When you're working in the sensors encoders machine safety category, the sensor decision often comes down to a simple question: what physical variable does your control system need to see? Two Honeywell sensors sit on opposite sides of that question. The C0401196 Industrial Motion & Position Sensors is built to tell you where something is or whether it moved. The Honeywell 89028 Industrial Pressure Sensor is built to read pressure in an industrial line or vessel. This head-to-head helps you decide which one fits your application.
Quick Verdict
If your control loop needs motion, position, or rotation feedback, choose the C0401196. It uses both resistive and optical sensing at 10K Ohm, with a 1-10 V coil, less than 1 A draw, and AC operation. If your process depends on pressure monitoring, choose the Honeywell 89028. It's a dedicated industrial pressure sensor, and its listed price is about $16 below the C0401196's $39.99.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | C0401196 Motion & Position Sensor | Honeywell 89028 Pressure Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $39.99 | $23.95 |
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| Condition | New | New |
| Primary function | Motion & position sensing | Pressure sensing |
| Identifiers | C0401196 | Model 103716 / MPN 8902842131 |
Where Each Product Wins
- The C0401196 wins when you need position or motion feedback. Its dual sensing design gives you flexibility for a range of control circuits.
- The Honeywell 89028 wins when pressure is the variable you need to monitor. It's a focused industrial pressure sensor with clear model numbers.
Product Notes
C0401196 Industrial Motion & Position Sensors
The C0401196 is designed for motion and position detection. It combines resistive and optical sensing in a 10K Ohm package, which is useful for feedback loops that need to know where a mechanical element is at any moment. The electrical specs-1-10 V coil, less than 1 A, and AC-make it a candidate for control panels that run on alternating current. The limitation is scope: it does not measure pressure. If your system needs a pressure reading, this sensor won't provide it, and you'd need a separate pressure sensor for that part of the process.
Honeywell 89028 Industrial Pressure Sensor
The Honeywell 89028 is a straightforward industrial pressure sensor. It's identified by model 103716 and MPN 8902842131, so you can match it to your system's documentation easily. As a dedicated pressure sensor, it takes over the job of monitoring pressure in an industrial application, which is exactly what the C0401196 cannot do. The limitation is that it won't help with motion or position sensing. If your machine also needs to track movement or position, you'll need a separate sensor for that function.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the C0401196 when your priority is knowing where parts are or whether they have moved. Choose the Honeywell 89028 when your priority is knowing the pressure in a line or vessel. For a system that requires both measurements, you'd install both sensors-each covers a different physical variable.
