AutomationDirect now offers mini stopper and stopper bolt precision limit switches from Metrol. Mini stopper limit switches incorporate a mechanical stop along with the limit switch function, eliminating the need for a separate stop in many applications. With 10 micron repeatability, long service life, and high contact force, these stainless steel switches are suitable for […]
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Extended range of ac powered proximity sensors
New V3 series AC powered inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect are available in 8, 12, 18 and 30mm sizes. Extended sensing distances for these new sensors range from 2mm shielded and 4mm unshielded for 8mm sensors to 12mm shielded and 18mm unshielded for 30mm sensors. These sensors operate on 20-250 VAC/VDC input voltage with N.O. […]
AutomationDirect adds wide area sensors
AutomationDirect has expanded its sensors offering to include wide area sensors for object detection. The new area sensors from Micro Detectors (MD) are multi-beam, through-beam sensors with emitter and receiver elements used for detecting the presence of any object by sensing the light beam intensity returning from the receiver. The area sensors have an IEC […]
AutomationDirect Adds New Line of Digital Temperature Sensors
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line of instrumentation products now includes the ETS series digital temperature sensors. The ETS series combines a precision RTD sensing element, measuring electronics, and process fitting all in a single stainless steel temperature transmitter probe. Four standard probe insertion lengths and two integral male NPT process threads are available and allow direct mounting […]
AutomationDirect Adds New Line of Digital Pressure Sensors
AutomationDirect’s ProSense® line of sensing products now includes the EPS series of digital pressure sensors ideal for industrial pressure measurement and indication in both gas and liquid applications. EPS-series sensors are available with measuring ranges from vacuum up to 5800 psig. Selectable engineering units such as bar, mbar, kPa, MPa, inches of water column, and […]
AutomationDirect Adds More Temperature Transmitters
AutomationDirect has expanded its line of ProSense temperature sensors to include the XTP series of temperature transmitter probes. The series conveniently combines a precision RTD sensing element and transmitter electronics in a single stainless steel temperature transmitter probe. Offered in three preconfigured temperature measuring ranges, XTP series transmitter probes are ready to use right out […]
AutomationDirect Offers Datalogic Contrast Sensors
AutomationDirect now offers Datalogic print mark contrast sensors with 6-12mm sensing distances. Designed to detect the difference in the wavelength of the reflected light between a target mark and background, the contrast sensors use RGB light emission with automatic selection, and feature teach-in sensitivity adjustment, and selectable light on/dark on outputs. The S8 Series compact […]
AutomationDirect Offers Extended and Triple-Distance Proximity Sensors
AutomationDirect now offers the Contrinex DW-series of extended and triple-distance proximity sensors in 3mm to 30mm cylindrical and 20mm rectangular styles. With 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage and sensing distances ranging from 1mm to 40mm, cylindrical sensors are available in shielded and unshielded models with nickel silver, nickel silver/chrome, chrome plated brass, or stainless […]
AutomationDirect Offers Additional Magnetic Proximity Sensors
AutomationDirect’s M-series cylindrical magnetic DC proximity sensors are now available in 8mm, 12mm, and 18mm sizes. With 10 models available, the magnetic sensors feature stainless steel shielded housings, are offered as NPN or PNP models with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, and are available with standard sensing distances of 0 to 70mm. M-series sensors are IP65/IP67 […]
Miniature inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s miniature inductive proximity sensors are now available in sizes ranging from 4mm to 8mm and feature stainless steel shielded housings. Offered as NPN or PNP models and with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, sensors are available with standard sensing distances of 0.8mm or 1.5mm; available extended distance models have either 1.5mm or 2mm sensing ranges. […]
