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Explanations of technical terms, technical resources and useful facts from the areas of sensor technology and automation technology.

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Interesting facts about sensors and automation

The following pages contain explanations of technical terms, technical framework conditions and useful facts from the area of sensor technology and connection technology. Discover the essential facts about our sensor technology, or search for technical terms. Product-specific instructions and operating assistance can also be found here. If your questions are not completely answered by the operating instructions enclosed with each product, you can find the solution here. Get an overview of the various measuring systems and discover how our devices work. Simple, understandable and application related. If you have any specific questions or would like to find out more, please give us a call – we will be happy to help.

Glossary

You will find an overview of technical terms related to sensor technology together with concise and clear explanations.

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Normally open, normally closed or antivalent

Binary switching sensors – i.e. ones that are in either the 'switched on' or 'switched off' state – have three different output functions:

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Switching frequency in the sensor technology context

The switching frequency is the maximum number of switching operations of a sensor per second.

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Sensing ranges of position sensors

The sensing range of position sensors is the distance between the sensing face of the sensor and the approaching measurement object.

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PNP or NPN

PNP or NPN? The question as to the kind of output type is always fundamental when it comes to selecting sensors.

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Temperature-dependent resistance

A platinum measuring resistor is a resistance thermometer used to measure temperature.

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Flush or non-flush for sensors

Flush or non-flush are important specifications of the data sheet of inductive sensors.

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IP protection ratings for sensory systems

Electrical equipment is often used in industrial applications in difficult environmental conditions.

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Protection classes in electrical engineering

Protection classes are used in electrical engineering to prevent electric shock.

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Correction factors for inductive sensors (Factor 1)

What is meant by 'reduction factor' or 'correction factor' in the context of inductive sensors?

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Level monitoring systems

Levels can be detected using various sensor principles.

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The right sensor cable. PUR or PVC?

PUR or PVC? What is actually the difference and which type of cable is best suited for my application?

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