Handling Procedures for Landing Gear Door Closed Proximity Sensor Failures on A32 Aircraft

Background The landing gear door closed proximity sensor failure triggers the warning message: L/G LGCIU 1(2) FAULT, with fault information: L(R) L/G DOOR CLOSED PROX SNSR 26GA(27GA/28GA/29GA). Recently, the failure of the landing gear door closed proximity sensor on the A32 aircraft led to delays due to MEL release, and this document summarizes the handling … Read more

Understanding Illuminance Sensors and Proximity Sensors

Understanding Illuminance Sensors and Proximity Sensors

Key Points:・An illuminance sensor is a device that perceives environmental brightness, working by outputting current based on the amount of light received by its photodetector. ・A proximity sensor is a device that detects the distance to a target object by measuring the reflection of emitted waves, sound, or light to determine the presence of the … Read more

How to Connect the TMD27713 Proximity Sensor Module to an Arduino Development Board

How to Connect the TMD27713 Proximity Sensor Module to an Arduino Development Board

If you are interested in sensors, you may be familiar with proximity detection sensors. There are various sensors available for proximity detection, each with its own features and limitations. One method is to use an infrared transceiver. These sensors measure the time it takes for an infrared beam to travel back and forth and calculate … Read more

Working Principle of Proximity Sensors

Working Principle of Proximity Sensors

Source: Sensor Technology Original Author: Faraday Written by | Sensor Technology (WW_CGQJS) Proximity sensors are widely used in various automated production lines, mechatronic devices, and industries such as petroleum, chemical, military, and scientific research. So, what is a proximity sensor? Proximity sensor refers to a general term for sensors that replace limit switches and other … Read more

Understanding Proximity Sensors: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Proximity Sensors: A Comprehensive Guide

Source: Sensor Technology Author: Faraday Proximity sensors are widely used in various automated production lines, mechatronic equipment, and industries such as petroleum, chemicals, military, and scientific research. So, what is a proximity sensor? Proximity Sensor A proximity sensor refers to a type of sensor that detects objects without contact, replacing limit switches and other contact … Read more

Inductive Proximity Sensor Interface with Arduino

Inductive Proximity Sensor Interface with Arduino

The proximity sensor is used to detect the presence of nearby objects. For example, the LJ12A3-4-Z/BX inductive proximity sensor is a compact, low-power, user-friendly, and stable proximity switch sensor used to detect the presence of metal objects. The LJ12A3-4-Z/BX has three pins, two for connecting to a 6-36V power supply, and the third is a … Read more