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Baumer presents tough inductive sensor
September 2006, Temperature Controls
The new inductive sensors have been designed and developed by the Swiss company, Baumer Electric, for rugged applications and they have been made so that they are tough enough to operate under such conditions. It ...

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Instrotech supplies non-contact ultrasonic sensors
September 2006, Instrotech
Instrotech is the appointed distributor for a range of non-contact ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement and control, manufactured by Senix in the US.    The sensors have application in:    * Level ...

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Laser diffuse sensors with effective background suppression
September 2006, Temperature Controls
For the two laser diffuse sensors OHDM 12 and OHDM 20, designed by Baumer Electric, no background can interfere with the proper detection of the object at any distance within the sensing range. Normally ...

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LEM current transducers for measurements up to 20 000 ARMS with signal conditioning
September 2006
LEM has introduced the HAZ family of current transducers for measurements from 4000 A up to 20 000 ARMS nominal, with six models housed in the same 250 x 160 x 50 mm package. Each is offered with either ...

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LEM introduces dual-range, non-intrusive current sensors
September 2006
LEM has introduced a series of dual-range, automotive-qualified sensors for accurate, wide-range current measurements in vehicle battery monitoring applications. The 25 models in the DHAB range are some ...

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Soil moisture sensor
September 2006
The RainWise soil moisture sensor is a solid state, electrical resistance type sensor. It is widely used for agricultural study and practice, particularly with respect to irrigation planning. Although ...

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RS Components supplies data loggers and transducers
September 2006, RS South Africa
RS Components' (RS) diverse spectrum of over 200 000 electronic, electrical and industrial products includes an extensive range of test and measurement equipment. The range covers electrical testing, ...

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Condition monitoring taken one step further with Rittal's Wireless Sensor Network
September 2006, Rittal
Rittal is launching its advanced 'Wireless Sensor Network' concept for industrial applications. To achieve a high level of safety in the IT industry and automation technology, the full monitoring of ...

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Predictive maintenance sensor to detect leakage and improve energy efficiencies
September 2006
The compressed air sensor, efector Metris from IFM Electronic, continuously monitors compressed air systems to identify leakage areas and to improve energy efficiencies. Compressed air is considered to ...

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MCD CANopen magnetic rotary encoders
August 2006, ATI Systems
Fraba Posital's new Magnetocode series of absolute rotary encoders uses an innovative method to determine position values: their single-turn sensor is based on an integrated Hall circuit which provides ...

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Loop-powered AC current transducers
July 2006, PREI Instrumentation
A range of both cable and busbar mounted current transducers which are locally manufactured for PREI Instrumentation, are 2-wire loop-powered devices with an output of 4-20 mA that can be integrated directly ...

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Sensor-actuator boxes with M8 slots
July 2006, Phoenix Contact
Five different master cable connection concepts for M12 sensor-actuator boxes from Phoenix Contact can now be fully implemented for distributors with M8 slots. Distributors are available with preassembled ...

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New magnetostrictive position sensor replaces existing model
July 2006, Atlas Industrial Systems
Position sensor manufacturer, ASM, replaces its model PCST21 with the new PCST24, thereby setting new standards in the field of magnetostrictive position measurement for applications in hydraulic cylinders ...

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Separation of bearing load and sensor for longer service life
July 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The bearing block by Kübler is a specific solution for prolonging the service life of encoders. It was designed for use in applications where belts are used together with encoders. The encoder bearings ...

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New radar sensor used for standard measurements
July 2006, VEGA Controls SA
Radar sensors are often used for level measuring under extreme conditions, such as temperatures above 150°C and pressures over (10 bar). The construction of the sensors is therefore mechanically elaborate ...

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Magnetostrictive position sensors used in mobile hydraulics
July 2006, Atlas Industrial Systems
Position sensor manufacturer ASM has extended its family of magnetostrictive position sensors with the new PCST25 sensor series. This series has been designed to meet the requirements in the field of ...

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Safer, faster and more versatile absolute encoders
July 2006, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Kübler recently announced a new range of absolute encoders with the new Sendix product family. The absolute shaft and hollow shaft encoders, which are offered in singleturn (max 17 Bit) and multiturn ...

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IP69K - sensors for harsh environments
June 2006
IP69K (usually accompanied by an IP68 or IP67 rating) offers complete protection against ingress of water during high-pressure steam cleaning

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Robust position sensors
June 2006, ATI Systems
In harsh shock and vibration applications, the 'mechanical noise' frequently causes measurement problems in sensing systems, and without good sensor data, it is impossible to control motion accuracy. This ...

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Vibration sensors help keep frozen chips moving
June 2006, Temperature Controls
Many producers of the UK's favourite food, the chip, are using Monitran's vibration sensors to monitor the vibration levels of their vibratory feeders and conveyors. These feeders perform the important ...

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