Let us know what URS Electronics can do for you in 2022!

In case you did not have a chance to catch last week's email, here is the gist for your mind movies with some updated text.

It is 2022, and we ask - What can URS Electronics do for you?

We are asking our customer base if there are any products, services, and changes that you would like to see.
Here are some conversation starters:
Do our current hours (8AM - 4PM, M-F) work with your schedule or are we missing you?
Are we missing that one product or product line that you always need in a pinch?
What could we do to help make placing orders more convenient for you?

If you have feedback, please kindly send a note to sales@ursele.com email. This is not a catch all email that then goes through a labyrinthian process only to give you the discourtesy of an auto attendant. No! This email goes straight to a living breathing human being ready to respond to your inquiry.

In the meantime we would encourage our readers and dedicated fans to get reacquainted with our list of vendors and manufacturers (more info)

OEMs, contractors, government agencies, redistributors, students, veterans, circuit benders, junior engineers, armchair engineers, engineer engineers, people with moustaches, people without moustaches, hang gliding enthusiasts, cosplayers, llama owners, well-behaved llamas themselves...EVERYONE is welcome in our store front.

Come in and check us out. See why people call us Radio Shack 2: The Return of Radio Shack - although I am bias and think we are a wee bit different.

Again we want to implore you to let us know what URS Electronics can do for you in 2022!

*this message brought to you by URS Electronics, a subsidiary of URS Electronics Enterprises in association with URS Electronics Pictures LTD LLC INC. No animals were harmed in the production of this email. Good dogs are welcome in our store.

Two must-have Crouzet products for your automation toolbox

As mentioned a few months prior, URS is now a vendor of Crouzet products. While some of our readers are familiar with Crouzet, we want to circle back around to highlight a couple of products we think are particularly useful.

Crouzet's SYR-Line Universal Digital Timer lives up to its moniker with a wide time range (0.1s to 100-day delay), universal voltage input (12 to 240 VUC), and universal mounting connection. Furthermore, it includes ALL the classic TDR functions with such hits like: OFF-Delay, ON-Delay, and REPEAT-cycle. For anyone in the world of industrial automation, the SYR-Line Universal DT is a must have. 

In addition to the timer, we highly recommend checking out Crouzet's phenomenal Millenium 3 series of logic controllers. To say that it "slices, dices, and purees" would be a gross understatement (despite the humorous pop-culture hyperbole), as the M3 combines monitoring, timing, counting, temperature control, level control, and countless other functions in one easy-to-use logic controller. Besides the astounding array of functions, the other aspect we like about the Millenium 3 is that it sheds the myth that powerful and complex logic controllers must be a pain to program and use. Even better, one can download the M3 software for FREE via the Crouzet website, and start working out logic control functions on a theoretical basis before applying them in the real world.

Crouzet is an independent company manufacturing electromechanic and electronic components providing: Switches and Sensors, Electromechanical Actuators, Electrical Protection Equipments, and Automation Controllers and Relays. For more information on Crouzet logic controllers, time delay relays, and other products, please reach out to your URS representative. No rep, no problem - call us at (503) 233-5341 or email inquires to sales@ursele.com.
 

URS Electronics Holiday Gift Guide - see what's in-store

You may not know that in addition to being your friendly, Northwest, low-voltage electronics distributor - we also have a well stocked storefront with products that cover a wide-range of applications. (Yes, we are open to walk-in customers while observing local health guidelines) Some are infinitely useful on the jobsite, while others are simply fun.

Here are some ideas to get your holiday cheer on!

Your choice soldering station - only $109

Choose from either the HAKKO FX-888D or the WELLER WE1010NA (or take home both stations...nudge, nudge).

PRO TIP: "A soldering station makes an excellent Christmas gift." - Albert Einstein (probably)

With a soldering station on board the possibilities are endless - for instance you can repair that old Nintendo you just cannot part with because it harkens back to a childhood without the existential dread of a pandemic.

