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Ultrasonic Transmitters
Measure the distance to objects and the level of liquids and materials despite size, shape, or surface finish, and send that information to other parts of your system. Unlike photoelectric switches, which use light to detect objects, these transmitters emit high-frequency sound waves that target small spots, so the surface and structure of your object won’t affect results. This makes them great for materials with uneven surfaces, such as granules and powder. They also sense objects in dirty and wet places, but they don’t work well where there’s wind, since it could disrupt their sound waves. Use their plug to quickly connect and disconnect to cables with a socket (sold separately). UL listed, C-UL listed, and CE marked, they meet American, Canadian, and European safety standards.
All transmitters have an analog output, which means they continuously send measurements to monitor status and manage components in your system. Some also have a digital output that signals your controller to turn components on or off whenever an object is detected or a set level is reached. Those with IO Link connect to a programmable logic controller (PLC), so you can remotely change settings and receive error messages. You need an IO-Link controller (not included) to connect.
90° elbow transmitters are compact to fit in tight spaces. They’re best for conveyors.
Rated IP67, all of these transmitters seal out dust and water if briefly submersed. NEMA 6 rated transmitters also stand up to weather and washdowns.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Micro
M12 Plug
Transmitters | Cables with Socket | ||||||||||||||
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Number of Outputs | Signal Output Type | Signal Output | Sensing Distance, mm | Input Voltage | Communication Protocol | Dia., mm | Lg., mm | Housing Material | Circuit Protection | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
With 4-Pole Micro M12 Plug | |||||||||||||||
Analog | |||||||||||||||
1 | __ | 4mA-20mA | 40-300 | 10V DC-30V DC | __ | 18 | 61 | Stainless Steel | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | __ | 4mA-20mA | 80-1,200 | 10V DC-30V DC | __ | 18 | 61 | Stainless Steel | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Digital/Analog | |||||||||||||||
2 | PNP | 4mA-20mA | 150-1,600 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 18 | 98 | Stainless Steel | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | PNP | 4mA-20mA | 250-3,500 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 30 | 103 | Stainless Steel | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Micro
M12 Plug
Transmitters | Cables with Socket | |||||||||||||||
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Number of Outputs | Signal Output Type | Signal Output | Sensing Distance, mm | Input Voltage | Dia., mm | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Housing Material | Circuit Protection | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
With 4-Pole Micro M12 Plug | ||||||||||||||||
Analog | ||||||||||||||||
1 | __ | 4mA-20mA | 100-1,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | IP67, NEMA 6 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | __ | 4mA-20mA | 200-2,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | IP67, NEMA 6 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | __ | 0V DC-10V DC | 100-1,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | IP67, NEMA 6 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | __ | 0V DC-10V DC | 300-3,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | IP67, NEMA 6 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Digital/Analog | ||||||||||||||||
2 | PNP | 4mA-20mA | 40-300 | 10V DC-30V DC | 18 | 38 | 20 | 53 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | PNP | 4mA-20mA | 80-1,200 | 10V DC-30V DC | 18 | 38 | 20 | 53 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | PNP | 0V DC-10V DC | 40-300 | 10V DC-30V DC | 18 | 38 | 20 | 53 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | PNP | 0V DC-10V DC | 80-1,200 | 10V DC-30V DC | 18 | 38 | 20 | 53 | Plastic | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultrasonic Noncontact Level Switches for Chemicals
Use high-frequency sound waves to detect chemical level. This switch has three relays that can be programmed for multiple set points. Use it to activate several alarms or to automate tank filling and emptying. It’s rated NEMA 4X for protection from corrosion and washdowns.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pipe | Conduit | ||||||||||||||||
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Size | Thread Type | Gender | Sensing Distance, ft. | Max. Pressure | Temp. Range, °F | Switch Starting Position | Industry Designation | Current | Lg. | Wd. | Electrical Connection | Environmental Rating | Trade Size | Thread Type | Gender | Each | |
95V AC/250V AC Input Voltage | |||||||||||||||||
Polycarbonate Plastic Body | |||||||||||||||||
1 | NPT | Male | 0.33-9.8 | 30 psi @ 70° F | -5° to 140° | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.17 A @ 120 V AC | 3 15/16" | 5 3/16" | Screw Terminals | IP65, NEMA 4X | 1/2 | NPT | Female | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Ultrasonic Switches
Detect objects and liquid or material levels to set off actions in your system—regardless of size, shape, or surface finish. These switches send out high-frequency sound waves that target small areas, so the surface and structure of your object won't affect results like photoelectric sensors, which sense using light. This makes them great for materials with uneven surfaces, such as granules and powder. They also sense objects when obscured by smoke, dust, debris, or water, but they don't work as well where there's wind, since it could disrupt their sound waves. Once an object is detected or a set level is reached, the digital output sends a signal to your controller to turn components in your system on or off. Use their plug to quickly connect and disconnect to cables with a socket (sold separately). UL listed, C-UL listed, and CE marked, all meet American, Canadian, and European safety standards.
Switches with two outputs let you set a minimum level on one output and a maximum on the other—for example, you can keep liquid levels constant by turning on a pump when the level drops too low and turning off the pump when it reaches the maximum.
Switches with IO Link connect to a programmable logic controller (PLC), so you can change settings and receive error messages remotely. You need an IO-Link controller (not included) to connect.
Switches with PNP/NPN signal output automatically produce the signal you need based on the connected device.
90° elbow switches are compact to fit in tight spaces. They’re best for conveyors.
Rated IP67, all of these switches seal out dust and water if briefly submersed. NEMA 6 rated switches also stand up to weather and washdowns.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Micro
M12 Plug
Switches | Cables with Socket | ||||||||||||
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Number of Outputs | Signal Output Type | Sensing Distance, mm | Input Voltage | Communication Protocol | Dia., mm | Lg., mm | Circuit Protection | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
Stainless Steel Housing | |||||||||||||
With 4-Pole Micro M12 Plug | |||||||||||||
1 | PNP | 40-300 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 18 | 61 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
2 | PNP | 150-1,600 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 18 | 98 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | PNP | 250-3,500 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 30 | 103 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Micro
M12 Plug
Switches | Cables with Socket | ||||||||||||||
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Number of Outputs | Signal Output Type | Sensing Distance, mm | Input Voltage | Communication Protocol | Dia., mm | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Circuit Protection | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
Plastic Housing | |||||||||||||||
With 4-Pole Micro M12 Plug | |||||||||||||||
1 | PNP | 40-300 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 18 | 38 | 20 | 53 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | PNP | 80-1,200 | 10V DC-30V DC | IO Link | 18 | 38 | 20 | 53 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | 0° to 155° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | PNP/NPN | 100-1,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | __ | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | NEMA 6, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | PNP/NPN | 200-2,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | __ | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | NEMA 6, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | PNP/NPN | 300-3,000 | 10V DC-30V DC | __ | 30 | 45 | 40 | 52 | Overload, Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit | -40° to 155° | NEMA 6, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Distance-Measuring Modules for Development Boards
Stream distance readings to your development board in real time. Set up these modules near your robotics, production lines, or liquid monitoring systems to capture changing positioning.
Ultrasonic modules use sound pulses to measure distance. They can be used in low lighting. However, they may not be accurate on soft, small, or oddly shaped objects that won’t reflect sound waves properly.
Sensing Distance | Accuracy | Output Data Frequency, Hz | Input Voltage | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Each | |
2 cm-4 m | ±0.3 cm | 40 | 5V DC | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 |