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Switch Type

Light Beam Switch Operation

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556 Products

Lighting

Light Switch Sensors

Automatically turn lights on and off when you enter and exit rooms

28 products

Facility Lights

Illuminate both indoor and outdoor areas with a permanent light source

16 products

Electrical

Sensor Switches

Detect moving objects from a distance, triggering a circuit to open or close

256 products

Photoelectric Switch Reflectors

Pair with sensor switches to reflect light back at them

38 products

Switch Mounts

Mount sensor switches to panel cutouts, tank walls, or conveyors

2 products

Sensor Switch Transmitters

Monitor objects, switch equipment on and off, and send data to control systems with a single device

8 products

Light Curtains

Immediately cut power to machinery when anything blocks the light beam

11 products

Development Board Sensor Modules

Transform your development board into everything from an airflow monitor to a motion detector

6 products

Relays

Electrically open and close circuits to control power to lights, motors, and other equipment

4 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Light Meters

Measure light quality and intensity

20 products

Airflow Meters

Measure airflow in duct, air filters, exhaust hoods, and other air applications

1 product

Signal Output Testers

Check if the signal output of a DC switch is NPN or PNP to know how to wire components

1 product

Building and Machinery Hardware

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

64 products

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

4 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

48 products

Communication

Audible Alarms

Everything from bells and whistles to horns and sirens

2 products

Barricade Lights

Mount to barricades so they're easier to see in low-light conditions

2 products

Indicator Lights

Call attention to hazards and changes in status with flashing, strobe, and other lights

2 products