Drop by the store as soon as you have the hankerin’ – and be sure to check out our extensive selection of soldering supplies and accessories – including a myriad of tips for each station.

*Offer is valid until Christmas*

To place an order, Call us at 503-233-5341 or email sales@ursele.com.

Check out what's in stock at www.urseleshop.com

Cool gifts (Clockwise, starting at the left)

Klein Tradesman Pro Magnetic Wristband - $19.00

KLEIN TOOLS, Tradesman Pro magnetic wristband is an absolute must-have for every took kit, work or home. Strong rare earth magnets keep small parts close at hand. May be wrapped around wrist, belt, or tool bag.

Pro Tip: Our operations manager swears by this gizmo. Check out his experience here: Field Test: Klein Tools Tradesman Pro Magnetic Wristband

GripP Wire Stripper Bundle (30-10AWG) - $26.00

TEMPO COMMUNICATIONS, GripP Wire Stripper Bundle; includes PA1117 GripP 10 Wire Stripper/Cutter (24-10 AWG) and PA1118 GripP 20 Wire Stripper/Cutter (30-20 AWG).

Sparkfun RedBoard Artemis ATP - $22.75

SparkFun, RedBoard Artemis ATP Arduino-compatible main board with BLE radio; "All the Pins" version in a Mega-like form. 48 GPIO, 31 PWM channels, 2 UARTs, Qwic connector. Requires USB A to USB C cable, power source (USB, CR2032 coin cell, or 7-15VDC)

Fluke Palm-size CATIII Multimeter - $119.00

FLUKE, Palm-sized digital multimeter with data hold and backlight. 600VAC/DC, 10A AC/DC, AC millivolts to 600mV, resistance, capacitance, diode check and continuity measurement. Includes TL75 test leads, 2x AAA batteries (installed). CAT III 600V.

Vanco HDMI-USB Capture - $39.00

Converts an HDMI signal into content that can be recorded and/or streamed - perfect for virtual learning, meetings, and more. Perfect solution for HDMI sources such as video recorders, webcams, game consoles, mobile devices, etc. Works with open source software for video recording and live streaming such as OBS, VLC, etc.

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Board, 4 GB RAM - $69.00

SparkFun, Raspberry Pi 4Model B board only; 4GB RAM. Quad Core 1.5GHz CPU, 40 GPIO Pins, 4x USB Ports, 4 Pole Stereo Output, 2x micro HDMI ports, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Micro SD Card Slot, PoE. Standard Raspberry Pi B+ layout.

1 GB, 2 GB, and 8 GB RAM Raspberry Pi 4 models also available. For those models, and any of our other exciting gifts please reach out to sales@ursele.com or call one of our experienced sales reps at (503) 233-5341 for further assistance.

Weidmuller Wednesdays: Timing Relays + smokin' Crimp & Strip Tool Promos!

WEIDMULLER Timing Relays

We have some new hotness coming in from Weidmuller with two timing relays from their TFI-Series hitting our shelves soon.

Optimized for building and factory automation, these two timing relays will cover most critical applications in industrial environments including compensating for errors in high clock rates.

Here are the details:

7-function relay (part no. 2697250000) - TFI-SERIES, Multifunction timing relay, with separate control input, Number of contacts: 1, CO contact, AgNi, Rated control voltage: 12...240 V UC -10 % / +10 %, Continuous current: 8 A, Screw connection.

On-Delay only relay (part no. 2697280000) - TFI-SERIES, On-delay timing relay, Number of contacts: 1, CO contact, AgNi, Rated control voltage: 24...240 V UC -15 % / +10 %, Continuous current: 8 A, Screw connection.

Reach out to us at 503-233-5341 if you would like to know more about Weidmuller timing relays, or you can email us at sales@ursele.com at your convenience.

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In addition to the time delay relays, we still have a couple of hot Weidmuller tool promos popping off...

