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Hysteresis - Glossary - Inductive Proximity Sensors

Hysteresis

For a sensor, the hysteresis is the difference between the operation distance, when the first action is taken with the standard sensing object approaching along the sensing axis, and the resumption distance, when the first action is taken with the standard sensing object receding.
It is expressed as a percentage of the operation distance. Normally, a hysteresis of 10 to 20 % of the maximum operation distance is incorporated to prevent chattering of the output due to vibration, etc., of the sensing object.

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Hysteresis - Glossary - Inductive Proximity Sensors

Hysteresis

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