Low Cost Rugged, Outdoor, IP Compliant Proximity Sensor with 8-10 inches range
We have developed a Low Cost Proximity Sensor which is rugged, IP Compliant and suited for use in Industrial or Amusement Park or Outdoor Environments! We have used these sensors in an Amusement Park ropeway system automation!

Background

We developed a proximity sensor using coil windings to detect the magnetic field. When magnet or magnetic objects come near to the sensor, it changes the output signal of the sensor.

Coil based proximity sensors are popular because they can be easily made and sensitive to magnetic fields.These sensor are widely used in automation systems, vehicle detection, and industrial machinery etc.
Video explaining how this proximity sensor works!



Link to Data Sheet of this product.



Block diagram for Coil based Proximity sensor.

Proximity sensor installed in field.

Block diagram shows a proximity sensor with a coil winding as its sensing element, these sensor output is connected to a 3 pin connector

the first pin supplies 24V power to the sensor, second pin is sensor signal its either active low or active high, and third pin is ground .
Video of practical application of the proximity sensor in a real application at GRS Fantasy Park!

Related Application of this Sensor

This Proximity Sensor we developed for use in a Ropeway Application at an Amusement Park. More details on how it was used, can be found at Amusement Park Ropeway automation using our Rugged Proximity Sensors the link.