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.

Crouzet's Millennium Slim "The smallest logic controller ever"

We here at URS world headquarters were already quite impressed by Crouzet's Millenium Series of logic controllers (only one “n” in Millenium for those keeping google score). Never a company that rests on its laurels, Crouzet went and outdid themselves with the Millenium Slim series PLCs. Here are 4 reasons we think you will be a convert:

1. SPACE REDUCTION: The Millenium Slim is the smallest logic controller ever with a total width of 17.5 mm (.69 in). 

2. MULTIPURPOSE: With multiple functions, the Slim can replace any number of products in your control panel. 

3. INTERCONNECTIVITY: Onboard Bluetooth technology allows for wireless connectivity to easily access your applications. 

4. SIMPLICITY: Intuitive "easiest-to-use" software and smartphone virtual display allows for cable-less quick start and fast maintenance. 

If you are interested in more information on the world's smallest logic controller with all the power of the infinity stones (hyperbole), we encourage to you to reach out to your URS account representative at (503) 233-5341 or email us at sales@ursele.com. 

Not convinced?! Crouzet has a great page with all the "infos". (Take me there now!)

Autonics Proximity Sensors, Temp Controllers and Modular Switches

At any given time, we stock a broad range of Autonics proximity and temperature sensors as well as a robust number of temperature controls, timing relays, and modular switches.

For proximity sensors, we have several flavors of the CR Series – Cylindrical Capacitive Proximity Sensors – which can detect any material with a dielectric different than air. They can detect a wide range of materials from conductive to non-conductive types AND are easily configurable to boot!

In addition to the CR series, we have robust offerings in the PR Series and PRCM Series of proximity sensors. Both series are available in various sizes and sensing distances and are designed to work in a diverse range of applications calling for non-contact detection of metallic objects. One thing we noted is that you will not have to worry about EMI interference as both series feature noise immunity with a specialized sensor IC.

Switching gears, we offer a wide variety of Autonics Temperature Controllers ranging from the high performance TK Series featuring high precision temperature control with simultaneous heating and cooling options, to the economical dual display TCN and TC series as well as the highly-touted dual-speed TZN series which feature dual-speed PID control for high-speed or high-precision temperature control.

Lastly, to fill that IDEC sized whole in your heart, we carry Autonics modular switches and pilot light products. We are high on these products for a number of reasons including their reputation for long-lasting durability, smooth operation (queue the song "Smooth Operator", high electrical conductivity, modular design, stackable contacts and the wide variety of colors and actuator forms to choose from.

For more information on Autonics product options, please conntact your inside sales representative or give us a call at 503-233-5341.

Single Pair Ethernet a game changer for OEMs

If you are in the industry, at some point in time you have probably heard of the coming of single-pair ethernet. You may have thought, well it has been hear for a while. It could be that the reticence to move away from legacy infrastructure keeps single-pair ethernet in a bleeding-edge limbo of sorts. The fact is, single pair ethernet is here, it is getting better and it can go a long way to meeting the demands your infrastructure requires. 

A brief history of single-pair ethernet

Around 2015 the auto industry begin to rely more heavily on SPE (Single Pair Ethernet) due to it's cost, space, and weight saving properties while being able to transmit data at a fast rate. SPE controls all of the snazzy modern computerized functions that cars now come loaded with without weighing down your conveyance with miles of heavy cabling. 
 

Why SPE for industrial applications?

SPE allows for consistent data transmission at a field level while only using one-pair versus two, four of more pairs. 

The advantages:

• Thinner cables, lower weight, and less space requirements

• Lower cost

• Smaller bending radii and drag chains

• Less bulk material like copper and plastics

For more information on SPE contact your inside sales representative or give us a call at 503-233-5341

URS Electronics offers a wide variety of SPE options form Weidmuller, Belden, Panduit and more.

Crouzet timing relays now in stock!

We just brought in some of Crouzet's timing relays including the slick, DIN Rail mountable, SYR-LINE UNIVERSAL DIGITAL TIMER, part no. DZ1R08MV1. Details: Programmable (Multi-Function) Time Delay Relay SPDT (1 Form C) 1 Sec ~ 2400 Hrs Delay 8A @ 250VAC/30VDC DIN Rail. Datasheet

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 timing relays and other products, please reach out to your URS account representative. No rep? No problem! Call us at (503) 233-5341 or email sales@ursele.com, and we will assist you.

A random, New Year’s walk through our line card.

Automation and DIN Rail 

Weidmuller has your automation and DIN rail needs covered with terminal blocks, circuit breakers, relays (like the TERMSERIES shown above), power supplies, fuse blocks, tools, and more – all looking for their forever homes.

TFI series timing relays in-stock at URS (picture reference above):

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.

Value-added

URS can provide your team with a full range of Value-Added Services from custom sets of fully kitted components, custom tool kits, DIN Rail Layout Assembly Drawings (to scale!), and sub-assemblies to fully designed, assembled, and wired DIN Rails or complete control enclosures.

CCTV for extreme conditions

ExSite® Enhanced Explosion Proof Camera System: "From the relentless sub-zero temperatures of Arctic oil pipelines, to the scorching heat of desert drill sites, to the high wind and corrosive elements of ports and offshore rigs, Pelco has engineered a camera line robust enough to operate in the most hazardous environments imaginable." 

Audiovisual solutions

Check out our new Vanco line of products starting with the HDMI-USB Capture (part no. HDCAPT1), which converts an HDMI signal into content that can be recorded and/or streamed.

