About Autonics: Korean OEM Sensor Manufacturer

Autonics Corporation (founded 1977, South Korea) manufactures proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, temperature controllers, counters, encoders, and motion control products distributed across 70+ countries through authorised networks. Autonics sensor products carry CE, UL, and RoHS certifications and are manufactured at ISO 9001-certified facilities.

In Malaysia, Autonics sensors are among the most widely stocked Korean-brand sensor lines - specified by Malaysian system integrators on mixed-brand panels where Omron premium pricing is unnecessary for the application requirement, and where Asian-brand quality and documentation depth exceeds generic no-name sensor options. Autonics PR proximity sensors and BEN photoelectric sensors address 70-80% of standard Malaysian factory detection applications.

Autonics Sensor Product Lines

Autonics PR series inductive proximity sensors are the highest-volume Autonics product in Malaysia - M12 cylindrical form factor, NPN or PNP output, IP67 protection, 2-8 mm sensing range. PR series covers standard ferrous and non-ferrous metal target detection on Malaysian conveyor lines, press machines, and assembly stations. M8 flush sensors address space-constrained mounting positions; M30 non-flush sensors address longer sensing distances on heavy machined-part detection.

Autonics BEN series cylindrical photoelectric sensors address object detection where target material is non-metallic (cardboard, plastic, glass, food products) or where sensing range exceeds proximity sensor capability. BEN series through-beam and retroreflective configurations cover detection ranges to 15 metres - the standard choice for Malaysian conveyor end-of-line detection, pallet presence sensing, and door-open interlock sensing.

Autonics BF series flat-profile photoelectric sensors address space-constrained installations where cylindrical M18/M30 housings cannot physically mount. BF diffuse mode sensors detect objects at 0.1-1.5 m range without reflector - used on Malaysian packaging line side-panel installation where the sensor body must not protrude into the product transport path.

Autonics TC series temperature controllers accept thermocouple and RTD inputs, display process temperature, and provide relay or SSR output for temperature control in Malaysian ovens, dryers, heat-sealing machines, and process temperature loops. RS485 Modbus RTU on select TC models enables SCADA temperature monitoring without dedicated data acquisition hardware.

Technical Specifications

PR series electrical: 10-30 VDC supply, NPN or PNP open-collector output (100 mA), response frequency 800-3,000 Hz depending on sensing distance, short-circuit protection and reverse polarity protection standard.

BEN series electrical: 12-24 VDC supply, NPN or PNP output, response time 1 ms standard (500 µs on high-speed models), operating temperature −25 to +70°C.

BF series electrical: 12-24 VDC supply, NPN or PNP output, IP66 front panel, operating temperature −10 to +55°C.

TC series: Universal input (thermocouple K/J/T/E/R/S, RTD Pt100), PID auto-tuning algorithm, relay output (3 A) and SSR voltage output (12 VDC). RS485 Modbus RTU on TC4 series models for PLC integration.

Sensor Selection for Malaysian Factory Environments

Proximity vs photoelectric - inductive proximity sensors (PR series) detect only metallic targets at 2-30 mm range. For non-metallic targets, ranges beyond 30 mm, or transparent/translucent objects, specify photoelectric (BEN or BF series). Malaysian rubber glove dipping conveyors require photoelectric through-beam sensing because latex-coated glove formers are non-metallic.

IP67 for field mounting - Autonics PR and BEN series IP67 rating is adequate for Malaysian factory floor installation in standard machine frames without additional enclosure protection. Relative humidity of 70-90% RH and 28-35°C ambient temperature are within the IP67 sensor operating range. Direct hose-down cleaning at high pressure requires specific verification of the sensor's rated wash pressure before specifying IP67 models in F&B environments.

NPN vs PNP output - most standard Malaysian PLCs (Siemens S7, Mitsubishi iQ-F, Panasonic FP) support both NPN and PNP digital input types on the same I/O module. Verify the PLC input card wiring specification before ordering sensor output type. NPN (sink) sensors source current from the load; PNP (source) sensors supply current to the load. Most Malaysian proximity sensor specifications default to NPN unless otherwise specified.

Applications in Malaysian Manufacturing

Conveyor presence detection - PR M12 NPN proximity sensors detect product presence at conveyor stations on Malaysian F&B, electronics, and automotive component lines - the single most common sensor application in Malaysian factory automation.

Packaging line product detection - BEN retroreflective photoelectric sensors detect carton presence, film break, and label presence on Malaysian packaging machinery at detection ranges of 0.5-3 metres where proximity sensing is impractical due to non-metallic targets or range constraints.

Temperature control in processing - TC series temperature controllers manage process temperature in Malaysian rubber vulcanisation ovens, food dehydration chambers, and heat-sealing machines, with SCADA connectivity via RS485 Modbus for centralised temperature monitoring in multi-zone processes.

Machine safety interlocking - BEN through-beam photoelectric sensors on machine guard doors and access gates provide the 10 ms or faster response time required for safety interlock detection on Malaysian press and stamping machines - without the cost of certified safety light curtains on applications with lower safety category requirements.

Genuine Autonics OEM vs Grey-Market Risk

Grey-market Autonics sensors - sold outside authorised distribution channels in Malaysia - are a documented market presence. Grey-market sensors often lack hologram labels, fail serial number verification on the Autonics portal, and may contain off-specification internal components. Sensor failures in production applications cause machine downtime - the cost of a counterfeit sensor failure on a 24-hour Malaysian production line typically exceeds the unit price saving by 100× or more.

Flextech sources Autonics sensors exclusively through authorised distribution with CE/RoHS documentation and serial number traceability on every shipment.

Indicative Pricing

Prices are order-of-magnitude estimates. Contact Flextech for current pricing on specific Autonics model numbers.

How to Order

Flextech provides Autonics sensor quotations within 24-48 hours. Provide the sensor model number or application parameters: detection type, target material, sensing range, IP class, output type (NPN/PNP), and supply voltage. Standard PR and BEN models are typically in stock at Puchong with same-day Klang Valley dispatch.

For the parent sensor category covering all brands, see [industrial sensors Malaysia](/product-category/sensors/). For brand comparison, see [Delta sensors](/product-category/sensors-delta/) and [Omron sensors](/product-category/sensors-omron/).

Autonics Sensor FAQ

What Autonics sensor series does Flextech stock in Malaysia?

Flextech stocks Autonics PR series (inductive proximity, M8-M30), BEN series (cylindrical photoelectric), BF series (flat photoelectric), and TC series (temperature controllers). All carry CE and RoHS certification.

What sensing range do Autonics PR proximity sensors have?

Autonics PR series covers 2-30 mm depending on form factor: M8 non-flush at 4 mm; M12 non-flush at 8 mm; M18 at 12 mm; M30 at 20-30 mm. Flush-mount versions have shorter ranges at each form factor.

Are Autonics sensors IP67 rated for Malaysian factory floor installation?

PR series proximity and BEN/BF photoelectric sensors carry IP67 protection - adequate for Malaysian factory floor humidity (70-90% RH) and 28-35°C ambient. For high-pressure washdown, verify specific model wash pressure rating.

What output type do Autonics proximity sensors provide?

Autonics PR series is available in NPN or PNP output - specified at order by model suffix. Select NPN for sink-type PLC inputs; PNP for source-type inputs.

How do Autonics TC temperature controllers work with PLCs?

TC series accepts thermocouple and RTD inputs with relay/SSR control output. Select TC4 models with RS485 Modbus RTU for PLC or SCADA remote temperature reading and setpoint writing.