Position sensors

Position sensors are used to detect positions on objects of any material type and surface properties. The movement of objects is converted by position sensors into signals for processing, transmitting and controlling. Depending on the application conditions, various position sensors are used. Read more here

Proximity Sensors

All items of the category Proximity Sensors:

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Laser distance sensor
AL002Laser distance sensor
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  • Laser diffuse reflection sensor with IO-Link
  • M12 connector (4-pin)
  • Background suppression <20 m< i>
  • Sensing range 0.03...2 m
  • Antivalent
156.30
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Inductive sensor M12 4mm IP67
AI054Inductive sensor M12 4mm IP67
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  • Metal housing M12 thread
  • M12 connector (3-pin)
  • Flush
  • sensing range 4 mm
  • Normally open (NO)
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Magnetic sensor M18 NO
AM004Magnetic sensor M18 NO
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  • M18 thread; GMR cell
  • M12 connector (3-pin)
  • Protection rating IP67
  • Sensing range 77 mm/ 38 mm (depending on magnet)
  • Normally open (NO)
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T-slot cylinder sensor with reed contact
AZ004T-slot cylinder sensor with reed contact
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  • Reed contact
  • M8 pigtail (3-pin)
  • Flush
  • Switching frequency 1,000 kHz
19.09
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Capacitive sensor M8x1 thread Standard Class IP67
AC006Capacitive sensor M8x1 thread Standard Class IP67
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  • robust metal housing (brass, nickel plated)
  • with LED switch indicator
  • sensing range 2 mm
  • Flush
  • Normally open (NO)
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41.81
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Inductive sensor 10 mm IP67
AI068Inductive sensor 10 mm IP67
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  • Ring sensor for hose mounting
  • M12 connector (4-pin)
  • Resolution 0.5 mm
  • Opening diameter: 10.1 mm
  • Switchable normally open/ normally closed
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Ultrasonic sensor 60-800mm
AU017Ultrasonic sensor 60-800mm
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  • PA housing with lateral M18 thread
  • Sensing distance 60...800 mm
  • Switching output (NO/NC), analogue output (4...20 mA)
  • 3 mm resolution, switching frequency 3 Hz
  • Teach button
74.84
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Inductive sensor 15 mm IP67
AI069Inductive sensor 15 mm IP67
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  • Ring sensor for hose mounting
  • M12 connector (4-pin)
  • Resolution 0.5 mm
  • Opening diameter: 15.1 mm
  • Switchable normally open/ normally closed
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Capacitive sensor M12x1 thread Standard Class IP67
AC007Capacitive sensor M12x1 thread Standard Class IP67
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  • robust metal housing (brass, nickel plated)
  • with LED switch indicator
  • sensing range 6 mm
  • Flush
  • Normally open (NO)
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Ultrasonic sensor 40-300mm
AU016Ultrasonic sensor 40-300mm
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  • PA housing with lateral M18 thread
  • Sensing distance 40...300 mm
  • Switching output (NO/NC), analogue output (4 ... 20 mA)
  • 3 mm resolution, switching frequency 3 Hz
  • Teach button
66.67
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Photoelectric fork sensor 10 mm
AO905Photoelectric fork sensor 10 mm
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  • Insensitive to dust/ oil
  • Infrared light
  • 2500 Hz switching frequency
  • Light-on/ dark-on mode switchable
  • Protection rating IP67
75.04
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Retro-reflective sensor/ Photoelectric sensor
AO044Retro-reflective sensor/ Photoelectric sensor
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  • Sensing range 0.05…7 m
  • red light
  • with polarisation filter
  • light and dark on
  • IO-Link
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Position sensors

Position sensors are for position location of objects made of very varied materials and surface texture. Position sensors translate the movement of objects into signals for tasks such as processing, transmission and controlling. The type of position sensor to use depends on the material and surface quality of the object to be registered, the operational range required and the environment of the application.

Types of position sensor

Inductive sensors are used to register metallic objects at short distances. Ultrasonic sensors, photoelectric sensors and capacitive sensors detect objects irrespective of the material and surface texture. The first two sensor types also feature large detection ranges. Capacitive sensors operate at short distances. Magnetic sensors can detect magnets through non-magnetic materials. Cylinder sensors serve to determine the piston position in pneumatic cylinders.
 

Advantages of position sensors

As they are available in many variations, position sensors can be used for a very wide range of applications. They are insensitive to dust, moisture and vibrations and have therefore proved their value in demanding industrial environments. Position sensors are characterized by large sensing ranges and excellent switch point accuracy as well as their contactless and wear-free mode of operation.

All the advantages of position sensors at a glance:

  • Contactless and wear-free operation
  • High switching frequencies
  • High switch point accuracy
  • Insensitive to dust, moisture and vibrations
  • Mechanical compatibility: old switches can easily be replaced by sensors
  • Very suitable for use in harsh industrial environments
  • Register position reliably and exactly
  • Broad range of applications

Application areas for position sensors

Position sensors are used in many different kinds of application. These include:
  • the foodstuffs industry
  • packaging technology
  • mechanical and plant engineering
  • paper manufacturing and processing
  • the plastics industry
  • metalworking
  • wood processing
  • and fluid technology.