Learning Objectives

• Understand the working principles of various industrial sensors.
• Learn to interface sensors with microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino) and PLCs.
• Develop skills in sensor calibration and signal conditioning.
• Gain hands-on experience in automation and industrial control applications.
• Learn data acquisition techniques for industrial IoT applications.
• Analyze and interpret sensor data for decision-making in industrial systems.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and describe inductive sensing principles.
• Integrate proximity sensors with controllers for automation.
• Troubleshoot common sensing issues.

Specifications

• Power Supply: 12-24V DC (Varies by sensor)
• Connectivity: PNP/NPN Outputs, Analog Outputs
• Mounting Type: Threaded M12/M18 (Varies by sensor)
• Protection Class: IP65 / IP67 (Varies by sensor)
• Output Type: Digital / Analog
• Response Time: <1ms to <2ms (Depends on sensor type)
• Communication Interface: Standard industrial sensor outputs
• Compatibility: PLCs, Microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino), Industrial Controllers

1. Inductive Proximity Sensors

• PNP NO, M12
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Sensing Distance: 4mm
  • Output Type: PNP Normally Open (NO)
  • Mounting Type: M12 Threaded
  • Response Time: <1ms
  • Protection: IP67
• PNP NO, M18
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Sensing Distance: 8mm
  • Output Type: PNP Normally Open (NO)
  • Mounting Type: M18 Threaded
  • Response Time: <1ms
  • Protection: IP67

2. Optical Sensors

• Fibre Optic Color Sensor
  • Operating Voltage: 12-24V DC
  • Sensing Distance: Up to 50mm (depending on fiber optics used)
  • Response Time: <1ms
  • Output Type: PNP
  • Communication: Analog & Digital Output
  • Protection: IP65
• Diffuse Sensor (PNP, M18)
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Sensing Distance: 200-800mm
  • Response Time: <2ms
  • Output Type: PNP
  • Protection: IP67

• Reflex Sensor (PNP, M18)
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Sensing Distance: 100-4000mm
  • Response Time: <2ms
  • Output Type: PNP
  • Protection: IP67
• Through Beam Sensor (PNP, M18)
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Sensing Distance: Up to 10m
  • Response Time: <1ms
  • Output Type: PNP
  • Protection: IP67

3. Capacitive Proximity Sensor

• M18
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Sensing Distance: 5-10mm
  • Output Type: PNP
  • Protection: IP67

4. Frequency Counter

• Model: LXC900A
  • Frequency Range: 0-9999Hz
  • Display: 4-Digit LED
  • Input Signal: NPN/PNP
  • Operating Voltage: 12-24V DC

5. LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer)

• Operating Voltage: 24V DC
• Measurement Range: ±10mm (customizable)
• Output: Analog 0-10V / 4-20mA
• Accuracy: ±0.1%

6. Load Signal Conditioner

• Input: Load Cell (mV output)
• Output: 4-20mA / 0-10V
• Operating Voltage: 12-24V DC
• Accuracy: ±0.1% FS

7. Load Cell

• Capacity: 3kg
• Sensitivity: 2mV/V
• Excitation Voltage: 10V DC
• Output: mV signal
• Accuracy: ±0.02%

8. Level Sensors

• Analog Inductive (M12)
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Output: Analog 0-10V
  • Sensing Distance: 2-6mm
  • Protection: IP67
• Analog Inductive (M18)
  • Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC
  • Output: Analog 0-10V
  • Sensing Distance: 5-10mm
  • Protection: IP67

This Industrial Sensor Trainer Kit is designed for hands-on training and testing of industrial sensors, automation applications, and IoT-based sensor integration. Custom configurations and interfacing with microcontrollers ( PLC) are possible for real-time monitoring and control.