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citations for verification. Please help im prove this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material m ay be challenged and removed. (September 2008) A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects wit hout any physical contact. A proximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagn etic radiation (infrared, for instance), and looks for changes in the field or r eturn signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the proximity sens or's target. Different proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. For ex ample, a capacitive or photoelectric sensor might be suitable for a plastic targ et; an inductive proximity sensor always requires a metal target. The maximum distance that this sensor can detect is defined "nominal range". Som e sensors have adjustments of the nominal range or means to report a graduated d etection distance. Proximity sensors can have a high reliability and long functional life because o f the absence of mechanical parts and lack of physical contact between sensor an d the sensed object. Proximity sensors are also used in machine vibration monitoring to measure the v ariation in distance between a shaft and its support bearing. This is common in large steam turbines, compressors, and motors that use sleeve-type bearings. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60947-5-2 defines the technical details of proximity sensors. A proximity sensor adjusted to a very short range is often used as a touch switc h. Contents [hide] * * * * 1 2 3 4 Types of sensors Applications Manufacturers References

[edit] Types of sensors * * * * * * * * * * * * * Capacitive Capacitive displacement sensor Doppler effect (sensor based on effect) Eddy-current Inductive Laser rangefinder Magnetic, including Magnetic proximity fuse Passive optical (such as charge-coupled devices) Passive thermal infrared Photocell (reflective) Radar Reflection of ionising radiation Sonar (typically active or passive)

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Parktronic, car bumpers that sense distance to nearby cars for parking Ground proximity warning system for aviation safety Vibration measurements of rotating shafts in machinery [1] Top dead centre (TDC)/camshaft sensor in reciprocating engines. Sheet break sensing in paper machine. Anti-aircraft warfare Mobile phones Roller Coasters Conveyor systems Touch screens on mobile devices that come in close proximity with the face

[edit] Manufacturers * * * * * * * AutomationDirect c3controls Hyde Park Electronics Pepperl+Fuchs Turck Rockwell Automation ifm electronic

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