Inductive Cylindrical sensors AHS Series

Datasensing AHS Series

The AHS Series delivers compact, high-performance inductive sensing in a miniature Ø 6.5 mm form-factor designed for tight-space installations. With nominal sensing distances of as little as 1.5 mm and ultra-fast switching, these sensors provide exceptional detection performance where conventional sensors cannot fit.

Design & Functionality

• Housing in Ø 6.5 mm stainless-steel cylinder, with flush mounting and minimal length (≈20 or 30 mm), ensures installation in very constrained spaces.
• Nominal sensing distance of 1.5 mm or 2 mm, enabling detection of very small metal targets even with minimal clearance.
• High switching frequency (up to ~7 kHz) supports ultra-fast metal object detection in high-speed automation.
• Built-in protections including reverse-polarity, short-circuit auto-reset and impulsive over-voltage ensure robust industrial reliability.

Total Crossed Beams

(In the context of an inductive sensor, this corresponds to the consistent magnetic sensing field across the small active face.)

• Maintains a stable detection field even in limited space, ensuring reliable detection despite variations in object position or mounting background.
• Supports highly repeatable detection of small metal parts even in compact mechanical assemblies.

Beam Pitch Options

(Here this refers to selectable sensing distance/resolution, rather than literal beams.)

• The AHS offers very short sensing distances (1.5 mm or 2 mm), enabling ultra-tight mounting and minimal clearance detection.
• Repeat accuracy is typically under 5% and thermal drift under 10%, supporting consistent performance across varying conditions.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• Internal electronic synchronism and protection mean no external alignment or complex wiring is required.
• The sensor is ready for operation quickly (time-before-availability ≤ 50 ms), enabling fast start-up in automated systems.

Operational Advantages

• High Switching Frequency: Up to ~7 kHz switching supports detection of rapidly moving metal objects in automated lines.
• Easy Configuration: Compact size combined with standard outputs and protection features allow quick integration in miniaturised machinery.
• Applications: Ideal for micro-automation, electronics assembly, servo-mechanisms, robotics joints, and other environments where space is at a premium and the target is a metal part in motion. The AHS Series is perfect for installations requiring miniaturised form factor, very short detection distance, and high speed metal detection.