AutomationDirect: Expanded sensor line

AutomationDirect has expanded its sensor line with a number of new series, including the UHZ ultrasonic series available with an 18-30 VDC input supply range and PNP or NPN transistor outputs.

Feb 28, 2006

The FARS series are 18-mm nonmetal tubular diffuse sensors featuring background suppression. The MQ series AC diffuse photoelectric, with a unique 90° optic package, fits in a standard 18-mm mounting bracket or mounting hole. The 8-mm tubular stainless-steel HEE/HER series consists of through-beam sensor pairs available in a choice of 10-30 VDC PNP or NPN transistor outputs.

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