The PZ 10 HEX + VT LCL voltage tester kit (part no 2523440000) going for an insane low price of $159. Designed to work with 26-8AWG (0.14-10.0mm²) ferrules, the PZ 10 Hex crimp tool is easy on your hands whilst still making an incredibly secure and reliable connection.

Also ready for it's forever home is the Stripax Ultimate + VT CL voltage tester promo kit going for $59 (part no. 2523420000). The Stripax Ultimate is a self-adjusting wire stripper and cutter that strips 24-10AWG wire like a dream. Unique V-shaped blades lower the hand forced required to strip insulation and makes easy work of wires with tough insulation such as those certified by UL as SIS, THHN and halogen-free.

The FLIR One Pro

Staff Editorial - The FLIR One Pro epitomizes what science historian James Burke termed the “warm blanket of technology”. Let’s face it, technology makes some things undeniably easier. Yes, there are drawbacks and unintended consequences to some tech, but who could argue with the necessary usefulness say of a CT Scanner in the hands of a medical imaging professional, or a Satellite Telephone for a search and rescue team. The FLIR One in the hands of an HVAC tech or a general contractor, could be deemed necessarily useful. 

The FLIR One Pro connects to an iPhone via the lighting port.

A field tech or a contractor, in many ways, is like a magician; working with things often unseen to please the audience, in this case, the customer is the audience. The FLIR ONE Pro is geared toward finding invisible problems – hot electrical panels, mechanical problems, HVAC issues, water damage, etc. - and this is important - before they become large-scale, highly-visible problems.

Here's the lowdown on how this technological dynamo becomes a tech's magic wand - it comes loaded with state of the art innovations. The FLIR One Pro boasts enhanced resolution through VividIRᵀᴹ which improves thermal sensitivity and image quality, while FLIR MSX® technology adds finer details and perspective to images. And, it has the FLIR OneFitᵀᴹ connector, which extends up to 4 mm to attach the device to your smartphone through many popular phone cases. Pretty cool if you ask us!

Hmmm reminds me of a certain blockbuster movie from the ‘80s.

So why the "Predator" reference in the headline graphic? We admit, it is a bit odd, but we cannot help but see thermal images and set our mental way-back machine to 1987, the year that produced arguably the finest cinematic experience of all time - John McTiernan's "Predator". The movie is as infinitely quotable/watchable as the FLIR One Pro is useful. And who knows, maybe the Predator was using FLIR imaging tech the whole time.

For all you contractors, HVAC techs, field workers out there, the FLIR One Pro allows you to channel your inner "Predator" by hunting for problems before they prey on your project.  Or if the magician analogy is more fitting, with a wave of the FLIR One Pro, you can see that which is invisible to the naked eye, and solve an issue before things escalate. 

Easy to use and portable, the FLIR One Pro is ready to be your magic wand in diagnosing problems invisible to the naked eye.

Call on of our highly knowledgeable sales reps at 503.233.5341 or hits us up at sales@ursele.com for more info on this cool and highly useful gadget.

Take care out there!

- Ryan Lynch
  Operations Manager

Tuesday Special: Two-fer Tuesday Special: Techflex and Tools from Weidmuller!

We got a Two-fer Tuesday Special!

Right now we have the following deals going live:

A. 20% off all Techflex products in stock including Flexo PET, CCP Clean Cut expandable braid, F6 wrap-able split braid, HK bench hot knife, Flexo wall plate kits, and INN series F6 installation tools.

