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Relays, Timer, Switches and Pushbuttons

Relays, Timer & Switches

Relays / Timers
Relays have been the traditional building blocks of control since the 1950s. Still in wide use for simple control or power conversion, styles include electro-mechanical general or special purpose relays such as high power or hazardous location styles, as well as solid-state relays.

 

Limit Switches

Limit switches are one of the most common presence sensing devices used in industrial controls. Activated when an object makes physical contact with the actuator, they provide an electric or pneumatic signal. Choose limit switch type based on environmental factors and available space, then choose actuator style based on the mechanical setup of the application.

Precision Limit Switches

Limit switches are popular for presence sensing in industrial controls. Metrol miniature limit switches offer incredible precision with repeatability down to 0.5 microns. With a service life of up to three million cycles, these precision switches are perfect for robotic and machine tool applications. Their small sizes (down to 4mm barrel) accommodate very tight mounting spaces.

Pushbuttons / Switches / Indicators

Pilot devices are an integral part of most automated processes, from simple pushbuttons and indicating lights, to selector switches, foot switches, and visual/audible signal devices. A wide selection of 22mm and 30mm panel-mount devices is available; hazardous location control stations meet environmental listings; signal devices offer a variety of mounting options.

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Relays and Timer

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Electromechanical relay switches are available in square relay / ice cube relay, plug-in relay, octal relay, power relay, hazardous location (HAZLOC) relay, latching relay, slim / card relay, panel mount, socket mount and DIN rail relay styles for use in a wide range of process control applications.

  • Slim Interface Relays

  • Force Guided Relays

  • Square Relays / Cube Relays, Plug-In, 3A - 15A (78x/ Qxx/H78x Series)

  • Octal Relays, Plug-In, 10A - 16A (750R / H750 / 755 Series)

  • Power Relays, Open-Style, 40A (AD-PR40 Series)

  • Hazardous Location (HAZLOC), Plug-In Relays, 3A - 12A H782/H750 Series)

  • Latching Relays, Octal, 16A (755 Series)

  • Slim / Card Relays, 5A (RS Series)

Phase Monitoring Relay 
....New!

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Phase monitor relays provide protection against premature equipment failure caused by voltage faults on 3-phase systems. ProSense® phase monitor relays are compatible with typical Wye or Delta systems.

  • PMRU-TL Series relays provide protection against phase loss, phase reversal, phase unbalance, undervoltage and overvoltage

  • PMRR-TL Series relays provide phase reversal protection

  • PMRRL-TL Series relays provide phase loss, phase reversal and undervoltage protection

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PSFR relays are designed to monitor the shaft seals of submersible pumps. The relay output can be used to give an alarm indication of a leaking seal. The relay will automatically reset when the fault condition clears.

  • Monitors submersible pump seals for leakage

  • 8-pin, SPDT, single channel for one pump

  • Adjustable sensitivity ranges (4.7K to 100K ohm)

  • Uses industry-standard 8-pin octal sockets

  • PSFR-1C-120A-TL: SPDT 10A at 240VAC / 7A at 28VDC (N.O.)

  • PSFR-2C-120A-TL: SPST 5A at 240VAC / 5A at 28VDC (N.O.)

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AutomationDirect offers ON/OFF time-delay and multi-mode relays, plug-in timers and digital timer relays from leaders in the industry. All industrial timers meet UL and CE conformity.

  • ProSense T2 Series Timer Relays
    include the flexible programmability of a multi-mode timer, or single-function on-delay, off-delay, fleeting and on-interval time delay relays.

  • ProSense TRM and TRS Series Timer Relays offer the flexible programmability of a multi-function and multi-range time delay relay with a universal input voltage.

  • Murrelektronik Multi-mode Timer Relay is ideal for industrial applications such as controls and automation. The slim form factor makes these relays efficient in control panel installations.

  • Dold MK and RK Series Multi-mode Timer Relays are excellent for use with process control, machine tool control, safety control and other applications.

  • Fuji Miniature DIN Super Timer Relays The compact and accurate miniature DIN super timer relays are designed to optimize mounting space
    in small areas.

