AC Load Magnetic Proximity Sensors
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
AC Load Magnetic Proximity Sensors are devices designed to detect the presence of a magnetic field. They operate by sensing changes in the magnetic field around them, which allows them to detect the presence or absence of a magnetic target. These sensors are typically used in environments where it is necessary to detect the proximity of ferromagnetic materials.
Working Principle
Magnetic proximity sensors work by utilizing an external magnetic field. They typically consist of two ferromagnetic reeds or contact blades that are sealed within a glass casing filled with inert gas. When a magnetic target, such as a permanent magnet, approaches the sensor, the magnetic field causes the contact ends of the reeds to attract each other and make contact. This action triggers the sensor to produce a signal. The glass tube encasing provides protection from environmental factors such as corrosion, enhancing the sensor's durability and reliability .
Applications
Magnetic proximity sensors are widely used in various applications. One specific example is in security alarm systems, where they are employed to detect the opening of doors. When a door equipped with a magnetic proximity sensor is opened, the change in the magnetic field triggers the alarm system, providing an effective security measure .
Advantages over other Magnetic Proximity Sensors
Unfortunately, the specific advantages of AC Load Magnetic Proximity Sensors over other types of magnetic proximity sensors are not detailed in the provided documents. Therefore, I cannot provide specific examples in this section.
Limitations
The documents do not provide specific limitations of AC Load Magnetic Proximity Sensors. Therefore, I am unable to detail any real limitations here.
Considerations
The documents do not provide specific considerations related to initial costs, operating expenses, durability, accuracy, or replacement and maintenance costs for AC Load Magnetic Proximity Sensors. Therefore, I cannot provide detailed guidance in this section.
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. Extended operating distance (double) available upon request. 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0787
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. Extended operating distance (double) available upon request. 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.1575
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. Extended operating distance (double) available upon request. 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0787
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. Extended operating distance (double) available upon request. 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.1575
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Extended operating distance. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.1969
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Extended operating distance. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.3150
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Extended operating distance. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.1969
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Extended operating distance. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.3150
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.3937
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.5906
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.3937
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Short circuit & reverse polarity protection. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator. 5 and 10 meter cable lengths available upon request. +100 °C high temperature version available upon request [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.5906
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Adjustable operating distance up to 60 mm. 4 wire DC models have both NO and NC outputs. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection in DC versions. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.5906
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
Features: Adjustable operating distance up to 60 mm. 4 wire DC models have both NO and NC outputs. 2 wire AC and DC models are NO or NC programmable. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection in DC versions. LED function indicator [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.3937 to 2.36
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Fargo Controls, Inc.
FEATURES: Adjustable operating distance up to 60 mm. 4 wire DC models have both NO and NC outputs. Short circuit & reverse polarity protection in DC versions. Protection degree IP67: dust tight and protection from the effects of immersion. LED function indicator [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.3937 to 2.36
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
The Cutler-Hammer ® E51 Series 6P+ inductive proximity sensors are fully sealed, pre-wired and designed specifically to ensure reliability under the most adverse environmental conditions. They have been proven to withstand the penetrating properties of dirt, dust, grit, extreme temperatures and... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.5118
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Specialty Product Technologies
Non-contact proximity switches are used to detect the position of mechanical motion and provide accurate position indication. An actuator, in the form of a target magnet, passes in front of the proximity switch, engaging the switch, and allowing the internal electrical contacts to change state. The... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; DC Load
- Power Requirements: AC Powered; DC Powered
- Operating Temperature: -4 to 212
- Electrical Output: Switched / Alarm
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
E2E-2AC Series 2-wire AC inductive proximity sensors are the standard sensor use for metal detection, they are widely used in automation and robotics applications. These proximity sensors come in shielded or unshielded and short or long barrel lengths with extended sensing distances to allow the... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; 2-Wire
- Switching Frequency: 0.0250
- Operation Distance: 0.0600 to 0.4000
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 185
from Euchner-U.S.A., Inc.
Safety photocells for the protection of workers exposed to risks arising from the use of dangerous machines (according to category 2). Used in conjunction with the AU SX or the AU SXM control units, ILION forms a type 2 photoelectric safety system in compliance with the Standards EN 61496-1 and IEC... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; DC Load; 2-Wire; 3-Wire NPN; 3-Wire PNP; 4-Wire NPN; 4-Wire PNP
- Repeatability: 3.94 to 15.75
- Operation Distance: 0.0394 to 0.5906
- Switching Frequency: 0.0100 to 4
from CARLO GAVAZZI Automation Components
Inductive proximity switch in standard limit switch housing. Rugged polyester housing. Sensing face adjustable in up to 5 positions. 2-wire AC/DC for maximum efficiency. Rotable-head, 5 positions. Mounting dimensions in accordance with DIN 43694. Thermoplastic polyester housing. Sensing distance: 30... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load; DC Load; 4-Wire NPN; 4-Wire PNP
- Switching Frequency: 0.0250 to 0.1000
- Operation Distance: 1.18
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
The new Cutler-Hammer E57 Premium+ Series Short Barrel Inductive Proximity Sensors from Eaton's electrical business feature the same sensing ranges as our standard length sensors, but in a body with a substantially shorter length. This allows the sensors to be used in applications where mounting... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.0787
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
These unique Cutler-Hammer ® Inductive Proximity Sensors have been specially made by Eaton'ss electrical business to detect only a specific type of metal. Ferrous Only models will detect only ferrous metals such as steel, iron, nickel or cobalt. A typical application for Ferrous Only sensors... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.1378
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
The Cutler-Hammer ® Global Proximity Sensor Family was created by Eaton's electrical business with the high volume OEM in mind. It has been optimized to include only those functions necessary for basic, reliable sensing. Why pay for extra features when you don't need them? That's not to say... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.0787
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
These Cutler-Hammer Sensors from Eaton ’s electrical business feature PBT resin housings for high resistance to corrosion. The housing is sized to offer a direct replacement for standard limit switches. The unique sensing head is factory assembled for top sensing, but can be easily converted... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.5906
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
The Thick Metal Face Protects Against Damage from Impact and Abrasion. Cutler-Hammer ® Metal Face Inductive Proximity Sensors by Eaton's electrical business incorporate tough stainless steel sensing faces in place of the plastic faces found in standard sensors. This provides a higher level of... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.0787
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
Tubular Sensors with Nonmetallic Housings Offer High Corrosion Resistance. Inductive Proximity Sensors by Eaton's electrical business are constructed of corrosion resistant PBT plastic. They are ideally suited for wash down applications such as those found in food processing plants. They are... [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 0.0787
- Power Requirements: AC Powered
from Eaton Corporation - Sensors
The Cutler-Hammer ® E56 Series is a high performance inductive proximity sensor. The E56 Pancake provides greater sensing ranges than other inductive sensor package types. The E56 Pancake family provides convenience and ease of wiring with auto-configurable, complementary outputs. [See More]
- Output Load: AC Load
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158
- Operation Distance: 0.0 to 1.57
- Power Requirements: AC Powered