Using Multiple Proximity Sensors
How to wire up multiple proximity sensors to your Phidgets
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Quantity Available: 60
| Qty | Price |
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| 5 | $28.80 |
| 10 | $27.60 |
This capacitive proximity sensor is used for non-contact detection of metallic and non-metallic objects such as liquid, powder and granular materials; it can also detect materials through glass or plastic walls.
Note that the standard detecting distance is based on a standard shape approaching the sensor in a standard way. The real detecting distance will vary depending on the shape, thickness and type of material being detected.
You can adjust the operating distance by turning a screw placed on the bottom end of the sensor.
You can use a 12V sensor adapter to connect this sensor to your InterfaceKit or Hub. See the Connection & Compatibility tab for more details.
This sensor requires a 12V power supply and outputs a 0-5V signal depending on wheter the sensor is triggered. For a simple way to provide 12 volts, you can use our 12V sensor adapter. It uses the 5V supply from your InterfaceKit or Hub and steps it up to 12V while simultaneously passing the 0-5V signal from the sensor into the Phidget cable.
To connect the sensor, connect the wires as follows:
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| Product | Sensor Properties | |
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| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 12V Sensor Adapter
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$11.00 | Voltage Input (0-5V) |
Alternatively, you can use the Versatile Input Phidget, which is a VINT-controlled device that can interface a wide variety of sensors, including transducers that run on a 12V supply.
To connect the sensor, connect the wires as follows:
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| Product | Board Properties | |
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| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 Versatile Input Phidget
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$20.00 | VINT |
| Sensor Properties | |
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| Controlled By | Digital Input (5V) |
| Detecting Distance Max | 15 mm |
| Setting Distance Max | 12 mm |
| Sensor Type | Proximity (Capacitive) |
| Sensor Output Switch Type | Normally Open |
| Detection Hysteresis Min | 3 % |
| Detection Hysteresis Max | 20 % |
| Sensor Response Time Max | 20 ms |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30 V DC |
| Current Consumption Max | 15 mA |
| Protection Circuitry | Reverse Polarity, Surge, Overload and Short-Circuit |
| Physical Properties | |
| Cable Length | 2 m |
| Material | PBT |
| Operating Indicator | Yellow LED |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Length | 70 mm |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity Min | 35 %RH |
| Operating Humidity Max | 95 %RH |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8536.50.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8536.50.90.65 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
| Product | Sensor Properties | |||
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| Part Number | Price | Controlled By | Sensor Type | Detecting Distance Max |
 Motion Sensor Phidget
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$15.00 | Voltage Input | Motion (PIR) | — |
 Beam Break Phidget
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$10.00 | Voltage Input | Proximity (Infrared) | 15 mm |
 Capacitive Proximity Sensor - 15mm
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$30.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Capacitive) | 15 mm |
 Capacitive Proximity Sensor - 8mm
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$20.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Capacitive) | 8 mm |
 Capacitive Proximity Sensor - 8mm
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$20.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Capacitive) | 8 mm |
 Inductive Proximity Sensor - 5mm
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$10.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Inductive) | 5 mm |
 Inductive Proximity Sensor - 8mm
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$15.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Inductive) | 8 mm |
 Proximity Sensor Inductive - 5mm
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$10.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Inductive) | 5 mm |
 Magnetic Contact Switch
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$2.50 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Magnetic) | 19 mm |
 Magnetic Proximity Sensor - 10mm
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$15.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Magnetic) | 10 mm |
 Miniature Magnetic Contact Switch
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$2.50 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Magnetic) | 12 mm |
 Diffuse IR Proximity Sensor - 80cm
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$24.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Infrared) | 800 mm |
 IR Reflective Proximity Sensor - 2m
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$20.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Proximity (Infrared) | 2 m |
 IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor - 15mm
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$20.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Through-Beam (Infrared) | 15 mm |
 IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor - 30mm
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$22.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Through-Beam (Infrared) | 30 mm |
 IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor - 50mm
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$24.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Through-Beam (Infrared) | 50 mm |
 IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor - 5m
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$26.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Through-Beam (Infrared) | 5 m |
 IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor - 10m
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$30.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Through-Beam (Infrared) | 10 m |
 IR Beam Break Proximity Sensor - 15m
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$32.00 | Digital Input (5V) | Through-Beam (Infrared) | 15 m |
 IR Reflective Sensor 10cm
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$9.00 | VoltageRatio Input | Proximity (Infrared) | 100 mm |