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SENSOR PRODUCTS | Fluid SensorsSENSOR PRODUCTS | Fluid Sensors
HVAC/R Series Flood Prevention Switches -Reed Technology
Truly Reliable, Plug-N-Play and Hassle Free
Standex-Meder provides the HVAC industry with high performing Flood Preven-
tion Switches (FPS’s) that are easy to install and service. Our expertise and
capabilities allow for reliable innovations that prevent overowing that causes
damage to oors, walls, ceilings and the like. For example, if water levels in the
auxiliary or main drain pipe rose due to a clogged air conditioning condensate,
the switch shuts off the system.
Custom Fluid Sensors - Level (Reed & Conductive), Flow & Pressure Differential
Fluid Level Sensors - Conductive Technology
Standex-Meder manufactures state-of-the-art conductive liquid sensors that
detect changes in levels without the use of a oat. These sensors are used
generally in water based conductive uids when the application cannot use a
oat based system. Our conductive uid level sensors have a patented false
full protection and current level shift to indicate uid level. They guard against
electrolysis and conduction paths along the sensor packaging with high quality
performance. Applications include the measurement of syrups and juices in the
food industry, measurement of liquid soaps in washing applications, liquid waste
products, storm drains, bilge pumps, sump water, and many other functions.
Flow Sensors - Reed Technology
Standex-Meder designs and manufactures custom reed switch and magnet
based ow switches for specic customer applications. The designs often
include harsh environments, signicant durability requirements, and precise ow
rate switching. Designs can be intrusive or non-intrusive with multiple custom
packaging options for terminating and wiring and add-ons for temperature sens-
ing, salinity, and multiple trip points.
Utilizing our vast experience in reed switch application engineering, mechanical
packaging, and related manufacturing process, Standex-Meder provides quality
ow switching products for markets such as home appliances and pool/spa.
Pressure Differential Sensors - Reed Technology
Differential pressure sensors are utilized in the hydraulics industry to alert
equipment operators that their hydraulic uid lter has reached the end of its
life. Standex-Meder designs and manufactures many congurations of these
“lter bypass” sensors with options for custom connection methods, varying trip
and reset pressures, NO/NC/SPDT switch congurations, mounting and sealing
to the lter head.
The hermetically sealed reed switch contacts are more reliable in these applica-
tions than other technologies such as open mechanical contacts, visual pop-up
indicators, or snap action switch assemblies. The contact quality, switching life
and non-intrusive sensing arrangement of reed switches increases indicator
reliability. We partner with the customer to design and validate the custom
indicators to specic OEM requirements, often creating a proprietary product
line for each customer.