Position Sensors play an important role in our daily lives. A position sensor, as the name indicates, provides feedback on the position of the measurand by detecting the presence/absence of an object ...

With increased automation of complex production systems, components that are capable of acquiring and transmitting information regarding the production process become necessary. Proximity sensors -- ...

The following guide provides a review of the types of proximity sensors for prolonged detection, followed by a look at capacitive sensing design specifically for occupancy-type solutions. A variety of ...

Contrinex models feature 4mm sensing distance and NPN or PNP switching outputs. AutomationDirect has added more Contrinex rectangular inductive proximity sensors to its lineup of inductive proximity ...

Sensors include 12mm metal round bodied DC models, unshielded 18mm DC plastic bodied models, unshielded 30mm models, and rectangular plastic DC sensors. November 20, 2012 - AutomationDirect’s line of ...

Inductive sensors are non-contact proximity sensors that detect ferrous targets, ideally ones made of mild steel thicker than one millimeter. They consist of four major components: a ferrite core with ...

With 10 models available, the magnetic sensors feature stainless steel shielded housings, are offered as NPN or PNP models with normally-open or normally-closed outputs July 28, 2016 - ...