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  1. Can proximity sensors be connected in series?
  2. What is the smallest AC powered proximity sensor that AutomationDirect offers?
  3. Does AutomationDirect offer capacitive type proximity sensors?
  4. What is the operating voltage for AutomationDirect proximity sensors?
  5. Can I connect only two wires of a 4-wire sensor?
  6. What is the minimum distance that two proximity sensors can be installed parallel to each other?
  7. Does AutomationDirect offer sensors that are protected against washdown?
  8. What is the difference between inductive and capacitive sensors?
  9. Why is switching frequency important?
  10. Does AutomationDirect offer an AC proximity sensor in a quick-disconnect model?
  11. Does AutomationDirect offer TTL sensors?
  12. How do I know what size proximity sensor to use?
  13. What is the difference between a shielded and unshielded proximity sensor?
  14. How do I determine which type of proximity sensor output I need, NPN or PNP?
  15. How do I choose between a Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) sensor ouput?
  16. Why use a sensor with a quick-disconnect cable versus an axial cable?
  17. What is the difference between 2-wire, 3-wire, and 4-wire sensors?
  18. Can a proximity sensor be installed in a vibrating environment?
  19. What is the leakage current of an AutomationDirect proximity sensor?
  20. Can you parallel ac inductive sensors?
  21. Does AutomationDirect offer an AC sensor with a Normally Closed output?
  22. Will a magnet trip an inductive proximity sensor?
  23. Does AutomationDirect offer a sensor that measures levels?
  24. Does AutomationDirect offer a photoelectric sensor that is submersible??
  25. Does AutomationDirect offer an AC powered photoelectric sensor?
  26. What type of rubber is used for the rubber boot on the ABM series of limit switches offered by AutomationDirect?
  27. How do inductive proximity sensors work?


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