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Digital conductivity sensor with IO-Link
October 2018
Jumo digiLine is the bus-compatible connection system for digital sensors in liquid analysis. The digiLine sensors for conductive (CR) and inductive (Ci) measurement of electrolytic conductivity are new ...

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New infrared sensor for online thickness gauges
October 2018, Yokogawa South Africa
Yokogawa has announced the WG51S2 infrared sensor for the Webfrex NV online thickness gauge to measure and control the thickness of films and sheets with greater accuracy than before. Thickness gauges ...

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Hengstler encoders offer optimum flexibility
October 2018, Countapulse Controls
The range of Hengstler incremental encoders offers users optimum flexibility with an encoder available for every application. There are over 20 standard models from which to choose, including encoders ...

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Optical positioning system knows the way
October 2018, Pepperl+Fuchs
The PGV (position guided view) positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs consists of a 2D vision sensor with integrated LED lighting, a coloured tape as an optical route indicator, data matrix codes as a ...

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Reliable navigation with Leuze laser scanner
October 2018, Countapulse Controls
The Leuze RSL 400 safety laser scanner with measurement value output is setting new standards in the reliable navigation of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The new scanner is the result of many years ...

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Sensor array bars for detection across conveyors and chutes
October 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new SAB series sensor array bar is ideal for use on conveyors and chutes in the material handling industry. Each array conveniently fits multiple QS18 sensors into a robust aluminium housing for use ...

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Shaft encoder with display and IO-Link
October 2018, ifm - South Africa
The magnetic sensing principle on ifm electronics’ new shaft encoders combines the accuracy of photoelectric encoders and the robustness of a magnetic system. The days of confusing type variety and encoders ...

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Laser sensor specifications ­explained
September 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Is accuracy most important? One of the first specifications the user might expect to see is accuracy. Accuracy represents the maximum difference between the measured value and the actual value: the smaller ...

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Hengstler incremental encoders for all applications
September 2018, Countapulse Controls
The range of Hengstler incremental encoders offers users optimum flexibility with an encoder available for every application. There are over twenty standard models from which to choose, including encoders ...

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Pharmaceutical developer turns to TorqSense
August 2018, Instrotech
TorqSense transducers are used to ensure caps are being properly fitted to pharmaceutical bottles in a high-speed packaging line run by the Almac Group at its global headquarters in Craigavon, Northern ...

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Reliable online measurement of bromide
August 2018
With the expansion of its product range of membrane-covered amperometric digital sensors for liquid analysis, ASSTech now has available the Jumo tec-Line Br bromide sensor for general water disinfection ...

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Careful selection unlocks the potential of smart sensors
August 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Smart sensors are facilitating the manufacturing sector’s shift to Industry 4.0. The latest smart sensors are able to share information with the controller via technologies such as IO-Link. They can also ...

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Look around the corner with Leuze
August 2018, Countapulse Controls
Manufacturing plants, packaging facilities and warehouse operations often have areas where visibility is not what it should be, and not only can these prove hazardous to both vehicles and pedestrians ...

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New optical sensors for longer operating distances
August 2018, Pepperl+Fuchs
The forward-thinking product design of the R200 and R201 photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs enables applications with longer operating distances. Just like the compact R100 R101, and R103 series, ...

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Optical fibre sensing equipment
August 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Fibre optics is used to transmit light energy over long distances. Optical fibres are thin, transparent strands of optical quality glass or plastic that can be as thin as a strand of hair. In photoelectric ...

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Planning with foresight
July 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The growth figures of recent years impressively demonstrate its popularity. Nevertheless, many users associate the transition with higher costs. This is the case even though IO-Link allows expenditure ...

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Sensorik 4.0 provides added value for intra-logistics
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0, Pepperl+Fuchs
Networked logistics systems as well as digitised processes and applications require future-proof sensors and communication solutions.

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Flow-through conductivity sensor reduces maintenance
July 2018, Digitial Industries - Process Automation Solutions
Foxboro’s 871FT conductivity sensors are a comprehensive family of flow-through, non-invasive electrodeless assemblies that measure the conductivity of almost any conductive liquid. The 871FT sensors ...

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Miniature laser sensors
July 2018, Temperature Controls
The new O300 miniature laser sensors with IO-Link by Baumer are ideal for the reliable detection of very small objects and gaps. Thanks to a laser beam which focuses to within 0,1 mm and the high repeat ...

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Use excess gain to choose an optical sensor
July 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Understanding excess gain in optical sensors – and how much your application requires – is an important part of choosing the right sensor technology. This article explains what excess gain is, how it ...

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