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Inductive Sensor Product Range PRODUCT RANGES - BASIC First choice in all environments Contrinex Basic range inductive sensors have a worldwide and well-deserved reputation for uncompromising accuracy and exceptional reliability. With best-in-class sensing distances between 1.5 mm and 40 mm, the Basic range offers fit-and-forget operation, delivering world-class performance and a highly attractive total cost of ownership. Available in sizes from M8 to M30 and C44, with optional Ø …

New Inductive Proximity Switch with Analog Output Why inductive? Inductive proximity switches are highly popular with end-users, since they are - robust - cost effective - insensitive to dirt - standardized and therefore simple to use. Why analog? Classical (switching) inductive proximity switches in fact work internally as analog devices, although they produce a binary signal at the output, which is often desired. A large part of the available internal information, though, is lost. …

Inductive Proximity Switches with Large Operating Ranges: The Technology, Characteristics and Application Advantages Development History of lnductive Proximity Switches The inductive proximity switches' time came at the beginning of the 1960's. Due to their reliability, high quality to price ratio and ease of installation they have conquered a wide range of applications. Despite many technical improvements, one of the substantial and long standing drawbacks of these devices was the p …

Diffuse Sensors with Cylindrical Detection Zone The problem Diffuse sensors enjoy great popularity with users and are consequently often employed. With these devices, the pulsed light from the emitting diode falls on an object of any shape or color, from which it is reflected in a diffuse manner. In turn, part of this reflected light reaches the light-receiving device, which is located in the same device (fig.1). If the intensity of the received light is sufficient, the output is switched. O …

Inductive Proximity Switches as Encoders Why Inductive? Inductive proximity switches are enormously popular with end-users. They are • robust • good value for money • insensitive to dirt • standardized and, as a result, simple to install. Inductive Proximity Switches as Encoders Today, encoders are mature products, and are available in a variety of designs. However, compared to inductive proximity switches, they are significantly more expensive. In addition, they …