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sensor selection

  • 17-10-2013 04:23PM
    #1
    aidanki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭


    I need to select a laser type sensor for an application in a harsh environment,

    im a biomed engineer so sensors aren't my bread and butter, im more into statistics and fixing process issues

    any advise on the things I need to look at ?

    sensor will be supplied with 12V


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  • #2
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,445 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    There's not a huge amount of info there to help us, in saying that I'm no expert in sensors either.

    Ring Endress & Hauser and talk to someone in sales, they'll be able to help you.

    You could also try Festo too.


  • #3
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    aidanki wrote: »
    I need to select a laser type sensor for an application in a harsh environment,

    im a biomed engineer so sensors aren't my bread and butter, im more into statistics and fixing process issues

    any advise on the things I need to look at ?

    sensor will be supplied with 12V

    What is the purpose of the sensor as in what is it to detect ?
    Are you looking for some sort of proximity sensor?


  • #4
    dave2pvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭dave2pvd


    2011 wrote: »
    What is the purpose of the sensor as in what is it to detect ?
    Are you looking for some sort of proximity sensor?

    Exactly - more info needed.

    What kind of output do you need - analog or discrete?

    What are you connecting the sensor to, a PLC, a PC, a relay, a solenoid?

    Is the connected device looking for sourcing, sinking, current, voltage,...?

    What is the material or object you're looking at?

    Describe the harsh environment - do you have explosion hazard for instance?

    Why did you pick laser?


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