.9 x Sr≤Su≤1.1 x SrEC 18 0.9 x Sr≤Su≤1.1 x Sr
EC 30 0.8 x Sr≤Su≤1.15 x SrEC 30 0.8 x Sr≤Su≤1.15 x Sr
Ambient temperature
Operating EC 1808
-25° to +70°C ( -13° to +158°F)
EC 18
-25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)
EC 3010
0° to +70°C (+32° to +158°F)
EC 30
-25° to +70°C (-13° to +158°F)
Storage EC 18
-30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
EC 18
-30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
EC 30
-30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
EC 30
-30° to +80°C (-22° to +176°F)
Degree of protection IP 67 IP 67
(Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13) (Nema 1, 3, 4, 6, 13)
Housing material
Body Yellow thermoplastic polyester Yellow thermoplastic polyester
Back Black thermoplastic polyester Black thermoplastic polyester
Cable 2 m, 3 x 0.25 mm22 m, 2 x 0.5 mm2
grey PVC, oil proof grey PVC, oil proof
Weight EC 18 120 g EC 18 120 g
EC 30 170 g EC 30 170 g
Tightening torque EC 18 2.6 Nm EC 18 2.6 Nm
EC 30 7.5 Nm EC 30 7.5 Nm
Approvals UL, CSA UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes (only EC1808 NPOP and EC1808NPCP)Yes
EC, M 18, M 30, Cable
Specifications
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R efer to "Wiring Diagrams",
Technical information.
Refer to "Installation Hints",
Technical information.
Type A B C D E F G H I SW K L
Ø mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Ø mm Ø mm
EC 3010 M30 x 1.5 28 79 20.5 2000 1 59 19 5 36 10 5.2
EC 3015 M30 x 1.5 28 79 20.5 2000 12 48 19 5 36 10 5.2
Power supplies VDC: > SS 130/140.
Power supplies with amplifier relays: > SV 190.
EC, M 18, M 30, Cable
EC 30EC 18
Wiring Diagrams Installation Hints Power Supplies
Dimensions
