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Greater sensing distance ultrasonic proximity sensors from AutomationDirect

October 24, 2019 By Mike Santora

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SU, UK, UT and TU series round body and UQ series cubic plastic ultrasonic distance sensors from AutomationDirect are now available in sensing distance ranges from 60mm to 8000mm, in metal or plastic housings, and M18 (18mm) and M30 (30mm) barrel or head sizes. Discrete and analog output sensors and models with both analog and […]

Filed Under: Distance Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Photoelectric sensors for more distance applications

October 21, 2019 By Mike Santora

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4mm (smooth) and 5mm (M5 threaded) round photoelectric sensors are now available from AutomationDirect in a wider range of sensing distances in both diffuse and through-beam sensing configurations. These DC-powered metal sensors provide high accuracy in minimal mounting space and are ideal for use in a variety of short or long-distance sensing applications. Diffuse photoelectric […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Flowline non-contact reflective ultrasonic level sensors from AutomationDirect

September 11, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Non-contact EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors feature Flowline’s proprietary Reflective Technology that delivers reliable level measurement in condensing environments. Condensation is the most commonly encountered variable in liquid level applications and attenuates the acoustic signal of non-reflective ultrasonic sensors, weakening signal strength and reducing measurement reliability. These reflective level sensors replace ultrasonic […]

Filed Under: Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect adds ProSense vibration fork liquid level switches

September 10, 2019 By Mike Santora

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ProSense VFL Series Vibration Fork Level Switches from AutomationDirect are designed using tuning fork technology for reliable liquid point level detection for monitoring, alarming, and control applications. The switch tuning forks vibrate at their natural frequency. When the forks contact a liquid, the fork vibration frequency changes and triggers the switch output. Suitable for use […]

Filed Under: Liquid Level Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect’s Metrol precision limit switches

July 26, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Metrol limit switches provide precision, repeatability and a long service life. Four new types of Metrol precision limit switches are now available from AutomationDirect. The actuator of new sliding/angled offset limit switches detects objects traveling straight on or sliding into the actuator from an angle with 5-micron repeat accuracy. Metrol low contact-force limit switches are […]

Filed Under: Limit Switches Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect’s capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment

July 1, 2019 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18mm and 30mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment from AutomationDirect

June 30, 2019 By Lisa Eitel

AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18-mm and 30-mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Industry News Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment

June 21, 2019 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18mm and 30mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect adds Snap-Action Micro Limit Switches

April 16, 2019 By Mike Santora

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IDEM high precision, snap-action 15A-rated micro limit switches from AutomationDirect are available in plunger and lever actuator styles. Plunger Series types include pin plunger, spring plunger, and roller plunger actuator. Lever Series types include lever, hinge lever, and roller lever. These micro limit switches are suitable for a wide range of operating conditions. Snap action […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Harsh duty and quadruple sensing distance proximity sensors

February 20, 2019 By Mike Santora

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The AutomationDirect line of inductive proximity sensors now includes additional harsh duty sensors and new standard duty sensors with quadruple sensing ranges. Contrinex DW series 4mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 12mm diameter round body inductive proximity sensors have been added. Intended for harsh duty applications, 4mm smooth and 5mm (M5 threaded) models are available with full […]

Filed Under: Inductive, Proximity Tagged With: AutomationDirect

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