  • Fuji 1/16 DIN Timer Relays 
    are designed for general industrial applications. 

  • Koyo Digital Timer Relays
    1/16 DIN size Koyo digital timers are ideal for many types of industrial control applications. 

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A solid state relay switch is a control relay with isolated input and output, whose functions are achieved by means of electronic components without the use of moving parts such as those found in electromechanical relays.

These electronic relays are ideal for applications with many contact closures since solid state relay switches offer a greatly extended life compared to electromechanical relays.

  • Panel Mount Relays, Hockey Puck Style,10A - 75A (AD-SSR6 Series)

  • DIN Rail Mount Relays, 8A - 65A (AD-SSR2 / AD-SSR6 / AD-SSR8 / AD-HSSR8 Series

  • Socket Mount Relays, 4A (AD-70S2 Series)

  • Hazardous Location (HAZLOC) Relays, 8A, 10A, 15A (AD-HSSR8 Series)

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Alternating relays are used in special applications where the optimization of load usage is required by equalizing the run time of two loads.

  • For duplex loads

  • 120VAC Control voltage

  • AR-TL Series Relays:
    10A SPDT output configuration
    can be used with one or two control switches

  • ARX-TL Series Relays:
    10A DPDT cross-wired output configuration
    can be used with two or three control switches

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The ISD Series of Intrinsically Safe Relays provide a safe and reliable method to control up to four loads (motor starters, relays, etc.) with up to four input devices (switches, sensors, etc.) located in a hazardous area.

The ISE Series of Intrinsically Safe Relays provide a safe and reliable method to control a single load (motor starters, relays, etc.) with a single input device switches, sensors, etc.) located in a hazardous area.

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CTT Series 1/16 DIN Digital Counter-Timer-Tachometer. The versatile CTT series multi-function devices are easily configured for operation as a digital counter, digital timer, combination timer-counter or digital tachometer. They can also be used as totalizers. Features

  • The double-line, 6-digit, two-color LCD display shows the counter, timer, or tachometer present values, setting values and menu parameters during setup. Additional individual indicators are provided for inputs, outputs and functions.

  • Process control parameters are easily set using the externally accessible DIP switches or the lockable keypad.

  • Accepts inputs from a wide variety of NPN, PNP, or dry contact sensors

  • Selectable counting speeds from 1 to 10,000 cycles per second

  • Output 1 is a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) relay and NPN transistor that operate concurrently.
    Output 2 can be ordered as either a single-pole, double throw (SPDT) relay or NPN transistor.

  • Standard 1/16 DIN size with included panel mounting clip and gasket.

  • Available in 100-240 VAC and 24 VDC powered models

  • UL508 listed (E311366), cULus, CE marked

Relays

Industrial Limit Switches

Precision Touch Limit Switches
- 3 micron or 5 micron accuracy
High Precision Touch and Tool Setter Switches
- 0.5 micron accuracy
Ball Plunger Limit Switches
- 10 micron accuracy
High Temperature Precision Limit Switches
- 10 micron accuracy
High Vacuum Resistance Precision Limit Switches
- 3 and 10 micron accuracy

 

  • Stainless Steel

  • IEC IP40 to IP67, depending on model

  • 1 million to 10 million cycles mechanical service life (depending on model)

  • One set of N.O. / N.C. contacts (depending on model)

  • 2 meter cable, 3 meter cable, or 0.5m core wire connection (depending on model)

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Schmersal IEC style 30mm body limit switches offer a compact body and a selection of actuator heads for versatility in sensing needs.

  • Zinc alloy or glass-fiber thermoplastic bodies

  • 90-degree adjustable head, with levers adjustable to any angle

  • Snap-action contacts in a variety of NO/NC configurations

  • M20 x 1.5 conduit fitting and a 1/2-inch NPT adapter

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High precision, 15A-rated micro switches available in plunger and lever actuator styles.

