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Available sensors include rotary encoders for detecting position and speed; sensors for detecting proximity, pressure, temperature, level, flow, current and voltage; and limit switches for detecting states such as presence or end-of-travel limits. With discrete or analog outputs, these sensors can provide data critical to automating any machine or process.

Optical Rotary Encoders

Inductive Proximity Sensors

Magnetic Proximity Sensors

Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Photoelectric Sensors

Laser Sensors

Area Sensors

Fiber Optic Sensors

Color Sensors

Contrast Sensors

Fork Sensors

Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors

Pressure Sensors

Pressure Gauges & Thermometers

Temperature Sensors & Transmitters

Level Sensors & Controllers

Flow Sensors

Current & Voltage Sensors (AC & DC)

Ground Fault Sensors

Limit Switches

Sensors & Encoders

Encoders • Proximity, Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, Current and Voltage Sensors • Limit Switches

Encoders:
Incremental and Absolute Encoders
Proximity Sensors / Position Sensors:
Proximity Sensors, Proximity Switches, Photoelectric, Area, Laser, Fiber Optic, Color, Contrast, Through-Beam Fork, Ultrasonic Sensors
Pressure Sensors and Pressure Gauges:
Pressure Switches, Pressure Transmitters, Dial Pressure Gauges, Vacuum Transducers
Temperature Sensors and Thermometers:
Temperature Switches and Transmitters, Thermocouple Probes/Sensors, RTD Probes/Sensors, Thermowells, Dial Thermometers
Level Sensors:
Ultrasonic Level Sensors, Switches, Controllers, Transmitters
Float Level Switches
Flow Sensors:
Flow Switches, Flow Transmitters, Flow Meters
Current and Voltage Sensors:
AC and DC Current and Voltage Sensors, Transducers, Indicators
Ground Fault Sensors
Protect your people and equipment from ground faults
Limit Switches:
Precision, NEMA, Heavy-Duty, Double-Insulated and Compact Limit Switches, Pneumatic Limit Switches

Industrial Sensors, Switches, Encoders, Gauges and Thermometers at Discount Prices!
(with free tech support and a 30-day money-back guarantee)

Incremental and Absolute Encoders
[Learn More]	Use these optical encoders for your motion control applications or with our PLC high-speed counter modules and our Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) with encoder feedback. Light duty 4mm and 6mm solid shaft Light duty 8mm hollow shaft Light duty solid shaft SAE-dimension Medium duty solid shaft and hollow shaft Medium duty solid shaft SAE-dimension Heavy duty standard shaft Absolute medium duty standard shaft Accessories (couplings, mounting brackets, cables & connectors)

Inductive Proximity Sensors		Magnetic Proximity Sensors
[Learn More]	Inductive sensors detect metallic objects. IP69K sensors are rated for harsh duty (food grade) applications; new metal face and rectangular proximity sensors offer more options. 3mm / 4mm / 5mm round 6.5 mm round ... New! 8mm round 12mm round 18mm round 30mm round Rectangular Cables & Accessories	[Learn More]	316L stainless steel and polybutylene terephthalate housings, IP69K prox sensors rated for food and beverage or other harsh duty applications. 8mm round 12mm round IP69K 18mm round IP69K Rectangular

Capacitive Proximity Sensors		Photoelectric Sensors
[Learn More]	Inductive sensors detect metallic objects, while capacitive sensors detect all other materials. M12 (12mm) Diameter - DC Power M18 (18mm) Diameter - DC Power M30 (30mm) Diameter - DC, AC/DC Power Rectangular - DC Power ZIPport Multi-Port Junction Blocks Field Wireable Connectors and T-Couplers Accessories	[Learn More]	Photoelectric sensors and photo eyes allow non-contact detection of objects using red or infrared guided light. New IP69K sensors are rated for harsh duty (food grade/ washdown) applications. High Performance AC/DC Light Screens DC rectangular 5mm round - stainless 8mm, 12mm, 18mm round - metal 18mm round - IP69K 18mm round and cube - non-metal 18mm AC powered

Area Sensors		Laser Sensors
[Learn More]	Area Sensors are multi-beam, through-beam sensors used to sense wide areas. MD area sensors are available in basic and advanced versions. Basic Area Sensors - CX0 and BX80 Series (detection height up to 320mm) Advanced Area Sensors - CX2 Series (detection height up to 960mm, blanking function, analog output) Area Sensors Accessories	[Learn More]	Laser sensors are available in diffuse, background suppression and retroreflective styles for object sensing, or with CMOS or transit time technologies for accurate distance measuring. Laser distance sensors - OPT series Diffuse DC FAL4 series Polarized retroreflective FALN series Through-beam FALH & FALD series Cables and accessories

