How long can a sensors cable be?
The longer the cable, the greater the following effects: – Capacitive load on the output – Increased sensitivity to undesired signals The length of the cable should not exceed 300 m in total, even under highly favourable conditions. Sensor cables must not be laid together with other cables which are connected to an inductive load (guard magnets, rectifiers, motors, etc), or which conduct electric motor current. Generally speaking, cables should always be kept as short as possible.
