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Proximity Sensors
News Release from: Contrinex UK | Subject: Miniature proximity sensors
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 August 2004
Smaller claims for proximity sensors
Now available in the UK from Contrinex, the Swiss sensor specialist, are the world's smallest fully self-contained, inductive and photoelectric proximity sensors.
Now available in the UK from Contrinex, the Swiss sensor specialist, are the world's smallest fully self-contained, inductive and photoelectric proximity sensors With housing diameters of just 3mm up to M5, plus rectangular 5mm square-sided detecting formats, sensors in the Contrinex miniature range have similar electrical characteristics to larger sensors
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Small claims for photoelectric proximity switch
New from Contrinex is possibly the world's smallest self-contained, photoelectric proximity switch.
They contain all the usual built-in protection functions such as short circuit and voltage reversal protection, overload protection and have high levels of EMC.
Despite the size of these minute devices there are standard as well as extended sensing distance versions to increase clearance from the detected targets.
Mechanically robust with stainless steel housings and fully potted, these sensors are also highly suitable for rugged applications.
The diffuse sensors have spherical lenses that emit a parallel cylinder of light enabling detection without interference from adjacent items.
They can also be recess mounted for additional protection.
These tiny sensors require no separate amplifiers, have operating distances from 0.6 to 250mm and are probably the best solution for automated handling and detection of miniature components available on today's market.
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