1. Sensors - Designed to detect physical quantities and convert them to electrical signals for processing. - Benefits: improved automation accuracy, real time monitoring, and reliable data for decision making. - Function: transduces physical quantities into signals; outputs may be analog, digital, or serial depending on model. - Compatibility: intended for easy integration with standard controllers and data acquisition systems; supports common interface options depending on model. - Size and build: compact form factors for space constrained installations; robust housings for reliable operation. - Material and durability: robust construction suitable for industrial environments. - Performance: accuracy, response time, and operating range are model dependent; consult the specific datasheet for your model. - Use case 1: in manufacturing automation to monitor machine status, position, or process variables to support closed-loop control. - Use case 2: in consumer electronics or smart home devices to detect presence or environmental changes. - Use case 3: in data logging and process monitoring for trend analysis and alerting.