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PHOTOELECTRIC PROXIMITY SENSOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Photoelectric Proximity Sensor. A version of the photoelectric tube and light source, these sensors appear to be well adapted for controlling the motion of a manipulator. They consist of a solid-state light-emitting diode (LED), which acts as a transmitter of infrared light, and a solid-state photodiode, which acts as a receiver.

Key term(s)
  • photo-electric proximity sensor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Automatisation et applications
OBS

photoélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Key term(s)
  • capteur de proximité photo-électrique

Spanish

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