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Miniature optical sensors support IO-link
August 2007, Temperature Controls
The FHDK-04 is the newest addition to Baumer's family of optical sensors. This miniature sensor measures only 4 x 6 x 45 mm. These small dimensions combined with high precision makes this mode an attractive ...

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Rugged inclinometer uses Hall Effect technology
August 2007, Atlas Industrial Systems
ASM has introduced a new, innovative inclinometer series, PTAS2, with ranges from ±15° to ±180° in a robust IP68 rated stainless steel housing. This rugged industrial grade sensor is suited for a wide ...

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Stainless photosensor switches speedily
August 2007, Shorrock Automation
The universal and easy to mount OG photoelectric sensors from IFM Electronic offer long sensing ranges. Their cylindrical M18 housing consists completely of high-grade stainless steel making them especially ...

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Stainless steel load cell is multipurpose
August 2007, Instrotech
Instrotech's model 9363 Universal Load Cell, manufactured by Vishay Revere, is a multipurpose stainless steel, 'S' type load cell which can be used for tension and compression applications. Suitable ...

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Monitoring system protects belts
July 2007, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The Telco Belt Monitoring Unit (BMU) has been designed to effectively monitor conveyors, prevent further damage on belt failure and minimise the resulting expense of such incidents. Gail Norton, MD of ...

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IR thermometry benefits steel manufacturing
July 2007, R&C Instrumentation
Non-contact infrared thermometers are ideal for use in steel manufacturing processes where monitoring and controlling temperature is critical to productivity and product quality. Temperature readings ...

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Vegapuls 66 takes the heat!
July 2007, VEGA Controls SA
Non-contact radar sensing is well-suited for continuous level measurement of molten metal. Vega's solution for this application is the Vegapuls 66, a robust instrument capable of delivering accurate measurement ...

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MEMS-based sensors and actuators find opportunities in industrial automation
July 2007
The reliability, scalability, sensitivity, and cost-effective solutions offered by micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology has provided viable sensor solutions for industrial automation. The ...

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Proximity sensors take the heat
July 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has released a new high-temperature sensor family. The new inductive proximity switches CQ40 and CQ80 can operate in temperatures up to 250°C and are ideally suited for the drying and curing ovens ...

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Short cylinder sensor mounts simply
July 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presented a new magnetic field sensor for position detection of pneumatic cylinders at the Hannover fair. The BIM-UNT can detect all standard magnets in pneumatic cylinders, safely and without multiple ...

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RoHS-compliant oxygen sensor
July 2007, Denver Technical Products
The latest addition to e2v's company's broad range of gas sensors is the EC410. The oxygen sensor is RoHS-compliant ie, conforms to legislation that restricts use of certain hazardous substances in electrical ...

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Compact infrared sensors
June 2007
Infrapoint manufactures a comprehensive range of infrared non-contact Compact and Mini temperature sensors. The 2-wire IKS Compact sensor has a measuring accuracy of 0,5% of reading up to 1800°C and 1% ...

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Photo sensor range shapes up
June 2007, Temperature Controls
With its wide range of LED and laser sensors, Baumer's successful Series 10 is to be extended by several interesting variants. The company is now offering new sensors with different beam shapes. Three ...

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Light barrier resists heavy industry
June 2007, Temperature Controls
Baumer Electric has designed the SpiderScan Series for sophisticated detection and measuring applications because of its light barriers. SpiderScan light barriers are particularly suitable when objects ...

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Improved accuracy of high purity liquid measurements
June 2007, Protea Automation Solutions
Invensys Process Systems has introduced a compact, non-invasive conductivity sensor for high purity measurement in low volume liquid applications. The Foxboro FT10 electrodeless conductivity sensor features ...

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HASSle-free transducers suit panel-mounting
June 2007, Denver Technical Products
LEM has added the HASS series to its range of current transducer families designed to operate from a single +5 V power supply. Key points of these transducers are their open-loop Hall-effect ASIC, access ...

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Realtime thermal images of high speed rotating calendar rolls
May 2007, R&C Instrumentation
Contamination on the surface of a soft calender roll can result in hot spots that may permanently damage the polymer coating of the roll surface. The SS100 System is an automated inspection system for ...

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Measuring light screen
May 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The light screen EZ-Array made by Banner, RET's cooperation partner, is temperature resistant between -40 and +70°C and features two switching and two analog outputs. The light screen has a resolution ...

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Long range position sensors for conveyors
April 2007, Shorrock Automation
The new IMC position sensors from IFM Electronic have long sensing ranges of up to 40 mm making them suitable for conveying applications. The rectangular designed sensors feature two clearly visible corner ...

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Locally manufactured vibration monitoring and protection
April 2007
IQ Instruments now offers a completely locally manufactured vibration monitoring solution for predictive maintenance and/or catastrophic failure. The model 2300 and 2400 are loop powered 4-20 mA vibration ...

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