PROXIMITY CALIBRATION UNIT

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this project is to find out the maximum and the minimum
sensing point of the proximity sensor in order to determine the specifications of the
sensor.
SCOPE:
A Proximity sensor can detect objects without physical contact. A proximity
sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or beam and look for changes in the field. The
object being sensed is often referred to as the proximity sensor's target. Different
proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. For example, a capacitive or
photoelectric sensor might be suitable for a plastic target; an inductive proximity sensor
requires a metal target. This project mainly used in the in the proximity sensor
manufacturing unit
METHODOLOGY:
The Project is designed with the following blocks such as
Display
Microcontroller
Keypad
Stepper driver circuit
Stepper motor
Proximity sensor
Metal piece
In this project, the Keypad is used to set the stepping angle of the stepper motor. A
keypad consists of several push buttons and they depend on our requirement. The
stepping angle can be sent to the microcontroller. A microcontroller (or MCU) is a
computer-on-a-chip used to control any electronic device. The microcontroller is
programmed already according to our objective. The output signal from the
microcontroller is passed to the stepper driver circuit. The stepper driver circuit drives the
stepper motor. The stepper motor converts electrical signal to mechanical movement.
Stepper motors consist of a permanent magnet rotating shaft, called the rotor, and
electromagnets on the stationary portion that surrounds the motor, called the stator. The
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rotation of the stepper motor depends on the step angle. The stepper motor is connected
to the proximity sensor.Infront of the proximity sensor the metal piece is placed. For a
particular stepping angle, minimum length of sensing of the proximity sensor is
measured. Similarly for a particular stepping angle, maximum length of sensing of the
proximity sensor is measured. The minimum and the maximum length are displayed on
the LCD Display.
ADVANTAGES:
Accuracy in measurement can be achieved
Speedy process
Reliable
Cheap in cost
Low power consumption
APPLICATIONS:
The proximity calibration unit can be used in detection of the E-ring insertion,
checking of part ID affixed to pallet, Determination of transistor placement, confirmation
of seating of piston to be drilled.
BLOCK DIAGRAM:
LCD Display

Micro
controller

Driver
Circuit

Stepper
Motor

Proximity
Sensor

Metal
piece

Keypad

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