Sensors2006

Sales Training Outline 2006

Klaus TumProduct Manager

Inductive ProximitySensors

35 Royal RoadFlemington, NJ 908-806-9400 www.altechcorp.com

• Electrical Engineer• 10 years with Altech Corporation• Product Manager of Circuit Breakers, Busbars, Motor Disconnect Switches,

Foot Switches, Sensors, Contactors,Motor Starters, Pin & Sleeve Connectors

Klaus Tum (short bio)

Manufactured by

• Altech Inductive Proximity Sensors (IPS’s) are manufactured by Pulsotronic in Germany.

• Pulsotronic, a well known European manufacturer, has been designing and manufacturing IPS’s for over 30 years using state-of-the-art technology and is an ISO 9001 certified company.

• Altech is Pulsotronic’s North American marketing partner.

• Our Inductive Proximity Sensors meet National and International Standards and carry the CE Mark.

Types of Proximity Sensors

• Inductive Sensors

• Optical Sensors

• Capacitive Sensors• Ultrasonic sensors• Laser Sensors

Introduction to Inductive Sensors

• The Inductive Proximity Sensor (IPS) is a solid state device that generates an output signal when metal objects are either inside or entering into its sensing area from any direction.

• No physical contact is required nor desired.

• IPS’s work best with ferrous metals, however, they also work well with non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper, etc.) at reduced sensing distances.

Applications

• Machine Tool• Automotive• Packaging• Automation

• Stamping

• Conveyor Systems

• Knitting Industry• Bottling and Food

Industry

• Elevator and Escalators

• Robotics• Drugs and Cosmetics• Metal Forming

Machines

Range of the Altech Sensor Series• Cylindrical

– Diameters from 4mm (.159 in.) to 30mm (1.18 in.)– Sensing Distances up to 40mm (1.57 in.)

Range of the Altech Sensor Series• Limit Style (Versa-Prox)

– Physically larger than Cylindrical – Sensing Distances up 40mm (1.57 in.)– Unique 17 position rotating sensing head

Range of the Altech Sensor Series

• Block– Sensing Distances up to 70mm (2.78 in.)

Range of the Altech Sensor Series

• Ring– Diameters from 12mm (.47 in.) to 300mm (11.91 in.)– Detect metal objects passing through the ring

Ultra High Sensitivity Ring Application

Range of the Altech Sensor Series

• Flat Pack– widths measuring 240, 140 and 95mm– sandwich construction enables detection of metal

particles above or below material handled on conveyor belts or chutes.

Theory of OperationOperating Principles

Theory of OperationOperating Principles

Standard Sensing Targets

• A standard target used to specify sensing distance is a square piece of mild steel having a thickness of 1mm (0.04 in.). The sides of the square are equal to the diameter of the circle inscribed on the sensor face or three times the rated operating distance Sn, whichever is greater.

Operating Distance Correction Factors

Target Material Correction FactorMild Steel 1.0 x Sn

Nickel Chromium 0.9 x SnStainless Steel 0.85 x Sn

Brass 0.5 x SnAluminum 0.45 x Sn

Copper 0.40 x Sn

Other Factors

Flat targets are preferable

Targets larger than the sensing face may increase the sensing distance

Digital and Analog

• Digital indicates target presence or absence

• Analog indicates distance from target to sensor

Sensor Terminology

Sensor Terminology

Sensor Terminology

Sensor TerminologySensing Distance

Sensor Terminology

Sensor Wiring Systems - AC, DC, AC/DC Cylindrical Style

AC 2-Wire

DC 2-Wire 3-Wire 4-Wire

AC/DC 2-Wire

Sensor Terminology

N.O., N.C., N.O. and N.C. (complementary), Programmable N.O./N.C.

Output Configuration

Outputs may be Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). Some models feature both a Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) output which is called a complementary output.

Limit style Versa-Prox sensors feature a programmable Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) output.

Sensor Terminology

Operating Current - AC, DC, AC/DC Cylindrical Style

AC 180 mA 500 mA

DC 5 mA 120 mA 200 mA 400 mA

AC/DC 400 mA

Sensor Terminology

Operating Voltages - AC, DC, AC/DC Cylindrical Style

AC 90 - 250VAC 20 - 250VAC

DC 18 - 30VDC 10 - 30VDC 10 - 60VDC

AC/DC 20 - 250VAC/DC

Sensor TerminologyPNP or NPN Type

Sensor Terminology

Housing Material

AC - Nickel Plated BrassTrogamid TPolyamideTeflon Plated Brass

DC - Nickel Plated BrassTrogamid TPolyamide Teflon Plated BrassStainless Steel

AC/DC - Polyamide

Series Installation of 3-Wire Sensors

+V

Parallel Installation of3-Wire Sensors

+V

Sensor Terminology

• Sensor Size– Cylindrical (4, 5, 6.5, 8, 12, 18, 30mm diameter)– Limit Style (40x40x120mm)– Block Style (8x8x40mm to 80x80x40mm)– Ring Style (12mm to 300mm)

Sensor TerminologyFrequency or Speed

Sensor Terminology

Circuit Protection

Most of the Inductive Proximity Sensors Altech offers have short circuit, overload, reverse polarity, and wire break protection. Please refer to the Technical Glossary pages 135-136 in our catalog and the product specification for more information.

