HAND/BODY PROX SENSOR/SWITCH FOR EXHIBITS, ATTRACTIONS, KIOSKS AND DISPLAYS, US $199.95 – Picture 0

HAND/BODY PROX SENSOR/SWITCH FOR EXHIBITS, ATTRACTIONS, KIOSKS AND DISPLAYS, US $199.95 – Picture 1

Hand/body Prox Sensor/switch For Exhibits, Attractions, Kiosks And Displays

US $199.95

Watertown, Connecticut, United States
Jan 30th

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The HAND/BODY PROX can be used as a noncontact, non-mechanical pushbutton that will trigger when a person’s finger, hand, or other portion of their body is placed near to the sensing target of the sensor. Contact with the sensing target is not required. The sensor detects a change in the electric field that it sets up in front of the sensing target. A person, in contact or near proximity to the ground, and also in near proximity to the sensing target of the sensor will affect the electric field, and cause the sensor to activate its output. The HAND/BODY PROX can look through nonmetallic, non-conductive surfaces like wood panels, laminate, vinyl and paper graphics, acrylic, and glass to detect when a person’s finger touches the surface. Calibration is self-monitored and self-adjusts to account for changing environmental situations. Any electrically conductive wire or material connected to the target connection terminal will act as the sensing target. Examples of effective targets which can be used are solid copper wire (may be formed to shape as needed), aluminum sheet (placed behind a graphic or flat object), or any metal object not resting directly on the ground. SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT: The sensitivity can be adjusted in 16 steps, 0-9, and A-F. 0 is the lowest, F is the highest sensitivity. Adjust the sensitivity to the lowest setting where reliable triggering will occur. Higher sensitivities will increase the detection range to up to a few inches or more, but will also add a short time delay (1 second or less) to the response of the sensor activation. POWER SUPPLY: The BPS1 will operate on any voltage within the range of 8 to 32 VDC. Using a power supply of 12 or 24 VDC is typically recommended. It is required that terminal 2 of the sensor be connected to earth ground. This means the DC negative wire from the power supply must be connected to the ground prong of a 3-prong AC plug. Many power supplies with 3-prong AC plugs provide this connection internally. Contact AVITRA for power supply recommendations. OPERATION NOTES: • Avoid mounting the sensor with the face near metal objects or water. Electrically conductive materials will alter the sensing pattern of the electric field, and can greatly desensitize its detection abilities. • Avoid mounting the sensor near a well-grounded floor (i.e. concrete), which can alter the sensing pattern of the electric field, and can greatly desensitize its detection abilities. Close contact to block or brick walls can also affect detection abilities. • The HAND/BODY PROX is an intelligent unit that monitors and corrects its calibration to ignore adverse environmental factors. If the sensor remains on for 90 seconds, it will assume it needs to recalibrate. It will then turn off the output, and reset its calibration to ignore the current conditions. Recalibration also occurs when unit is powered up. • Best results will be achieved when the sensor housing is mounted as close as possible to the intended metal target. A wire can be used to connect the target metal to the connection terminal on the sensor, but the wire becomes part of the metal target as well, and may cause unwanted effects on the sensing field. • There are limits to how large a metal target can be, but it will depend on the desired sensing arrangement. The best way to verify how well a target arrangement will work is to try it out. Often adjustments to the target configuration can resolve problems. For example, changing a large sized metal plate to a solid wire, bent and formed to cover a larger area. SPECIFICATIONS: Power supply: 8-32 VDC, 500 mW max. Sensing range: Up to 4 inches typical, open air, depends on target area. Relay output: Isolated form C, 125VAC/DC, 60W max. Solid state output: Opto-isolated, 32 VDC max., 150 mA max. The Avitra BPS1E is designed for use in interactive entertainment, education, or information monitoring systems, where an occasional possible mistriggering can be tolerated. This device must not be used in medical, personal safety, or life-support systems, where the health, safety, or well-being of a person or persons is dependant on its proper operation. The BPS1E should not be used in security system applications, unless the possibility of mistriggering can be tolerated. Call Avitra LLC with any questions 847-803-4832 Ext. 1 (avitra.com)

Condition:	New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. ...	Brand	Avitra
Country/Region of Manufacture	United States
Model	BPS1