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Signal Output

Input Voltage

12V AC to 240V AC

20V AC to 132V AC

20V AC to 140V AC

20V AC to 240V AC

20V AC to 250V AC

20V AC to 265V AC

24V AC to 240V AC

24V AC to 250V AC

30V AC to 250V AC

85V AC to 250V AC

95V AC to 250V AC

4.5V DC to 5.5V DC

4.75V DC to 5V DC

5V DC to 24V DC

Actuator Style

Cross Roller Plunger

Dual Switch Roller Lever

Simulated Roller Lever

Number of Wire Leads

Mounting Thread Size

Switching Voltage

Electrical Connection

1/2" Circular Connector

Circular Metric

Housing Material

Stainless Steel

Wire Connection

Sensor Type

Environment

Food and Beverage

High-Pressure Washdown

High-Temperature Washdown

Length

Switch Starting Position

Enclosure Rating

Sensor Method

Number of Poles

Number of Terminals

Mount Type

Unthreaded Hole

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

DFARS Specialty Metals

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

REACH

Switch Designation

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Electrical

Sensor Switches

Sensor Switches

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

Switch Safety Barriers

Switch Safety Barriers

Safely send power to switches and sensors in volatile areas such as refineries and power plants

Photoelectric Switch Reflectors

Photoelectric Switch Reflectors

Pair with sensor switches to reflect light back at them

Linear Motion Position-Measuring Transmitters

Linear Motion Position-Measuring Transmitters

Measure the position of an object moving in a straight line; also known as string pots

Magnetic Switches

Magnetic Switches

Actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance; often used to detect when doors or windows open

Potentiometers

Control speed, volume, and light intensity by varying electrical flow; also known as rheostats

Potentiometer Panel Seals

Potentiometer Panel Seals

Keep moisture and dust out of potentiometers

Snap-Acting Switches

Snap-Acting Switches

Open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and sticking; often used as door-open indicators

IO Link Programmers

IO Link Programmers

Configure your IO Link devices without a PC, outlet, or separate software

Switch Mounts

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

Development Board Sensor Modules

Development Board Sensor Modules

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

Sensor Switch Transmitters

Sensor Switch Transmitters

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

Light Curtains

Immediately cut power to machinery when anything blocks the light beam

Relays

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

Measuring and Inspecting

Signal Output Testers

Signal Output Testers

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

Position Indicators

Position Indicators

Track components on rotating spindles or lead screws to help adjust machinery quickly and precisely

Building and Machinery Hardware

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

Indicating Knobs

Indicating Knobs

Control devices and view settings at a glance

Fluid Handling

Level Sensor Switches

Level Sensor Switches

Activate equipment by detecting the liquid level in a tank

Material Handling

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

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

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