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AutomationDirect adds new pressure transmitters

March 2, 2016 By Andrew Zistler Leave a Comment

AutomationDirect’s ProSense SPTD25 series pressure transmitters feature an all-stainless steel thin film sensing element that provides very fast response time and can be used to sense any compatible media. The robust design provides resistance to vibration, shock, and EMI/RFI, and provides high accuracy over a broad compensated temperature range. Pressure transmitters are available with a […]

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AutomationDirect adds Harsh-Duty Photoelectric sensors

May 21, 2015 By Editor Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s new FM series harsh duty photoelectric sensors are IP69K-rated sensors in three-wire NPN or PNP styles and are available in 27 washdown models. Ideal for food and beverage applications, the 10-30 VDC rectangular sensors are fitted with 316L stainless steel housings and are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression and polarized retroreflective styles […]

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AutomationDirect adds more inductive proximity sensors

February 3, 2015 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s new APS series inductive proximity sensors are IP67-rated rectangular compact DC sensors available in top or front sensing models with 2.5mm and 4mm sensing ranges. Available in two-wire or three-wire configurations, the 10-30 VDC high-frequency oscillation type sensors are fitted with polycarbonate unshielded housings and LED status indicators. The APS series is available with […]

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AutomationDirect adds submersible level transmitters

October 10, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s ProSense® line of level sensors now includes SLT series submersible level transmitters designed for applications such as lift station monitoring, construction by-pass pumping, tank liquid level, wastewater, and slurry tank liquid level control. Available in two styles, the ProSense SLT series submersible level sensors provide liquid level measurement by continually sensing hydrostatic pressure produced […]

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AutomationDirect adds more photoelectric sensors

August 19, 2014 By Editor Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s new QM series photoelectric sensors are IP67-rated sensors available in three-wire NPN or PNP styles and with visible red and infrared versions. The mini-rectangular photo eye sensors are constructed with plastic housings and have either an attached two-meter output cable or an M8 quick-disconnect connector. The series includes diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, […]

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AutomationDirect adds more 18mm and 30mm ultrasonic proximity sensors

May 5, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s new UK6 series 18mm ultrasonic sensors are now available with shorter bodies for easier mounting in tight spaces. Also, the new UT2F wide face series of 30mm sensors has an increased sensing distance of up to six meters. Both series are available with 10 output types in combinations of PNP and NPN discrete outputs; […]

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AutomationDirect Adds Photoelectric Laser Distance Sensors

November 5, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect has expanded its photoelectric sensor offering to include OPT series short and long range distance sensors. Available with either Class 1 or Class 2 laser options, the distance sensors are constructed with rectangular plastic housings and fitted with an M12 quick-disconnect. OPT short-range diffuse distance sensors utilize high-resolution CMOS line array technology, eliminating material, […]

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AutomationDirect Expands Photoelectric Sensor Line

October 9, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s photoelectric sensor offering now includes DC models with extended sensing ranges. Offered in diffuse with background suppression and polarized retro-reflective models, the IP67 rated sensors feature round all metal housings with 30mm mounting bases fitted with an M12 quick-disconnect and easily replace standard 30mm mount rectangular photoelectric sensors. The FW series diffuse with background […]

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AutomationDirect extends Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors line

September 20, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

The EchoSwitch LU series ultrasonic liquid level sensors provide continuous level measurement up to 26.2 feet.

AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoTouch™, EchoSpan®, and EchoSwitch® lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters, as well as the PodView digital level indicator to their product offerings. These innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensor families replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Level, Liquid Level, Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line

May 3, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs. The sensors are equipped with LED status indicators and a push-button teach feature for configuration of normally-open and normally-closed states for DC output models and for adjustable sensitivity on analog output models. The IP67 rated […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Ultrasonic Tagged With: AutomationDirect

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