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    • Welcome to twin
    • Getting Started
      • Install and uninstall twin
      • Install and uninstall a licence
      • Start twin
    • Simulation Component Library
      • Automation
        • ScriptComponent
        • Sequence
      • BitManipulator
        • BitsToBytesConverter
        • BytesToBitsConverter
        • EndiannessChanger
      • BooleanOperations
        • BooleanFunction
        • Invert
        • InputSwitch
      • ControlPanel
        • ControlPanel
      • Conveyor
        • Conveyor
        • VacuumConveyor
      • Debug
        • Counter
      • DataManipulator
        • DataReader
        • DataTypeConverter
        • DataWriter
      • FMU
        • FMU
      • Gripper
        • KinematicGripper
        • ObjectCoupler
        • VacuumGripper
      • HardwareConnector
        • PLCConnector
        • RobotControllerConnector
      • Math
        • Gain
        • LinearFunction
        • LowPassFilter
        • NumberComparer
        • Sum
      • Motor
        • FCControlledMotor
        • ServoMotor
      • Movers
        • BoolToSignedDirection
        • DynamicCylinder
        • DynamicRotationMover
        • DynamicTranslationMover
        • KinematicCylinder
        • KinematicPathMover
        • KinematicRotationMover
        • KinematicTranslationMover
      • ObjectManipulator
        • Colorizer
        • Object3DCutter
        • VisibilityChanger
      • Sensors
        • AngleLimitSwitch
        • CollisionObserver
        • DistanceSensor
        • DynamicObjectDetector
        • LightBarrier
        • PositionLimitSwitch
        • PositionTracker
      • Sinks
        • FileLogger
        • CollisionSink
        • RaySink
      • Sources
        • BoolConstant
        • BoxSource
        • DoubleConstant
        • Object3DFileSource
        • Object3DSource
        • RandomBoolean
        • RandomNumber
        • SinusGenerator
        • SphereSource
        • StringConstant
      • Timers
        • IntervalTrigger
        • TOF
        • TON
    • Collision Detection
      • What is essential for collision detection?
      • Where can I find the mesh simplifiers?
      • Which mesh simplification methods are available?
    • twin Mirror
      • Install the twin Mirror
      • Embed the twin Mirror into your HMI
      • React on user-events
      • Manipulate 3D objects
      • Add labels and buttons
    • Video Guides
      • Install twin
      • How to handle twin
      • Organize projects
      • Import CAD files
      • Handle 3D objects
      • Organize simulation components
      • Activate physics in your simulation
      • Simulate conveyor systems
      • Simulate cylinders
      • Simulate axis systems and portals
      • Simulate sensors
      • Simulate grippers
      • Create program sequences
      • Connect to PLCs
      • Simulate robots
      • Model complex mechanical motion systems
      • Debug and analyse signals in twin
      • Best practices for maintenance efficient project development
      • FAQ

    How to simulate sensors

    This section covers the integration of light barriers, inductive sensors, and distance sensors.
    Use this link Project Files to download the twin projects used in the video guides for demonstration.

    Light barriers and inductive sensors

    In this video guide covers the integration of light barriers and inductive sensors.

    Distance sensors

    This video shows how to use distance sensors.

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