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VariKont with
Active Shielding Technology
As the inventor of the proximity sensor and a pioneer in sensor technology, Pepperl+Fuchs is continuously developing new products and technologies that can be seamlessly integrated into your unique application. Active Shielding Technology was developed to get the most out of mechanical tolerances and achieve consistently high switching distances.
Now integrated into the VariKont series for the first time, the technology gives sensors the ability to actively detect both the target and the installation environment, keeping the switching distances high, no matter the installation situation and the surrounding material. Benefit from easier equipment design and reduced costs!
The performance of commercially available proximity sensors is usually limited as their switching distances can vary considerably
based on the installation situation and the surrounding material. The VariKont inductive sensors with Active Shielding Technology, however,
use a combination of a primary coil and secondary coil to achieve high switching distances up to 30 mm flush and 50 mm non-flush.
Mounting materials and installation conditions influence the switching distance of inductive sensors, especially those with long detection ranges. This influence must be kept as low as possible so the sensors can be used at the highest possible switching distance. Conventional sensors use shielding measures to achieve this, but they often result in losses and limit ranges.
With the help of the newly developed Active Shielding Technology, challenging installation situations and high switching distances can be achieved simultaneously. The -25 °C to +70 °C temperature range also remains stable compared to that of competing sensors with increased switching distances.
The VariKont and VariKont L2 inductive sensors with high switching distances operate with a primary and secondary coil. As with conventional sensors, the primary coil detects the target. At the same time, the secondary coil measures the environment, including the installation situation and the surrounding material.
The information obtained is then used to compensate for environmental influences. This helps achieve high switching distances of 30 mm flush and 50 mm non-flush.
Have any questions about the VariKont Series with Active Shielding Technology, or want to receive more information? We are happy to help! Simply fill out the contact form and send us a message.
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Pepperl+Fuchs (Pty) Ltd
8 Glen Eagle Office Park
Koorsboom Ave, Glen Marais, Kempton Park
1619 Johannesburg
South Africa
info@za.pepperl-fuchs.com
+27 87985 0797