gnetic Proximity Sensors

agnetic proximity sensors are non-contact proximity

vices that are used to detect magnetic objects (e.g.
rmanent magnets). They sense the presence of a magnetic
ject, commonly referred to as the target. The target,
aracterized by its magnetic field, triggers the switching
ocess when it enters the detection range of the sensor.
Their operating principle is based on the use of reed contacts,
ose thin plates are hermetically sealed in a glass bulb with
rt gas. The presences of a magnetic field makes the thin plates
x and touch each other causing an electrical contact.
have advantages such as
ontacts are well protected against dust, oxidization and
rrosion due to the hermetic glass bulb and inert gas; contacts
activated by means of a magnetic field rather than
chanical parts
ecial surface treatment of contacts assures long contact life
aintenance free
sy operation
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