Optical ranging is based on the principle of triangulation. With this geometric approach, the interval from the sensor to the target can be accurately measured by changing the viewpoint within the triangle.
The super-strong light source emits a beam to the target object, which then reflects the beam back. The reflected beam is then picked up by a photosensitive receiver inside the sensor, which is a multi-pixel array.
Depending on the distance between the sensor and the target, the reflected light will be formed in different directions on the multipixel array: if the target object is closer, the reflected viewpoint will change greatly. If the object is far away, the viewpoint will change slightly.
By observing the changes in the reflected light viewpoint and the orientation of the spot on the receiver, the distance from the target object to the sensor can be accurately measured. This calculation method relies on a built-in microprocessor and corresponding messy software algorithms.
With laser sensors, targets can be detected from a two-dimensional viewpoint. The detected target is no longer just a speck of light, but a ray of light. This ray is emitted and projected into two-dimensional space, where it can be interpreted by the prospector in the form of a light intersection. In this case, a planar CMOS sensor can be used as an exploration acceptor.
This triangulation principle, combined with conventional measurement methods, enables accurate detection of the spacing, height and width of the target object.
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The material of the LVDT displacement sensor
Generally speaking, stainless steel is the base material for most LVDT displacement sensors, as such raw materials have many advantages. Of course, there will be exceptions to the use of raw materials, for example, some products are not so demanding, in order to save costs, different raw materials may be used...
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No output problems with pressure transmitters – a blessing
1. Assuming that the pressure transmitter and the digital display are used together, and the digital display is not displayed at this time, then the user may say that the pressure transmitter has no output, but in fact, this problem is obvious, and it is unreasonable to hastily determine that the pressure transmitter has no output. Assuming the normal output of the pressure transmitter, ...
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Analysis of the use of various types of accelerometers
There are two types of accelerometers: one is the angular accelerometer, which is improved from gyroscopes. The other is a linear accelerometer. It can also be divided into single-axis, dual-axis and three-axis accelerometers according to the measurement axis.
At the moment, accelerometers are widely used in game controls.
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P+F precautions for the use of safety barriers
The safety barrier, also known as the safety energy limiter, is an important part of the intrinsic safety system. There are two main types of safety barriers: P+F Zener barriers and P+f barrier barriers. The core components of the Zener barrier are Zener diodes, current-limiting resistors and fast fuse wires.
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Q&A on ultrasonic sensor technology
Q1: How does the ultrasonic sensor work?
Ultrasonic sensors are used to measure the detection function of emitting high-frequency sound pulses that are inaudible to the human ear, which are dispersed in the air into a conical shape and reflected back as soon as they hit an object. Ultrasonic ...
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The structure of proximity sensor switches – we are blessed
1. Durability
The reason why the switch has such a long life is that the switch acts as elastic from the vertical direction of the elastic membrane. Although millions of peristalsis are carried out after the elastic membrane, because the creep rate is very small, only 0.1 - 0.3m ...
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Models of square proximity switches
NBB20-L2-E0-V1/ NPN normally open
NBB20-L2-E2-V1/ PNP normally open
NBB20-L2-A2-V1/ PNP normally open + normally closed
NBN40-L2-Z0-V1/ DC two-wire normally open
NBN40-L2-E0-V1/ NPN normally open
NBN40-L2-E2-V1/ PNP normally open
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Torque sensors in the field of robotics – we are blessed
Torque sensor is a sensor widely used in the mechanical category, which can measure the torque of rotating objects, and torque sensors have a wide range of application scenarios, and several typical application scenarios will be introduced below. First of all, the short-term sensor is widely used in the automotive industry to measure the engine and transmission.
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The reason why analogue sensors are interfered with – we are blessed
1. The PCB layout board touches the problem, and when the imitation signal is routed, the imitation signal is not wrapped with imitation, and it is even possible that the signal line and then directly go to the power line, which is easy to receive disturbances.
Solution: When it is a board, wrap the GND to imitate the signal line. If there is a model ...
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Eltra Incremental Rotary Encoder Types
Eltra incremental encoders fall into three categories:
Optical solid shaft incremental encoder Eltra. The couplings in these types are made of solid shafts.
· EL-ER 30 E/H;
· EH 38 A/B/D;
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Photoelectric sensor sensing mode – Doublebless
The pass-through beam device consists of an acceptor located within the line of sight of the transmitter. In this mode, an object is detected when the beam is blocked from the transmitter to the receiver.
The retroreflective device places the transmitter and receiver in the same direction, and uses the reflector to ...
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Introduction to the application of the tracking system
The Finder and the Finder are in use in the automotive industry for the first time, and a variety of ways to use them are proposed:
RFID is commonly used in the automotive industry for tracking and traceability. There is a growing demand for customized treatment solutions.
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There are three types of P+F proximity switches
P+F proximity switches can be divided into three varieties:
1. Capacitive proximity switch can detect metal and non-metal objects with an induction scale of 1-40mm
Capacitive proximity switches detect both metallic and non-metallic objects. ...
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The role and classification of safety barriers
In electrical intrinsic safety explosion-proof (abbreviation: intrinsically safe explosion-proof), we generally divide the workplace into explosion-proof area and non-explosion-proof area. There is the transmission of electrical energy between the explosion-proof area and the non-explosion-proof area, for example, the switches, buttons, sensors, etc. in the explosion-proof area are connected to the non-explosion-proof area through the wires.
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How to choose a pressure sensor fitting – we are blessed
There are not many single ferrule terminal joints on the market now, and most manufacturers are using double ferrule terminal joints, and the market price is about 9-18 yuan, and the price is different according to different types. Fittings, whether double ferrule end fittings or single ferrule end fittings, are all selected.
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Material classification for displacement sensors – a blessing
(1) Conductive plastic displacement sensor
Conductive plastic displacement sensor uses a special process to coat the DAP (didipropylphthalate) resistance paste on the insulating body, heat and polymerize to form a resistive film, or press the DAP resistive powder thermoplastic into the groove of the insulating matrix to form a solid body as a resistor.
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The main categories of encoders are as follows
1. Classification according to the way of engraving the disc is different
(1) Incremental type: that is, every time the angle of the unit is emitted, a pulse signal is emitted (there is also a sine and cosine signal, and then it is subdivided, and the pulse with a higher frequency is chopped), usually the output of phase A, phase B, phase Z, phase A and phase B are ...
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Industrial applications of rotary encoders
Rotary encoders are a class of sensors used to detect the angle of rotation and its derived mechanical parameters, including velocity and acceleration, etc., and can detect transmission movements such as rotation and linear lines. Due to its widespread use, rotary encoders convert mechanical inputs into electrical signals, which can be used by counters, tachometers, programmable...
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Precautions for pressure sensors – a blessing
1. Avoid scum deposited in the catheter and contact the transmitter with corrosive or overheated media.
2. When measuring the gas pressure, the pressure port should be opened at the top of the process pipeline, and the transmitter should also be installed at the upper part of the process pipeline, so that the accumulated liquid can be easily injected into the process.
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A common way to detect the level of liquids – we are blessed
In order to select the best liquid level sensor, we need to understand not only the characteristics and conditions of the liquid to be measured, but also the advantages and limitations of different detection methods, and then we can select the most suitable sensor. Here are some of the most common inspection technologies on the market today.
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