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Fast optical distance sensor
December 2007, Countapulse Controls
Countapulse Controls has launched a new optical distance sensor. The Leuze ODS 96B is an optical laser distance sensor featuring CCD (charge coupled device) technology, and designed to detect dynamic ...

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New sensors bring improved operation
December 2007
New products from Datasensor have enhanced Tectra Automation’s range of photoelectric sensors.       Visible red light emission Laser retroreflex and background suppression sensors offer long operating ...

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R&C Instrumentation Tech Tip: Select the right infrared sensor
November 2007, R&C Instrumentation
Since surface temperature is often a good indicator of how well users' equipment or processes are running, regular temperature measurement should be an essential element of any industrial process control ...

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Ultrasonic sensors with two outputs
November 2007, Instrotech
Instrotech's range of Senix ultrasonic sensors is for non-contact air distance measurement operating from 50 mm to 11,3 m. Ultrasensor's intelligent design makes it suitable for material sensing and is ...

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1000 mm laser displacement sensor
November 2007, Varispeed (A Division of Hudaco Trading)
The Keyence model LK-G CCD laser displacement sensor has a measuring distance of 250 to 1000 mm. The newly-developed optical system supports both high precision and long-range measurement. Various sensor ...

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Compact sensor detects small parts
November 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering has released the model QS18LAF250, an adjustable-field sensor with a Class 2 laser in the QS18 family of World-Beam sensors. The sensor provides increased sensing capabilities with ...

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Pick-to-light sensors speed assembly operations
November 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The K50 Series of single-point pick-to-light sensors from Banner Engineering indicate the status of a job pick using a 50 mm translucent dome that houses highly visible LEDs of one or two colours (green ...

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Plastic-coated sensors suit aggressive media
November 2007, VEGA Controls SA
In the last few years the prices for mechanically- and chemically-resistant metals like Hastelloy and tantalum have risen considerably. Sensor manufacturers cannot absorb these drastic price increases ...

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Safety light curtains have muting function
October 2007
The Janus M Type 4 safety light curtains from ReeR reliably protect personnel working in high-risk industrial applications and where a muting function is necessary.    The MI series features dedicated ...

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Enterprise security: emphasis on enterprise security drives silicon chip fingerprint sensors market
October 2007
With almost every major PC manufacturer integrating silicon chip fingerprint sensors in their products, the market appears set to thrive. The success of silicon chip fingerprint technology will likely ...

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Smart monitoring for sewer management
October 2007
The Holon municipality sewage system uses Solid’s SmartScan 50 to provide a non-contact, maintenance-free ultrasonic solution with remote monitoring for problem prevention and effective sewer management. ...

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Blocked chute switch is rugged
October 2007
The microwave blocked chute detector is available in a long range (100 metre) version and also a smart version with configurable signal gain and setpoint. The device provides non-contact detection of ...

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Sealed vision sensors for harsh environments
October 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The PresencePLUS Pro vision sensor, from Banner Engineering, features a compact, metal, IP68-rated camera, with the option of an integrated light or lens cover. The sealed, IP68-rated sensor performs ...

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Universal sensors: worlds apart
September 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner's World-Beam family of photoelectric sensors offers a complete solution to hundreds of sensing applications

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Energy independent wireless sensors
September 2007
Wireless sensor networks not only create savings in capital expenditure but also increase safety due to the elimination of wiring in an industrial environment. Wireless sensing systems have an edge over ...

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Telco launches SpacePak SP 2000
September 2007, Gail Norton Instrumentation
After several years of design, development, and testing the SpacePak series has been launched by Telco. The product has reached full production and there is considerable demand for this new series.    Telco's ...

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Vision sensor tackles production errors
September 2007, Rockwell Automation
Machine vision systems, used to inspect parts in packaging and assembly lines for part completeness, size and orientation, typically require a variety of different hardware combined with dedicated computers ...

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Pressure sensor with connection options
September 2007
IFM Electronic's PY7000x Series electronic pressure sensors feature multifunctional flange connections and various surface or wall mounting options for fast mounting in hydraulic applications. The sensors ...

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Flow sensor in robust stainless steel housing
September 2007
The all-stainless steel SI5000 is one in a line of solid-state flow sensors from IFM Electronic designed for reliable monitoring of gaseous and liquid media. The SI5000 range provides increased repeatability ...

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AC/DC current transducer for <0,5 A
September 2007
LEM of Geneva Switzerland, has released the CT series of current transducers which use flux-gate technology for measuring AC and DC current below 0,5 A. There are three models in the range, optimised ...

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