The purpose of automation technology
The subject of sensors for object detection is covered extensively in the TP 1110 equipment set. The topics include configuration, function, areas of application and the selection of sensors based on the requirements of an application.
The equipment set contains sensors with analogue and binary output signals, although the focus is on binary output signals. These sensors are called proximity switches.
The following types are contained in the equipment set:
- Magnetic proximity switches
- Inductive proximity switches
- Optical proximity switches
- Capacitive proximity switches
- Inductive sensors (analogue)
The special feature
Hands-on experience plays a central role in teaching the fundamentals
of sensors for object detection. Examples are used to demonstrate the
general operational principles of different sensors. Special attention
is paid to the selection of the right sensor, its connection, the
correct setting and functional checking.
With the TP 1110 students can acquire a thorough, basic knowledge about sensors for object detection.
Course topics
- Configuration, function and coefficients of the sensors used
- Basic principles of connection and circuit technology
- Influence of shape, material, surface and colour of the object on the switching characteristics of sensors
- Terms which describe coefficients and functional behaviour
- Configuration of logic circuits
- Selecting appropriate sensors by taking into account certain parameters
The workbook
Fifteen industry-based projects, each including problem descriptions, parameters and project goals, deal in detail with the subject of sensors for object detection. The topics include configuration, function and the influence of material properties on behaviour, possible applications and the selection of a sensor based on the application conditions. The contents will be covered through exercises using magnetic, inductive, optical and capacitive proximity switches.
Instructor's handbook
- Includes sample solutions
- Contains training tips
- Includes multimedia CD ROM with graphics and photos of industrial applications
- In colour, in a binder
Student's handbook
- Worksheets guide students through all the steps necessary to carry out the exercises
- Bound
Supplementary media
- Digital training programme, sensor technology 2:
Sensors for object detection - Textbook: Proximity switches
- Aluminium profile plate (Order no. 159411)
- Tabletop power supply unit
- Cable set, universal with 4 mm safety plugs (Order no. 167091)
The most important components at a glance
- Proximity switch, magneto-resistive (Order no. 566199)
- Proximity switch, inductive, M12 (Order no. 548643)
- Proximity switch, inductive, M18 (Order no. 548645)
- Analog sensor, inductive, M12 (Order no. 548644)
- One-way light barrier, receiver (Order no. 548647)
- One-way light barrier, transmitter (Order no. 548648)
- Fibre-optic unit (Order no. 548655)
- Fibre-optic cable (Order no. 548659)
- Retro-reflective sensor (Order no. 548649)
- Reflector (triple mirror), 20 mm (Order no. 548650)
- Diffuse sensor with background suppression (Order no. 548656)
- Capacitive sensor, 1 – 8 mm, N/O contact (Order no. 548651)
- Indicator unit and distributor, electrical (Order no. 162244)
- Positioning slide (Order no. 549842)
- Set of test objects (Order no. 549830)