Detection Methods
What detection method(s) require the use of two separate heads to operate?
Thrubeam
The PLC provides the 0 V signal, what type of sensor do you need?
PNP
Which type of sensor(s) would you recommend for clear object detection
Retro reflective & Definite reflective (E3Z) OR Triangulation (E3AS-HL)
Which sensor is equipped with "anti-fouling" coating on its lens?
E3AS-HL
In order to effectively pick a sensor, demo the sensor, and price it appropriately, what do you need to do first?
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What detection method(s) utilize polarized light
Retro-reflective
What type of output logic is used with a thrubeam that outputs when the object is present?
The customer needs to detect the presence of a shiny wrapper, what sensor series would you recommend?
E3AS-HL
Which inductive sensor can achieve the same sensing distance for aluminum and iron?
E2EW
What question helps your best understand the customers environment?
Can we get out on the floor? Can you show me?
What detection method does the E3AS-HL use and what type of sensor is this?
Triangulation & Distance based
With sensing style(s) most commonly use L.On as it's output logic?
Diffuse
What sensor would you recommend if a customer needs to discern between a black and white object?
Diffuse (E3Z)
What does DSC stand for?
Dynamic Stability Control
Which 2 of the six categories relates to understanding the competitors your customer is using?
Budget and Current Solution
What does TOF mean?
Time of Flight
Where would you connect the brown wire of any 3-wire sensor?
Positive (24v)
The customer is detecting a metal piece however the customer is complaining that they need to replace their sensor every other month because of weld slag, what sensor series would you recommend?
E2EW-Q
What is the main concern related to proximity sensors?
Durability
Name all six categories of questions you need to ask your customer to answer to correctly pick a sensor
Target, Mounting, Environment, Budget, Current Solutions, Consequences
What two sensing styles require the target to reflect back to the sensor?
Triangulation & Diffuse
What does Ferrous mean?
Iron