Ultrasonic Sensors are suited for various applications.

Honeywell Sensing and Control Mar 21, 2005

Press Release Summary:

Unaffected by dust, light, or color, 941-D sensors feature teach-in programming, which enables users to teach device desired position of switching outputs or limits of analog output. Products incorporate 2 switching or one analog output in limit switch-style housing with 5-pin standard M-12 connector. Additional features include epoxy heads with IP67 sealing for use in wet or difficult areas and optional hysteresis adjustment and Windows function.

Original Press Release:

Honeywell Introduces 941-D Ultrasonic Sensors

New Sensors are Easy to Install and Competitively Priced

FREEPORT, Ill., March 3, 2005 - Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today introduced the availability of the 941-D line of ultrasonic sensors. The sensors feature easy installation and teach-in programming and extend the capabilities of ultrasonic sensors into applications like level detection, PCB detection, wafer mapping, anti-collision and in general applications where space is at a premium.

The competitively priced, high-value 941-D series features longer scanning distances than inductive technology. Unlike photoelectric technology, these sensors are not affected by dust, light and color. The sensors' non-touch technology makes them generally more reliable than electromechanical sensors and more cost effective than laser technology. The 941-D teach-in properties mean the customer can "teach" the device the desired position of the switching outputs or the limits of the analog output.

"Previously, setting up an ultrasonic sensor could be technically challenging," said Honeywell product manager Adolfo Cano Munoz. "The 941-D series sensors can be easily installed and quickly set up using the new remote teach-in features. Generally speaking, using an ultrasonic sensor is no longer a specialist's job, because they are now very easy to install, similar to a proximity or photoelectric sensor."

Expected applications for the 941-D include use in tank level measurement, package filling control, metalworking, loop control, reel diameter measurement and in special machinery performing the winding, unwinding or slicing of various materials.

The 941-D series sensors feature two switching or one analog output in limit switch-style housing with a five-pin standard M-12 connector. They feature epoxy heads with high-sealing IP67 for use in many wet or difficult areas and applications with high chemical resistance. Hysteresis adjustment and Windows Function are available, often making the 941-D series sensors an excellent replacement for more expensive software programmable devices.

For more information, visit www.honeywell.com/sensing/promo/prultra or call 800-784-3011 (reference code ultra).

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