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Proximity Sensor

A non-contact sensing device used to sense when objects are a short distance away, and it can determine the distance of the object. Several types include: radio frequency, magnetic bridge, ultrasonic and photoelectric. Commonly used for: high speed counting, sensing metal objects, level control, reading coding marks and limit switches. See Inductive Sensor.

Permanent link Proximity Sensor - Creation date 2023-02-20


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