IMB26656M8

Proximity sensors are non-contact sensing devices that are used to detect the presence of an object or a living entity. IMB26656M8 belongs to the family of capacitive proximity sensors which detects objects and living entities without physical contact. It is widely used in industrial automation systems, such as in safety equipment, material handling systems, and machine tooling, as well as in the automotive and medical devices industries.

IMB26656M8 is a cylindrically shaped capacitive proximity sensor designed with two major components. One is the sensing/detection unit, which consists of a sensor housing containing an aluminum frequency coil and a plastic dielectric material. The other component is the readout unit, which consists of a printed circuit board with embedded integrated circuits connected to an external power source and a monitor. The sensing/detection unit and the readout unit are linked together by a radio frequency signal and a low-power signal from the integrated circuits. The IMB26656M8 proximity sensor is powered by the 24V DC power source.

Working Principle: The IMB26656M8 is a capacitive proximity sensor which utilizes the principles of capacitance. Capacitance is the ability of a device to store electrical energy in the form of an electric field. The IMB26656M8 proximity sensor uses the electric field created by the aluminum frequency coil to detect the presence of an object or living entity in front of the sensor. When the object enters the sensing area, it causes a disturbance in the electric field. This disturbance is detected by the integrated circuits in the readout unit and causes the monitor to display a signal.

Application Field: IMB26656M8 capacitive proximity sensors can be used in a variety of applications. They are widely used in the automotive and medical device industries, as well as in industrial automation, safety equipment, and material handling systems. In the automotive industry, these sensors can help identify cars moving in close proximity and can activate airbags in the event of an emergency. In the medical device industry, these sensors can be used to detect and measure the vital signs of a patient, such as heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. Furthermore, IMB26656M8 sensors can be used in industrial automation systems to detect and prevent hazardous situations, such as the presence of a person or object in a prohibited area, or the presence of an unsafe piece of equipment.