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Turck encoders - the right turn
September 2011, Turck Banner Southern Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Turck expands its sensor portfolio with encoders.

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Quick detection in cold storage facilities
September 2011, Countapulse Controls
A nine lane, automatic, high-bay warehouse in Spain with 6600 pallet storage spaces has selected Leuze sensor solutions. Even at inhospitable ambient temperatures as low as -30°C, the sensors position ...

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High-precision colour mark detection
September 2011
ASSTech Electronics & Instrumentation has introduced the Spectro-3-FIO colour mark detector using reflected light optical fibres that allow the sensor to be employed in Ex areas. A super-bright LED is ...

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ART Alarm protects bulk commodities
September 2011
Stop after hour theft at outlying commodity storage facilities such as grain elevators, bunkers and warehouses with the Ronin ART Alarm security solution. ART Alarm is a robust, reliable and cost effective ...

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A very small PIR sensor
September 2011
In response to the demand from luminaire manufacturers for occupancy detectors to be small enough to fit into light fittings, CP Electronics has developed the EBMPIR miniature PIR sensor. It is believed ...

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Omron makes inspection easy
September 2011, Omron Electronics
Omron’s new range of vision systems, the FZ-Lite, provides a clear colour imaging system that integrates the benefits of a smart camera and a powerful vision system into one platform. The benefits of ...

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Premium presence/absence detector
September 2011
The EBDSPIR-PRM ceiling mounted presence detector from CP Electronics is an extension of the range offering additional features not found on the standard detector, including presence and absence detection. The ...

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Turck inclinometers with CANopen interface
September 2011, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck has expanded its offering of inclinometers with the addition of a new dual axis sensor for angular tilt detection. These sensors have angle measurements of ±10, 45 and 60° and include a CANopen ...

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Miniature accelerometer for extended temperatures
September 2011, Accutronics
Measurement Specialties has released its miniature piezoelectric accelerometer for high temperature vibration and shock measurements. Operating in shear mode and free of internal, performance-limiting ...

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Tachometer measures surface speed and length
September 2011, Instrotech
Instrotech now markets the Amprobe TACH20, a handheld tachometer that accurately measures rotational or surface speed as well as length. An ideal application is for beltweigher speed measurement. The ...

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Wire-actuated encoder with double potentiometer
September 2011, Instrotech
Siko’s compact wire-actuated encoders with double potentiometer technology for reliable linear position measurement are now available from Instrotech. The SG32 can be used in a wide range of applications, ...

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Combating counterfeit medicines
August 2011, SICK Automation Southern Africa
A fast growing problem worldwide. Counterfeit medicine is a globally widespread and fast-growing problem. Driven by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Federation ...

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Rockwell Automation introduces stainless steel sensors
August 2011, Rockwell Automation
Two new sensor families from Rockwell Automation address the most demanding applications in the food and beverage industry. These sensors withstand high pressure and temperature wash downs, while offering ...

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Miniature sensors for washdown environments
August 2011, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new VSM Series micro sensors from Banner Engineering are tiny yet tough, and high-performance yet cost-effective. They have a wide variety of applications in a number of different industries, specifically ...

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SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection
August 2011, Temperature Controls
Baumer has launched its new light barriers without reflector for the detection of transparent packaging materials, such as foils, trays and bottles, as used in the food and beverage packaging industry. ...

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Rugged and SIL-certified
August 2011, Siemens South Africa
The positioner portfolio of the Industry Automation Division of Siemens has recently been supplemented by a rugged new device, the Sitrans VP300. Simple and easy to handle, the Sitrans VP300 is especially ...

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New Jenoptik laser rangefinders
August 2011
Jenoptik range finding lasers are especially suitable for industrial applications where distance and speed measurements are required in a non-contact fashion without the need for reflectors. Jenoptik ...

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Inductive sensors for demanding environments
August 2011, Countapulse Controls
A wide range of inductive proximity switches suitable for demanding industrial environments is available from Countapulse Controls. These units are ideal for applications where electromagnetic interference ...

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Sensor detects 360° angles
August 2011, Turck Banner Southern Africa
A new inductive analogue sensor from Turck is capable of 360° angular measurement. It utilises resistance inductive capacitance (RLC) measuring technology rather than a magnetic positioning element, resulting ...

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Flow sensor for low volumes
August 2011, ifm - South Africa
The new SQ volumetric flow sensor from ifm electronic is designed for low volumetric flow quantities in dosing water and aqueous solutions up to 200 ml/min. Flow and temperatures are measured simultaneously ...

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