Using Multiple Proximity Sensors
How to wire up multiple proximity sensors to your Phidgets
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Quantity Available: 19
| Qty | Price |
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| 5 | $19.20 |
| 10 | $18.40 |
This reflective sensor triggers when the infrared light it emits is reflected back at it. The included reflector plate provides an ideal surface for reflecting the beam, but most objects will also trigger it when they are within its 2m range.
Note: The detecting distance will vary depending on the size and surface texture of the object.
This sensor requires a 10-30V power supply and outputs 5V when the sensor is triggered. The easiest way to use this sensor is to connect it to the Versatile Input Phidget, a device that can interface a wide variety of sensor types.
To connect the sensor, connect the wires as follows:
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The above configuration is for NO (normally open) operation. For NC (normally closed), switch the black and white wires.
| Product | Board Properties | |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Controlled By |
 Versatile Input Phidget
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$20.00 | VINT |
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | MP18-2RNKB-Z |
| Controlled By | Digital Input (5V) |
| Sensor Type | Proximity (Infrared) |
| Detecting Distance Max | 2 m |
| Sensor Output Switch Type | Normally Open / Normally Closed |
| Field of View | 5° |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30 V DC |
| Current Consumption Max | 200 mA |
| Protection Circuitry | Reverse Polarity, Short-circuit |
| Physical Properties | |
| Cable Length | 2 m |
| Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Operating Indicator | Red LED |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Length | 74 mm |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Operating Temperature Min | (Non-condensing) -25 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 55 °C |
| Operating Humidity Min | 35 %RH |
| Operating Humidity Max | 85 %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 |