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The uprox+ sensors now satisfy most demands (factor 1, magnetic field immunity, IP68/IP69K etc.) as standard. In order to guarantee best performance for all applications, TURCK offers a large variety of sensor types offering the correct housing style and functions in its range. The uprox sensor developed by TURCK and its further development to the uprox+ combines innovative coils and manufacturing technology to form a product with many highlights. All inductive sensors of the new generation no longer have reduction factors, and also feature magnetic field immunity and an extended temperature range, high level of EMC immunity and provide user friendly installation conditions.

If you are looking for TURCK Sensors, please call us on (800) 894 - 0412 or email us at info@clrwtr.com we will do our best to help you find the TURCK Prox Sensors that you are looking for at competitive prices. If you are searching for TURCK UPROX Proximity Switch technical information (data-sheets) please use the datasheets or product selection guide page links.

Inductive proximity switches are designed for wear-free and non-contact detection of metal objects. For this purpose they use a high-frequency electro-magnetic AC field that interacts with the target. With conventional inductive sensors, this field is generated by an LC resonant circuit with ferrite core coil.

Eddy currents are induced in metallic target materials, which draw off energy from the electromagnetic field and which accordingly reduce the level of oscillation amplitude. This change can be detected and evaluated by inductive sensors.

TURCK inductive proximity sensors are manufactured with a shielded coil, designated by "Bi" in the part number, and a nonshielded coil, designated by "Ni" in the part number. Embeddable (shielded) units may be safely flush-mounted in metal. Nonembeddable (nonshielded) units require a metal free area around the sensing face. Because of possible interference of the electromagnetic fields generated by the oscillators, minimum spacing is required between adjacent or opposing sensors.

It is good engineering practice to mount sensors horizontally or with the sensing face looking down. Avoid sensors that look up wherever possible, especially if metal filings and chips are present.

TURCK NAMUR proximity sensors are 2-wire sensing devices meeting the interoperability requirements of EN 60947-5-6. Because NAMUR sensors operate on very low power, they can be designed to be intrinsically safe for use in hazardous locations. Turck NAMUR compliant sensors have intrinsic safety approval from FM, CSA, ATEX and others.

NAMUR sensors contain a relatively small number of components, which allows the construction of small devices and helps to ensure a high degree of reliability. As the sensors are 2-wire current loops with fairly low impedance, they are unaffected by most transients.

Capacitive proximity switches are designed for non-contact and wear-free detection of metal (electrically conductive) and non-metal (electrically non-conductive) objects. The wide sensitivity band of TURCK sensors allows for detection of a variety of granular or powdered materials. Capacitive sensors are widely used to monitor the level of plastic pellets in the hoppers of injection molding machines. TURCK's new "BCF" line of sensors are ideal for this application. Another great use for capacitive sensors is to detect small items as they come down the assembly line. They can be used to count product or sense proper operation of the line.

Non-invasive ultrasonic sensors detect liquids through the metal wall of containers or tanks. For this purpose they generate a high frequency ultrasonic pulse the echo of which is detected and evaluated by the sensor. The sensor compares the current echo with the taught curves representing the empty and filled status of the container and sets the output accordingly. Electrical or acoustic interferences or a sensor failure due to insufficient coupling are indicated by an LED and an alarm output.

The entire range of pressure sensors works with a piezo-resistive ceramic measuring cell and is divided into four families based on the different housing styles. The PS series (accuracy rating 0.5% of full scale) comes in a robust stainless steel housing with a 4-digit 7-segment display. Different versions are available with switching and analog output.

The PC-M series (accuracy rating 2 % of full scale) comes in a die-cast housing with a 4-digit 7-segment display and a stainless steel pressure connection. The PT series (accuracy rating 0.3 % of full scale) comes in a stainless steel housing with 2-wire technology and analog output. Die PC series (accuracy rating of 0.3 % of full scale) features a customer-specific switching output. The PK series (accuracy rating 1.0% of full scale) comes in a very light housing and is only suited for pneumatic and vacuum applications.

TURCK products are used everywhere where temperatures for control and optimisation of processes must be detected and monitored. They combine high accuracy and excellent performance with simple and safe mounting and operation. They are flexible to use and easy to program.

Typical applications are process-related installations, manufacturing facilities and units, as well as air-conditioning systems. With respect to temperature sensors, various lengths and diameters are available. The temperature sensor can be easily adapted even to critical applications using diverse protective tubing or compression ferrule fittings. This provides maximum flexibility in use.

TURCK's flow sensors monitor reliably and wear-free the flow of gaseous and liquid media. The calorimetric operation of the sensors is based on the heat transport/heat loss principle, i.e., when fluid moves over the heated sensing probe, heat is conducted away from the sensor. The heat loss is thus a measure of the flow speed.

There are immersion and inline sensors available which can also be used in explosion hazardous areas according to ATEX 100a. Customer-specific versions with special housing designs, materials and connections are available on request.

The new inductive linear position sensor operates on the basis of a completely new, revolutionary measuring principle. The positive features of standard measuring sytems are combined and systematically developed further. The position is not detected via a positioning magnet but via an inductive oscillating circuit. The sensor is thus completely immune to magnetic fields which are generated by large motors for example. Devices with measuring ranges from 100mm to 1000mm are available, whereby the measuring range is individually adjustable at the push of a button.

By inclination is meant the relative angular tilt to the horizon or perpendicular. Any deviation from this home position (perpendicular) can be detected quickly and precisely with inclinometers made by TURCK. Inclinometers make use of the local gravity for the measurement of angular tilt. The MEMS technology on which the inclinometer is based, enables multiple application solutions for machines, roboters, vehicles and airplanes, agricultural and construction machinery, solar plants, transport devices or automatically adjustable furniture. The TURCK product portfolio currently comprises inclinometers in rectangular housing Q20L60 and with the following angular ranges: ±10°, ±45° und ±60°. All versions feature analog voltage or current outputs. Zero calibration +/-5° via pin 5 (e.g. with the teach adapter VB2-SP3).

Inductive Specialty Sensors

• Compact Ring Sensors
• Slot Sensor
• FM1 Approved Sensors
• Rotational Speed Monitors
• Can and Edge Detection Sensor
• Magnetic Inductive Weld Nut Sensors
• Magnetic Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Inclinometers
• Ferrous and Nonferrous Sensors
• Flat Barrel Sensor

Ultrasonic sensors are designed for contactless and wear-free detection of a variety of targets by means of sonic waves. It is not important whether the target is transparent or coloured, metallic or non-metallic, firm, liquid or powdery. Environmental conditions such as spray, dust or rain hardly affect their function.

TURCK's ultrasonic M18/M30 sensors with threaded metal barrel and the Q30 sensors (rectangular plastic housing) have a very narrow sonic angle of approx. 6°. Therefore, these devices are especially suited for precise detection of relatively small targets. Additionally, the concentration of the sonic beam provides sensing ranges of up to 8 m.

TURCK Measurement Products:

• Linear Encoders
• Incremental Rotary Encoders
• Absolute Rotary Encoders
• Draw Wire Encoders
• Linear Distance Transducers
• Inclinometers

The SPC1 SmartPlug is a freely programmable counter, the SPF1 SmartPlug is a frequency threshold module, the SPN1 SmartPlug is a switching channel converter & the SPT1 SmartPlug is a freely programmable timer for the direct adaptation to sensors with a standardized M12x1 connection.

The SmartPlug is very easy to connect: it is plugged onto the M12x1 connector of a sensor and the connecting cable is connected to the other side of the SmartPlug. The sensor configuration has to meet the standards (1 +V (BN) 3 -V (BU) 4 output (BK) ).