Standex Detect - Metal Detection Proximity Sensors
Metal detection sensors identify the presence of steel or other ferrous materials. They are used in automation, safety, and machinery applications where reliable detection of metal components is essential.
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Threaded Housing Position Sensors offer a rugged and easily adjustable solution for detecting position, proximity, or motion in a wide range of applications. Available with reed switch or Hall effect technology, these sensors are housed in cylindrical threaded enclosures, typically plastic, stainless steel, or brass, for secure mounting and customizable sensing gaps. Their non-contact operation ensures long-term reliability and resistance to shock, vibration, and harsh environments. Ideal for use in automation, transportation, medical devices, and industrial machinery, these sensors support various output types and connection styles for seamless integration.
High insulation resistance reed relays are designed for ultra-low leakage current performance, making them ideal for precision applications where signal integrity and isolation are critical. Engineered with specialized materials, extended creepage distances, and optimized internal geometry, these relays achieve insulation resistance levels up to 100 tera-ohms (TΩ) and in some cases, even 1,000 TΩ resulting in leakage currents in the picoampere range or lower.
These relays are available in configurations that support switching voltages up to 1,000 VDC and breakdown voltages up to 4,500 VDC, with custom options reaching 10,000 VDC switching and 15,000 VDC breakdown. Their high isolation and dielectric strength make them ideal for automated test equipment (ATE), semiconductor testing, and precision measurement systems where even the smallest leakage can impact results.
Compact, reliable, and built for demanding environments, High Insulation Resistance reed relays offer unmatched performance in high-voltage, low-leakage applications.
- 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz bandwidths
- Up to 4 GS/s sample rate
- Long Memory – up to 20 Mpts
- 10.1” capacitive touch screen display
- 16 Digital Channel MSO option
- MAUI - Most Advanced User Interface
- Designed for Touch
- Built for Simplicity
- Made to Solve
- Advanced Anomaly Detection
- Fast Waveform Update
- History Mode - Waveform Playback
- WaveScan - Search and Find
- Multi-Instrument Capabilities
- Protocol Analysis - Serial Trigger and Decode
- Waveform Generation - Built-in Function Generator
- Digital Voltmeter and Frequency Counter
- Future Proof
- Upgradeable Bandwidth
- Field Upgradable Software and Hardware Options
Metal detection sensors identify the presence of steel or other ferrous materials. They are used in automation, safety, and machinery applications where reliable detection of metal components is essential.
The latching / bi-stable (1 Form E) reed switch is a magnetically operated switch designed for ultra-low power applications, particularly in battery-powered and energy-sensitive systems. Unlike traditional reed switches, this bistable variant maintains its contact state, either open or closed, without continuous power, thanks to its dual-magnet latching mechanism.
The switch operates by using two permanent magnets: one partially magnetized to bring the contacts near each other, and a second magnet that controls the contact state by reversing its magnetic field. This design allows the switch to remain in either the normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) state until actively changed, making it ideal for applications requiring stable switching with minimal energy consumption.
Key switch position sensors play a critical role in ensuring secure On/Off control for industrial and robotic systems. Unlike traditional mechanical switches that often fail in harsh environments, such as those with high humidity, chemical exposure, or dust. Our Reed Technology key switches deliver a robust, noncontact solution.
Engineered for exceptional durability and reliability, these sensors minimize costly downtime and maintenance. Backed by decades of magnetic sensing expertise, this innovative design guarantees long-lasting performance in the most demanding conditions.
- The BX2 Series of edge-lit backlights provides a highly diffuse source of illumination, packed within a thin and thermally efficient housing.
- The BX2 allows for configuration with polarization or collimation. A backlight configured with collimation is best suited for applications requiring a higher degree of edge clarity when imaging object silhouettes.
- This second edition of our edge-lit backlight series is more than twice as bright as previous BX and CX models.
- As with most planar backlight designs, this product is useful for edge detection, part location & orientation identification, presence & absence, hole detection and object gauging.
- Up to 96 differential channels per full rack mainframe
- Constantly monitor input signals for fault conditions
- Flexible configurations for detecting edges, out-of-bounds conditions and measuring pulse widths
- Inputs can be masked, inverted, and combined to produce interrupts
- Can be used as a time stamp module and as a digital I/O
- Programmable debounce circuitry prevents erroneous readings
- 10 V and 100 V input ranges
- On-board memory stores events with IEEE 1588 timestamps
- Synchronize reading of input states with other scanned analog channels
Ultra-Compact Reed Switches for Precision Electronics
The ultraminiature reed switch series offers some of the smallest magnetic switching solutions available, with glass body lengths starting at just 3.95 mm. These switches are engineered for precision and reliability in space-constrained environments, making them ideal for miniaturized electronics and high-density circuit designs.
Despite their compact size, these switches maintain strong electrical performance thanks to advanced contact materials and hermetically sealed construction. Their flat lead design supports automated assembly processes such as surface mounting and tape-and-reel packaging, enabling efficient integration into high-volume production lines.
Commonly used in semiconductor testing, medical devices, telecommunications, security systems, and automotive electronics, these switches provide dependable magnetic actuation in applications where size, sensitivity, and durability are critical.
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Standex Detect delivers precision-engineered Reed switches, sensors, relays and emerging technologies that empower innovation across industries. With a legacy rooted in reliability, we help customers solve complex challenges in automation, transportation, energy, and test and measurement; enabling smarter, safer, and more connected systems worldwide.