B. 25% off  Weidmuller PZ 10 Hex Promo Kits  >>> only $150 <<< ($200 list) - part no. 2523440000.  If that price is not enough to wet your whistle, the kit comes with a free VT LCL non-contact voltage detector. PZ 10 Hex data sheet

DON'T FORGET - Previous Tuesday Specials that are still in play:

1. Platinum Tools 90188 ezEX Starter Kit - ONLY $99 out the door! (more info)

2. Weidmuller PRO MAX Power Supplies - Exclusive deals on the following part nos. (more info)
1478110000 > $175ea - 120W 24V 5A (more info)
1478130000 > $215ea - 240W 24V 10A (more info)

3. HDMI cable clearance sale on Quest, Philmore, and Steren - up to 80% OFF! (more info)

4. Don't You (Forget About Me) consumables that slip your mind! (more info)
Kester Solder Pocket-Paks® - 25% OFF
Philmore Duster 10oz can - OVER 80% OFF - $3.50ea
Hammond Rack Screws - 30% OFF

5. Get 20% off 22mm and 30mm switches, switch products, pilot lamps, and accessories from the following Autonics lines (while supplies last):

S2PR-P1 series (more info)
S2PR-P3 series (more info)
S2SR-S series (more info)
S2TR-P3 series (more info)
S2ER series (more info)
S3KF-1 series  (more info)
S3PF-P3 series  (more info)
L2RR pilot lamps (more info)
L3RF pilot lamps (more info)
S3SF series (more info)
S2BR series (more info)
*accessories are also 20% off*

*Offers valid while supplies last. 

CALL one of our highly knowledgeable sales team members at 503-233-5341, or email us at sales@ursele.com for more information. Visit our main website at www.ursele.com to see past specials and get caught up on the latest news at URS!  

Check out what else we have in stock by browsing our B2B shop at www.urseleshop.com

Stay tuned for more specials coming at you every Tuesday from your friendly neighborhood electronics disty, URS Electronics. 

As always, take care out there!

Editorial: The FLIR Scion Long Range Thermal Monocular solves a mid-life crisis we never knew we had

Staff Editorial - In some circles FLIR’s Scion Long Range Thermal Monocular falls into the basic needs’ category like food, water, and air. I simply cannot argue with this non fact-based generalization that I just made up, and that I do in fact find myself needing this long range thermal monocular. Even the name sounds nice despite its lengthy syllabic handicap. Say it with me, “All I want for Christmas is my FLIR Scion Long Range Thermal Monocular!” It just rolls off the tongue. True poetry in action.

Image: The Scion is perfect for wildlife viewing

Here is what has us enthusiastically geeking out over it. FLIR recently expanded the Scion Thermal Monocular Series with longer range detection. The new 25mm and 36mm lens options expand viewing capabilities up to 770 meters and 1,120 meters, respectively. Paired with FLIR’s high-performance Boson thermal core, users can observe objects at extreme distances with unparalleled clarity. Additionally, users can tailor their own viewing preferences using the new manual focus feature. How cool is that!? These pups are packed with loads of other features which you can check out over on the FLIR website here.

Image: Different color palettes for the new FLIR Scion

If you are like me and you enjoy walking into dark, sketchy places on a whim, or exploring the woods on moonless nights but want to see what may or may not screech across an expanse and latch onto your neck, then this beautiful tool is for you. This is the kind of thing you would want in your toolbox even if there was no pandemic, social movement, major election, recession, and global climate change presenting constant existential challenges and stoking the fires of paranoia.

Image: The FLIR Scion has a wide range of applications, we see it being particularly useful for law enforcement, search & rescue teams, nighttime security, or wildlife management.

By now, you probably want one and are left wondering, just like L M on Youtube, who eloquently and exuberantly asked, “how much price???”. That is an excellent question, and as we all know, we must make the bean counters – old German idiom - happy. We can say this, it is not a budget crusher like the diamond you had to get on Blue Nile to say “I’m sorry for loading the dishwasher incorrectly all those years it goes back to my childhood”, but you might have to put off getting that vintage Shasta camper trailer you saw on craigslist the other day – but that is just me.  Besides, you can never pay too much to protect yourself from vampires or the odd rabid possum. Either way, I would recommend calling one of our knowledgeable sales reps to see if it fits your budget.

To find out how you and your team can get your hands on a FLIR Scion Long Range Thermal Monocular, call us at 503-233-5341 or send an email inquiry to sales@ursele.com.  Be safe and take care out there.

