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Inductive: Proximity Sensors

This technical guide provides an overview of inductive proximity sensors. It explains that these sensors can detect metal objects without contact by using an electromagnetic field that is attenuated by the proximity of metal. When a metal object enters the field, currents are induced that reduce the amplitude of oscillations from an LC oscillator circuit. A signal-shaping stage then evaluates the amplitude change and triggers an output change depending on the measured voltage attenuation. The guide also lists common features of the SENSTRONIC sensor range such as connection types, operating distances, temperatures and pressures withstood.

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Inductive: Proximity Sensors

This technical guide provides an overview of inductive proximity sensors. It explains that these sensors can detect metal objects without contact by using an electromagnetic field that is attenuated by the proximity of metal. When a metal object enters the field, currents are induced that reduce the amplitude of oscillations from an LC oscillator circuit. A signal-shaping stage then evaluates the amplitude change and triggers an output change depending on the measured voltage attenuation. The guide also lists common features of the SENSTRONIC sensor range such as connection types, operating distances, temperatures and pressures withstood.

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Technical guide

Some examples:

Inductive
proximity sensors

These sensors detect the presence of metal objects


without contact. The electromagnetic field they generate
is attenuated by the proximity of a metal target and this
then triggers a change of state at the sensor output.

Principle
On the sensing face of the sensor, a ferrite core concentrates
a high-frequency electromagnetic field generated by a coil
by means of an LC oscillating circuit.

When a metal object enters this field currents are induced


in it which draw energy from the oscillator and cause a
reduction in the amplitude of the oscillations.

Consisting of a Schmitt trigger, a signal-shaping stage


evaluates the amplitude of the signal delivered by the
oscillator. Depending on the voltage attenuation measured,
it triggers a change in the state of its output which controls
the output stage of the sensor. Schematic diagram:

LC Output
oscillator stage

Overview of the SENSTRONIC RANGE


Body shape
Cylindrical from L04 to M30
Coil + Signal-shaping
Rectangular from Q08 to Q80 ferrite core stage
Main features*
Connection type 2-wire or 3-wire
Operating distances standard or increased
Voltage type DC or AC/DC
Allowable temperature up to 120°C
Allowable pressure up to 500 bar Special products
Materials stainless steel, teflon, nickel-plated brass, SENSTRONIC is at your disposal to discuss special applications
ceramic, specific plastic or development requests. Do not hesitate to contact our sales
Connection cables, connectors department.
* depending on the application and environment

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