  • Plunger Series types: pin plunger, spring plunger, and roller plunger actuator

  • Lever Series types: lever, hinge lever, and roller lever

  • Panel mount options available

  • Screw terminals for easy connection

  • Suitable for a wide range of operating conditions

  • Terminal enclosure available

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AEP series compact sized plastic limit switches include a variety of actuator types: plunger, lever, rod and spring actuators.

  • Double insulated plastic housing

  • 1 N.O. and 1 N.C. contact on all limit switch units

  • Compact size with standard 25mm hole spacing

  • Epoxy resin-filled for IP67 rating

  • Snap-action contacts

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Halogen free cables are engineered and designed so that emissions during a fire offer low toxicity and low smoke.

  • Die-cast metal housings

  • 1-meter halogen-free cable

  • 1 N.O. and 1 N.C. contact on all limit units

  • Compact size with standard 25mm hole spacing

  • Epoxy resin-filled for IP67 rating

  • Snap-action contacts

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ABP series limit switches feature the most popular actuator styles (plungers, short and adjustable levers with rollers, and steel and plastic rods) and a wide variety of cable entry options.

  • Electrically-isolated PBT (plastic) bodies for corrosive environments

  • Single conduit openings in 1/2 inch NPT or PG13.5 sizes

  • Splined actuator shafts for very fine adjustment of limit switch to fit all applications

  • Eight different limit switch actuator styles including roller levers, plungers, and wobble sticks

  • Six interchangeable combinations of contact blocks

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Pneumatic Limit Switches

NITRA EVP series manual valves function as pneumatic limit switches and are also used with NITRA pneumatic pushbuttons and switches.

  • Metal plunger, versions with roller, one-way roller

  • Normally open, normally closed, spring return

  • Axial ports, side ports

  • 5/32" [4mm] push-to-connect ports

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Stopper Limit Switches

Mini Stopper Precision Limit Switches
Metrol STM series miniature stopper precision limit switches incorporate a mechanical stop along with the limit switch function, eliminating the need for a separate stop in many applications. With 10 micron repeatability, long service life, and no temperature drift, these miniature stainless steel switches are ideal for use in precision indexing/positioning applications.

Stopper Bolt Precision Limit Switches
Metrol stopper bolt precision limit switches incorporate a mechanical stop along with the limit switch function, eliminating the need for a separate stop in many applications. With 10 micron repeatability, long service life, and high contact force, these stainless steel switches are ideal for use in precision indexing/positioning applications.

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Schmersal IEC style 40mm body limit switches offer a selection of actuator heads for versatility in sensing needs.

  • Aluminum or glass-fiber thermoplastic bodies

  • 90-degree adjustable head, with levers adjustable to any angle

  • Snap-action contacts in a variety of NO/NC configurations

  • M20 x 1.5 conduit fitting and a 1/2-inch NPT adapter

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All F25 Series NEMA limit switches consist of three modular, interchangeable, plug-in components: operating head, switch body, and wiring receptacle. Operating heads (side rotary, top and side push, and wobble stick) are mounted on top of the switch body in any of four positions.

  • 9 side rotary heads available

  • 6 push and 3 wobble heads available

  • 90-degree adjustable head

  • Die-cast zinc housing for industrial applications

  • Fully assembled out of box

  • N.O. and N.C. contacts on all limit switch units

  • SPDT and DPDT snap action configurations available

  • 1/2 inch NPT conduit entrance

  • NEMA 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13, IP67

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AEM2G series compact limit switches have die cast metal housings that are epoxy resin filled for IP67 rating.

  • 35mm wide die-cast metal housings

  • 1 N.O. and 1 N.C. contact on all limit switch units

  • Compact size with standard 25mm hole spacing

  • Wide offering of limit switch actuator styles

  • Epoxy resin-filled for IP67 rating

  • Both snap-action and slow-make/slow-break contacts are available

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Heavy-duty metal - the most rugged IEC limit switch around. Our heavy duty IEC limit switches feature the most popular limit switch actuator styles (plungers, short and adjustable levers with rollers, and steel and plastic rods) and a wide variety of cable entry options.

