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Slag detection with infrared thermal imaging
March 2005, Protea Automation Solutions, Entertainment and Hospitality (Industry)
When liquid steel is tapped from a basic oxygen or electric arc furnace, it is advantageous to minimise the quantity of slag carried over into the ladle. Previously, this has been done by visual observation ...

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Gas sensors
March 2005, Industrial (Industry)
Formerly EEV, e2v Technologies is offering a broad range of gas sensors for the detection of combustible gases, toxic gases as well as carbon dioxide and oxygen. Three different technologies are used, ...

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Safety light curtain
March 2005, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The EZ-SCREEN from Banner Engineering is offering new features with its EZ-SCREEN non-contact, point-of-operation machine guarding safety light screen system, making it arguably the most feature-rich ...

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Differential, gauge and absolute pressure transmitters
March 2005, N&Z Instrumentation & Control
Fuji's 'floating cell' sensor is the heart of this reliable range of pressure and differential pressure transmitters that have a good track record, both worldwide and in southern Africa. Accurate within ...

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Detecting tramp metal on mine conveyors
March 2005, PJ Tech
A new range of metal detection equipment on the South African market promises to assist local mining companies in eliminating the damage caused to machinery by tramp metal. Tramp metal - pieces of unwanted ...

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Measuring the invisible
March 2005, Dupleix Liquid Meters Flow Control (DLM)
Optec sensors were originally designed and manufactured at the request of the dairy industry for accurate continuous measurement of milk to water ratio as well as milk fat content. This saved the industry ...

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Dissolved oxygen luminescent technology
March 2005, PREI Instrumentation
The success of the luminescent technology for dissolved oxygen has raised several questions by the supporters of the conventional galvanic and polarographic cell methodology for measuring D.O. PREI Instrumentation ...

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PCB-mounted current transducer
February 2005
LEM has introduced the HFIS 40-P and HFIS 70-P flat, PCB-mounted current transducers. The units operate from a single +5 V supply, measure only 22 x 20 x 8,7 mm and are designed for nominal current measurements ...

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Self-contained multibeam light curtain
February 2005
The SG 09 forms a protective screen by generating a curtain of up to 79 infrared criss-cross beams with protection up to a height of 1610 mm, ensuring detection of passing passengers and thus preventing ...

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Compact infrared sensors
February 2005
This innovative Smart Place infrared self-contained sensor series is offered in three different modes of operation: through-beam mode with a sensing distance of up to 6 m, proximity mode with a sensing ...

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Detecting 4 mm object at up to 15 m/s
February 2005, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The Dinel frame sensor from Gail Norton Instrumentation is intended for applications such as: dynamic detection of parts of various materials (plastic or metal), various shapes and colours; counting of ...

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Triple savings with LED signal pillars
January 2005, Rittal
The 'LED compact' signal pillar from Rittal is an optimum safety feature for machines and plant, providing bright visual indication of any faults that may arise. With an installed height of just 177 mm, ...

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Data matrix code reader
January 2005, Information Security
The new Dualis 2D sensor from IFM Electronic is designed to read data matrix codes in accordance with ECC200. Even where data matrix codes are soiled or partially damaged, Dualis provides reliable reading, ...

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Large inductive ring sensor
January 2005, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is offering its Ni100R-S23XL-VP44X-H1141 as a recent addition to its line of inductive ring sensors. The 100 mm diameter S32 ring sensors have been redesigned to provide a much improved, adjustable ...

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Optical sensor range available with NPN/PNP outputs
January 2005
The SpaceMaster 7000 series from Telco consists of an SMT self-contained transmitter and SMR receiver (intended to be used in through-beam mode), an SMP unit for diffuse proximity functions, an SMRR for ...

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Profibus-DP programmable multiturn absolute encoders
January 2005, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Kübler has introduced a line of Profibus-DP programmable multiturn absolute encoders, now available with the M12 eurofast quick disconnects and overmoulded mating cordsets. The M12 eurofast quick-disconnect ...

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Universal sensor mounting kit
January 2005, Temperature Controls
The new SENSOFIX installation and mounting kit makes installing the widest variety of sensor housings child's play, and this regardless of whether the sensors in question are optical, inductive, capacitive, ...

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Vehicle detection sensor features easiest installation
December 2004, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Products & Solutions
The M-GAGE Q7M Flat-Pak, from Banner Engineering is a self-contained vehicle detection sensor/amplifier that can be surface mounted or embedded into roadways. Unlike conventional embedded inductive loop ...

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High performance master-slave photoelectric amplifier series
December 2004, Fire & Safety
Kral Volumeters measure liquid flow over a broad range of viscosities, from low-viscosity liquids like petrol, acids and alkalis to high-viscosity liquids such as printing inks, grease and bitumen. Kral ...

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Compact absolute measurement sensors
December 2004, Instrotech
The SIKO magnetic absolute sensor MSA510 is a robust absolute linear sensor combining high precision, and compact size. This system is suitable for measuring lengths up to 5 m giving a resolution of 10 ...

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