Sensors & Transducers


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Flow sensors and switches without moving parts
March 2001, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation
The Weber flow-captor represents a family of a comprehensive and versatile range of calorimetric flow meters and switches. Calorimetric sensors are nonmechanical devices for the detection of flow of pasty, ...

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Colour discrimination sensor now offers analog output
March 2001
Omron has introduced an analog output version of its E3MC RGB colour sensor. Able to accurately discriminate not just different colours but also shades of the same colour, the sensor provides three separate ...

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Flow sensors that adapt to fit
March 2001
The new SI series of compact flow sensors from IFM Electronic, are easy and convenient to install in virtually any process application, thanks to the comprehensive range of adaptors that IFM is offering ...

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Long range proximity sensor
March 2001, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck produces a flush-mount proximity sensor offering a high (50 mm) sensing range and dual diagnostic indicators. The Q80's dual diagnostic indication system provides a constant display of operating ...

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Keeping tabs on the condition of critical switchgear
March 2001, Gail Norton Instrumentation
An area where critical processes can suddenly be interrupted (by loss of electrical power) is in the cabinets containing the switching gear. Switch contacts can, in time, develop roughness and corroded ...

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In-line viscosity measurement in paper/pulp mills
March 2001
The measurement of viscosity of liquor when it is pumped into a black liquor recovery boiler has become more important during the last few years. Controlling the viscosity of the liquor has always been ...

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Vacuum and overpressure measurement with one sensor
March 2001
The multipurpose PF/PI series of vacuum sensors from IFM Electronic have a measuring range from -100 to +100 kPa (-1 to +1 bar) and are designed for hygienic, pneumatic and hydraulic applications. Only ...

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Sensing temperatures in difficult applications
March 2001, Temperature Controls
The Williamson PRO Series of noncontact temperature sensors from Temperature Controls provide high-performance capabilities in both traditional and difficult applications. With integrated processing ...

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The correct location of gas sensors
March 2001
For effective gas detection, each installation needs to be considered in its own right, with reference to safety authorities and in compliance with mandatory local safety regulations. The sensor must ...

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Electronic alternative to the mechanical pressure switch
March 2001
IFM Electronic's new PP type pressure sensors are suitable for both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The sensors can be adapted to suit the application requirements by simply adding the programming module, ...

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Versatile range of sensors and temperature controllers
March 2001
Datalogic, a European manufacturer of opto-electronic and laser technology devices, is offering a family of automation products. Datalogic sensors and controllers have been players in automation for 25 ...

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Mounting solutions for position sensors
March 2001
Correctly installing a sensor, especially a photoelectric sensor, is critical to the sensor function and therefore the machine function, yet it can be a technically complex, time-consuming costly process. IFM ...

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Magnetic speed transducers
March 2001, Switches International
Switches International has recently introduced a cost effective range of speed transducers to its product range of sensors. These transducers operate on the principle where mechanical motion is converted ...

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Multifunctional pressure sensors for hygienic areas
March 2001
IFM Electronic has introduced the PF/PI range of multifunctional pressure sensors for use in hygienic areas. Maintenance-free, the stainless steel sensors provide a reliable monitoring of viscous media ...

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Sensing solutions for plastics
March 2001
IFM Electronic produces a range of sensing products that meet the needs of users in the plastics industry. The products include capacitive and inductive proximity sensors, vacuum and pressure sensors, ...

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Telco PA - a new era in PA controllers
March 2001, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The new Telco PA controllers are user friendly, with effective elimination of cross talk and interference from other systems. The recently launched PA01 Series designed for the door and gate industry ...

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Accurate humidity measurements under extreme conditions
February 2001
Testo and Coresci have developed new sensors that make humidity measurements under extreme conditions possible with increased accuracy and reliability

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Proximity sensors that are well-suited for the food and beverage industry
February 2001, Pepperl+Fuchs
Traditional proximity sensors often make use of plastic housings or metal foil construction and while quite practical for many less demanding roles in industry, will often show a shorter working lifetime ...

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Proximity sensors fit for F&B and more
February 2001
The Efector M sensors are available in three families, each of which is optimised for a specific application area as well as for general use. All sensors in the range offer important benefits which include ...

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Self-levelling laser sensors
February 2001, BAMR
BAMR (established 1946) have introduced the new world-class range of Levelite self-levelling, one-man lasers for the construction and installation industries. The company also offers a range of accurate, ...

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