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Inductive sensor for three applications
May 2015, ifm - South Africa
The new IFS inductive sensor from ifm electronic is suitable for industrial, mobile, cooling and lubricating applications. With a large temperature range from -40 to 85°C and protection rating from IP65 ...

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Multi-beam solids analyser
April 2015, Morton Controls
Significant reduction of waste from dairy and food plants when using QuadBeam solids analyser.

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Laser contrast sensor solves part detection applications
April 2015, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering has introduced the Q3X laser contrast sensor with the ability to detect up to 2000 events per second for reliable detection of parts, tools, pallets or registration marks with small ...

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Legrand’s energy efficient lighting solutions
April 2015, Legrand Southern Africa
Waste is avoided as the building only consumes the energy it needs.

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Cylinder sensor holds output ­during weld-field detection
April 2015, ifm - South Africa
Intelligent cylinder sensors from ifm electronic detect the alternating field of the weld current and hold the output signal during this time, independently of the weld duration time. The MK5215 sensor ...

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Latest addition to the Hengstler Acuro-drive absolute encoder series
April 2015, Countapulse Controls
The newest addition to the Hengstler Acuro-drive absolute encoder series has been developed specifically for integration in servo motors. The AD58DQ is an encoder designed for long-life operation in harsh ...

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Optris launches miniature IR camera
April 2015, Instrotech
Optris has launched the PI 640 miniature measuring video graphics array (VGA) infrared camera, which with an optical resolution of 640x480 pixels, delivers pin-sharp radiometric pictures and videos in ...

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Relative humidity and temperature multi-unit transmitter
April 2015, Instrotech
Michell Instruments has introduced the WM series wall-mount relative humidity and temperature multi-unit transmitter. The unit has the ability to display and provide an output signal of % rh, dew point ...

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Standard photoelectric sensor now with laser
April 2015, ifm - South Africa
The tried and tested photoelectric O5D sensors from ifm electronic are distinguished by switch point setting to the nearest centimetre, colour-independent detection and reliable background suppression. ...

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Turck introduces small-scale barrel sensors ideal for tight spaces
April 2015, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has announced the addition of new 4 and 5 mm barrel sensors to its existing line-up. The EG05K and EH04K are 15 mm shorter than the standard EG05 and EH04, which allows the new offerings to be used ...

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Autonics BJ series photoelectric sensors
April 2015
Autonics has introduced its general purpose BJ series photoelectric sensors to the South African automation industry. The sensors provide top quality performance at low cost, promising improved productivity ...

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Smart sensors reshaping the automation landscape
March 2015
The state of automation is rapidly changing. One of the main reasons for this changing landscape is the advent of smart devices. ARC Advisory Group defines smart devices as having:    • Embedded computing ...

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Smart 3D sensors for mobile machines
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
Driver assistance and automated working processes increase both machine efficiency and safety when operating mobile machines. Thanks to three-dimensional detection of the machine environment and automated ...

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Omron launches new vision sensor
March 2015, Omron Electronics
Omron has launched its new FQ vision sensor which sets a new standard for image inspection and code verification. According to Omron country manager Victor Marques, it was created to address the market’s ...

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Detecting transparent objects without a reflector
March 2015, SICK Automation Southern Africa
The TranspaTect photoelectric sensor from SICK Automation.

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Diffuse reflection sensors for wet areas
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
The compact O6 WetLine photoelectric sensors from ifm electronic are now available with IO-Link. The resistant stainless steel housing with IP68/IP69K protection rating ensures reliable use even under ...

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Wintec transit time sensors for ­Industrie 4.0 applications
March 2015
Wenglor’s state-of-the-art range of WinTe transit time sensors is available with Ethernet’s Profinet, as well as with EtherCAT or EtherNet/IP protocols. The sensors can communicate actively and are identified ...

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New optical distance sensors from Siko
March 2015, Instrotech
Instrotech has announced the launch of Siko’s new range of optical distance sensors – the LT5000, LA60 and LA170 – whose technical specifications, like linearity and resolution are comparable with those ...

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Datalogic’s universal photoelectric sensors
March 2015
Datalogic provides a wide range of photoelectric sensors for universal and applications specific purposes, such as colour, contrast and luminescence sensors, fork sensors for label detection, as well ...

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Dialogue module for mobile machines
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
Powerful process and dialogue modules for operation and visualisation in mobile machines are providing users with a safer and more reliable performance. With its high-resolution and modern 303 mm graphic ...

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