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Return to Sensors

Selection Guidelines

Inductive
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Capacitive
Prox
Photoelectric
Sensor
Fiber
Optics
Ultrasonic
Sensor
Laser
Sensor
           
The key to successful sensing is knowing when to apply each of these sensor types. It is common to face an application where several sensor types can technically handle the job, or even applications where all six will work! Furthermore, within a particular type of sensor, you might find many switches that appear right for your application! It is this dizzying array of sensor choices that leads to misapplied sensors.
What follows are some common sense guidelines to assist you in picking out the right type of sensor for your application. Applying the proper sensor for the job will result in less problems in your plant, plain and simple. Let's get started!