Sensors & Transducers


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Fire risks that affect the power generation industry
March 2013, Alien Systems & Technologies
Different areas of the plant need different fire protection strategies.

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Omron's next generation in sensing performance
March 2013, Omron Electronics
Omron has completely redesigned and expanded its popular M18 cylindrical range. Renowned for its high quality and product reliability, the new generation represents one of the largest varieties of dependable ...

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High-speed, high-precision colour mark detection
March 2013
ASSTech Electronics has introduced the Spectro-3-FIO colour mark detector that can detect colour like a human at a sample frequency up to 40 kHz. The use of reflected-light optical fibres allows this ...

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Rugged IP camera for extreme conditions
March 2013, RJ Connect
Moxa has released a rugged IP camera that operates reliably in temperatures ranging from -40 to 75°C without a heater or cooling fan. The VPort 36-1MP is an industrial-grade H.264 box-type IP camera that ...

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Temposonics sensors
March 2013, ATI Systems
The compact Temposonics E-Series sensors EH (rod style), EP (profile style) and EL (ultralow profile style) are now also available with digital SSI and CANOpen outputs. Together with the existing analog ...

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Cylindrical photoelectric sensors from SICK Automation
March 2013, SICK Automation Southern Africa
GR18S is the new SICK Automation family of cylindrical photoelectric sensors. The compact housing design and choice of axial or radial optics provide particularly space-saving solutions with wide sensing ...

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Enhanced steel cord inspection system
March 2013, Evanet
The Steelcord Inspection System SIS XP from Roland Electronic uses magnetic induction technology to examine steel corded belts in real-time. Suitable integration into cutting or splicing stations allows ...

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Linear distance measurement and position detection
March 2013, SICK Automation Southern Africa
The new MPA from SICK Automation is a versatile solution for linear distance measurement and position detection of pistons in pneumatic drives. The analogue positioning sensor delivers convincing performance ...

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Banner Engineering introduces sensors for hygienic applications
March 2013, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering has announced the QM26 and the QMH26 photoelectric sensors, designed specifically for food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Influenced by the 2011 Food Safety Modernization ...

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Telco Sensors industrial light curtain
March 2013, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The Telco Sensors Model SS 01 series is a light curtain system which consists of a self-contained transmitter, type number SST and receiver SSR, which are to be positioned opposite each other. The detectors ...

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Safety light curtain from SICK
March 2013, SICK Automation Southern Africa
Efficient integration and quick installation.

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Safely switched vehicle assembly showcases Leuze electronics
March 2013, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Countapulse Controls
The flexible and advanced production systems at Austrian automobile manufacturer, Magna Steyr, are characterised by robots in assembly cells working practically hand in hand with their human counterparts. ...

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Eddy current sensors with unique coil technology
March 2013
Eddy current sensors with ECT (embedded coil technology) differ significantly from traditional sensors that use a wound coil. The sensor itself is embedded in an inorganic carrier material with electronic ...

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Encoders for heavy duty environments
February 2013, ATI Systems
Drive-CLiQ is Siemens’ new communication protocol for motor feedback in the Sinamics drive system. It is an Ethernet based interface for connection of different components such as motors, frequency converters ...

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Sensors which can handle heavy blows
February 2013, Countapulse Controls
Countapulse Controls is known for its ability to provide specialised sensors which meet the practical demands of industry. Among its range of sensing solutions is the proven range of EGE inductive proximity ...

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Checking compressed air consumption
February 2013
The AF1 series flow sensors from Bosch Rexroth record the flow rate and compressed air consumption in a system, making an important contribution to optimising energy efficiency. The measurements help ...

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Inductive linear position sensors for motion control
February 2013, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has entered the market for high-speed motion control with its latest version of the LI inductive linear position sensor. A new electronic architecture increases the effective output rate of the ...

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Tubular ceramic non-inductive resistors
February 2013
Denver Technical Products is the local distributor for Kanthal Globar bulk ceramic non-inductive resistors for demanding designs involving high voltage, high current and high energy. Globar ceramic resistors ...

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Sensor with flexible terminal chamber connection
February 2013, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has released Namur sensors with SIL2 certification and Atex approval for use in the Ex area. These inductive proximity switches with a terminal chamber offer a vibration-proof connection using removable ...

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Data supply in milliseconds
February 2013, Countapulse Controls
The Leuze ODS 96B optical laser distance sensor detects highly dynamic processes by performing unusually high frequency measurements. The unit’s measurement time of two milliseconds permits dynamic processes ...

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