SENSORS FOR PROCESS CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

. PRESSURE . LIQUID LEVEL

. DISPLACEMENT . TEMPERATURE

. VIBRATION . FORCE

. TILT . ROTATION

Sensors in Factory Automation Operate with controls to automate positioning, controls, and safety functions. Applications such as pick and place robots, position limiting, alignment, and calibration functions are common. Sensors are typically used to send feedback to a PLC or controller using 0-10V, 4-20mA, or digital signals. Common features include high cycle life, durability, and easy to set up and use.

Lift Height, Conveyor Position, Actuator Stroke

Batch Weighing & Part Detection

Dancer Arm, Rotary Actuator & Valve Position

Leveling, Tip Warning, Conveyor & Gate Angle

Cable Actuated Position Sensors (String Pots) Highly configurable output options, wide choice of ranges available

Angular Position Sensors (RVDT, RVIT) Non contact rotary sensors for absolute positioning. Suitable for high speed and high cycle applications

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Miniature Force Sensors (Load Cells) Suitable for high cycle applications where space is limited. Many ranges and packages available.

Single & Dual Axis Inclinometers (Tilt Sensors) Miniature and heavy duty packages. Suitable for high accuracy and fast response applications

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Sensors in Hydraulics and Pneumatics Used to control functions related to position, pressure, and force. Typical applications are stamping and pressing, die casting, injection molding, lifting and positioning. Common features include hazardous area ratings, rugged construction, and ease of use.

Cylinder or Actuator Stroke Length

Cylinder or Actuator Stroke Length

Hydraulic Pressure Monitoring

Pressing, Clamping, Wire Rope Tension

Cable Actuated Position Sensor (String Pots) Suitable for washdown applications, outside use, and intrinsically safe applications

Industrial Pressure Transducer Suitable for high over-pressure applications and with mildly corrosive fluids. Highly configurable.

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Linear Potentiometers (Linear Pots) High cycle life, fast movement, excellent linearity, in stock item.

Pancake and Inline Force Sensors (Load Cells) High force ratings, high cycles life, suitable for wet environments

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Sensors in Manufacturing Processes and Controls Used to assist in uniformity, process stability and provide feedback in the manufacturing process, to automate functions or used offline for verification. Typical applications are pumping/dispensing/metering systems, press fit and forming machines, gluing, and bonding. Common features include high reliability, high accuracy, and repeatability.

Press Fitting, Gap Measurement, Gaging

Process Pressure for Dispensing Systems

Bonding and Gluing, PID Loops

Fluid Level for Process Chemicals

Displacement Sensors (LVDT’s & Gageheads) Robust AC or DC operated LVDT’s. Highly repeatable and ideal for high cycle applications

Miniature RTD & Embedded Thermocouple Probes Small footprint, fast response time, wide temperature ranges, simple installation

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Miniature Pressure Transducers Small footprint, high accuracy, and wide temperature operating range

Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors High precision monitoring of fluid level in syringes, drip chambers, reagent containers and tanks

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Sensors in Machine Health Monitoring For predictive maintenance to ensure factory uptime and maximize productivity. Sensors are used to monitor the health of machinery and predict failures in advance. Typical applications are rotating machinery vibration, temperature monitoring, and lubricant quality. Common features include small footprint, durability, and high cycle life.

Predictive Maintenance in Rotating Machinery

Measuring Misalignment / Displacement

Operating Condition Monitoring

Critical Fluid Level in Reservoirs, Oil Replacement

Industrial Accelerometers Rugged for industrial applications, 4-20mA or voltage output, submersible option

Temperature Probes (RTD and Thermocouple) ATEX approval for use in hazardous areas, fast response for detecting temperature spikes

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Non-Contact Position Sensors (LVDT) Resistant to shock and high vibration, high reliability

Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors & Fluid Property Sensors Discreet outputs, intrinsically safe, corrosion resistant, no mechanical part

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Displacement

POSITION SENSORS String Potentiometers

Model

PT8000

PT9000

PT1

PT5000

Range

2 - 60”

75 - 1700”

2 - 50”

10 - 250”

Accuracy (FS)

±0.04% to ±0.25%

±0.04% to ±0.12%

±0.04% to ±0.25%

±0.04% to ±0.75%

Outputs

Voltage Divider, 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA, CANbus, DeviceNET, RS323, Digital Encoder Pulses

