{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"inductive-position-sensor","name":"Inductive position sensor","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"IND POS","aliases":["Inductive position sensor","Inductive position sensor functional block","Inductive position sensor schematic reference"],"category":"measurement-protection","drawingTypes":["Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"An inductive position sensor uses an electromagnetic interaction to infer a target's position.","description":["An inductive position sensor uses an electromagnetic interaction to infer a target's position.","A control system can monitor a selected metallic target arrangement with its matching sensing circuit.","Identify the target and sensing-coil arrangement, then label the position-related output. The selected design derives information from an electromagnetic interaction with the target. Do not replace it with a generic on/off proximity-switch symbol if the intended output is a continuous position measurement. This is original functional artwork, not a certified standard graphic or device pinout."],"readingNotes":["Identify the target material and mechanical arrangement.","Show the measured axis or movement.","Reference the selected sensing circuit and calibration requirements.","Continuous position measurement is different from a simple proximity switch's on/off output."],"drawingChecklist":["Identify the target material and mechanical arrangement.","Show the measured axis or movement.","Reference the selected sensing circuit and calibration requirements."],"distinction":"Continuous position measurement is different from a simple proximity switch's on/off output.","facts":[{"label":"Representation type","value":"Original functional block; not a certified IEC or IEEE graphic"},{"label":"Concept input","value":"Specified moving target"},{"label":"Concept output","value":"Position-related signal"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pilot-01-inductive-position-sensor","relevance":"Primary-source technical context for this particular function; product-specific ratings remain with the manufacturer."}],"related":["temperature-measuring-transducer","hall-effect-current-sensor","magnetic-position-sensor","ultrasonic-distance-sensor"],"artwork":"expanded-inductive-position-sensor","publishedOn":"2026-10-27","updatedOn":"2026-10-27","provenance":"independent-public-research","plainEnglish":{"title":"What does Inductive position sensor mean?","introduction":"An inductive position sensor uses an electromagnetic interaction to infer a target's position.","example":"A control system can monitor a selected metallic target arrangement with its matching sensing circuit.","drawings":"Identify the target and sensing-coil arrangement, then label the position-related output. The selected design derives information from an electromagnetic interaction with the target. Do not replace it with a generic on/off proximity-switch symbol if the intended output is a continuous position measurement.","terms":[{"name":"Inductive sensing","meaning":"Using an electromagnetic interaction to obtain information about a target."},{"name":"Continuous measurement","meaning":"A reported value that represents position across a defined operating range."}],"diagram":"flow","caption":"Original functional explanation. Arrows show information or energy roles; two-headed arrows identify two-way interfaces. This is not a pinout, certified standards graphic or complete circuit.","sources":[{"label":"Inductive sensing and conversion example","url":"https://www.ti.com/product/LDC1614"}],"profileId":"researched-functional-reference","checklist":["Identify the target material and mechanical arrangement.","Show the measured axis or movement.","Reference the selected sensing circuit and calibration requirements."],"questions":[{"question":"Is this always an on/off proximity switch?","answer":"No. Inductive techniques can serve different sensing roles. This reference describes a position-measurement function; the actual selected device determines whether it reports a continuous value, a switch state or another output."}],"steps":["Specified moving target","Inductive sensing circuit","Position-related signal"],"bidirectional":false,"source":{"publisher":"Texas Instruments","title":"Inductive sensing and conversion example","url":"https://www.ti.com/product/LDC1614"}},"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/inductive-position-sensor","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/tools/electrical-library/illustrations/inductive-position-sensor.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pilot-01-inductive-position-sensor","title":"Inductive sensing and conversion example","publisher":"Texas Instruments","url":"https://www.ti.com/product/LDC1614","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public manufacturer technical context for this function. Original educational explanation; no publisher graphics reproduced.","checkedOn":"2026-10-27","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Primary-source technical context for this particular function; product-specific ratings remain with the manufacturer."}]}