Terminology for inductive sensors   OPTIMUM Sensors Automation

Switch point drift

The operating distance varies are given for an ambient temperature of 23 C, in the permissible temperature range the operating distance varies by less than 15% from the value at 23 C. The temperature of the measured object has no influence on the switch point.

 

Hysteresis H

The switching hysteresis describes the distance between the turn-on point while approaching an object and the turn-off point during the separation of it from the sensors.

The hysteresis brings about a stable switching signal even when there are vibrations, temperature drift, or electrical vibrations. The hysteresis is defined in EN 60947-5-2 as a maximum 20% from the effective operating distance, and carries a value of typically to 3...15% from the effective operating distance sr. for Optimum sensors.

 

Repeating accuracy R

The repeating accuracy describes the maintenance of the switching point after the repeated approach of an object under specified circumstances. Optimum sensors have typical tolerances of less than 3% of the effective operating distance.

 

Switching frequency

The maximum switching frequency of the sensor is determined at half rated operating distance sn with standard measurement plate to EN 60947-5-2

 

Operating voltage

The operating voltage is the voltage range within Optimum sensors function safely. For a constant voltage supply it is important to make sure that the limits are still observed when the residual ripple is included.

 

Switching current

This current gives the maximum long-term current for the switching output of the sensor at an ambient temperature of 25 C and ohmic load. At an elevated ambient temperature, the current load capability decreases.

For analog outputs, the boundary values given in the appropriate technical data, and particularly the permissible values for resistance loads, must be observed.

 

Short circuit protection

The short circuit protection ensures the sensor against destruction through a short circuit on the output. After removal of the fault, the output is reactivated. Where a maximum overload current is listed, this should not be exceeded

 

Excess-current release

This value indicates the median value of current at which the short circuit protection responds with a tolerance of +- 20%

 

Reverse polarity protection

The reverse polarity protection prevents destruction of the sensor by a reversal of the polarity of the voltage supply.

 

Voltage drop Ud

The voltage drop arises at the internal resistance of semi-conductor elements, which are in the current path of the pot put. it is dependent of the load-current and is declared according to EN 60947-5-2 for mean current of 50 mA.

 

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