Inductive Cylindrical sensors AES Series

Datasensing AES Series

The AES Series delivers high-precision inductive proximity detection in a miniature M8 housing, engineered for tight-space installations where conventional sensors cannot fit. With nominal sensing distances as low as ~1.5 mm and ultra-fast switching, these sensors provide exceptional detection performance in metal detection tasks across varied environments.

Design & Functionality

• The sensor features a miniaturised M8 × 20 mm (cable) / 30 mm (plug) stainless-steel housing, enabling integration in space-constrained machinery.
• Nominal sensing distance ~1.5 mm (shielded) or ~2 mm (unshielded), supporting ultra-short-range detection of metal targets. 
• High repeat accuracy (< 5 %) and low thermal drift (< 10 %) ensure stable and reliable detection even under changing conditions. 
• Built-in protections include reverse-polarity, short-circuit auto-reset, impulsive over-voltage protection and ripple tolerance (<10%) — ensuring robust industrial reliability. 

(In the context of an inductive sensor, this translates to a stable, homogeneous detection field across the active face.)

• Maintains a consistent magnetic detection zone even when mounted in complex backgrounds, allowing metal targets of small size to be reliably detected despite positional variation.
• This leads to repeatable detection of small metallic objects, even when space is limited or background surfaces vary in conductivity.

Beam Pitch Options

(Here this equates to selectable sensing distances/resolution rather than literal beam spacing.)

• Available sensing distances of approx. 1.5 mm and 2 mm, allowing selection of ultra-short-range or slightly extended-range versions depending on mounting needs.
• With high switching frequency (~7 kHz) and protected electronics, the AES Series supports very fast metal part detection in automation environments. 

Intrinsic Synchronism

• All electronics are built-in, with no external synchronising wiring needed — simplifying installation and reducing failure points.
• Time before availability typically ≤ 50 ms – sensor is operational quickly after power-up. 

Operational Advantages

• High Switching Frequency: Up to ~7 kHz enables detection of fast-moving metal components in high-speed manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Easy Configuration: With compact size, standard outputs and rugged housing, the AES Series integrates quickly even in constrained spaces.
• Applications: Perfect for metal part detection, electronics assembly, robotics end-of-arm sensing, moulding machines and compact automation cells where miniaturisation, high speed and industrial robustness are essential.