Sensors & Transducers


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Infrared scanners in paper production
May 2008, R&C Instrumentation
Over the last 30 years non-contact temperature measurement devices, using infrared technology, have been introduced world-wide into many industries and applications. Consistent product temperature profiles ...

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Photelectric sensors in industry
May 2008, Temperature Controls
Photoelectric sensors have been designed and developed for use in industry segments such as paper and paperboard machinery, tobacco, machine tools, material handling, packaging machinery, printing machinery ...

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Cylinder sensors
May 2008
ifm electronic has broadened its range of available switches and mounting accessories for different cylinder types. The range now covers C-slot as well as T-slot mountings, in two and three-wire, ATEX ...

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Laser light barriers
May 2008
The A-LAS series of parallel laser barriers, with homogeneous light distribution in round or rectangular cross-section, is used for measuring, positioning and detection of objects starting from sizes ...

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Shining results
May 2008
SICK has further supplemented its range of analog distance sensors with the introduction of the DT20 Hi. The custom developed CMOS receiver, which ensures extremely high immunity to ambient light and ...

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Photoelectric sensors
May 2008
High-quality, extraordinary features and an outstanding price/performance ratio make the M18 OG photoelectric sensors from ifm electronic suitable for almost all industrial applications. The extremely ...

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IP ratings for proximity sensors
May 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) established a classification system to rate the degree to which the enclosures of electrical components are sealed against the intrusion of foreign ...

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Continuous machine monitoring
April 2008
The Efector Octavis vibration monitor from ifm electronic, detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft unbalance conditions in four locations simultaneously. The bearing monitor is now available ...

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Compact shaft encoders
April 2008, Temperature Controls
The MAGRES BMMH 30 absolute multiturn encoder sets new standards with a flange diameter of only 30 mm. These extremely robust and durable encoders are based on the patented combination of magnetic single-turn ...

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Robust single-turn encoders
April 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The 3650 and 3670 series of absolute single-turn encoders from Kübler offer a resolution of 9 bit with SSI, 4–20 mA or 0–10 V output. There is a suitable measuring range (45°, 90°, 180° or 360°) for every ...

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Spinning sensors
April 2008, Temperature Controls
With Ecospin, Baumer has added another innovation to its family of magnetic sensors. The flexible and modular system comprises a variety of sensor types, magnet carriers and accessories, which provide ...

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Current transducers
April 2008
Swiss manufacturer LEM has added to its LTS range of current transducers designed to operate from a single 5 V power supply. The LTSP model measures positive and negative AC, DC and pulse currents on ...

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Transmit time sensor
April 2008
The Wenglor OY2TA transit time sensor from ASSTech closes the gap between simple reflex sensors with background suppression and a small working range, and high-end transit time sensors which are capable ...

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Mini sensor with maxi range
April 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new M8 picoprox sensors from TURCK provide compact housings with sensing distances that far exceed ferrite core sensors, especially when sensing nonferrous metals. The sensors feature stainless steel ...

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Poor patterns are no problem
March 2008
The second generation C4000 Palletizer safety light curtain, from SICK, differentiates efficiently between persons and pallets in automated material flow. The new C4000 is equipped with an enhanced entry/exit ...

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Compact encoder
March 2008, Instrotech
The new SIKO MSA510 magnetic linear sensor combines high precision, extreme robustness and a compact size. The system is comprised of a flexible 20 mm wide magnetic tape and a read/write magnetic head ...

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Future vision for fuel injectors
March 2008, Westplex
Machine vision is of increasing importance in the sphere of quality assurance and process optimisation. Flexible, economical and reliable inspection systems are key requirements for suppliers to the automotive ...

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Banner vision
March 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering has announced that two of its vision sensors - the PresencePLUS P4 OMNI with bar code and P4 BCR - now read dot-peen bar codes. Made by creating a permanent indent, or dot, in the surface ...

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High-performance smart camera family
March 2008
National Instruments recently announced the NI 1722 and NI 1742 smart cameras to provide engineers and scientists with high-performance systems at a low cost. The smart cameras are embedded devices that ...

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Muting safety light curtains
March 2008
A muting safety light curtain permits the safety protection function to be temporarily disabled for reasons related to the equipment or machine work cycle. While there are a number of situations in ...

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