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Subcategories:  Inductive Proximity Sensors  Photoelectric Sensors  Fiber Optic Sensors  Capacitive Proximity Sensors  Ultrasonic Sensors  Pressure Sensors  Temperature Sensors  Current Sensing Transducers  Current Sensing Switches  Heavy-Duty IEC Limit Switches  Double-Insulated (PBT) Limit Switches  Encoders  

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Sensors and Encoders

  • Proximity Sensors, Photoelectric Sensors, Fiber Optic Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensors

  • Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors

  • Current Sensors

  • Limit Switches, Encoders

AutomationDirect has the proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors and limit switches you need to sense the presence of objects in a variety of applications. Our high-quality line of proximity and limit switches come from high-tech European manufacturers with years of experience developing and supplying reliable sensors.

ProSense™ electronic pressure switches and pressure transmitters offer reliable low-cost alternatives to traditional mechanical pressure sensors.

ProSense™ temperature sensors provide accurate and reliable feedback in temperature control and monitoring applications.

AcuAMP™ high performance single phace AC current sensors offer outstanding features, flexibility and durability at incredible prices. Choose from a wide selection of Current Transducer and Current Switch models.

AutomationDirect offers a wide variety of light, medium and heavy-duty encoders (transducers). Use these encoders with our PLC high-speed counter modules for accurate position monitoring and control.

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Sensors and Encoders Selection Guide

Inductive Proximity Sensors

Inductive Proximity Sensors
Inductive sensors detect metallic objects.
  • 3mm / 4mm / 5mm Round (PY/PD1 Series)
  • 8mm Round (AE Series)
  • 12mm Round (AM/VM1/PMW Series)
  • 18mm Round (AK/VK1/PKW Series)
  • 30mm Round (AT/VT1/PTW Series)
  • Rectangular (CR/DR/APS Series)
  • Cables & Accessories

Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Capacitive Proximity Sensors
Inductive sensors detect metallic objects, while capacitive sensors detect all other materials.
  • 30mm DC Powered (CT1 Series)
  • Accessories

Photoelectric Sensors

Photoelectric Sensors
Photoelectric sensors allow non-contact detection of objects using red or InfraRed guided light.
  • High Performance AC/DC
  • Light Screens (BX Series)
  • DC Rectangular (QX/CX/FE Series)
  • AC Rectangular (FG Series)
  • 5mm Round - Stainless (C5 Series)
  • 8mm Round - Metal (HEE/HER Series) 12mm Round - Metal (DM Series)
  • 18mm Round - Metal (C18 Series)
  • 18mm Round - NonMetal (MS/SS/FA/FARS)
  • 18mm AC Powered (MQ / MV Series)

Fiber Optic Sensors

Fiber Optic Sensors
Supreme noise protection and small sizes for tough applications. 18 mm round and DIN-rail amplifiers. 4, 6 and 7 mm fiber heads available. 2.2 mm cuttable plastic fibers.
  • 18mm Round Amplifiers (SSF Series)
  • Rail Amplifiers (DFP/DFT Series)
  • Cuttable Fiber Sensors (CF Series)
  • Cables & Accessories

Ultrasonic Sensors

Ultrasonic Sensors
Ultrasonic sensors are ideal for applications in which the sensed object is made of clear, transparent or varying surface color materials.
  • 18mm Round (SU Series)
  • 30mm Round (TU Series)
  • Analog output models available
  • 100 mm to 2500 mm sensing ranges (adjustable)
  • Miniature, rectangular sensors for limited mounting spaces

Encoders

Incremental and Absolute Encoders
Use these encoders for your applications or with our PLC high-speed counter modules and our Variable Frequency Drives with encoder feedback.
  • Light Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-S Series)
  • Light Duty Hollow Shaft (TRD-SH Series)
  • Medium Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-N Series)
  • Medium Duty Hollow Shaft (TRD-NH Series)
  • Heavy Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-GK Series)
  • Absolute Medium Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-NA Series)
  • Encoder Accessories

Pressure Switches

ProSense™ Pressure Sensors
ProSense pressure switches and sensors are designed to monitor system pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic applications and vacuum systems.
  • PSD series - electronic pressure switches, using strain gauge technology, are an ideal alternative to mechanical piston pressure switches.
  • PTD Series - compact pressure transmitters and vacuum transmitters provide an analog output for reliable pressure indication.

Temperature Sensors

New!... ProSense Temperature Sensors
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line offers temperature switches, RTD probes, analog temperature transmitters and thermowells that provide accurate and reliable feedback in temperature control and monitoring applications.
  • TSD25 Series Temperature Switches
  • TTD25 Series Temperature Transmitters
  • RTD Temperature Probes
  • RTD Thermowells and Fittings

AcuAMP Current Transducers

 Current Sensing Transducers
The AcuAMP family of high performance current sensors offers outstanding features, flexibility and durability at incredible prices.
  • 4-20 mA, 24 VDC loop-powered and 0-10 volt self powered analog outputs
  • ACT Series - AC Current Sensing Transducers
  • ACTR Series - AC Current Sensing Transducers (True RMS)
  • input ranges are now user-selectable from 2 A to 2000 A.

AcuAMP Current Switches

Current Sensing Switches
AcuAMP current operated switches combine a current transformer, signal conditioner and limit alarm output in one package.
  • ACS150 Series - Single Range AC Current Operated Switches
  • ACS200 Series - Multi Range AC Current Operated Switches
  • ACSX Series - Multi Range AC Current Operated Switches with Time Delay
  • now available in both N.O. and N.C. output configurations

Limit Switches

Heavy-duty IEC Limit Switches (ABM Series)
Our limit switches feature the most popular actuator styles (plungers, short and adjustable levers with rollers, and steel and plastic rods) and a wide variety of cable entry options.
  • Stainless Steel Plunger Actuator
  • Stainless Steel Plunger with Roller Actuator
  • One-way Lever with Stainless Steel Roller Actuator
  • Lever with Stainless Steel Roller Actuator
  • Adjustable Lever with Stainless Steel Roller Actuator
  • Stainless Steel Rod Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring with Polyamide Tip Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring Actuator
  • Additional Lever Arms/ Spare Parts & Accessories

Double-insulated (PBT) limit switches

Double-insulated (PBT) Limit Switches
ABP series limit switches feature the most popular actuator styles (plungers, short and adjustable levers with rollers, and steel and plastic rods) and a wide variety of cable entry options. Miniature switches (AAP series) are also available.

  • Plunger Actuator
  • Plunger with Roller Actuator
  • One-way Lever with Polyamide Roller Actuator
  • Side Rotary Lever with Polyamide Roller Actuator
  • Side Rotary Adjustable Lever with Polyamide Roller Actuator
  • Stainless Steel Rod Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring with Polyamide Tip Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring Actuator
  • Spare Parts & Accessories
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