Switching distance
The term switching distance comes from sensor technology and describes the distance that is necessary so that the object to be detected can influence the sensor .
Contactless sensors can detect different substances without having to (physically) touch the sensor itself. Nevertheless, the substance or object to be detected must be at a certain distance and angle from the sensor so that a measured value can be output.
Depending on the sensor type and the material to be measured, switching distances of up to several meters can be achieved.