DIY & Maker Supplies

Get your DIY projects started with breadboards, jumper wires, Arduino and Raspberry Pi SBC's with a wide selection of modules, development boards, and components (resistors, LEDs, capacitors, transistors, ICs - the list goes on).

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

Electronics cleaning

We have a ton of Caig Labs DeoxIT solutions, dusters, lithium grease, screen cleaners, etc. - ALL ready to clean contacts, lubricate faders, and do everything else necessary to keep things functional.

Tools

Contractors take note - we have a large selection of tools in stock at any time, including Klein Tools' 15-in-1 Multi Bit Ratcheting Screwdriver. Crimpers, strippers, drivers, pliers, sheer cutters, and more are all looking for a space in your tool kit. 

Wire & Cabling

Whether it is Cat6, Cat5, plenum, shielded, multiconductor, microphonic, control - we have the wire and cable you need for you project. Shown above is the Belden 8412 2C microphone cable which we will cut by the foot * and pairs well with our Neutrik and Switchcraft XLR connectors. 

*wire cut by the foot is available for select microphone and instrument cable only. 

Switches, Pilot Lamps, and accessories (a poem)

Scratch your pole and throw itches,
With Autonics modular switches;
where each switch (or pilot) lamp whether yellow, red, or green,
can be configured for the job of your dreams.

If theses switches do not fit the bill at hand,
we have numerous options to meet your demands!

*I’ll show myself out.

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!

Tuesday Special: 20% OFF Autonics switches, pilot lamps and accessories!

We like Autonics switches and pilot lights for a number of reasons including the following: long-lasting durability, smooth operation (queue the song "Smooth Operator"), high electrical conductivity, modular design, stackable contacts and wide variety of colors to choose from. 

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

1. S2PR-P1 series (more info)
2. S2PR-P3 series (more info)
3. S2SR-S series (more info)
4. S2TR-P3 series (more info)
5. S2ER series (more info)
6. S3KF-1 series  (more info)
7. S3PF-P3 series  (more info)
8. L2RR pilot lamps (more info)
9. L3RF pilot lamps (more info)
10. S3SF series (more info)
11. S2BR series (more info)
*accessories are also 20% off*

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

*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!

Germ-Fogger™ - URS' Value-Added team lends a hand on Portland Kettle Works new decontamination dynamo

Recently, Brian Leschorn, URS Product Manager, and value-added team lead, helped solved some problems that Thad Fisco and his experienced team at Portland Kettle Works were having during the development of the Germ-Fogger™, a revolutionary new industrial grade disinfecting system. In the age of Covid-19, the PKW team developed the Germ-Fogger™ out of the need to decontaminate their own craft brewery and coffee bar. While originally intended only for sale to PKW’s clients, the Germ-Fogger™ is now slated for release to the wider market.

Leschorn, was brought in during the later design stages to help come up with a specific switch that would satisfy their team’s requirement for a motor-rated On/Off Switch. In addition, he worked up three power inlet options, with and without input line cord, and a J-Box (Value-Added option) before their team decided on an Inlet Only solution from Marinco.

Now ready for prime time, the website advances that the Germ Fogger™ is the state of art atomizing system that employs vortecular™ spray control for more consistent application of EPA approved disinfecting agents, and judging from this video, we cannot argue with that. We recommend visiting the Germ-Fogger™ website to learn the full range of its abilities and applications.

In these unprecedented times, the Germ-Fogger™ looks like a sure bet decontamination dynamo in the ongoing battle to against the spread of Covid-19. For our part, we are pleased that our value-added team could lend a hand in its development.

If you or your team need industrial grade decontamination, check out the Germ-Fogger™ stat!   

To find out what our Value-Added team can do to get your project moving, call us at 503-233-5341 or send an email inquiry to sales@ursele.com. Take care out there.

Hero shot of the Germ-Fogger™, the URS provided switch and inlet can be seen in the back right of the unit. 

The Germ-Fogger™ makes easy work of playground equipment.

Tuesday Special 4: Don't You (Forget About Me) - The consumables we often forget...

We are running a special on some of the basics. You know, the type of consumables that when they run out, we sometimes forget where we bought them - hence the Simple Minds/Breakfast Club reference - which probably dates us pretty hard!

Check out this stellar lineup:
Kester Solder Pocket-Paks® - 25% OFF
Philmore Duster 10oz can - OVER 80% OFF - $3.50ea
Hammond Rack Screws - 30% OFF

*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!

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!

Tuesday Special 2: Weidmuller PRO MAX Power Supply part deux!

Last week we ran our second Tuesday Special on our social media and email channels for select Weidmuller PRO MAX power supplies. The good news in case you missed it, this deal will run while supplies last.

Exclusive deals on the following part nos.
1478110000 > $175ea - 120W 24V 5A (more info)
1478130000 > $215ea - 240W 24V 10A (more info)
*Again, this offer is good while supplies last. 

Claim this special and others (psst we have a Platinum Tools ezEX Starter Kit in the wings) 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!

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!

Let us alleviate some of your "Pain Points" with our Value-Added Services

Of course, you may have come to appreciate our local inventory and knowledgeable staff, but did you know URS can also provide your team with a full range of Value-Added Services? 
 
From custom sets of fully kitted components, custom tool kits, DIN Rail Layout Assembly Drawings (to scale!), and sub-assemblies to fully designed, assembled, and wired DIN Rails or complete control enclosures; our Value-Added service team is ready to assist you.

Allow URS to help remove any pain points you may be experiencing, now more than ever. 

Call us at 503-233-5341 or email us at sales@ursele.com to get your project moving. Take care out there. 

Single Part Number Communications Bracket to customer spec. Ready for direct field installation.