1. Operating Environment Conditions
In high-temperature, high-humidity, strong vibration, or corrosive gas environments, electronic components and sealing structures are prone to aging, potentially shortening the lifespan to 2-3 years.
In dusty environments such as coal mines and chemical plants, if the sensor surface is not cleaned regularly, dust accumulation may affect sensing performance and accelerate component wear.
2. Electrical Usage Standards
Prolonged exposure to voltage fluctuations, reverse connections, or overload conditions will damage internal circuitry and significantly reduce lifespan.
Failure to connect to the system through a safety barrier or the use of non-intrinsically safe cables may cause circuit breakdown, resulting in irreversible damage.
3. Mechanical Installation and Protection
Loose installation or external impact can easily lead to internal coil breakage or shell seal failure, directly affecting the IP protection rating and intrinsic safety performance.
Installation installation with mismatched structures may compromise the integrity of the explosion-proof enclosure.
4. Sensor Type Differences
Inductive: No moving parts; generally longer lifespan, up to 5 years or more. Capacitive: Sensitive to ambient humidity; prolonged use in high-humidity environments may shorten its lifespan to 3-4 years.
Optical: The lens is susceptible to contamination and requires regular maintenance; otherwise, its lifespan may decrease to 2-3 years.
5. Maintenance and Calibration: Regularly checking the tightness of wiring, cleaning the sensing surface, and testing the output signal can effectively extend its lifespan. It is recommended to perform a systematic test and calibration every 6-12 months.
