Pepperl + Fuchs: Subminiature sensors

New subminiature photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs (Twinsburg, OH) provide a cost-effective alternative to fiber-optic cables and their accompanying amplifiers.

Feb 29, 2000

These tiny sensors, just 4- and 5-mm in dia, feature short-circuit protection, LED signal indication and nickel-plated brass or stainless-steel housings.

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Pepperl + Fuchs: Subminiature sensors

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