Voltage Divider, 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA, CANbus, DeviceNET, RS323, Digital Encoder Pulses

Voltage Divider, 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA, CANbus, DeviceNET, RS323, Digital Encoder Pulses

Voltage Divider, 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA, CANbus, DeviceNET, RS323, Digital Encoder Pulses

Environmental

IP65 / 67 / 68

IP65 / 67 / 68

IP65 / 67

IP65 / 67

Notable Feaures

Heavy Duty Applications, Intrinsically Safe

Heavy Duty Applications, Intrinsically Safe

Designed for Factory Automation

Designed for Factory Automation

Model

SM

SP

SG

SR

Range

2.5” to 25”

4.75” to 50”

80” to 120”

125” to 175”

Accuracy (FS)

±0.25% to ±1%

±0.25% to ±1%

±0.35%

±0.1% to ±0.5%

Outputs

Voltage Divider

Voltage Divider, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA

Voltage Divider, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA, CANbus,

Voltage Divider, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA, Digital Encoder Pulses

Environmental

IP50

IP50/67

IP50/67

IP67

Notable Feaures

ALWAYS IN STOCK, Low cost, Easy to Install,

ALWAYS IN STOCK, Low cost, Easy to Install,

ALWAYS IN STOCK, Low cost, Easy to Install,

ALWAYS IN STOCK, Low cost, Easy to Install,

Model

MT2/3

MTA

M150

PT101/420/510/DPT250

Range

3” to 30”

3” to 5”

1.5”

2” to 100”

Accuracy (FS)

±0.04% to ±1%

±0.4%

±1%

±0.04% to ±0.25%

Outputs

Voltage Divider, Digital Encoder Pulses

Voltage Divider

Voltage Divider

Voltage Divider, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA, Digital Encoder Pulses

Environmental

IP65/67

IP50

IP50

IP65

Notable Feaures

High performance, easy to use mounting bracket

Low Profile, high cycle

World’s smallest

High Performance, highly configurable

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Displacement

POSITION SENSORS Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDT)

Model

GCA/GCD/GCT/GC-485

MP

LBB

DC-EC/DC-SE

Ranges

±0.05” to ±2”

±0.5” to ±10”

±0.02” to ±0.2”

±0.05” to ±10”

Linearity (F.S.)

±0.25%

±0.25%

±0.2%

±0.25%

Outputs

AC, ±10VDC, 4-20mA, RS-485

AC

AC

±10VDC, 0-5VDC, 1-6VDC

Environmental

IP67/68

Dustproof

Splashproof

Splashproof

Notable features

Heavy duty applications, high cycle, spring loaded replaceable hard tip, hermetic connector

Anodized aluminum housing with flange mount

High precision gaging appliaction , spring loaded replaceable hard tip

High frequency response

PTS-420

HR

Model

Linear Pots

HCA/HCA-RA

CLP/CLWG/MLP

Ranges

0.25” to 10”

±0.05” to ±10”

±0.05” to ±10”

0.5” to 30”

Linearity (F.S.)

