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How do Inductive Proximity Sensors work?
How do Inductive Proximity Sensors work?
They produce a (weak) magnetic field with an oscillator and coil, inducing eddy currents in metallic objects entering the field.
Why are Capacitive Proximity Sensors used?
Why are Capacitive Proximity Sensors used?
To produce an electrostatic field and detect objects acting as capacitors.
What is the purpose of Ultrasonic Sensors?
What is the purpose of Ultrasonic Sensors?
To measure distance by using capacitors and detecting changes in voltage.
How do Electric Field Sensors work?
How do Electric Field Sensors work?
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What is the main function of Ultrasonic Sensors in sonar systems?
What is the main function of Ultrasonic Sensors in sonar systems?
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How are Proximity Sensors affected by the range?
How are Proximity Sensors affected by the range?
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What type of field is utilized by Electric Field Sensors for object detection?
What type of field is utilized by Electric Field Sensors for object detection?
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What technology is used by Ultrasonic Sensors for distance measurement?
What technology is used by Ultrasonic Sensors for distance measurement?
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What is the purpose of pulsing the emitter in optical sensors?
What is the purpose of pulsing the emitter in optical sensors?
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In what context would a dark sensing optical sensor be more suitable compared to a light sensing one?
In what context would a dark sensing optical sensor be more suitable compared to a light sensing one?
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How do contact sensors differ from non-contact sensors in terms of operation?
How do contact sensors differ from non-contact sensors in terms of operation?
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What type of surfaces are 'diffuse reflective' sensors more useful for?
What type of surfaces are 'diffuse reflective' sensors more useful for?
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What are the advantages of using a dark sensing optical sensor over a light sensing one?
What are the advantages of using a dark sensing optical sensor over a light sensing one?
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What is a characteristic of Diffuse Reflective Sensors?
What is a characteristic of Diffuse Reflective Sensors?
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What type of disk does an Absolute Encoder typically use for position representation?
What type of disk does an Absolute Encoder typically use for position representation?
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How many wires are typically used in load powered sensors?
How many wires are typically used in load powered sensors?
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What feature influences the range of Proximity Sensors?
What feature influences the range of Proximity Sensors?
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What can reduce the effectiveness of the range of Proximity Sensors?
What can reduce the effectiveness of the range of Proximity Sensors?
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What type of optical sensor can differentiate between colors based on the object's background color?
What type of optical sensor can differentiate between colors based on the object's background color?
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How does a special reflective sensor sense shiny objects?
How does a special reflective sensor sense shiny objects?
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In which mode is the sensor on when the receiver cannot detect the beam from the emitter?
In which mode is the sensor on when the receiver cannot detect the beam from the emitter?
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What kind of optical sensor emits light across a space and senses the light when not blocked by an object?
What kind of optical sensor emits light across a space and senses the light when not blocked by an object?
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What is the main difference between digital and analog sensors?
What is the main difference between digital and analog sensors?
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What are the media used for sensing in digital sensors?
What are the media used for sensing in digital sensors?
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In optical sensors, what is the most common type of light used for sensing objects?
In optical sensors, what is the most common type of light used for sensing objects?
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What is the primary purpose of pulsing the emitter in optical sensors?
What is the primary purpose of pulsing the emitter in optical sensors?
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What type of optical sensor emits light to a specific focal point and senses the reflected light from that point?
What type of optical sensor emits light to a specific focal point and senses the reflected light from that point?
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What are the primary differences between electric field sensors and proximity sensors?
What are the primary differences between electric field sensors and proximity sensors?
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Describe a characteristic of optical sensors that use fiber-optic cables.
Describe a characteristic of optical sensors that use fiber-optic cables.
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Which optical sensor type is unable to sense transparent objects?
Which optical sensor type is unable to sense transparent objects?
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What type of optical sensor emits light across a space and senses it when the light is not blocked by an object?
What type of optical sensor emits light across a space and senses it when the light is not blocked by an object?
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What is the main function of a Focal Length Sensor?
What is the main function of a Focal Length Sensor?
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