Autonics Original PR18-8DN DC10~30 8mm M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor NPN-NO (Unshielded)

Autonics Original PR18-8DN DC10~30 8mm M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor NPN-NO (Unshielded)

This is Autonics PR18-8DN DC10~30 8mm M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor NPN-NO (Unshielded) Series enhance superior noise resistance characteristics with dedicated IC which Autonics self-developed. Also, the series can be widely used in any applications where proximity sensors are required because of a diverse range of line-ups in terms of size and sensing distance.

This inductive proximity sensor generates an electromagnetic field to sense metal objects. It features built-in sensitivity volume and provides no-touch object detection. Inductive sensors use a magnetic field to detect objects. Capacitive sensors use an electric field. In order to be sensed by an inductive sensor, an object must be conductive.

This limits suitable targets to metal objects (for the most part). In order to be sensed by a capacitive sensor, the target doesn’t need to be conductive. A capacitive sensor will react to an object acting as a dielectric material as well as a conductive object. This makes metal and non-metal objects suitable targets.