FIELD: physics.
SUBSTANCE: adaptive sensor comprises a sensitive element formed by an inductive sensitive element, a capacitive sensitive element and two infrared photodetectors, a NOR logic gate, first and second display units, first and second diodes, a connection point for cathode leads and the second input of the NOR logic gate which is the first output of the adaptive sensor, a toggle flip-flop whose true and inverting outputs are the second and third outputs of the adaptive sensor, respectively. When heated or unheated nonmetallic articles move relative to the sensitive element of the adaptive sensor, potential information voltage signals bearing information about the position and type of monitored articles are generated at the outputs of said sensor. Visual signals for monitoring the position of and identifying said articles are obtained from the corresponding display units. The adaptive sensor enables automatic monitoring of articles without mechanical contact with said articles and automatic adaptation thereof to a specific type of monitored article.
EFFECT: broader functional capabilities.
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