Sensors & Transducers


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Compact absolute measurement sensors
December 2004, Instrotech
The SIKO magnetic absolute sensor MSA510 is a robust absolute linear sensor combining high precision, and compact size. This system is suitable for measuring lengths up to 5 m giving a resolution of 10 ...

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Wire actuated displacement sensor
December 2004, Instrotech
The Siko wire actuated sensor for potentiometer, 4 to 20 mA, or incremental shaft encoder output, measures up to 1 m. The circumference of the drum is 10 mm, which means that a 10 mm linear movement ...

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Flammable gas sensors
December 2004, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation, Surveillance, Products & Solutions
Tougher safety standards in the local mining industry are spurring on the development of more advanced instrumentation to act as early warning systems of potential danger situations. Spero Group of Centurion, ...

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Industrial light curtain
December 2004
The SG 10 light curtain from Telco has been designed to fill a gap in the light curtain range and is a 'by-product' of the SG 1. Its main features are: 10 m range, potted IP 65 (vibration proof), output ...

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Miniature infrared temperature sensors
December 2004, R&C Instrumentation
Featuring what is believed to be the industry's smallest non-contact infrared temperature sensing head, the Raytek MID (miniature digital) sensor is suitable for any installation requirement in production ...

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Realtime moisture sensor
December 2004, Protea Automation Solutions
MoistTech's new IR-3000 is a realtime, non-contact moisture sensor with a 16-bit A/D processor providing accuracy, speed of response and extensive diagnostic capability. Utilising surface mount and blue ...

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Lateral stack height measurement
December 2004, Temperature Controls
Here is a sensor that can keep track of paper stack height - even during paper removal. The device can identify the top edge of the stack with a resolution of 0,2 mm within the measuring distance of 30 ...

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Sensors toughened against weld slag
November 2004, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is offering a new line of WeldGuard Sensors. In many resistance-welding applications, particularly automotive body and assembly, the conditions are extremely harsh. Sensors can fail due to weld ...

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Selecting the right infrared sensor
November 2004, R&C Instrumentation, Education (Industry)
Since surface temperature is often a good indicator of how well your equipment or process is running, regular temperature measurement should be an essential element in any industrial process control application. ...

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Capacitive level sensors
November 2004, Gail Norton Instrumentation, Power Electronics / Power Management
The smart level sensors of the SK1-FSA series have been adjusted in the factory for standard applications. In this configuration, these level sensors are suitable for detecting aqueous media through glass ...

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Proximity indication visible over 360°
November 2004, Pepperl+Fuchs
P&F has cleverly positioned the LEDs on this sensor product. There is no mistaking the switch status and operational status of this new cube-shaped inductive sensor. Whereas previous sensors had optical ...

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Machine vision for production line applications
November 2004, Integrated Solutions, Education (Industry), Products & Solutions
Due to its compact design, the CMOS camera with its aluminium housing, which measures only 138 x 40 x 47 mm, can be used in a wide variety of applications in tight spaces, mounted with a Wenglor angle ...

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Miniature sensors fit in tight spots
November 2004, Temperature Controls
Increasing complexity, higher levels of integration, and ongoing miniaturisation in many devices also demand ever smaller and more complex automated manufacturing equipment or assembly robots. The fibre-optic ...

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Conductivity sensor
November 2004, KROHNE
The ACM 500 conductivity sensor, with stainless steel connecting head, is a compact system designed for measurement of inductive conductivity. Its small and compact design allows installation in pipelines ...

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Monitoring mounting applications
November 2004, Shorrock Automation
The high performance Dualis 2D contour verification sensor monitors contours and positions, ensuring that mounting applications conform to exact requirements. Dualis contour sensor provides simultaneous ...

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Noise immune capacitive sensor
November 2004, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is offering its 'BCF' new noise immune capacitive sensor. These sensors incorporate a unique filter principle, making them immune to most industrial noise. This principle involves a fixed oscillator ...

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High power LED driver has small footprint
6 October 2004, MB Silicon Systems, Power Electronics / Power Management
The MIC2291 is an LED driver from Micrel with over 1 A of input switch current capability. This is 60% more power capability than the company's MIC2287, allowing the MIC2291 to drive higher current LEDs ...

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Intrinsically safe vibration sensor
October 2004, PREI Instrumentation
The Metrix model ST5484E from PREI Instrumentation has been rated EEx ia 11C T4 intrinsically safe and may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. This vibration sensor is a 2-wire loop-powered ...

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Differential pH sensors
October 2004, PREI Instrumentation, Security Services & Risk Management
The compact 25,4 mm pHD sensors from PREI Instrumentation, use three measuring electrodes compared with conventional pH sensors, which use only two electrodes. This superior technology provides increased ...

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Inductive analog sensors
October 2004, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is offering an expanded line of inductive analog sensors with a variety of new housing styles and functions. Historically, Turck has been very successful with inductive analog sensors. Based on ...

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