This document discusses inductive proximity sensors. It defines inductive proximity sensors as electronic devices that can detect metal objects without physical contact through the use of magnetic fields. It explains that inductive proximity sensors work by inducing eddy currents in nearby metal objects using a magnetic field, which are then detected. The document notes there are differences between shielded and non-shielded inductive sensors and provides examples of inductive sensor applications like position determination, camshaft interrogation, and use in wind power plants.

1. INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY
SENSOR
GROUP MEMBER:
Muhammad Ikhwan Solehin b. Azmi
Muhammad Aizuddin b. Abbas
Akmal Hakim b. Ahmad
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2. DEFINATION
 Proximity sensors detect the presence of objects without physical
contact. Since 1983 Fargo Controls’ proximity sensors have been of the
highest quality, durability & repeatability to meet today's tough industrial
requirements.
 Typical applications include the detection, position, inspection and
counting on automated machines and manufacturing systems. They are
also used in the following machinery: packaging, production, printing,
plastic moulding, metal working, food processing, etc.
 Inductive proximity sensors are electronic device that detect metal object.
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3. CONCEPT
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Magnetic
field

4. CONSTRUCTION
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9. WORKING PRINCIPLE
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11. Eddy current
 Eddy currents are electric currents induced
within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the
conductor
 These circulating eddies of current have inductance and
thus induce magnetic fields.
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15. DIFFERENT BETWEEN SHIELD
AND NON SHIELD INDUCTIVE
SENSOR
 Different between shield and non shield inductive sensor
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16. EXAMPLES
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18.  Miniature inductive proximity sensors with threaded and
smooth tubular. Sensing ranges up to 5mm, non-flush.
 Inductive proximity switches in industry standard housings,
with sensing ranges up to 15mm, non-flush.
 Small rectangular proximity sensors for applications with
limited mounting space.
 Large rectangular inductive proximity switches with sensing
ranges up to 40mm, non-flush.
 Ring and tube inductive sensors for detecting small parts in
plastic tubing.
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19. APPLICATION
Application 1: Determination of position
with the use of two inductive sensors.
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20. Application 2: Interrogation of a
camshaft gear with inductive
sensors
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Wind power plant
Application 3

21. CONCLUSION
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