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title: "Sensing Unit"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
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    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Photoelectric sensor failure due to particulate accumulation on lens (Mie scattering), inductive proximity sensor thermal drift from Curie point transition at 125°C, Hall effect sensor demagnetization below 5 mT threshold"
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      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
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      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Kinematic mounting with 6-degree constraint and 40 Shore A damping material"
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  - standard: "IEC 60751:2008 INDUSTRIAL PLATINUM RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS AND PLATINUM TEMPERATURE SENSORS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (EU DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE)"
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# Industrial Specification: Sensing Unit

## 1. Technical Definition
A detection component within a fastener feeder system that monitors fastener presence, position, and feeding status.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-5.0 m/s fastener velocity, 0.1-10.0 mm detection distance, -20°C to +85°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Optical sensor contamination exceeding 80% surface coverage, inductive sensor temperature exceeding 125°C, Hall effect sensor magnetic field below 5 mT**, Mechanism: **Photoelectric sensor failure due to particulate accumulation on lens (Mie scattering), inductive proximity sensor thermal drift from Curie point transition at 125°C, Hall effect sensor demagnetization below 5 mT threshold**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrostatic discharge exceeding 15 kV | 8 | CMOS image sensor latch-up and permanent damage | Integrated ESD protection diodes with 0.5 ns response time and 20 kV clamping voltage |
| Mechanical vibration at 120 Hz resonance frequency | 8 | Optical alignment shift exceeding 0.5 mm displacement | Kinematic mounting with 6-degree constraint and 40 Shore A damping material |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sensor Head](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensor-head.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Fastener Feeder System**, **Industrial Control Panel**, **Machine Vision System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Assemblies, Electronics Enclosures, Industrial Machinery  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What does this sensing unit detect in fastener feeder systems?
**A**: This sensing unit monitors fastener presence, precise position, and feeding status within automated fastener feeder systems to ensure proper operation and prevent jams or misfeeds.

### Q: What materials make this sensing unit suitable for industrial environments?
**A**: The unit features a durable stainless steel housing for corrosion resistance, polycarbonate lens for impact resistance, copper wiring for reliable conductivity, and industrial-grade electronic components for long-term performance in machinery manufacturing settings.

### Q: What components are included in the sensing unit BOM?
**A**: The bill of materials includes: Connection Cable for power/data transmission, Indicator LED for status visualization, Mounting Bracket for secure installation, and Sensor Head containing the detection mechanism.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- IEC 60751:2008 INDUSTRIAL PLATINUM RESISTANCE THERMOMETERS AND PLATINUM TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- CE MARKING (EU DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Sensing Unit](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sensing-unit)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SENSING_UNIT | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: d6631d58
