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Body Style




   Body Style:      The sensor's body style can be described in the following methods.
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Barrel
 
     Cylindrical in shape; can include threaded OD style.
 
   Threaded Barrel
 
     Type of barrel switch with external threads for mounting into frame.
 
   Limit Switch
 
     Similar in appearance to a contact limit switch. The sensor is separated from the switching mechanism and provides a limit of travel detection signal.
 
   Rectangular / Block
 
     One piece rectangular or block shaped sensor.
 
   Slot
 
     Designed to detect the presence of a vane or tab as it passes through a sensing slot, or "U" channel.
 
   Ring
 
     A "doughnut" shaped sensor, where object passes through center of ring.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Electrical Connection




   Electrical Connection       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Fixed cable
 
     Cable is integral part of sensor and often includes "bare" stripped leads.
 
   Connector(s)
 
     Sensor has an integral connector for attaching into an existing system.
 
   Terminals
 
     Terminals can be screw or clamp down.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Performance Specifications




   Operating Distance:
 
     The absolute maximum range over which the device can provide sensible readings.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
           
   Allowable Sensor Over-Range
 
     Overrange specification limits the range of matching products to the specified range multiplied by a selected overrange factor. This keeps returned matches close to the range requirement and filters out products with a wider range than needed. "From", "To", and "Overrange" must all be specified to activate this option.

Example: User specifies a sensor with a range from 0-100. Without overrange specification, sensors with ranges of 0-100, 0-1000, and -10,000 to +10,000 are returned as matches. An overrange specification of 50% will filter out any sensors with a full scale range greater than 150.
 

   Search Logic:      Matching products will have a range within the specified overrange limit.
   Repeatability:
 
     The repeatability of the device over multiple sensing iterations.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.
   Field Adjustable?
 
     Mode or operating distance can be operator-adjusted.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Minimum Target Diameter:
 
     Depending on the technology utilized, proximity sensors may require a minimum target size.
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
Load Configuration




   Load Switching       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   AC Load
 
      
 
   DC Load
 
     Proximity sensors that switch a DC Load.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
   DC Load Configuration:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   2-wire
 
      
 
   3-wire NPN
 
     Also referred to as sinking type.
 
   3-wire PNP
 
     Also referred to as sourcing type.
 
   4-wire NPN
 
     Also referred to as sinking type.
 
   4-wire PNP
 
     Also referred to as sourcing type.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Switch Specifications




   Switch Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Normally Open
 
      
 
   Normally Closed
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
   Switch Repeatability:
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.
   Maximum Switching Frequency:
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
   NAMUR Type Switch?
 
     Specialized switch for switching a resistive load. Requires an external amplifier.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
Power Requirements




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   DC Power
 
     Device requires DC voltage.
 
   AC Power
 
     Device requires AC voltage.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Housing Material




   Housing Material       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Plastic
 
     The housing is composed of a plastic material.
 
   Metal
 
     The housing is composed of a metallic material.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
Dimensions




   Diameter (Barrel Style Only):
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Hole Diameter (Ring Style Only):
 
     For ring style sensors, this is the diameter of the center of the ring (where the object must pass through).
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Length / Depth:
 
     Length or depth of sensor.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Face Dimension:
 
     The maximum dimension (can be length, height or width) of face part of sensor. This dimension can provide the user with an estimate of the sensor size.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
Features




   Shielded?
 
     Device is shielded against EMI/RF "noise".
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Short Circuit Protected?
 
     Device is protected against spikes caused from short circuits.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Intrinsically Safe?
 
     Device has intrinsically safe certification.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Weld Field Immune?
 
     Weld fields are similar to RFI noise. WFI is a commonly requested protection; the weld field must be filtered out both at the oscillator level and the output level.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Detects Non-magnetic Targets?
 
     Target is not a magnet.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Detects Non-ferrous Targets?
 
     Metal target but can't be picked up with a magnet such as aluminum, copper, brass.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
Environment




   Operating Temperature:
 
     Full required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
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