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How a proximity sensor switches
Step 1
Inductive proximity sensor
oscil-
lator
trigger
level
out-
put
coil on a ferrite core
steel target
distance from the sensing face, mm
Sn
Oscillator amplitude
trigger level
Normally open output
output open
no target present
Target distance:
14.0
mm
Target material
Hysteresis
Mechanical vibration, ±0.3 mm
Output contact sense
Rated operating distance S
n
, steel
8.0 mm
Reduction factor, this material
1.00
Operating point, approaching
—
Release point, withdrawing
—
Differential travel (hysteresis)
—
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