Fiber Optic Sensors
[Learn More]	Supreme noise protection and small sizes for tough applications. 18mm round and DIN-rail amplifiers. 4mm, 6mm and 7mm fiber heads available. 2.2mm cuttable plastic fibers. OPT Series single and multi-fiber units 18mm round amplifiers DIN-rail amplifiers Cuttable plastic fibers Metal covered glass fibers Cables & accessories

Color Sensors		Contrast Sensors ... New!
[Learn More]	Wenglor Color Sensors reliably select colored objects in automated high-speed processes based on previously defined reference colors. 3 Color Sensor 12 Color Fiber-Optic Amplifier Sensor multispectral sensor with 12 switching outputs Color Sensors Fiber Optic Cables for installation in tight spaces	[Learn More]	Contrast sensors determine contrast using RGB light emission to detect the difference in the reflected light between mark and background. Wenglor sensors - white light emission 12 - 40mm sensing distance DataLogic S8 series - RGB emission 6 - 12mm sensing distance DataLogic TL46 series - RGB emission 6 - 12mm sensing distance

Fork Sensors		Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
[Learn More]	Fork sensors (also called slot sensors or "U" sensors) offer advantages over standard through-beam sensors including identical mechanical / optical axis, operational reliability and repeatability with transmitter and receiver built into the same housing. Red light PSUR series Laser PSUL series Laser clear (transparent) object PSTL series	[Learn More]	Ultrasonic proximity sensors are ideal for applications in which the sensed object is made of clear, transparent or varying surface color materials. 18mm round 30mm round Miniature, rectangular sensors for limited mounting spaces Ultrasonic liquid level sensors

Pressure Sensors / Pressure Switches		Pressure Gauges & Dial Thermometers
[Learn More]	ProSense pressure switches and pressure sensors are designed to monitor system pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic applications and vacuum systems. Electronic pressure switches Mechanical pressure switches Compact pressure and vacuum transmitters Digital switches / transmitters with LCD display Pressure transmitters with ceramic or stainless steel sensing element Differential pressure transmitters	[Learn More]	• ProSense mechanical dial Pressure Gauges are available in a variety of configurations for displaying pressure readings in most pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, industrial and commercial applications. • General purpose 3" and 5" dial thermometers, have bi-metallic sensing elements for reliable readings and are back mount (3" dial) or adjustable angle (5" dial) with 1/2" NPT connection.

Temperature Sensors & Transmitters		Level Sensors - Ultrasonic & Float
[Learn More]	ProSense temperature switches, sensors, transmitters, thermowells, and thermocouples provide accurate temperature monitoring and control. Temperature switches Digital temperature switches and transmitters Thermocouple probes and sensors RTD temperature probes and sensors Temperature Transmitters (T/C or RTD) Programmable Transmitters (T/C or RTD) Temperature transmitters with M12 quick-disconnect for fast mounting Thermowells and fittings Thermocouple wire and RTD extension wire	[Learn More]	• Flowline® Ultrasonic Level Sensors / Switches Replace float, conductance and pressure sensors in small, medium and large capacity tanks. • Flowline® Level Sensors (Contact) Ultrasonic, vibration point, capacitance, buoyancy contact level sensors. • ProSense® Float Level Switches Provide a low-cost general purpose solution for single point monitoring of liquid levels. • ProSense® Submersible Level Sensors SLT series submersible level sensors provide continuous liquid level measurement by sensing hydrostatic pressure.

Flow Sensors		Current & Voltage Sensors (AC & DC)
[Larn More]	ProSense FSD Series flow switches, FSA Series flow transmitters and FMM Series flow meters monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection for various flow applications. FSD Series Flow Switches - monitor 0.26 to 26.4 GPM FSA Series Flow Transmitters - measure up to 27 GPM FMM Series Flow Meters *... New!* - measure up to 160 GPM	[Learn More]	The AcuAMP family of high performance AC and DC current sensors offers outstanding features, flexibility and durability at incredible prices. AC and DC current transducers AC current transformers AC current transducers - true RMS AC current switches - single and multi range AC current switches with time delay DC current switches AC current indicator AC and DC voltage transducers

Ground Fault Sensors		Limit Switches
[Learn More]	AcuAMP ground fault sensors help protect people, products, and processes from damage that can be caused by ground fault conditions. Wide range of options Jumper-selectable setpoints of 5, 10, 30 mA Relay outputs with Auto or Manual reset Use on single- and three-phase systems Use up to 14 AWG copper wires Protect personnel, equipment and meet regulatory requirements	[Learn More]	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. Precision limit switches Stopper limit switches *... New!* Eaton NEMA limit switches Compact limit switches Heavy duty IEC limit switches Double insulated (PBT) limit switches Miniature double insulated (PBT) limit switches Pneumatic limit switches ... New!

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