Capacitive Sensors | Liquid level detection, food packaging | Sensing distance: 8mm (Industry: 5mm ▲) | Detects non-conductive materials (e.g., plastics, liquids) | Shorter range vs inductive (▲ to 10mm in Our Advanced) |
| | Waterproof rating: IP67 (immersion up to 1m) | Resistant to dust/water (▲ to IP68 in Our Advanced) | Sensitive to environmental interference (e.g., dust, humidity) |
Inductive Sensors | Metal detection in manufacturing | Sensing distance: 15mm (Industry: 12mm ▲) | Longer range for metallic objects | Only detects conductive materials (e.g., metals) |
| | Operating voltage: 12VDC (Industry: 24V ▲) | Energy-efficient (Our Advanced supports 5V–24V for flexibility) | Higher cost than reed switches |
Magnetic Reed Switches | Water meters, door sensors | No power required (passive operation) | Low cost, simple installation | Requires magnetic target, limited lifespan (▲ to 50,000 cycles in Our Base) |
| | Waterproof rating: IP65 (splash-resistant) | Compact design for tight spaces | No adjustable sensitivity, slow response |
Ultrasonic Sensors | Robotics, autonomous vehicles | Range: up to 5m (Industry: 3m ▲) | Long-range detection in harsh environments (e.g., rain, dust) | Expensive (▲ to $45 in Our Base vs $60 Industry) |
| | Accuracy: ±1cm (Industry: ±2cm ▲) | Works in low-light conditions | Sensitive to acoustic noise, requires calibration |
Optical Sensors | Packaging quality control | Resolution: 0.1mm (Industry: 0.2mm ▲) | High precision for small objects | Prone to interference from ambient light |
| | Response time: 1ms (Industry: 2ms ▲) | Fast real-time feedback | Fragile lens design, requires clean environments |
Resistive Touch Sensors | Industrial control panels | Thickness: 0.3mm (Industry: 0.5mm ▲) | Thin profile for sleek designs | Limited durability (▲ to 500,000 touches in Our Advanced) |
| | Operating temperature: -25°C to 85°C (Industry: -20°C to 70°C ▲) | Operates in extreme temperatures | Wear over time from repeated pressure |