Sometimes the hardest part of buying a sensor is figuring out which sensor actually fits the job. Both the Pilz PSEN ma1.4 lot and the Honeywell 89028 4 fall under the broader sensors and machine safety umbrella, but they do very different work. The Pilz set is built for guarding access to machinery, while the Honeywell sensor is meant for industrial pressure measurement. The choice comes down to what your machine needs to do next.
Quick verdict
If you are setting up guard doors, safety gates, or interlocked machine access, the Pilz PSEN ma1.4 lot is the better fit because it comes as a complete multi-sensor safety package. If you just need an industrial pressure sensor, the Honeywell 89028 4 model 103716 is the more direct, lower-priced pick.
At a glance
| Product | Price | What you get | Best for | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilz PSEN ma1.4 lot | USD 250.00 | Three sensor sets | Safety gates, doors, and guard monitoring | |
| Honeywell 89028 4 | USD 23.95 | One industrial pressure sensor | Industrial pressure sensing |
Where each product wins
- Pilz PSEN ma1.4 lot: Wins for machine safety jobs. It is a multi-set package that includes actuator orientation variants, so you can fit more than one guard position with compatible parts.
- Honeywell 89028 4: Wins for simple pressure monitoring. It is a new industrial pressure sensor, model 103716, and it costs far less than the Pilz lot.
Product notes
Pilz PSEN ma1.4 Magnetic Safety Switch Sensor Set Lot
The Pilz PSEN ma1.4 lot uses coded magnetic safety sensors for position monitoring on safety gates, doors, and machine guards. It includes three complete sets, with three PSEN ma1.4 sensors and three actuators: one PSEN ma1.4p-50 and two PSEN ma1.4p-52 variants. The attached cables use M8 quick-connect fittings, and all of the actuators work with the same sensor model. That mixed actuator assortment is also the main limitation to plan around: the -50 and -52 versions differ in mounting and orientation, so you will need to match each actuator to the right door or gate during installation. For a machine-safety interlock job, this lot gives you the full set of parts in one purchase.
Honeywell 89028 4 Industrial Pressure Sensor
The Honeywell 89028 4 is an industrial pressure sensor, model 103716, and it is brand new. It is meant for industrial use, which makes it a sensible option for pressure monitoring in a machine or process line. Because this is a single sensor rather than a multi-piece safety switch set, it keeps the purchase simple when you only need one sensing point. The limitation is scope: if your project is actually a safety gate interlock, this sensor is not the component that handles guard door monitoring. It is designed for pressure sensing, not safety switching, so choose it for that role and save the machine-safety job for a dedicated safety switch package.
Final choice by use case
Pick the Pilz PSEN ma1.4 lot when you are wiring a machine guard, safety gate, or interlocked door and need multiple sensor/actuator pairs with cable connections ready for the job.
Pick the Honeywell 89028 4 when you need a new industrial pressure sensor and want a lower-priced, single-unit option for monitoring pressure in an industrial application.
