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AutomationDirect: Ultrasonic sensors

AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor line now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs.

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The sensors are equipped with LED status indicators and a push-button teach feature for configuration of normally-open and normally-closed states for DC output models and for adjustable sensitivity on analog output models. The IP67 rated sensors are available in two-meter output cable or M12 quick-disconnect styles and are available in ten output types: single PNP; single NPN; Dual PNP; Dual NPN; 4-20 mA only; 0-10V only; PNP and 0-10V; NPN and 0-10V; NPN and 4-20mA; and PNP and 4-20 mA.

The UK1 series sensors have 18mm barrel housings and a 15 to 30VDC operating range, and are available in four sensing ranges: 50-400mm; 100-900mm; 150-1,600mm; and 200-2,200mm.

The UT1 series sensors have 30mm barrel housings and feature 12-30VDC and 15-30VDC operating ranges, and have a 250-3500 mm sensing range.

Backed with a lifetime warranty, both series are cULus, CE and RoHS approved.
 

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