Proximity

Proximity sensors are used to detect the presence (but not measure the distance) of a particular type of object.

IR proximity sensors will detect any opaque object, capacitive proximity sensors will detect metals and some liquids or powders, inductive proximity sensors also detect metals, and magnetic proximity sensors will detect ferromagnetic objects.

These types of sensors are ideal for keeping track of the position of an object. For example, you could embed a magnetic proximity sensor inside your door frame and put a magnet in the edge of the door to detect whether the door is open or closed.

1108_0 Phidget Magnetic Sensor Product Code: 1108
£8.57 £7.14
1145_0 5V to ±12V Sensor Adapter Product Code: 1145
£13.46 £11.22
Beam Break Phidget Product Code: PRX2300_0
£12.24 £10.20
3523_0 Lanbao Capacitive Proximity Sensor 8mm Product Code: 3523
£48.55 £40.46
3524_0 Lanbao Capacitive Proximity Sensor 15mm Product Code: 3524
£69.36 £57.80
3525_0 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor 10m Product Code: 3525
£72.90 £60.75
3528_0 SN04-N Inductive Proximity Sensor 5mm Product Code: 3528
£13.87 £11.56

Out of stock
3560_0 Magnetic Contact Switch BR-1014 Product Code: 3560
£3.50 £2.92
3561_0 Roll Ball Switch BR-1131 Product Code: 3561
£3.50 £2.92
3562_0 Mini Magnetic Contact Switch BR-2023 Product Code: 3562
£3.50 £2.92
3563_0 Micro Switch SPDT (Bag of 2) Product Code: 3563
£2.77 £2.31
3564_0 Roller Micro Switch SPDT (Bag of 2) Product Code: 3564
£4.16 £3.47