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What is the switching distance and the rated switching distance?

Terms associated with sensors

Switching distance  (s)

Distance between the target ( standard measuring plate) and the active surface of the sensor at which a signal change is triggered.

 

Rated switching distance (Sn)

Characteristic value which is given without consideration of manufacturing tolerances, specimen scatters and external influences.

 

                             

 

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