Using Multiple Proximity Sensors
How to wire up multiple proximity sensors to your Phidgets
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Quantity Available: 10
| Qty | Price |
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| 5 | $9.60 |
| 10 | $9.20 |
This inductive proximity sensor will detect the prescence of a metallic object within 5mm of the surface of the sensor. The detection distance may vary slightly depending on the shape, size, and type of metal the object is made of. It can detect through thin, non-metallic materials and has an LED indicator that turns on when the device is powered, and increases in brightness when an object is detected.
The 3528 comes with ferrules crimped onto the wires to ensure a good connection when used with screw terminals. 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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| Detecting Distance Max | 5 mm |
| Controlled By | Digital Input (5V) |
| Sensor Type | Proximity (Inductive) |
| Sensor Output Switch Type | Normally Open |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Supply Voltage Min | 6 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 36 V DC |
| Current Consumption Max | 5 mA |
| Physical Properties | |
| Cable Length | 1 m |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| Operating Indicator | Red LED |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature Min | -25 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 75 °C |
| 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 |