Introduction; Description; Validity Of Documentation; Who Should Use This Documentation - CARLO GAVAZZI CA18EA Manual De Instrucciones

1. Introduction

This manual is a reference guide for Carlo Gavazzi IO-Link capacitive proximity sensors CA18EA...IO
and CA30EA...IO. It describes how to install, setup and use the product for its intended use.

1.1 Description

Carlo Gavazzi capacitive sensors are devices designed and manufactured in accordance with IEC
international standards and are subject to the Low Voltage (2014/35/EU) and Electromagnetic
Compatibility (2014/30/EU) EC directives.
All rights to this document are reserved by Carlo Gavazzi Industri, copies may be made for internal use
only.
Please do not hesitate to make any suggestions for improving this document.

1.2 Validity of documentation

This manual is valid only for CA18 and CA30 capacitive sensors with IO-Link and until new documentation
is published.
This instruction manual describes the function, operation and installation of the product for its intended use.

1.3 Who should use this documentation

This manual contains important information regarding installation and must be read and completely
understood by specialized personnel dealing with these proximity capacitive sensors.
We highly recommend that you read the manual carefully before installing the sensor. Save the manual for
future use. The Installation manual is intended for qualified technical personnel.

1.4 Use of the product

Capacitive proximity sensors are non-contact devices capable of measuring the position and/or change
of position of any conductive target. They are also capable of measuring thickness or density of non-
conductive materials. Capacitive proximity sensors are used in a wide variety of applications including
plastic moulding processing, feeding systems for chicken or pigs, assembly line testing, filling or emptying
processes of solid or liquid objects.
The CA18EA...IO and CA30EA...IO sensors are equipped with IO-Link communication. By using an IO-
Link master it is possible to operate and configure these devices.

1.5 Safety precautions

This sensor must not be used in applications where personal safety depends on the function of the sensor (The
sensor is not designed according to the EU Machinery Directive).
Installation and use must be carried out by trained technical personnel with basic electrical installation
knowledge.
The installer is responsible for correct installation according to local safety regulations and must ensure that
a defective sensor will not result in any hazard to people or equipment. If the sensor is defective, it must be
replaced and secured against unauthorised use.

1.6 Other documents

It is possible to find the datasheet, the IODD file and the IO-Link parameter manual on the Internet at
http://gavazziautomation.com
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