Pepperl+Fuchs: Inductive Sensors
September 9, 2019
Inductive proximity sensors are the preferred choice for the majority of applications requiring accurate, non-contact detection of metallic objects in machinery or automation equipment. Pepperl+Fuchs offers innovative, high quality inductive sensors to meet the needs of the worldwide automation and process control markets. Their experience, flexibility and customer focus continues to allow them to offer custom designed solutions for the most unique and demanding applications.
Standard Inductive Sensor Product features:
- Smooth or threaded stainless housings
- Polarity reversal and short-circuit protected
- LED status indication
- Connection styles include M8, M12 or terminal connection models
- Models with PVC, PUR or silicon cable
- Outputs in 2-, 3-, 4-wire DC, AC, NAMUR, and AS-Interface versions
Application Specific Inductive Sensor features:
- Analog output models with 4-20 mA output signal
- Integrated speed monitor with up to 100 Hz operation
- Pressure resistant cylinder sensors for up to 500 bar
- Sensors approved for gas and dust Ex zones
- Models with stainless steel sensing face
- Protective class of up to IP68/ IP69k (submersible/ high pressure water jet resistant)
- Weld resistant designs with PTFE-coated surface
- Reduction factor of 1, all metals sensed at same distance
- Exclusive ferrous and non-ferrous detection models
- Safety function sensors
- Extended temperature range: -40 °C up to +250 °C
