INDUSTRIAL SENSOR TRAINER KIT

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.