Sensor Terminology

Cable Output or Quick Disconnect

Sensor Terminology

• Special Items– weld immune– namur types– analog

– flat packs

– etc.

Cable and Quick Disconnect Selection

• Two and Five Meter Standard Lengths• PVC and PUR Materials• Cable Types Available

– Pico Connector 8mm, 3 pin– Micro Connector 12mm, 3 and 4 pin – Mini Connector 25mm, 3 and 4 pin

Connector Types

Pico

Micro

Mini

Sensor Mounting Considerations

Cylindrical

Sensor Mounting Considerations

Cylindrical

Sensor Mounting Considerations

Limit Style Flush Mount

Sensor Mounting Considerations

Limit Style Non-Flush Mount

Sensor Mounting Considerations

Block Style

Understanding Our Catalog

• Introduction (General Terminology)• Theory of Operation• Terminology• Selection Guides

• Data Selection Pages

• Conversion Charts and Tables

Cylindrical Sensors

• Mounting, Connections and Cables

• DC Sensor Selection Guide

• AC Sensor Selection Guide• Data Selection Pages

– Part Numbers– Specifications– Features and Benefits– Dimensions– Isometric Drawings– Wiring Diagrams– Accessories Available

Limit Style Sensors

• Mounting, Connections and Cables

• DC Sensor Selection Guide

• AC Sensor Selection Guide• Data Selection Pages

– Part Numbers– Specifications– Features and Benefits– Dimensions– Isometric Drawings– Wiring Diagrams– Accessories Available

Block Style Sensors

• Mounting, Connections and Cables

• DC Sensor Selection Guide

• AC Sensor Selection Guide• Data Selection Pages

– Part Numbers– Specifications– Features and Benefits– Dimensions– Isometric Drawings– Wiring Diagrams– Accessories Available

Ring Style Sensors

• Mounting, Connections and Cables

• DC Sensor Selection Guide

• AC Sensor Selection Guide• Data Selection Pages

– Part Numbers– Specifications– Features and Benefits– Dimensions– Isometric Drawings– Wiring Diagrams– Accessories Available

Accessories

• General Information

• Mounting Brackets

• Cable Assemblies

• Amplifiers• Motion Detector

Systems

What Are Altech Unique Sensors

• L-Series, Lower Priced Line

• Extended Range Plus with 3x the Sensing Distance

• Our Latest Special Series with Extended Sensing & Frequency, and 360* LED (OEM Series)

• Analog Sensors, Cylindrical, Block, and Ring• Flat Packs• Largest Selection of Ring Sensors in Industry

• 17 Position Sensing Head (Limit Style Series)

Applications

• Machine Tool

• Automotive• Packaging• Automation• Stamping

• Conveyor Systems

• Knitting Industry

• Bottling and Food Industry

• Elevator and Escalators• Robotics• Drugs and Cosmetics• Metal Forming Machines

Part Present- proxes sense bottle caps to determine full package (open or closed)

Part Present- ring prox senses punch-out, inferring good punch stroke

Part Position- ring prox senses joint on pipe

Inspection- linear or digital prox senses correct side up

Sorting- linear prox senses different screw-head types

Equipment Monitoring- prox senses broken drill bit

Speed Monitoring- prox part of motion detection system

Equipment Monitoring- linear prox senses wear, motion degradation

Sorting- prox senses different size screws

Product Quality- proper screws are supplied to work

Equipment Safety- automatic screwdrivers protected

Inspection- linear prox senses proper seating

Part Present- digital prox

Inspection- digital or linear prox senses metal cap distance to determine absence/

presence of instructions

Part Present- digital prox keeps sprayer on until part is absent

Contour Tracking- linear prox keeps sprayer at specific height from target surface

NEW Altech Sensors

Features:• Solid state devices• Stainless steel face and

barrelon some models• Short circuit and overload

protection• Transient noise protection• Reverse polarity protection• IP67 environmental

protection

NEW Altech Sensors

Styles: • 2 wire AC and DC models• 3 wire DC models• “Short Body” 3 wire DC

models• 8, 12, 18, 30 mm

COMPETIVELY PRICED

We can beat Automation Direct

• Large Selection of Models (standard and unique)• Competitive Pricing (aggressive on large volumes)• Lifetime Warranty on Most Models

Altech Strengths

• Maintain Good Inventory Levels• Provide Good Applications Support• Proven Quality Level• Protects Distribution • Catalog Considered

Among the Best

Altech Strengths

• Sensors are Grouped in Three Discount Schedules, B & C.• There is a Stocking and Non-Stocking Schedule• For Large Quantity OEMs or to Meet or Improve Competitors

Quotes, Call Altech

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