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    Inductive proximity sensors detect metallic objects without contact and are used for applications like counting objects, position monitoring, and speed measurement. They consist of a coil that creates an electromagnetic field, and detect objects by changes in the field. Capacitive sensors can detect non-metallic materials. Sensor selection depends on mounting space and required sensing distance. Most AutomationDirect sensors operate on 10-30VDC but some models can use 20-253VAC.

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    Inductive proximity sensors detect metallic objects without contact and are used for applications like counting objects, position monitoring, and speed measurement. They consist of a coil that creates an electromagnetic field, and detect objects by changes in the field. Capacitive sensors can detect non-metallic materials. Sensor selection depends on mounting space and required sensing distance. Most AutomationDirect sensors operate on 10-30VDC but some models can use 20-253VAC.

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    Inductive proximity sensors detect metallic objects without contact and are used for applications like counting objects, position monitoring, and speed measurement. They consist of a coil that creates an electromagnetic field, and detect objects by changes in the field. Capacitive sensors can detect non-metallic materials. Sensor selection depends on mounting space and required sensing distance. Most AutomationDirect sensors operate on 10-30VDC but some models can use 20-253VAC.

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    Frequently Asked Questions


    How do inductive proximity Do AutomationDirect supplied
    switches work? sensors operate on AC or DC
    What output do I need? voltage?
    Inductive proximity switches are used to
    detect the presence of metallic objects NPN or PNP?
    The majority of AutomationDirect
    without actually contacting the object. This is determined by the device you supplied sensors operate on 10-30
    Their high-speed switching and small are connecting the sensor to. Most VDC. However, we do offer the VT1,
    size make them indispensable in auto- DirectLOGIC PLC modules (except 305 VK1, VM1, VFT and VFK series that
    mation applications. series) allow NPN or PNP sensors to be operate on 20-253VAC.
    Inductive proximity switches consist of a connected. This is determined by how
    coil driven by an oscillator. The oscillator the sensor is wired to the PLC. Can my sensor be installed in a
    creates an electromagnetic field which washdown area?
    appears at the active face of the switch. How do I choose between normal-
    If a metal target enters this area, the ly open (NO) and normally closed Yes. Although most AutomationDirect
    electromagnetic field is reduced and the sensors carry an IP67 protective rating
    (NC)? which is suitable for submersion, we do
    switch turns on or off.
    NO sensors do not pass power to the offer units designed for harsh high-pres-
    Some typical inductive sensor applica-
    PLC until an object is detected. NC sure cleaning environments. These units
    tions are: counting metallic objects,
    sensors always pass power to the PLC include the PFM, PFK, PFT, VFK and VFT
    monitoring the position of elements
    until an object is detected. The majority series.
    in a machine, sensing the presence
    of metallic parts like screws, etc., and of Centsable sensors are NO; however,
    some sensors offer the option of NC, What does switching frequency
    measuring the rotational speed of axial
    detecting cams. such as PKW, PMW and CT1 series. mean to my application?

    When do I want quick discon- This is how fast your sensor can sense
    What is the difference between an object, reset, and sense another
    inductive and capacitive sensors? nects (Q/D) versus embedded object. For example, if a sensor has a
    cable switching frequency of 100 Hz or 100
    The primary difference is sensing mate-
    rial. Inductive sensors only detect
    output? cycles per second, the sensor can sense
    a maximum of 100 objects per second.
    metallic objects while capacitive sensors There is a slight cost increase to This is very critical in many applications
    will detect materials such as wood, purchase a sensor and a Q/D cable such as gear rotation measurement.
    paper, liquids, cardboard, etc. compared to only purchasing a sensor
    with a pre-attached cable. However, the Can the sensor be put into a
    How do I know what size proxim- Q/D output allows easy replacement of vibrating environment?
    ity sensor I need? a failed sensor. This is important in mini-
    mizing machine or operation downtime. Yes. Frequency range of 10-55 Hz,
    It depends on two factors: mounting
    maximum amplitude of 1mm. Duration
    space and sensing distance. Each appli- What is the difference between in any axis a maximum of 30 minutes.
    cation has a specific space available for
    the sensor and each application has a
    2-wire, 3-wire, and 4-wire
    sensors? What is the temperature range of
    requirement for how close the sensor
    can be mounted to the sensed object.
    the sensors?
    2-wire sensors: allows either NPN or
    PNP outputs (don’t have to select). Most sensors operate between -25°F
    What is the difference between and 70°F. However, check the specifica-
    3-wire sensors: standard sensors. When
    shielded and unshielded? tions for exact ranges.
    ordering, you must choose between
    With a shielded proximity sensor, the NPN and PNP output.
    If I wire my proximity sensor
    face of the sensor may be mounted 4-wire sensors: Allow either NO or NC
    flush with metal, whereas an unshielded
    wrong, will it damage it?
    outputs (don’t have to select). Must still
    sensor may NOT be mounted flush select NPN or PNP output. Possibly. All sensors contain polarity
    with metal (otherwise the sensor will reversal, short-circuit and transient
    always be ON). In many applications, noise protection. However, the tran-
    flush mounting is a requirement. Also, sient protection is only effective under
    unshielded proximity sensors allow for 30 VDC.
    greater sensing distances.

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