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3.1
Inductive Proximity Sensors
iProx Sensors
iProx Sensors
Contents
Description Page
iProx Sensors
Product Selection
iProx Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V8-T3-12
Complementary and Dual Output Sensors . V8-T3-14
Compatible Connector Cables . . . . . . . . . . . V8-T3-15
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V8-T3-15
Technical Data and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . V8-T3-16
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V8-T3-17
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V8-T3-17
iProx Sensors
Product Description
The iProx represents the
highest performance, most
versatile tubular inductive
sensor offered by Eaton’s
Electrical Sector. By utilizing
an embedded micro-
processor and exclusive
SmartSense™ technology,
iProx can sense up to three
times farther than typical
sensors of its class, while
providing an unheard-of level
of customization.
Both shielded and unshielded
versions of iProx feature
extended sensing ranges.
This allows the sensor to be
mounted farther from the
target,
thereby reducing the
potential for target
impacts and
increasing the sensing
reliability of your application.
The iProx also includes a
wide range of advanced
features that can be enabled
via optional programming
tools. Using the ProxView
Windows-based software
package, an entirely custom
sensor can be programmed
to perfectly fit an application.
Sensor characteristics, such
as sensing range, can be
customized down to the
nearest tenth of a millimeter.
Outputs can be changed from
NO to NC. The iProx even
features built-in timing delays
and speed detection logic—
no PLC programming is
necessary.
With extended sensing
range, quality construction
and the ability to adapt to its
environment, iProx is the
ideal choice for even the
most demanding inductive
sensing applications.
Application Description
Typical Applications
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Automotive
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Machine tool
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Material handling
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Metalworking
Features
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Available in AC two-wire,
DC three-wire and
unique DC four-wire with
complementary (NO-NC)
or dual NO outputs
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Reliably detect metal
targets at up to three times
the range of conventional
shielded or unshielded
tubular inductive sensors
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Quality construction using
a stainless steel barrel,
360-degree dual-color
LED indicator, Ryton
®
impact-resistant face cap
and vibration-absorbing
potting compound
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Auto-configure technology
automatically detects a
sinking (NPN) or sourcing
(PNP) connection and
switches the sensor
accordingly, without any
user intervention
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Exclusive SmartSense
embedded microprocessor
technology allows for
customizable range, band
sensing, nuisance metal
rejection, timing delays
and over/under speed
detection
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Optional computer
programming cable and
Windows-based ProxView
configuration software
makes it easy to customize
sensors
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Withstands high electrical
noise (up to 20 V/m)
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Resistant to extreme
temperatures (–40 °F
[–40 °C])
Standards and Certifications
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cUL Listed
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DANGER
THIS SENSOR IS NOT A
SAFETY DEVICE AND IS NOT
INTENDED TO BE USED AS A
SAFETY DEVICE. This sensor
is designed only to detect
and read certain data in an
electronic manner and
perform no use apart from
that, specifically no safety-
related use. This sensor
product does not include
self-checking redundant
circuitry, and the failure of
this sensor product could
cause either an energized
or de-energized output
condition, which could result
in death, serious bodily
injury, or property damage.
For the most current information
on this product, visit our Web site:
www.eaton.com