Inductive Cubic sensors Square Series

Datasensing Square Series

The Square Series delivers high-visibility, large-face inductive metal-part detection in an unconventional 40 × 40 mm format. With an expanded sensing face, long detection range, and robust build, this series offers reliable detection of metal parts over a wide area, making it ideal for applications where conventional small sensors may struggle.

Design & Functionality

• The unit features a 40 × 40 mm housing (plastic PBT or other variant) offering a broad active face—suitable for detecting large or mis-aligned metal objects in one go. 
• Two nominal sensing distance options: ~15 mm for flush-mount (shielded) models, and ~30 mm for non-flush (unshielded) models—enabling selection based on mounting clearance and target size. 
• Equipped with PNP NO+NC 3-wire output, making it compatible with most PLC and automation control systems. 
• Designed with industrial-grade features including repeat accuracy < 1% under specified conditions, correction factors for different metals (e.g., copper 0.4, aluminium 0.45, brass 0.5, stainless steel 0.85) for material-specific detection tuning.

Total Crossed Beams

(In this sensor family, this corresponds to the wide detection field across the large face rather than literal optical beams.)

• The Square Series ensures a uniform detection plane across its 40 × 40 mm face, meaning large metal parts or parts presented at an angle will still be reliably detected.
• This results in fewer missed detections in large-area or high-throughput applications, increasing process reliability.

Beam Pitch Options

(Interpreted here as selectable sensing distances and mounting style rather than beam-spacing.)

• Flush models: nominal ~15 mm sensing distance; non-flush models: nominal ~30 mm sensing distance—allowing the sensor to cover either close-clearance or extended targets. 
• The large face and long range make this series ideal for heavier or larger metal objects, pallets, conveyors, or where alignment may vary.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• Electronics are fully integrated, meaning no external synchronisation wiring is needed and installation is simplified.
• The large-face design paired with robust electronics offers high reliability in automated systems with large part flows.

Operational Advantages

• Large Face & Long Range: The 40 × 40 mm housing and up to ~30 mm nominal sensing distance make the Square Series ideal where detection area is large or target alignment inconsistent.
• High Precision & Material Adaptability: With repeat accuracy < 1% under certain conditions and metal compensation factors, it's capable of accurate detection across different metals and formats.
• Industrial-Grade Build: With PNP NO+NC output, 3-wire connection, plastic housing or variants, and IP67 protection, the sensor is built for tough manufacturing conditions.
• Applications: Suited for metal-part detection on heavy conveyors, large pallet detection zones, packaging lines with large metal components, automation setups with large objects and where broad sensing face, long range, and industrial reliability are required.