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Suspended solids and turbidity measured accurately
October 2006, PREI Instrumentation
Hach SOLITAX sc sensors provide accurate, colour-independent measurement of turbidity and suspended solids in drinking water, wastewater, and industrial process applications. A self-cleaning device prevents ...

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Optical distance sensor with up to 10 m measuring range
October 2006, Shorrock Automation
A new optical distance sensor has been introduced by IFM Electronic, for use, in particular, in the automotive industry. The type O1D101 features precise background suppression, even at distances up to ...

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Chemically resistant U-GAGE ultrasonic sensors
October 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering announces the addition of chemically resistant models to its U-GAGE line of ultrasonic sensors. The chemical protection comes from a factory-installed Teflon flange and film coating ...

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Hydrocarbon gas sensors
October 2006, PREI Instrumentation
In almost all chemical and petrochemical plants, it is necessary to monitor gas levels of toxic or explosive gases to prevent explosions or loss of life. In particular, methane, ethylene, ammonia, hydrogen ...

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World-Beam offers complete solutions
September 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The World-Beam family of photoelectric sensors, manufactured by Banner, sets new standards in photoelectric sensor design and performance. With the World-Beam, most existing sensors can be replaced and ...

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Magnetic sensors with GMR technology for harsh environments
September 2006, Shorrock Automation
IFM Electronic, represented locally by Shorrock Automation, has introduced a new range of magnetic sensors with GMR technology for position sensing in harsh industrial environments. The MK Series is ...

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Reflection time sensor utilised in precise distance measurements
September 2006
Wenglor's new reflection time sensor can perform high-precision measurements over distances of up to 100 m with a digital resolution of 1 mm. The analog output of the sensor can be set within the ranges ...

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High accuracy laser distance sensors
September 2006
Environmental Process Analytics offers a new range of laser sensors for high accuracy laser distance, level and speed monitoring. Manufactured by LOKE in Germany, a full range is offered from 0,2 to 1500 ...

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Flat inductive sensor designed for restricted space
September 2006, Temperature Controls
Baumer has developed and designed an inductive sensor that is suitable for applications where space requirement is one of the factors governing the final decision to employ a particular component. The ...

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Ultrasonic sensors with narrow projection cone
September 2006, Temperature Controls
The standard model of the M12 ultrasonic sensors has a narrow projection cone. With acoustic lens attachments, the spread can be reduced even more and reduced to less than 3,5 mm at close range. In this ...

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High-performance optical sensors
September 2006
Telco Sensors continues to develop sensors that exceed their stated parameters - users of Telco systems know that the manufacturer's margins are up to 20% more in practice. This means not having to run ...

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IFM's new microwave sensor
September 2006, Shorrock Automation
The Efector GWR microwave sensor from IFM Electronic is claimed to be the first electronic level sensor for use in small tanks in industrial automation operating on the measuring principle of the guided ...

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Baumer presents tough inductive sensor
September 2006, Temperature Controls
The new inductive sensors have been designed and developed by the Swiss company, Baumer Electric, for rugged applications and they have been made so that they are tough enough to operate under such conditions. It ...

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Instrotech supplies non-contact ultrasonic sensors
September 2006, Instrotech
Instrotech is the appointed distributor for a range of non-contact ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement and control, manufactured by Senix in the US.    The sensors have application in:    * Level ...

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Laser diffuse sensors with effective background suppression
September 2006, Temperature Controls
For the two laser diffuse sensors OHDM 12 and OHDM 20, designed by Baumer Electric, no background can interfere with the proper detection of the object at any distance within the sensing range. Normally ...

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LEM current transducers for measurements up to 20 000 ARMS with signal conditioning
September 2006, Denver Technical Products
LEM has introduced the HAZ family of current transducers for measurements from 4000 A up to 20 000 ARMS nominal, with six models housed in the same 250 x 160 x 50 mm package. Each is offered with either ...

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LEM introduces dual-range, non-intrusive current sensors
September 2006, Denver Technical Products
LEM has introduced a series of dual-range, automotive-qualified sensors for accurate, wide-range current measurements in vehicle battery monitoring applications. The 25 models in the DHAB range are some ...

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Soil moisture sensor
September 2006
The RainWise soil moisture sensor is a solid state, electrical resistance type sensor. It is widely used for agricultural study and practice, particularly with respect to irrigation planning. Although ...

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RS Components supplies data loggers and transducers
September 2006, RS South Africa
RS Components' (RS) diverse spectrum of over 200 000 electronic, electrical and industrial products includes an extensive range of test and measurement equipment. The range covers electrical testing, ...

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Condition monitoring taken one step further with Rittal's Wireless Sensor Network
September 2006, Rittal
Rittal is launching its advanced 'Wireless Sensor Network' concept for industrial applications. To achieve a high level of safety in the IT industry and automation technology, the full monitoring of ...

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