Sensors & Transducers


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Smart monitoring for sewer management
October 2007
The Holon municipality sewage system uses Solid’s SmartScan 50 to provide a non-contact, maintenance-free ultrasonic solution with remote monitoring for problem prevention and effective sewer management. ...

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Blocked chute switch is rugged
October 2007
The microwave blocked chute detector is available in a long range (100 metre) version and also a smart version with configurable signal gain and setpoint. The device provides non-contact detection of ...

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Sealed vision sensors for harsh environments
October 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The PresencePLUS Pro vision sensor, from Banner Engineering, features a compact, metal, IP68-rated camera, with the option of an integrated light or lens cover. The sealed, IP68-rated sensor performs ...

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Universal sensors: worlds apart
September 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner's World-Beam family of photoelectric sensors offers a complete solution to hundreds of sensing applications

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Energy independent wireless sensors
September 2007
Wireless sensor networks not only create savings in capital expenditure but also increase safety due to the elimination of wiring in an industrial environment. Wireless sensing systems have an edge over ...

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Telco launches SpacePak SP 2000
September 2007, Gail Norton Instrumentation
After several years of design, development, and testing the SpacePak series has been launched by Telco. The product has reached full production and there is considerable demand for this new series.    Telco's ...

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Vision sensor tackles production errors
September 2007, Rockwell Automation
Machine vision systems, used to inspect parts in packaging and assembly lines for part completeness, size and orientation, typically require a variety of different hardware combined with dedicated computers ...

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Pressure sensor with connection options
September 2007, Shorrock Automation
IFM Electronic's PY7000x Series electronic pressure sensors feature multifunctional flange connections and various surface or wall mounting options for fast mounting in hydraulic applications. The sensors ...

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Flow sensor in robust stainless steel housing
September 2007, Shorrock Automation
The all-stainless steel SI5000 is one in a line of solid-state flow sensors from IFM Electronic designed for reliable monitoring of gaseous and liquid media. The SI5000 range provides increased repeatability ...

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AC/DC current transducer for <0,5 A
September 2007, Denver Technical Products
LEM of Geneva Switzerland, has released the CT series of current transducers which use flux-gate technology for measuring AC and DC current below 0,5 A. There are three models in the range, optimised ...

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New Ex area vibration sensors launched
September 2007, Temperature Controls
Hansford Sensors has launched a new range of ATEX and IEC Ex certified intrinsically safe vibration sensors to extend its existing HS-100 series. The sensors are suitable for use in environments where ...

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Video monitors hazardous environment
September 2007
IVC video systems are being used at a major chemical plant to monitor a hazardous material incineration facility. The cameras monitor the flow of materials through the facility, confirm the accuracy of ...

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Distillation column: non-contact level and pressure measurement
September 2007, VEGA Controls SA
Distillation columns are used in the refining process for the production of petroleum products. After crude oil has been desalinated and cleaned, it is fractionated into its constituent parts in distillation ...

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Smokeless flare stack monitoring and control
September 2007, Temperature Controls
In many locations, environmental regulations require ‘smokeless flares’ to minimise hazardous emissions. To satisfy these requirements steam injection systems are typically used to add oxygen to the flame ...

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ATEX certified infrared camera
September 2007, R&C Instrumentation
Hawk IR International offers a selection of fixed and portable, ATEX certified infrared cameras for use in marine applications, by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers, in the petrochemical industry and ...

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New range of InLab sensors
September 2007, Microsep
Mettler Toledo has released a new range of InLab sensors, the result of innovative technologies and a tradition in glassblowing. Building upon the successful features of the former InLab range, the new ...

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Non-contact position sensing meets pharmaceutical requirements
August 2007
Temposonics magnetostrictive sensors from MTS Systems' E-Series are being used by the pharmaceutical industry for processing and packaging applications. MTS has been supplying its M-Series level sensors ...

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Monitoring product loss in dairy factories
August 2007, Temperature Controls
Product spills are a fact of life in dairy factories and town milk treatment plants. These spills are now more difficult to detect because of the recent trend of reducing the number of plant operators ...

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Life, death, fertility and photo-electric sensor
August 2007, Schneider Electric South Africa
Telemecanique has a range of photo-electric sensors, aptly called Osiris, for the detection of objects in the industrial and commercial sectors. The sensors incorporate a microprocessor and an optical ...

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Device detects filter failure
August 2007
The Durag D-FW 230/231 filter monitors are designed for continuous in situ monitoring of filter installations in flue gas ducts, duct work for dust extraction and similar applications. The instrument ...

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