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INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY
SENSOR
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N Proximity sensors detect the presence of objects without physical

contact. Since 1983 Fargo Controls’ proximity sensors have been of the
highest quality, durability & repeatability to meet today's tough
industrial requirements.

 Typical applications include the detection, position, inspection and

counting on automated machines and manufacturing systems. They
are also used in the following machinery: packaging, production,
printing, plastic moulding, metal working, food processing, etc.

 Inductive proximity sensors are electronic device that detect metal

object.
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CONCEPT

Magnetic
field
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CONSTRUCTION
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WORKING PRINCIPLE
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Eddy current
 Eddy currents are electric currents induced
within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the
conductor
 These circulating eddies of current have inductance
and thus induce magnetic fields.
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DIFFERENT BETWEEN SHIELD

AND NON SHIELD INDUCTIVE
SENSOR
 Different between shield and non shield inductive sensor
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EXAMPLES
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 Miniature inductive proximity sensors with threaded

and smooth tubular. Sensing ranges up to 5mm, non-
flush.
 Inductive proximity switches in industry standard
housings, with sensing ranges up to 15mm, non-flush.
 Small rectangular proximity sensors for applications
with limited mounting space.
 Large rectangular inductive proximity switches with
sensing ranges up to 40mm, non-flush.
 Ring and tube inductive sensors for detecting small parts in
plastic tubing.
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APPLICATION

Application 1: Determination of position

with the use of two inductive sensors.
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Application 2: Interrogation of a
camshaft gear with inductive
sensors

Wind power plant

Application 3
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CONCLUSION