Sensors

The RS selection of sensors offers a wide range, from general-purpose to RFID and IO-Link models. The RS range includes high-performance and high-precision sensors solutions for detection and measurement, smart automation, and precision monitoring.

What sensors are available in this range?

A sensor is able to detect and measure different types of energy and transform it into a readable output, and as such are available in distinctive types for distinctive measurement purposes, such as:

Thermal sensors – often known as temperature sensors, these can be set to measure a specific temperature or a range of temperatures. They are often used for environmental compliance, and can be a key components of humidity sensor applications such as automated AC units.
Proximity sensors – Motion sensors can work as ultrasonic sensors, which use sonic waves to determine proximity to objects. Capacitive proximity sensors use electromagnetic waves to determine the proximity of metallic objects, and are frequently used in food safety environments.
Flow sensors – these sensors are for measuring the force of fluid flow.
Pressure sensor – for sensing the physical pressure of gas or fluids, these sensors can be used in pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
Photoelectric sensors – often referred to as optical sensors, photoelectric sensors use a beam of electro magnetic radiation to detect the presence and location of an object. They are available as through-beam sensors, retro-reflective sensors and diffuse sensors.
Light and Colour sensors – often a type of optical sensor that works by casting light and measuring the reflected radiation, light and colour sensors can accurately determine a colour or shade, or its absence. Light intensity and colour or contrast sensors are often used in automation and control machinery to ensure the consistent running of a material.
Motion sensors- a broad category of sensors used to detect motion, often by infrared light, such as in PIR sensors.

What are smart sensors?

As Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionising and advancing automated systems. IO-Link is a recognised global networking standard for sensors that allows machines from different manufacturers to communicate with each other. Smart sensors carry out the same measurement applications as regular sensors with additional control through smart capabilities such as self-identification, testing, validation, and learning. They help to provide live data, establish communication between machines and react on their own to diagnose and correct issues to improve efficiencies.

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SICK, BEF Series Mounting Bar for Use with Bar Clamp

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Mfr. Part No. BEF-MS12L-NA

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RS PRO Through Beam Photoelectric Sensor, Barrel Sensor, 5 m Detection Range

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Telemecanique Sensors Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M18, 8 mm Detection, PNP NC, 10 → 58 V dc, 12

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RS PRO Side Mounted Stainless Steel Float Switch, Float, 500mm Cable, NO, 300V ac Max, 350V dc Max

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BALLUFF Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M8, 2 mm Detection, PNP NO, 10 → 30 V dc

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Mfr. Part No. BES M08EH-PSC20B-S04G

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SICK Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M12, 8 mm Detection, PNP NC, 10 → 30 V dc

RS Stock No. 209-3290
Mfr. Part No. IMB12-08NPOVC0S

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Telemecanique Sensors Inductive Block Proximity Sensor, 40 mm Detection, 2-Wire NO/NC, 20 → 264 V ac/dc

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Mfr. Part No. XS8C4A4MPP20

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RS PRO Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor, Barrel Sensor, 3 m Detection Range

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Pepperl + Fuchs Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M12, 4 mm Detection, PNP NO+NC, 5 → 36 V dc

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Mfr. Part No. NBN4-12GM30-A2-V1

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RS PRO Side Mounted Glass Filled Nylon Float Switch, Float, 1m Cable, NO, 300V ac Max, 350V dc Max

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Sensata Cynergy3 RSF30 Series Horizontal Polypropylene Float Switch, Float, 1m Cable, NO/NC, 300V ac Max, 300V dc Max

RS Stock No. 228-1992
Mfr. Part No. RSF34W100RF

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$57.40

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SICK Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M12, 8 mm Detection, NPN NO, 10 → 30 V dc

RS Stock No. 209-3505
Mfr. Part No. IME12-08NNSZW2S

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Omron Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M18, 8 mm Detection, PNP NO, 12 → 24 V dc

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Mfr. Part No. E2B-M18KS08-M1-B1

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Telemecanique Sensors Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M18, 8 mm Detection, PNP NO, 12 → 48 V dc

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Mfr. Part No. XS618B1PAM12

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SICK Inductive Threaded Barrel Proximity Sensor, M30, 15 mm Detection, PNP NO+NC, 10 → 30 V dc

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ifm electronic Inductive Block Proximity Sensor, 20 mm Detection, PNP NO, 10 → 36 V dc

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RS PRO Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 0.35 m Detection Range

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RS PRO PT100 RTD Sensor, 4mm Dia, 100mm Long, 4 Wire, Probe, Class B +250°C Max

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Lovato Polypropylene Float Switch, Float, 3m Cable, SPDT

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Telemecanique Sensors Pressure Switch, 20 (Rising)psi Min, 65 (Rising)psi Max, DPST Output

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