Standex Detect - Metal Detection Position Sensors
Metal detection position sensors are designed to detect the presence or movement of ferrous materials such as steel bolts, gears, or plates. Available in reed switch or Hall effect configurations, these sensors offer flexible solutions for proximity and position sensing. Reed-based sensors provide simple, low-power operation, while Hall effect versions offer dynamic, solid-state performance with zero-speed detection and enhanced durability. Ideal for industrial automation, safety systems, and heavy equipment, these sensors are available in various mounting styles and electrical outputs to suit diverse application needs.
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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.
Multipoint sensors are designed to detect fluid levels at specific, predefined points. Using multiple reed switches and floats on a single stem, these sensors can monitor up to 9 distinct levels. Ideal for applications requiring discrete level detection, such as tanks with layered liquids of varying densities, these sensors offer reliable switching, even under extreme temperatures and pressures. The LS04 and LS05 series exemplify this adaptability, supporting multiple floats and custom configurations for versatile fluid monitoring.
- 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
High voltage and high-power reed relays are engineered for demanding applications that require reliable switching of elevated voltages and currents. These relays support switching voltages up to 1,000 VDC in compact packages, making them ideal for use in automotive systems, solar energy, EV battery management, medical devices, and automated test equipment (ATE).
For extreme voltage requirements, specialized models are available that switch up to 10,000 VDC, with breakdown voltage ratings reaching 15,000 VDC. These high-voltage relays are trusted in critical medical technologies such as portable defibrillators and electrosurgical generators, where insulation integrity and safety are paramount.
Designed with robust isolation, high dielectric strength, and low contact resistance, these relays offer long operational life and stable performance in high-energy environments. Their compact form factors and versatile configurations make them suitable for both high-voltage isolation and high-current control across a wide range of industries.
- Available in single and dual pack versions
- Sensor simulation available to provide thermistor, strain gauges, heater loads, and cell bypass/short.
- Battery behavior easily modified via spreadsheet download to simulate any battery topology including Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, and Nickel Cadmium
- Flexible Database Operation
- Fully Programmable
- Completely Configurable
- Attention To Spacecraft Safety
- Eliminates the need for test flight batteries and their associated issues
- Large switching capacity in a small footprint
- Switch up to 16 A current - highest in its class
- High breakdown voltage (1,000 V rms between open contacts)
- Ideal for applications such as high current/high power switching, AC line power switching, driving relays for industrial machinery, solenoid switching, and automotive engine control
- Fail-safe interrupt inputs that can detect a fault condition automatically open up relays to their default state
Discover reed relays engineered with specialized features to meet demanding application needs. These relays offer benefits such as ultra-low power consumption, latching functionality, high insulation resistance, and other advanced capabilities tailored for precision, reliability, and space-saving designs.
High frequency reed relays are engineered for precision signal switching from DC up to 8 GHz, making them ideal for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital applications. These relays feature ultra-short signal paths and internal coaxial shielding with consistent 50 Ohm impedance, ensuring minimal insertion loss and excellent signal integrity. With rise times under 40 picoseconds and low contact resistance, they support fast pulse switching and high isolation in compact designs. Available in surface-mount packages with advanced shielding, they are optimized for automated test equipment, wireless systems, and high-frequency PCB layouts.
- First portable spectrum analyzer to provide continuous frequency coverage to 170 GHz
- Broadband mmWave capabilities for radio astronomy, automotive radar, wireless backhaul, 802.11ad, satcom, and more
- Ultraportable form factor enables measurements right at the device under test
- Measure: channel power, adjacent channel power, occupied bandwidth
- Patented NLTL technology provides > 100 dB dynamic range
- -141/-136/-129/-122 dBm DANL to 90/110/145/170 GHz ( Spectrum Master MS2762A)
- Up to 6 traces, 3 trace detectors, and 12 markers
- Standard three-year warranty
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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.