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Canfield Connector: Mini sensor

The 9B sensor, with a 3.8-mm diameter, fits into a 4-mm round keyway slot on a cylinder or actuator. The ultra-miniature sensor, from Canfield Connector (Youngstown, OH), uses a small, remote sensing device to relay a signal back to a PLC or PC.

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The company says the small sensing head allows for more accurate determination of the end of stroke.

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