±0.5% to ±1.25%

±0.25%

±0.25%

±0.04% to ±1%

Outputs

4-20mA

AC

AC

Voltage Divider

Environmental

Splashproof

Splashproof

IP68

IP65/IP67

Notable features

Pipe fitting for electrical conduits

Shock & Vibration tolerant

Harsh Environment

ALWAYS IN STOCK

LVDT/RVDT Instrumentation

Model

PML-1000

MP-2000

LDM-1000/8000

PSD 40-15

Description

5 digit LED Panel Meter

5 digit LCD display Setpoint Control Module

Signal Conditioner, 1 to 8 Channels

Switching DC Power Supply

Input Power

24VAC, 90-265VAC or 24VDC

100-240VAC

10-30VDC

115/230VAC

Outputs

0-10VDC, ±10VDC, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, RS422/485

0-10VDC, ±5VDC, RS232

0-10VDC, 4-20mA, ±5VDC

+/-15V DC

Transducer Type

LVDT & RVDT

LVDT & RVDT

LVDT & RVDT

LVDT, RVDT & Gagehead

Notable features

Auto calibration, math functions, splashproof front panel

Dual channel, 4 programmable setpoints

DIN Rail mount or NEMA enclosure

DIN rail mount, powers multiple transducers

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evel Angle Tilt

POSITION SENSORS Tilt/Inclination

Model

DOG2

AccuStar IP66

G-Series

IT9101/IT9420

Ranges

+/-25° to +/-90°

+/-3° to +/-45°

+/-10°

+/-45° to +/-120°

Outputs

0.5-4.5VDC

4-20mA, 0.5-4.5VDC

2 x NC contacts

Voltage Divider, 4-20mA

Accuracy

0.5° Typical

±0.1° to ±1°

±0.1°

±0.5° to ±1°

Environmental

IP67

IP66

IP67

IP67/68

Notable features

Low cost

Excellent Linearity at small ranges

Tilt switch

Heavy Duty

Angular Position

Model

R30D

R60D

RT8000

CS15

Ranges

+/-30° to +/-60°

+/-60°

1/8 to 200 turns

360°

Outputs

±3.75 to 7.5VDC

±7.5VDC

Voltage Divider, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA, CANbus, DeviceNET

Quadrature

Accuracy

±0.25% to ±2%

±0.5%

±0.15% to ±1.25%

±0.02°

Environmental

IP60

IP60

IP67/68

IP50

Notable features

Long Term Reliability

Low Moment of Inertia

Heavy duty

In stock

Liquid Level

Model

LL-01

LL-104

SL-630

SL-700

Ranges

Wet/Dry

Wet/Dry

High/Low

1” to 10”

Outputs

Switched (NO, NC)

4-20mA

Switched (TTL)

4-20mA, 0-5VDC, 0-10VC, RS232

Accuracy

2mm

2mm

0.1”

0.06”

Environmental

Submersible

IP65

Splashproof

IP10

Notable features

Cost effective

Intrinsically Safe

Low cost, easy to install

Continuous transmitter with high precision

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Pressure

PRESSURE SENSORS Miniature Pressure Transducers

Model

XP5

XPC10

EB100

EPRB-3

Ranges (bar/psi)

1/15 to 350/5k

10/150 to 500/7.5k

20/300 to 350/5k

3.5/50 to 700/10k

Outputs

Ratiometric or 0.5-4.5V

Ratiometric or 0.5-4.5V

0.5-4.5V

0.5-4.5V

Accuracy

±0.25%

±0.25%

±0.25%

±0.25%

Environmental

IP50/67

IP50/67

IP66

IP66

Notable features

5 mm. Use with corrosive liquids, titanium diaphragm

10 mm. 220°C range option, great for hydraulic

Media isolated oil-filled capsule, Low-Cost

150°C operation and built-in platinum RTD

Industrial Pressure Transducers

Model

U5300

M5200

U5200

D5100

Ranges (bar/psi)

1/15 to 700/10k

3.5/50 to 1k/15k

0.14/2 to 700/10k

0.07/1 to 35/500

Outputs

0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA, 0.54.5V, 1-6V

0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA, 0.54.5V, 1-6V

0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA, 0.54.5V, 1-6V

1-5V, 4-20mA, 0.5-4.5V, ratiometric

Accuracy

±0.1%

±0.25%

±0.25%

±0.3%

Environmental

IP65/67

IP65/67

IP65/67

IP65/67

Notable features

High acurracy and superior Total Error Band

Low cost, fast delivery, highly configurable

Low cost, fast delivery, highly configurable

Wet/wet differential pressure

Model

US300

P1200

P700

P900

Ranges (bar/psi)

1/15 to 350/5k

5/75 to 700/10k

0.7/10 to 700/10k

0.7/10 to 700/10k

Outputs

1-5V, 0-10mV/V, 4-20mA, 0.5-4.5V

0-5V, 0-20mV, 0-100mV, 4-20mA

0-5V, 0-25mV, 4-20mA

0-20mV, 0-2.5V, 0-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA

Accuracy

±0.25%

±0.2%

±0.5%

±0.2%

Environmental

IP65/67

IP65/67

IP67

IP67

Notable features

Compact design

Designed for harsh environments, high burst pressure

Intrinsically Safe to Ex ia llc T4, high burst pressure

Intrinsically Safe to Ex ia llc T4, high burst pressure

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Vibration Temperature

TEMPERATURE & VIBRATION SENSORS Thermocouples

Model

Thermowell Probe

Explosionproof Probe

Meltbolt Probe

Immersion Probe

Ranges

-50 to 250/500°C

-50 to 260°C

-50 to 250/500°C

-50 to 250°C

Type

Single or Dual J, K, T, E

Single or Dual J, K, T, E

Single or Dual J, K, T, E

Single or Dual J, K, T, E

Accuracy

Class 1 according to IEC584

Class 1 according to IEC584

Class 1 according to IEC584

Class 1 according to IEC584

Notable features

Thermowell; easy to replace failed sensor; connection head; transmitter options

Spring Loaded Fitting, FM Approved for use in explosionproof and flameproof applications

