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AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line

Cumming, GA — May 1, 2013  AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs. 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.

Ultrasonic SensorsThe UK1 series sensors, starting at $99, 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, starting at $185, 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. For more information, visit www.automationdirect.com/ultrasonic-sensors.

AutomationDirect sells over 13,000 feature-packed products through its Online Automation Superstore and 2,750-plus-page catalog. The company offers its customers high-quality automation products at prices typically below the industry average, same-day shipping on in-stock items, the best documentation in the industry, outstanding sales and technical support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on nearly every product.