- Ryan Lynch - Operations Manager

"Tuesday Specials" Recap

Recap Hapablap! All TUESDAY SPECIALS are still in play and looking for their forever homes!

Check out this stellar lineup:

1. Platinum Tools 90188 ezEX Starter Kit - ONLY $99 out the door! (more info)

2. Weidmuller PRO MAX Power Supplies - Exclusive deals on the following part nos. (more info)
1478110000 > $175ea - 120W 24V 5A (more info)
1478130000 > $215ea - 240W 24V 10A (more info)

3. HDMI cable clearance sale on Quest, Philmore, and Steren - up to 80% OFF! (more info)

4. Don't You (Forget About Me) consumables that slip your mind! (more info)
Kester Solder Pocket-Paks® - 25% OFF
Philmore Duster 10oz can - OVER 80% OFF - $3.50ea
Hammond Rack Screws - 30% OFF

*Offers valid while supplies last. 

CALL one of our highly knowledgeable sales team members at 503-233-5341, or email us at sales@ursele.com for more information. Visit our main website at www.ursele.com to see past specials and get caught up on the latest news at URS!  

Check out what else we have in stock by browsing our B2B shop at www.urseleshop.com

Stay tuned for more specials coming at you every Tuesday from your friendly neighborhood electronics disty, URS Electronics. 

As always, take care out there!

Tuesday Special 3: HDMI cable clearance sale!

Clearance sale on or current HDMI Cable stock!

Right now, we have a clearance sale on all HDMI cables from Quest, Philmore, and Steren! (lots of 85 cent pricing to celebrate URS' 85th year - up to 80% off, and no, we are not kidding)
*Offer good while supplies last. 

CALL one of our highly knowledgeable sales team members at 503-233-5341, or email us at sales@ursele.com for more information.

Check out what else we have in stock by browsing our B2B shop at www.urseleshop.com

Stay tuned for more specials coming at you every Tuesday from your friendly neighborhood electronics disty, URS Electronics. 

As always, take care out there!

Introducing the Tuesday Special!

Every Tuesday we will be introducing an exclusive deal for one of our products or product lines. This past week we featured the Platinum Tools 90188 ezEX Starter Kit.

We are offering this beaut for only $99 out the door - while supplies last!

“The ezEX Starter Kit gives you everything you need to start using Platinum's most advanced connector - the ezEX RJ45®. The kit includes the EXO™ Crimp Frame with EX Die for perfect crimps and clean trims every time, as well as a complete assortment of ezEX connectors and strain reliefs, all at a very special price. The ezEX is the most modern RJ45 connector design that will handle the widest variety of cable sizes while offering Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A compatibility at speeds up to 10Gb. It is also the only one-piece connector we make that is certified for use in PoE and PoE+ applications.”

This kit is ready to use right out of the box and comes complete with:

EXO Crimp Frame with EX Die
25pcs. ezEX38 Connectors
50pcs. ezEX44 Connectors
25pcs. ezEX48 Connectors
20pcs. ezEX Strain Reliefs

Claim this special and others by calling one of our highly knowledgeable sales team members at 503-233-5341, or email us at sales@ursele.com for more information.

Check out what else we have in stock by browsing our B2B shop at www.urseleshop.com

Stay tuned for more specials coming at you every Tuesday from your friendly neighborhood electronics disty, URS Electronics. 

Take care out there!

Will Call is back, albeit with some social-distancing parameters.

URS Electronics is open and ready to support you and your team at this critical time.  Even with most of our staff working remotely, and the company as a whole observing strict social-distancing protocols, we are still here for you, taking orders and shipping product without interruption.  

• Our current working hours are 8 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Will Call available 10 am - 2 pm, Monday through Friday. A URS Sales Representative will provide pick-up instructions at the time you place your order.

• We are monitoring calls and emails after hours.

• Check current stock before you order at www.urseleshop.com.

• Not finding what you are looking for, please let one of our knowledgeable, highly experienced sales staff help by phone (503.233.5341) or email (sales@ursele.com).