  • Die cast aluminum bodies for heavy-duty industrial limit switch applications

  • Single and multiple conduit openings save wiring time and money when interconnecting several limit switches

  • Conduit openings in 1/2 inch NPT or PG13.5 sizes

  • Splined actuator shafts for fine adjustment of limit switch to fit all applications

  • Eight different limit switch actuator styles, including roller levers and plungers

  • Six interchangeable combinations of contact blocks

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AAP series limit switches feature small bodies for mounting in tight spaces; and the most popular limit switch actuator styles (plungers, short and adjustable levers with rollers, and steel and plastic rods) with a wide variety of cable entry options.

  • Electrically-isolated PBT (plastic) bodies for corrosive environments

  • Single conduit openings in 1/2 inch NPT or PG13.5 sizes

  • Splined actuator shafts for very fine adjustment of limit switch to fit all applications

  • Eight different limit switch actuator styles, including roller levers, plungers, and wobble sticks

  • Six interchangeable combinations of contact blocks

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Industrial Limit Switches
Schmersal Limit Switches
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Pilot devices are an integral part of most automated processes, from simple pushbuttons and indicating lights, to selector switches, foot switches, and visual/audible signal devices. A wide selection of 22mm and 30mm panel-mount devices is available; hazardous location control stations meet environmental listings; signal devices offer a variety of mounting options.

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AutomationDirect offers push buttons, momentary switches, selector switches, emergency stop buttons, LED indicator lights, foot switches, signal devices (beacons / buzzers) and more at huge savings to you.

Our industrial control products are usually about 50% of the list price of our competitors.

These push buttons, momentary switches, emergency stop buttons, and LED indicator lights are no different. After all, we can't sell you a $69.00 CLICK micro PLC and then expect you to pay almost that much for a momentary push button switch, selector switch or LED indicator light.

Killark control stations are designed to contain and extinguish explosions. The cast aluminum housing and bolts can withstand explosion pressures. The contact surface between top and bottom is wide to allow for combustion gases to cool down, pass through, and release pressure without igniting any explosive environment. Available in factory Sealed (FXCS series) and Unsealed (XCS series) hazardous location control station versions.

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IDEM E-Stop control stations are designed to provide emergency stop protection for exposed conveyors, machinery, etc. Both ES and ESL series E-stop switches are available with button protection guard and padlock holes for maintenance lock off.

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22mm plastic push buttons - a rugged yet economical line of plastic pilot devices for your operator control panel designs. These industrial push button switches are made with fiberglass reinforced thermoplastic and can be used as a direct replacement for the existing 22mm metal pilot devices.

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29mm, 57/58mm, 75mm and 98/100mm diameter incandescent, LED and Xenon signal light beacons.
 

WERMA is the leading manufacturer of visual and audible warning alarm signal devices for industrial control applications. AutomationDirect offers a complete lineup of WERMA signal towers, stack lights, LED and incandescent beacon lights, rotating beacons and Xenon flashing beacons.

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Captron SENSORswitches are capa-citive pushbuttons which are activated without pressure, using a hand or other parts of the body. Easily installed via M8 connections. Touch control, no mecha-nical pressure required. Shock-resistant and vandal proof, 100% water and oil-proof - IP69K.

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We have teamed up with European partners to offer you the best value in high-quality 22mm metal operator switches and push buttons. From the attractive chrome plating on the operator to the gold-plated self-cleaning silver contacts, nothing has been sacrificed to offer you the highest quality momentary switches and push button switches at great prices.

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Selection of 22mm pushbuttons include non-illuminated as well as illuminated models with flush round heads, extended round heads, and mushroom style heads. Other 22mm pilot devices including emergency stop pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, joystick selector switches, and buzzers

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Stack lights offer modular stackable components that provide illuminated and audible status indication for machines, systems and processes. Also known as signal towers, components or preassembled units are available in a variety of colors, with incandescent, LED or Xenon lighting, audible alarm choices, and flashing or permanent lighting.

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Pushbuttons / Switches / Indicators

Pushbuttons/Switches/Indicators
WERMA Visual Signal Devices
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