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Proximity Sensors
News Release from: Contrinex UK | Subject: Contrinex 620 sensor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 May 2007
Tiny M8 inductive sensor released
Contrinex' new M8 inductive sensor is packaged into a housing only 16mm long.
Contrinex has released the world's smallest packaged M8 inductive sensor One of the Contrinex 620 range of Swiss-made, high-performance inductive sensors, this M8 device, complete with an in-built amplifier, is packaged into a housing only 16mm long
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The very short length of these sensors makes them ideal for embedding into machines and assembly fixtures, especially where sensor access is restricted and longer devices will not fit.
Because there is no requirement to find a location for a larger support amplifier, the overall system design is much more compact.
Ruggedly built with a stainless steel V2A housing and protected to IP67, the sensor can be flush mounted and has an extended operating distance of 2mm, twice the distance of standard sensors of this size.
This long operating distance means the sensor can be installed further away from the target and any moving parts, making it less susceptible to collision damage.
In addition, the sensing range is completely stable from -25C to +70C Despite the high-performance specification and the tough tiny format these new products provide a highly cost-effective solution to larger sensor alternatives.
Maximum switching speed is 3kHz and the sensor has short circuit, inverse polarity and surge protection as standard and is fitted with an LED operation indicator.
They also have a wide operating supply voltage from 10 to 30V DC and can switch an output current of 200mA.
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