• Customers with an existing account can order via our B2B site 24/7  at www.urseleshop.com - email us at sales@ursele.com for more details.

• Remote office in place! Thank you for your business, and stay healthy and safe out there!

We hope you are all safe and healthy out there! 

We are taking phone/online orders

While our doors may be closed, we are still processing Phone and Online orders.

For phone orders please call your sales rep direct or email us at sales@ursele.com and we will contact you.

If you have a customer account, changes are you have a B2B account with us.

To start using our B2B site, please follow the instructions below!

How to get started using URS' B2B website.

1. Email us for your login info here. Your username will be your email address, and you will be issued a temporary password.

2. Visit our E-store here once you receive your login info.

3. Use your email address and temp password to login. 

4. Once logged in, please visit My Account up at the top of your screen to update your password to something that works for you.

5. Shop away!

We are available for you if any questions arise. 

URS: COVID-19 Response

Attention URS Customers - 

URS Electronics will implement the following steps for at least the next 2-week period (March 16-27) to minimize the spread of and exposure to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, while remaining operational:

• The office and front counter doors will be locked.

• Only URS staff will be allowed inside the building.

 
 
For URS customers with an approved A/R account:

• We will continue to accept orders by phone and email with billing to your account.

• Our plan is to continue using common carriers for all shipments.

• For emergency situations, will-call pick up can be arranged at our freight door in the back.

 
For the front counter customers:

• We will support your needs by taking order via phone & email with credit card payment.

• For items in stock, product will be shipped out immediately via UPS ground. 

• For backordered items, we will attempt to have your order shipped directly to you.  If that option is not available, the product will be shipped to URS and then will be shipped out immediately to your address.

 
URS Electronics anticipates challenges to the supply chain that could affect timely delivery of product.  We will strive to keep you updated on the status of your orders and work with fellow Genie Group Distributors around the USA to source critical components.
 
We will continue to re-evaluate the situation as things change and will keep you informed.  URS staff and myself thank you for your patience as we deal with this unusual situation.
 
 
 
Mark Twietmeyer
President

FREE Weidmuller TERMSIRES Relay (seriously!)

Get a Weidmuller TERMSERIES Relay in your hot hands right away!

Relay modules are universal isolating elements for use in electrical automation. There are always different requirements for them because of this versatility.

With the development of the TERMSERIES relay modules and solid-state relays, Weidmuller have used these practical requirements as their highest benchmark.

Benefits of the TERMSERIES relays:

• Miniature Industrial Relays/SSRs for control digital input isolation and actuator drives

• Pluggable 24V - 230VAC/DC relay modules reduce inventory

• High Visability Status Indication

• Two changeover contacts double the function and offer easier operation

• Easy to use jumpers reduce wiring time and costs for all models

• Smart accessories provide clear separation with isolation plates for grouping signals into function or voltages, and to isolate two modules up to 400V

Get your FREE relay sample today!

Retro-futuristic Velleman Watch - $39.50

Super cool, Arduino powered digital watch that almost looks it could double as a time machine actuator. Tell time as a cool party trick or inadvertently hit a button and end up smack dab in the middle of the Peloponnesian War (you might want to brush up on your phalanx skills).

Features

• Arduino based
• 24 amber coloured LEDs that are bright enough to be visible in broad daylight
• single multipurpose button
• black wristband included
• pre-programmed reflex game and time view
• easily re-programmable (by using the K1201: PROGRAMMING CRADLE FOR VELLEMAN WATCH or a USB to UART module)
• Arduino library available
• open-source

Specifications

• CPU: ATMega328p
• RTC: PCF8523TS
• stand-by current consumption: 2 µA
• battery: CR2032 (not incl.)
• battery life: 2 years (normal use)
• diameter: 35 mm
• wrist band width: 18 mm
• wrist band material: synthetic black fabric
• wrist band closing: steel buckle
• height: 9.6 mm