Carlo Gavazzi EC1808TBCP Capacitive Proximity Switch

The Carlo Gavazzi EC1808TBCP Capacitive Proximity Switch is a compact, non‑contact sensor in Carlo Gavazzi’s EC capacitive family, engineered to detect dielectric materials without physical touch. It is used to sense targets through non‑metallic barriers such as containers, packaging, or walls, making it well suited for automation tasks where contact with the object would be undesirable or impractical. Capacitive proximity switches detect changes in capacitance caused by a nearby material, and the EC series offers adjustable sensitivity to help tailor detection to target size, material, and mounting conditions, improving reliability across a range of applications. This model, EC1808TBCP, is listed as discontinued by the manufacturer, which is important to consider for sourcing replacements, spare parts, or integration into legacy systems, even as it may still appear in catalogs or on distributor sites.