Sensors, Connectors, RFID & Vision
Inductive Distance Sensors
Inductive Distance Sensors
AlphaProx by Baumer offers a flexible platform for inductive distance sensors, with fully integrated signal processing and IO-Link interface for outstanding performance and cost-effectiveness. This comprehensive portfolio of standard and application-specific inductive sensors measures distances on metal objects and delivers measuring accuracy down to the nanometer range. These compact sensors come with end-of-line calibration for minimized production lot variation (a linear output curve with a deviation below 1% over the whole series). The powerful integrated microcontroller provides simple adjustment to the application via teach functions or the IO-Link interface.
AlphaProx inductive distance sensors generate a high-frequency electromagnetic field near the sensing face. A metal object penetrating this area will change the field depending on object distance, material and size. The change is detected by the sensor and converted into a proportional output signal. Standard AlphaProx sensors operate all-analog, which makes them capable of high measuring speed together with excellent repeat accuracy, low readout noise and high resolution.
The sensors not only deliver measuring values extremely fast but at the same time with ultimate reliability and precision. The essential added value is inside the sensors: extensive diagnostic and process data as well as additional parameter options. The multitude of sensor data, such as sensor temperature, operating voltage, operating time, number of boot cycles and switching frequency, are accessed via IO-Link interface and, where required, easily retrieved for further processing by the controller. The histogram function enables evaluation of frequency distribution throughout the collected process and diagnostic data within a defined period of time. Monitoring and analyzing the required data increases plant efficiency and sustainable process optimization.
Products include:
- Standard sensors
- Miniature sensors
- Subminiature sensors
- High-precision and high-sensitivity sensors
- Inductive sensors with IO-Link
Benefits:
Maximum flexibility
- Wide selection of cylindrical and cubical designs with current and voltage output
- Large measuring ranges also in small housings
Simple and economical solutions for demanding measuring tasks
- High measuring speeds and excellent repeat accuracy
- Measuring factor 1 sensor with same measuring range on all metals
- High-sensitivity sensors for measuring even the smallest position changes
- Sensors with resolutions in the nanometer range
Fast installation and commissioning
- Negligible production lot variations thanks to factory calibration
- Elimination of installation tolerances using 1-point teach
- Different teach functions for fine adjustment
Easy evaluation with minimum programming effort
- Sensors with a linearized characteristic curve offer a directly proportional output signal
- Additional configurable digital output for end position monitoring
Maximum process safety
- High temperature stability and excellent EMC properties
- Long service life thanks to rugged housing and contactless measuring principle