Cumming, GA --- AutomationDirect is adding to its line of ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors, growing its sensor offering to over 800 products. The new lines of UHZ miniature ultrasonic and FARS, MQ and HEE/HER series sensors offer unique capabilities often not available in traditional sensor products.The UHZ miniature ultrasonic line of sensors includes four models of rectangular through-beam units specifically designed for applications with limited mounting space. Measuring only 30 mm x 20 mm, these miniature sensors are available in 18-30 VDC input supply voltages, with a choice of PNP or NPN transistor outputs, in normally-open or normally-closed configurations.
The UHZ series has a maximum sensing distance of 300 mm, with no dead zone at close range, enabling object sensing at a variety of distances.All models include an LED indicator on the receiver and are IP67 protection rated with an operating temperature range of -5 to +70 degrees C. The UHZ series features electrical protection from short circuit, overvoltage, and reverse polarity, minimizing sensor failure resulting from electrical disturbances. The UHZ series is sold as a through-beam pair starting at $159. The FARS series is a standard 18 mm tubular diffuse sensor in a non-metal package which features background suppression technology that greatly reduces false readings beyond the specified sensing distance.
The FARS series has a sensing distance of 30-130 mm and includes an adjustment potentiometer, further increasing the accuracy of the sensor within its specified range. An LED indicator on the FARS sensors pulses to indicate a weak detection signal, short circuit or an internal sensor failure, allowing maintenance personnel to respond proactively to sensor problems. All models are available in a choice of 10-30 VDC PNP or NPN transistor outputs, in normally-open or normally-closed configurations, with a 2-meter cable or an M12 disconnect. FARS series prices start at $45. The MQ series is an AC diffuse photoelectric with a unique 90-degree optic package that allows it to be mounted in locations where space is limited.
The MQ series fits in a standard 18mm mounting bracket or mounting hole, and is available in a choice of 20-250 VAC outputs in normally-open or normally-closed configurations with an M12 disconnect. All MQ models include background suppression technology with maximum available sensing distances of 50 mm or 100 mm. MQ series prices start at $59.The HEE/HER series consists of through-beam sensor pairs in a miniature 8 mm tubular stainless steel package. Its small size and rugged IP67 rated stainless steel package make the HEE/HER series a good solution for sensing applications with limited mounting space in harsh environments.
All models feature a maximum switching frequency of 10 kHz that accommodates high speed counting or motion control applications. All models are available in a choice of 10-30 VDC PNP or NPN transistor outputs, in normally-open or normally-closed configurations, and an embedded 2-meter cable. HEE/HER series prices start at $80 for a complete emitter/receiver through-beam pair.AutomationDirect sells over 5,500 feature-packed products through its Online Automation Superstore and 1,750-page catalog.
The company offers its customers high-quality automation products at prices well below the industry average, 24-hour order entry with same-day shipping on in-stock items, the best documentation in the industry, outstanding sales and technical support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on nearly every product.
