BASICS: Functional Principles of Inductive Sensors
Part 1 of our basic series: Design, functional principles and mounting options of the most important sensor technologies.
Inductive sensors as a replacement for mechanical limit switches no longer have to be ruled out of modern industry automation. They record the travel statuses to the machines, function as OFF/ON detectors for grippers or are used for component control in production processes. Their tasks are as diverse as their designs.