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Sensors for limited installation space

AlphaProx

  • The world's smallest inductive distance sensor
  • Cylindrical sensor designs from Ø4 mm to Ø6.5 mm
  • Cubical sensor designs starting at 4.7 mm height
  • Measuring ranges up to 12 mm
  • Fully integrated evaluation electronics
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Standard cylindrical sensors

AlphaProx

  • Sizes M8 to M30
  • Long measuring ranges up to 24 mm
  • Flush and non-flush variants
  • Ultra-short variants with housings of a mere 22 mm in length
  • Cost-efficient solution for precision measurements
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Linearized characteristic curve

AlphaProx

  • Measuring range configurable by teach-in
  • Negligible production lot variations
  • Internal temperature compensation
  • Easy integration into the controller
  • Variants with an additional digital output
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Factor 1 – same measuring range for all metals  – Factor 1 – same measuring range for all metals

Factor 1 – same measuring range for all metals

AlphaProx

  • Two to four times larger measuring range for aluminum
  • Suitable for measurements on non-ferromagnetic metals
  • Adjustable measuring range limits (teach)
  • Great flexibility in construction and installation
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High-precision and high-sensitivity sensors

AlphaProx

  • Large signal changes for even the smallest position changes
  • Very high resolutions in the nanometer range
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Sturdy sensors for demanding environments

Sturdy sensors for demanding environments

AlphaProx

  • Washdown and outdoor sensors
  • Off-highway sensors with full industry compliance (EN ISO 14982, EN 13309, ISO 13766)
  • IP 69K long-term seal – proTect+
  • Chemical-resistant – Ecolab tested
  • High pressure resistant distance sensors
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Inductive sensors with IO-Link

AlphaProx

  • Additional process data, e.g. frequency measurement and counter function
  • Acquisition and evaluation of additional diagnostic data
  • Individual and application-specific parameterization
  • Measured value filtering for fast or accurate applications
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Universal element for attachment to system profiles

  • Rods in various lengths with and without jig for mounting plate
  • Mounting base for attachment to standard profiles
  • Cross connector for better flexibility
  • Mounting plates for various sensors
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Your benefits
  • Maximum flexibility
    • Wide selection of cylindrical and cubic sensor designs with current and voltage output
    • Long measuring range yet in a small housing
  • Demanding measurement tasks simply and economically solved
    • High measuring speeds and excellent repeatability
    • Factor 1 sensor with same measuring range on all metals
    • High sensitivity sensors to measure even the slightest change in position
    • Sensors resolutions down to the nanometer range
  • Quick installation and commissioning
    • Negligible production lot variation thanks to default calibration
    • Compensation of installation tolerances by 1-point teaching
    • Various teach functions for fine adjustment
  • Easy evaluation with minimized programming effort
    • Sensors with linearized characteristic curve deliver straightly proportional output signals
    • Additional configurable digital output for end position monitoring
  • Maximum process reliability
    • High temperature stability and excellent EMC properties
    • Longlife thanks to robust housing and non-contact sensing

Applications

Distance-measuring, inductive sensors many application possibilities. A basic distinction is made between direct distance measurements/position feedback and indirect, specific measurements.


Technology

Inductive distance sensors (AlphaProx) operate on the same measuring principle as inductive proximity switches. They generate a high-frequency electromagnetic field close to the sensing face. The presence of any metal object in this area will change the field according to distance, object material and size. The sensor will detect such change and convert it into proportional output signals. Standard AlphaProx sensors use purely analog conversion. As a result, they ensure high measurement speeds, excellent repeatability, low noise and high resolution.


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