Industrial sensors turn position, presence, pressure, temperature or force into a signal that a PLC, a controller or an IoT system can use. They are built for vibration, dirt, wash-down and wide temperature ranges, with outputs such as PNP\/NPN, 4\u201320 mA, 0\u201310 V, IO-Link, CANopen and industrial Ethernet. SCN supplies sensors from Posital, Wenglor, Opkon, Huba Control, Precision Sensors, Laumas, Rheintacho, Gemac, Celduc, KP Sensors and Sensata.<\/p>\n
Position and motion: absolute rotary encoders<\/a>, incremental encoders<\/a>, magnetostrictive<\/a> and incremental linear position sensors<\/a>, potentiometers<\/a>, draw wire sensors<\/a>, inclination sensors<\/a> and Hall effect sensors<\/a>. Detection: inductive sensors<\/a>, photoelectric sensors<\/a>, ultrasonic sensors<\/a> and coded magnetic safety switches<\/a>. Process and force: pressure sensors and transmitters<\/a>, temperature sensors<\/a>, flow sensors<\/a>, level sensors<\/a>, load cells<\/a> and condition monitoring sensors<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to choose:<\/strong> define what is measured or detected and over what range, then the output signal your control system reads. Check the mounting, the material and distance to the target, the IP rating, the temperature range and any approvals such as ATEX or functional safety.<\/p>\n Inductive sensors detect metal without contact at distances of a few millimetres up to around 40 mm. Photoelectric sensors detect almost any material, including plastic, glass and cardboard, from a few centimetres to many metres. Ultrasonic sensors work on transparent, shiny or dusty targets and liquid surfaces, which makes them a common choice for level measurement.<\/p><\/details>\nFrequently asked questions<\/h3>\n
Which sensor detects metal, plastic or liquid?<\/summary>