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Difference betn. Proximity sensor & Proximity Switch

08/28/2009 11:30 AM

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What is the difference between Proximity sensor & Proximity switch?

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08/28/2009 11:37 AM

proximity sensor produces an output signal. proximity switch opens or closes contacts.
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08/28/2009 11:39 AM

Sounds good to me.

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08/28/2009 11:57 PM

Thanks!
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08/28/2009 11:42 AM

What kind of o/p signal? Do you mean NO, NC?

can you plz give me example of both?

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08/28/2009 11:52 AM

Would you please explain why you are confused? Do you not understand what a switch is?

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08/28/2009 11:58 AM

Switches are mechanical type(contacting)....

s does this means Proximity switches also are contacting type...????

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08/28/2009 11:55 AM

No. Go find your own examples on Search GlobalSpec
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08/29/2009 8:16 AM

thanks for the quick help....

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08/28/2009 12:00 PM

switch   

1. a device for turning on or off or directing an electric current or for making or breaking a circuit.

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1.a mechanical device sensitive to light, temperature, radiation level, or the like, that transmits a signal to a measuring or control instrument.
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08/30/2009 2:38 AM

A prox sensor is a prox detector; it detects that a certain type of object (or whatever) is close (within range). A switch is a device that has contacts that open or close when a signal is sent to it. A prox switch is a switch activated by a signal sent by a prox sensor.

What you're describing is most probably a prox sensor that generates an electrical signal that activates a prox switch. These two can be separate from one another, or they can be both built into a single unit.

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08/30/2009 3:20 AM

"A prox switch is a switch activated by a signal sent by a prox sensor."

@DreadZontar"

Thanx, thats wat i wanted......

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10/14/2009 4:59 AM

exactly.. a proximity switch is operated by a proximity sensor..

proximity sensor is used as a tool for other proximity driven equipments..

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