Selection Guides
Engineer-written guides to help you specify the right sensor the first time.
How to Choose a Safety Light Curtain
Resolution, protective height, safety distance and output type — a step-by-step buying guide.
How to Choose a 2D LiDAR Scanner
Obstacle avoidance vs measuring type, range at 10% reflectivity, output interfaces and zone logic.
How to Choose a Safety Door Switch / Interlock
Guard locking vs non-contact, coding levels, locking force and wiring.
How to Choose an Inductive or Capacitive Proximity Sensor
Housing size, flush vs non-flush, sensing distance, 2-wire vs 3-wire, NPN vs PNP.
NPN vs PNP Sensor Outputs Explained
Which output type your PLC needs, sinking vs sourcing, and how to wire each.