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Proximity Sensors: Exceptionally Priced Inductive, Capacitive & Photoelectric Sensors.

This new proximity sensor line offers an appealing assortment of the most popular configurations of Inductive, Capacitive and Photoelectric sensors with exceptional pricing. All the connector versions in the Value Line have the mating connector included.


Our Value Line is only a portion of the proximity sensors we offer. To see our sensors designed for rugged applications please click here.

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Value Line Inductive Sensors
Detection of metallic objects


Starting As low as $15.50 each


5mm
8mm
12mm
18mm
Rectangular

inductive sensors

Value Line Capacitive Sensors
Detection of metallic and non-metallic objects (Liquids, plastics, woods)

Starting As low as $39.00 each


18mm
30mm
Round Shaped
capacitive sensors

Value Line Photoelectric Sensors
Use light sensitive elements to detect objects

Starting As low as $31.50 each


Diffused (Direct Reflection)
12mm, 18mm & Small Rectangular
Shaped
Retro-reflective ( Reflection w/
Reflector)

18mm , Rectangular Shaped
Thru Beam
18mm, Small Rectangular Shaped
U Shaped

photoelectric sensors

Value Line Connectors
Additional mating connectors

Starting As low as $7.50 each


M8, female 3 wire, straight & right
angled, 2 and 5 meter lengths
M12, female 4 wire, straight & right
angled, 2 and 5 meter lengths
M12 male field wire able
connectors

All sensors are CE compliant.

30 day Test & Evaluation:
Any single Value Line proximity sensor is available for test and evaluation.

Call (732) 389-3376
or details.



OPERATING PRINCIPLES
How do proximity sensors work?

Inductive & Capacitive
Inductive and Capacitive sensors use a high frequency oscillator that creates a field in the close surroundings of the sensing surface. The presence of a metallic object (inductive) or any material (capacitive) in the operating area causes a change of the oscillation amplitude. The rise or fall of such oscillation is identified by a threshold circuit that changes the output state of the sensor. The operating distance of the sensor depends on the actuator’s shape and size and is strictly linked to the nature of the material (Fig. 1 & Fig. 2). A trimming screw placed on the capacitive sensors allows regulation of the operating distance. This sensitivity regulation is useful in applications, such as detection of full containers and non-detection of empty containers.


Fig.1 Sensitivity when different metals are present (inductive).


Fig.2 Sensitivity when different metals are present (capacitive).

Photoelectric
Diffused-reflective (direct reflection) - uses the light reflected directly off the object for detection. In the use of these photocells, it is important to bear in mind the color and the reflectiveness of an object can affect the sensing distance. The operating distance in the technical data is related to matte white paper. Select diffused-reflective models have a trimmer for sensitivity adjustment.
Retro-reflective (reflection with reflector) - an object is detected when it interrupts the light beam between the sensor and reflector. These photocells allow longer sensing distances, as the rays emitted are almost totally reflected towards the receiver.
Through Beam
- detects an object when it interrupts the light beam between the emitter and receiver. These photocells allow for the longest distances. Influence of different material on the operating distance of diffused-reflective sensors only

photoelectric sensor types

Influence of different material on the operating distance of diffused-reflective sensors only



Fargo Controls offers competitive cross references for proximity sensors made by Allen-Bradley, Balluff, Baumer Electric, Carlo Gavazzi, Cutler-Hammer, ifm efector, Namco Controls, Omron, Pepperl+Fuchs, SICK, Square D, Telemecanique, TURCK, and a number of other manufactures. Please contact us at (732) 389-3376 to obtain our equivalent.



 
 
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