AutomationDirect's
line of food and beverage sensor
products includes ac and dc proximity and photoelectric sensors and
quick-disconnect sensor cables.
The PFM 12 and PFK 18 mm proximity series are sensors with
shielded or unshielded stainless steel housings and M12 quick-disconnect plugs
with gold-plated pins. Providing complete overload protection, each series has
10 models available. The PFM series has a standard sensing distance of up to 4
mm and extended distance of up to 8 mm. The PFK series
has a standard sensing distance of up to 8 mm and extended distance of up to 12
mm. Models are available in a choice of 10-30V dc PNP or NPN transistor outputs
and normally-open or complementary output configurations.
The PFT 30 mm series of proximity sensors are available in four
models with sensing ranges up to 22 mm. Models are available with shielded or
unshielded housings and normally-open outputs.
The VFK 18 mm and VFT 30 mm series proximity sensors are available
with shielded or unshielded stainless steel housings and half-inch micro ac
quick-disconnect plugs with gold-plated pins. With complete overload
protection, each series provides normally-open 20 to 140V ac outputs.
Magnetic proximity sensors are available in 12 and 18 mm
diameters. The shielded 10-30V dc sensors have a sensing range of up to 70 mm
and a normally-open output.
Two series of 18 mm food and
beverage photoelectric sensors are also available. The FF
series photoelectric sensors are available in 30 models and four styles:
diffuse, polarized reflective, through-beam and retro-reflective (for
transparent objects). Sensing distances range from 100 mm to 20 m. The FFRS
series diffuse photoelectric sensors with background suppression are available
with adjustable maximum reading distances - 30 to 130 mm and 60 to 100 mm for
shiny objects. Sensors are equipped with LED status indicators; yellow
indicates output while green indicates teaching function.
IP69K-rated cables have also been added. Industry standard axial and right-angle M12 or half-inch micro connectors with open leads are available in five and 10 m lengths. M12 screw-lock patch cables are also available in axial and right-angle models and 0.3m to five-meter cable lengths.