Proximity Sensor for leveling         Hi - I have put a LJ12A3-4-Z/BX sensor (blue tip)

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Proximity Sensor for leveling

Hi - I have put a LJ12A3-4-Z/BX sensor (blue tip) and have connected it to 12 VT dc supply with a 15 ohm and 10 ohm resistor per Tom’s sketch. My problem is I only get 2.2 VT on the signal lead when the sensor is activated.
I also get 5.5 vt when metal is away or a floating voltage. I want to get 3.5 VT or slightly more. What can I change on the divider to increase the output voltage? Is there a test for the sensor? Thank you.

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http://www.raltron.com/cust/tools/voltage_divider.asp
here’s a handy calculator if you want.

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You should use a 10k and 15k I think. That’s how I have mine wired up.

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What resistor yoy solder to the black wire??? You should solder the 15k 10k to blue cable. I got a video its in spanish but you can see better than in toms video, at least you se the conection more time https://youtu.be/lBM-vN4z4_M