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Ultrasonic sensor runs up to 1500mm
Active Switch and Sensor has upgraded its UPR ultrasonic sensor, which now offers an adjustable extended range up to 1500mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 April 2005
Ultrasonic sensors handle contaminated atmospheres
The UPK range of ultrasonic sensors offer high acoustic power with a compact sensor size.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 April 2005
Proximity switch squeezes into 5mm hole
Active Switch and Sensor has released a new range of threaded metal and plastic reed proximity switches.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 February 2005
Reed proximity switch is only 24mm long
The RM525 reed proximity switch has a strong brass/nickel plated housing, but is only 24mm long.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 February 2005
Proximity switch offers choice of contacts
The RM1240 proximity switch has an M10 threaded brass/nickel plated body and can be supplied with a Form A (normally open), or Form C (changeover) contact.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 February 2005
Sensor monitors thermal flow
The SP-150 thermal flow sensor is based on the principle of thermal dispersion.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 December 2004
Paddle flow switches upgrade to hazardous duties
The new SF1710 and SF1800 ranges of paddle flow switches can be used in hazardous control and chemical processes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 November 2004
Ball tilt switch for easy installation
Active has now fitted a small ball, contact type, tilt switch into a miniature rectangular plastic case for easy installation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 November 2004
Roller ball contacts make the switch
The T range of roller ball contacts can now be supplied with a choice of contact styles.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 October 2004
Sensor on the curve for accuracy
The IS512-02A1 inductive proximity sensor has an analogue, falling characteristic curve on approach and output, enabling accurate position measurement from 0 to 6mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 September 2004
Compact SIL format for reed relays
The 700 series of single-inline (SIL) reed relays offers epoxy moulded construction.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 September 2004
Proximity sensors protected by stainless steel
The IS68 range of inductive proximity sensors has a stainless-steel body for improved environmental protection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 September 2004
Relays tackle heavy-duty applications
The newly released HAT900 heavy-duty relay range offers a wide range of switch configurations with 1 Form A, 1 Form B and 1 Form C switch styles.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 August 2004
Proximity sensor protected to IP67
The IS512-02A1 inductive proximity sensor has an analogue falling-characteristic curve on approach and output, enabling accurate position measurement from 0 to 6mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 August 2004
Reed relays are fully encapsulated
Active's new RRH reed relays are based on standard case sizes and pin arrangements for a mid-range reed relay.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 August 2004
High sensitivity for low-profile relays
The MHR range of mechanical contact relays offers high sensitivity in a low profile plastic housing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 August 2004
Compact outline for power relays
The KLT range of miniature power relays can be supplied in 1 Form A, 1 Form B and 1 Form C contact arrangement.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2004
Opto sensors detect fluid levels
The PD31 range of opto fluid level sensors has been extended to eight models, all designed to detect low-viscosity fluids such as water and certain solvents.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 July 2004
Compact relays switch up to 5A
Active's new single-button-type mechanical contact relays offer a high switch rating with compact size.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 July 2004
Floats offer further choices of materials
Active Switch and Sensor has expanded its range of floats to include new materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2004
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