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Colour mark sensor with RGB technology
July 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Registration marks identify packaging material and are used for position control and to coordinate the separation and cutting of webs of packaging material. The webs are processed at high speeds and product ...

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Compact ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link
July 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has added a variant with an IO-Link output to its basic Compact series of ultrasonic sensors. Users can use IO-Link for the process values or continue to use the switching output of the sensor. ...

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Sensors for safety applications
July 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck’s safety proximity switches can now also be used for applications with a high demand mode, with redundancy up to even SIL3 and PL e. More than 350 SIL2 certified inductive, capacitive and magnetic ...

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Smart camera with pattern matching
July 2017
ASSTech’s Wenglor weQubeVision smart camera now has a new software pattern matching module that allows complex image processing applications to be implemented in just three simple steps. No expert know-how ...

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Two temperature sensors in one
July 2017, ifm - South Africa
The new TV temperature sensor from ifm electronic has impressive functionality. Due to its extremely compact design it can be installed where space is at a premium. The device has two switch points, operates ...

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Mobile 3D smart camera with overlay function
July 2017, ifm - South Africa
The 3D smart camera is the first 3D sensor system with integrated 2D camera. The video image is displayed with real-time graphics, symbols or texts. They are either triggered by the integrated driver ...

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Moisture measurement in powder, bulk and solids
June 2017, Dupleix Liquid Meters Flow Control (DLM)
Moisture content varies widely in raw materials, and at different points in the production process, so non-contact moisture measurement is essential for achieving an outstanding final product. NIR (near ...

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Moisture content in cement, sand and aggregates
June 2017, Dupleix Liquid Meters Flow Control (DLM)
Whether the application is with fine or large aggregates, in dry or saturated conditions, MoistTech’s IR3000 is easy to integrate into process lines, conveyors, bins or silos. The instrument takes instant, ...

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Sensors for stockyard control
June 2017, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Telco Sensors are often considered as the infrared sensor problem solver because the products can withstand the effects of the most challenging applications such as the extreme airborne contamination ...

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Stainless steel encoders with IO-Link
June 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
To complete its contactless EQR24range, Turck now offers its wear-free stainless steel encoders with an SSI, incremental, analog, and now an IO-Link output. The variant with an IO-Link completes Turck’s ...

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Sheet break detection at a paper machine
June 2017, UIC Control & Automation
Sheet break detection may be a demanding task, because of different applications in paper machine wet end compared to dry end. Traditionally photo cells are used for web break detection since they perform ...

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CorDEX TC series intrinsically safe thermal imaging cameras
June 2017, Extech Safety Systems
For troubleshooting tools that are rugged, reliable, efficient and accurate, which can help detect problems fast and communicate them to the maintenance team, the CorDEX TC series intrinsically safe cameras ...

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Miniature encoder for mobile equipment
June 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck’s compact and wear-free Ri360-QR20 miniature encoder is especially designed for use in mobile machinery. The new encoder series with IP68/IP69K protection exceeds the e1/E1 requirements and comes ...

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Smart ultrasonic reflex sensor
June 2017
No larger than the Enter key on a PC keyboard, the U1KT001 ultrasonic reflex sensor from Wenglor is distinguished by a large range of 400 mm. Two independent switching outputs can be taught in via teach-in ...

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Camera system for mobile machines
June 2017, ifm - South Africa
Two images in one unit The O3M250 is ifm’s first 3D sensor system with integrated 2D camera for the output of a calibrated video image: in this context, calibrated means that the 2D image is superimposed ...

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CorDEX Toughpix II Trident Edition explosion-proof digital camera
June 2017, Extech Safety Systems
For users requiring a camera that is tough and certified for work in hazardous locations, CorDEX has introduced the Toughpix II Trident Edition explosion-proof SLR. The camera is designed and certified ...

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Camera for demanding applications
June 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
RET Automation has introduced the new VE camera generation from Banner Engineering, which combines the intuitive operability of the iVu vision sensor with the performance of the previous P4 camera system. ...

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Optimum functionality in distance sensing applications
June 2017, Countapulse Controls
Optimum functionality during logistical operations, whether in manufacturing or storage facilities, demands the ability to sense a wide range of objects rapidly and with absolute accuracy. The Leuze ...

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Photoelectric sensor with IO-Link
June 2017, ifm - South Africa
The powerful new O8 sensor is an optimum choice for applications where space is at a premium, such as assembly and robotics. It might be small, but the sensor achieves a range of 80 mm independent of ...

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Blow line consistency measurement in Kamyr digester
May 2017, UIC Control & Automation
Harsh process conditions have historically prevented the use of mechanical consistency transmitters in Kamyr continuous digester blow lines. The mechanical design of existing transmitters has not been ...

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