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Radar sensors: frequently asked questions
September 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Radar sensors are commonly used for a wide variety of vehicle detection and collision avoidance applications, and they are a particularly good choice for outdoor deployments.

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All codes at a glance
September 2019, ifm - South Africa
The new O2I multi-code reader from ifm electronic convinces with its high resolution, short evaluation time and quick set-up, all of which fulfil the requirements placed on modern components for high-performing ...

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Robotic platform relies on LiDAR
September 2019, SICK Automation Southern Africa
A SICK Automation LiDAR sensor was used to build a winning robotic platform in the prestigious Drexel University’s annual College of Engineering senior project design competition. For the Swerve team, ...

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Powerful multicode reader
September 2019, ifm - South Africa
The new multicode reader from ifm electronic reliably detects 1D and 2D codes. It ensures reliable identification even under difficult conditions, e.g. in case of changing extraneous light or shiny surfaces. ...

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Compact conductivity monitoring solution
August 2019, Senseca
Condix is a low maintenance, easy to install measuring transducer that saves time and money. This solution for monitoring of conductivity in liquids does not require a separate measuring transducer nor ...

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Sensor technologies help wine growers to vintage success
August 2019, Instrotech
As English wine grows in popularity, more and more people recognise its award winning qualities and production is growing by the year. A generation ago, it was wise to steer clear of British wine, blends ...

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Photoelectric sensors for washdown applications
August 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banners new T18-2 photoelectric sensors have an FDA-grade shatterproof plastic housing and are IP69K rated and Ecolab certified to protect against water ingress and chemical washdown. IP69K and epoxy ...

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Ultrasonic sensors in agricultural automation
August 2019, Instrotech
German manufacturer Dallmeier has announced a development partnership with AnyVision, a pioneer in AI-based facial, body, and object recognition. The aim of the cooperation is to integrate AnyVision’s ...

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Limit switches for hygienic processes
August 2019, Morton Controls
Process and storage vessels incorporate limit switches to prevent overfilling of a tank or vessel (full indicator) or dry running of a pump (empty indicator). Anderson-Negele’s NCS series are ideally ...

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Precise position measurement in packaging
August 2019, Countapulse Controls
Precision monitoring and accurate measurement of distances is essential for smooth running in both production and intralogistics operations. Optical distance sensors are generally used for this purpose ...

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Valve sensor with IO-Link
August 2019, ifm - South Africa
The intelligent valve sensor for pneumatic quarter-turn actuators from ifm electronic features 360° position monitoring to allow precise and continuous scrutiny of the valve condition. Problems such as ...

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HellermannTyton launches Mercury
August 2019
HellermannTyton recently launched the Mercury, which combines the functionality usually performed by multimeters and IR cameras into a single compact, portable device. The built-in IR camera detects hot ...

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Radar sensor for vehicle applications
August 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new Q130R radar sensor is configured using free software that allows easy setup, including defining the sensing distance, sensitivity and output configuration. Because of the wide field of view and ...

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Segmented strip lights for visual indication
August 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa
WLS27 segmented strip lights feature bright, low-maintenance LEDs and are available in several length and colour combinations:    • Green/red models (available in either 285 or 570 mm lengths). • Green/yellow/red ...

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IO-Link sensors enable the principles of Industry 4.0
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0, ifm - South Africa
The implementation of Industry 4.0 is, among other things, about creating a digital silhouette of a plant, thus allowing for process optimisation. The essential information is provided by many sensors ...

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Powerful multicode reader: as simple as a sensor
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0, ifm - South Africa
The new multicode reader from ifm electronic impresses with its 4 x higher resolution for reliable reading results, 10 x faster evaluation time and 10 x faster set-up.    Teach button: one of the sensor’s ...

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Pressure and temperature in one sensor
July 2019
ASSTech’s German sensor manufacturing agency, Wenglor, has succeeded in integrating a temperature element into a pressure measuring cell. This makes it possible for the new weFlux² sensor to simultaneously ...

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Conductivity sensor with IO-Link
July 2019, Morton Controls
The ILM-4 conductivity sensor with IO-Link is a big step towards Industry 4.0 in hygienic process technology. It is equipped with both digital and analog interfaces in parallel. Data can therefore be ...

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All-in-one pressure sensor and wireless node
July 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa
One cost-effective and easy-to-deploy device Turck’s all-in-one pressure sensor and wireless node is a compact device consisting of a media isolated pressure sensor, a 2,4 GHz wireless node, and a battery ...

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New sensor with wash-down ­features
July 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is presenting a new Q130WD Uprox sensor with wash-down features. Compliant with the requirements of the food and beverage industry, the rectangular proximity switch offers the highest degrees of ...

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