PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
A proximity sensor is a non-contact sensor that detects the
presence of an object (often referred to as the “target”) when the
target enters the sensor’s field.
Proximity sensors are used in phones, recycling plants, self-
driving cars, anti-aircraft systems, and assembly lines. There are
many types of proximity sensors, and they each sense targets in
distinct ways.
PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
The two most commonly used proximity sensors are the
inductive proximity sensor and the capacitive proximity sensor.
Depending on the type of proximity sensor, sound, light, infrared
radiation (IR), or electromagnetic fields may be utilized by the
sensor to detect a target.
PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
An inductive proximity sensor can only detect metal targets. This is
because the sensor utilizes an electromagnetic field. When a metal
target enters the electromagnetic field, the inductive characteristics of
the metal change the field’s properties, thereby alerting the proximity
sensor of the presence of a metallic target. Depending on how
inductive the metal is, the target can be detected at either a greater or
shorter distance.
PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
Capacitive proximity sensors, on the other hand, are
not limited to metallic targets. These proximity
sensors are capable of detecting anything that can
carry an electrical charge. Capacitive sensors
are commonly used in liquid-level detection. Possible
targets for capacitive sensors include but are but not
limited to: glass, plastic, water, wood, metals, and a
myriad of targets of other materials.
PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
Another type of proximity sensor is called a photoelectric proximity
sensor. There are two main types of photoelectric proximity sensors:
1)reflective
2)through-beam.
PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
Reflective proximity sensors detect objects when the light emitted
from the sensor is reflected back at the photoelectric
receiver. Through-beam sensors detect targets when the target
breaks the beam of light between the sensor’s emitter and receiver.
Two other commonly used proximity sensors are :
1]magnetic proximity sensors
2] ultrasonic proximity sensors.
PROXIMITY SENSORS
GRP NO : 9 , DIVISION : Q
MEMBERS : SUYASH S SAWANT (47)
RITIK SAYAM(48)
MARMIK SHAH(49)
SAGAR SHAHARI(50)
TASMAY SHAH(51)
AADILNAWAZ SHAIKH(52)
Magnetic proximity sensors are only used to detect permanent
magnets. Ultrasonic proximity sensors emit a high pitch
sound. The distance between the sensor and the target is
determined by how long the sound takes to reflect back to the
sensor.
