What to Consider When Selecting Industrial Sensors
How do you choose correctly between inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors?
The right sensor depends on the material of the object to be detected, the ambient conditions, the sensing distance and the required response time. Inductive sensors are preferred for metal objects, capacitive or ultrasonic sensors for materials such as liquids and powders, and photoelectric sensors for applications that require long range and optical discrimination. Ambient temperature and chemical resistance are also decisive in the selection.
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Inductive Sensors
Namur (Ex-proof), DC and AC amplified inductive proximity sensors with cylindrical, block-type, fork and ring housing options.
SeletCapacitive Sensors
Capacitive proximity sensors with metal, plastic and PTFE housings for detecting liquids, powders and solids.
SeletPhotoelectric Sensors
Diffuse, retro-reflective and through-beam photoelectric sensors in a wide range, from M12 to M30 and from cubic housings to fork types.
MicrosonicCylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors
Sensing range options from 20 mm to 8 m in M12, M18 and M30 housings with the mic+, mic, pico+, lpc+, wms, nero and nano series.