Sensors & Switches

( a PDF) PROXIMITY SENSORS ( a PDF) PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS LIMIT SWITCHES  

 


Sensor lineup
Direct Automation has the proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors and limit switches you need to sense the presence of objects in a variety of applications. Our high-quality line of proximity and limit switches come from high-tech European manufacturers with years of experience developing and supplying reliable sensors.

  • We offer proximity sensors and photoelectric sensors in a large variety of shapes and sizes and more than 50 different models of limit switches.
  • Photoelectric sensor offerings now include high performance rectangular models, with clear object detectors.
  • Both LED and laser photoelectric sensors are available.
  • Fiber photoelectric amplifers and a variety of optical fibers are also available.
  • Ultrasonic DC and analog output proximity sensors offer long

ROTARY ENCODERS ( a PDF)        TRD-J ENCODERS  ( a PDF)

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Koyo is the third-largest manufacturer of bearings in the world, and has been producing quality, highly reliable encoders for over 32 years.
Koyo rotary encoders are used by many companies for angle, length-measuring, and position sensing in major industrial machinery and equipment worldwide.

Encoders are sometimes referred to as optical transducers or position transducers.
Direct Automation offers a wide variety of light, medium and heavy-duty encoders (transducers).
Use these encoders with our PLC high-speed counter modules for accurate position monitoring and control.

 

Sensors, Encoders and Limit Switches

Inductive Proximity Sensors shop

Inductive Proximity Sensors
Inductive sensors detect metallic objects.
  • 3mm / 4mm / 5mm Round (PY/PD1 Series)
  • 8mm Round (AE Series)
  • 12mm Round (AM/VM1/PMW Series)
  • 18mm Round (AK/VK1/PKW Series)
  • 30mm Round (AT/VT1/PTW Series)
  • Rectangular (CR/DR/APS Series)
  • Cables & Accessories

Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Capacitive Proximity Sensors
Inductive sensors detect metallic objects, while capacitive sensors detect all other materials.
  • 30mm DC Powered (CT1 Series)
  • Accessories

Photoelectric Sensors shop

Photoelectric Sensors
Photoelectric sensors allow non-contact detection of objects using red or InfraRed guided light.
  • High Performance AC/DC
  • Light Screens (BX Series)
  • DC Rectangular (QX/CX/FE Series)
  • AC Rectangular (FG Series)
  • 5mm Round - Stainless (C5 Series)
  • 8mm Round - Metal (HEE/HER Series) 12mm Round - Metal (DM Series)
  • 18mm Round - Metal (C18 Series)
  • 18mm Round - NonMetal (MS/SS/FA/FARS)
  • 18mm AC Powered (MQ / MV Series)

Fiber Optic Sensors

Fiber Optic Sensors
Supreme noise protection and small sizes for tough applications. 188 mm round and DIN-rail amplifiers. 4, 6 and 7 mm fiber heads available. 2.2 mm cuttable plastic fibers.
  • 18mm Round Amplifiers (SSF Series)
  • Rail Amplifiers (DFP/DFT Series)
  • Cuttable Fiber Sensors (CF Series)
  • Cables & Accessories

Ultrasonic Sensors

Ultrasonic Sensors
Ultrasonic sensors are ideal for applications in which the sensed object is made of clear, transparent or varying surface color materials.
  • 18mm Round (SU Series)
  • 30mm Round (TU Series)
  • Analog output models available
  • 100 mm to 2500 mm sensing ranges (adjustable)
  • Miniature, rectangular sensors for limited mounting spaces

Encoders shop

Incremental and Absolute Encoders
Use these encoders for your applications or with our PLC high-speed counter modules and our Variable Frequency Drives with encoder feedback.
  • Light Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-S Series)
  • Light Duty Hollow Shaft (TRD-SH Series)
  • Medium Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-N Series)
  • Medium Duty Hollow Shaft (TRD-NH Series)
  • Heavy Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-GK Series)
  • Absolute Medium Duty Standard Shaft (TRD-NA Series)
  • Encoder Accessories

Limit Switches

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Heavy-duty IEC Limit Switches (ABM Series)
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.
  • Stainless Steel Plunger Actuator
  • Stainless Steel Plunger with Roller Actuator
  • One-way Lever with Stainless Steel Roller Actuator
  • Lever with Stainless Steel Roller Actuator
  • Adjustable Lever with Stainless Steel Roller Actuator
  • Stainless Steel Rod Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring with Polyamide Tip Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring Actuator
  • Additional Lever Arms/ Spare Parts & Accessories

Double-insulated (PBT) limit switches shop

Double-insulated (PBT) Limit Switches
ABP series 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. Miniature switches (AAP series) are also available.

  • Plunger Actuator
  • Plunger with Roller Actuator
  • One-way Lever with Polyamide Roller Actuator
  • Side Rotary Lever with Polyamide Roller Actuator
  • Side Rotary Adjustable Lever with Polyamide Roller Actuator
  • Stainless Steel Rod Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring with Polyamide Tip Actuator
  • 360 Degree Stainless Steel Spring Actuator
  • Spare Parts & Accessories
 

 

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Safety Relay Modules
These safety relay modules are developed and manufactured according to IEC and EN European standards and are are RoHS, CE, UL Listed and tested by TUV for compliance.

Safety Relay Overview ( a PDF)

Safety Relay Series

  • E-Stop Safety Relays / Gate Safety Relays
    includes LG5924, LG5925 and LG5929 Series modules
  • Time Delay Safety Relays
    includes BH5928 Series modules
  • Two-Hand Control Safety Relays
    includes BG5933 and BH5933 Series modules
  • Light Curtain Controllers
    includes LG5925 and BH5903 Series modules