Thread: MRS-.087-B-04(electronic piston sensor)
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Re: MRS-.087-B-04(electronic piston sensor)
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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
Compatible pneumatic pistons have a magnet that rides on the piston. When the magnet is next to the sensor it connect the two wires (I believe it is normally open but I might be wrong). By placing two of them on a compatible pneumatic cylinder (I think the FIRST ones that are compatible have an M in the part number) you can detect if the piston is extended or retracted.

And Yes I believe that is all the parts. The metal strap wraps around the cylinder and holds the sensor in place.

How can you power the sensor if the wires are connected and what wires are being connected when the magnet reaches the sensor or wires?
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