Hot melt sensor for plastic flow; miniature for tight spaces, quick response times

Direct immersion probe; pressure resistant, twin NPT fitting to use with connection head

RTD

Thermopile

Model

Thermowell Probe

Explosionproof Probe

Immersion Probe

IR Pyrometer TPT300V

Ranges

-50 to 250/500°C

-50 to 260°C

-50 to 250/500°C

-0 to 300°C

Type

RTD: Pt

RTD: Pt, Cu, Ni

RTD: Pt, Cu, Ni

Infrared Sensor (Thermopile)

Accuracy

From ±0.06% to ±0.12%

From ±0.06% to ±0.5%

±0.06% to ±0.5%

±1% of Full Scale

Notable features

Thermowell; easy to replace failed sensor; connection head; transmitter options

Spring Loaded Fitting, FM Approved for use in explosionproof and flameproof applications

Direct immersion probe; pressure resistant, single NPT hex fitting; reverse thread option available

Contactless temperature measurement - pyrometer; for measuring moving and inaccessible parts

Accelerometers

Model

8011-01/06

8021-01

8042-AR/VR

8032-01

FS Range

±10 or 500g; 0-10 or 0-50 in/s

±10 or 500g

±5 to 100g; 0-0.5 to 0-5.0 in/s

±50 or 500g

Outputs

IEPE; Acceleration/Velocity

IEPE; Acceleration

4-20mA, Accel/Velocity

IEPE; Acceleration

Bandwidth

1 Hz to 10,000 Hz

1 Hz to 10,000 Hz

1 Hz to 10,000 Hz

1 Hz to 8,000 Hz

Environmental

IP67

IP67

IP68

IP67

Notable features

Acceleration or Velocity output

Through-Hole Mounting

Acceleration or Velocity output, Submersible

Low Cost, Molded Cable

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Force

FORCE SENSORS & INSTRUMENTATION Load Cells

Model

ELAF

FN3030

FN3000

FN3002

Ranges

50N to 10KN

50N to 100KN

10KN to 1000KN

10KN to 2000KN

Outputs

Ratiometric, amplified

Ratiometric, amplified

Ratiometric, amplified

Ratiometric, amplified

Accuracy

±0.25%

±0.1%

±0.1%

±0.25%

Environmental

IP65

IP50

IP50

IP50

Notable features

Compact design, tension and compression, optional built-in amplifier

Low cost, tension and compression, optional built-in amplifier

Tension and compression, optional built-in amplifier

Tension and compression, optional built-in amplifier

Model

FN2420

FN7325

XFC200R

XFTC300

Ranges

20KN to 5,000KN

5 to 250KN (force), 200 to 7KNm (torque)

2N to 10KN

2N to 2KN

Outputs

Ratiometric, amplified

Ratiometric, amplified

Ratiometric, amplified

Ratiometric, amplified

Accuracy

±0.25%

±1.0%

±0.5%

±0.5%

Environmental

IP50

IP50

IP50

IP50

Notable features

High stiffness, optional built-in amplifier

6 components, load and torque, optional built-in amplifier

Smmall size, integral sperical load button, high overlaod

Tension and compression

Bridge-Type Sensor Instrumentation

Model

ARD154

121

M210

M905

Description

DC Amplifier

DC Signal Conditioner/Amplifier

DC Amplifier & Display

Programmable Digital Display

Input Power

9-36VDC

110/220VAC

110/220VAC

85-265VAC or 11-30VDC

Outputs

±10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA,

±10V

±10V

0-10VDC, 4-20mA, RS232, RS485

Transducer Type

Bridge or strain gauge based sensors

Bridge or strain gauge based sensors

Bridge or strain gauge based sensors

Bridge or differential output sensors

Notable features

DIN Rail mounting, 1 to 4 sensors

3-channel, bench-top, lowest noise, auto-zero function

All-in-one signal conditioning and display meter

Tare function, MAX/MIN value detection, storage, and hold

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