AlphaProx

AlphaProx

AlphaProx

Product catalog summary
Overview
AlphaProx inductive sensors by Baumer are designed for precise distance measurement down to the micrometer scale. These sensors integrate signal processing and an IO-Link interface, offering a cost-effective solution with high performance.

Key Features
  • Compact and robust design with integrated signal processing.
  • High precision with nanometer accuracy.
  • IO-Link sensors provide extended process data and diagnostic capabilities.
  • Adjustable sensors via local teach function or IO-Link.
  • Large measuring ranges in small housings.
  • High temperature stability and excellent EMC performance.
  • Comprehensive documentation for easy installation.
  • Variety of designs and measuring ranges, including washdown and outdoor types.
  • Factor 1 technology for large sensing distances on non-ferrous metals.

Technical Specifications
  • Patented coil element and Baumer ASIC for outstanding accuracy.
  • Factory calibration ensures minimal deviation and linear output curve.
  • Integrated microcontroller for easy application-specific adjustments.
  • Linear and non-linearized sensors available.
  • High-end solutions with resolutions as small as 4 nm and speeds up to 1 m/s.

Applications
  • High sensitivity sensors for small position changes and indirect force measurement.
  • Miniature sensors for limited space conditions, suitable for robotics.
  • Various measurement applications including direct paths, lateral positions, and indirect force measurements.

Advantages Over Other Technologies
  • Compared to eddy-current, strain gauges, capacitive, magnetic, and optical sensors, AlphaProx offers higher precision, easier installation, and better reliability.
  • Insensitive to environmental influences, reducing maintenance and downtime.

Product Portfolio
  • Subminiature, miniature, compact, linearized, high sensitivity, high resolution, factor 1, washdown, and IO-Link sensors available.
  • Various sizes and measuring ranges to suit different applications.

Installation and Setup
  • Fast and flexible installation with Sensofix mounting kits.
  • Easy setup with Baumer Teach-In adapter and test unit for sensors.
  • Automatic parameterization via IO-Link master.
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Catalog excerpts

AlphaProx-1

AlphaProx inductive sensors Measure distances accurate to a micrometer.

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AlphaProx-2

AlphaProx sensors simply offer more AlphaProx by Baumer is a flexible platform for inductive distance-measuring sensors, with fully integrated signal processing and IO-Link interface for a very good priceperformance ratio. 10 good reasons for choosing AlphaProx sensors. extremely robust sensors with fully integrated signal processing Maximum precision down to the nanometer scale IO-Link sensors with extended process data, such as digital distance, frequency measurement and counter function, as well as evaluation of additional diagnostic data Individually adjustable sensors by user-friendly, local...

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The AlphaProx portfolio – the right solution for every application. Easy measurement with micrometer accuracy Highly accurate measuring systems with resolution in the nanometer range Solutions for the high-end sector with resolutions as small as 4 nm High measuring speed of 1 m/s Comfortable and cost-effective alternative to expensive measuring systems like eddy-current sensors without need for an external amplifier or expensive coaxial cables signal processing unit is fully integrated in the compact housing, The which allows for easy installation of the sensors High sensitivity sensors for measuring...

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AlphaProx-4

Distance-measuring factor 1 sensor first linearized, factor 1 sensor in an M18 housing with a measuring range of 8 mm on all metals Thanks to the innovative teach-in concept, mechanical adjustment is no longer needed Reduces downtimes for changeover and installation More flexibility in machine design conjunction with its very small temperature drift, the factor 1 sensor In is ideally suited for measuring distances in the fields of handling, mechanical engineering or lightweight construction Intelligent evaluation and individual parameterization Extended process and diagnostic data with IO-Link...

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Wide variety of possible applications for AlphaProx sensors. Direct paths / position feedback Indirect, specific measurements Distance measurements / Displacements (axial position) Indirect force measurement / deflections Lateral position measurements using wedge / cone shapes (lateral position) Angular measurement (using a eccentric) Lateral position measurement at a constant distance Measurements of vibrations and radial run-out of joints Significantly better – inductive distance measurement with AlphaProx Sensor principle Advantages of AlphaProx (on metal objects up to 40 mm) Eddy-current...

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AlphaProx – A powerful portfolio Product family High resolution Miniature Compact High sensitivity Switching output Find your local partner: www.baumer.com/worldwide Baumer Group International Sales P.O. Box · Hummelstrasse 17 · CH-8501 Frauenfeld Phone +41 (0)52 728 1122 · Fax +41 (0)52 728 1

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