Sensors & Transducers


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Contactless encoders offer long service
October 2003, Timecount
In multiturn shaft encoders, the number of rotations is normally detected with a gear unit. However, in everyday industrial life this often proves to be a weak point. Like any mechanical system, it is ...

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Full-function vision sensor
September 2003, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering is a world-leading manufacturer of precision measurement systems, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, fibre-optic assemblies, and electronic machine guarding systems

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Fast low-light level imaging
September 2003, Access Control & Identity Management
The L3Vision CCD is a revolutionary solid-state sensor, recently developed by e2v technologies. It enables very low light level imaging at TV frame rates and above without the limitations of vacuum tube-based ...

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Level sensors for plastic processing industry
September 2003
IFM Electronic has introduced a new range of capacitive level sensors specifically designed for the plastic processing industry. The M30 sensors reliably detect a wide range of plastics in different materials, ...

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Absolute encoder with hollow shaft in stainless steel
September 2003, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Integrated Solutions
The new absolute singleturn encoder with a throughput hollow shaft and stainless steel housing (Series 5876) was developed for the environment of food processing, bottling, dairy, pharmaceutical and chemical ...

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Type 4 muting safety barriers
September 2003
Reer's new Janus M muting photoelectric safety barriers are designed to protect machine operators exposed to risks when using hazardous machinery and industrial equipment in situations where it is necessary ...

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Vibration sensor
September 2003
The TX 5633 from Trolex is suitable for condition monitoring on motors, pumps, gear boxes, compressors, generators, rotating machinery and vibrating structures, detection of low frequency structural oscillations ...

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Level distance detection with capacitive adhesive sensor
September 2003, Gail Norton Instrumentation
SIE Sensorik is offering a second-generation capacitive adhesive sensor in a new housing to replace the first-generation adhesive sensor successfully in use over the past 10 years or more. The adhesive ...

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Hot spot detection
September 2003
e2v technologies' Argus 3 thermal imaging camera is able to detect dangerous hot spots such as potential fires in wires and junction boxes, motors, gearboxes, distribution panels and bus bars. Routine ...

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Absolute multiturn encoders with incremental track
September 2003, Turck Banner Southern Africa
These new absolute multiturn encoders (shaft and hollow shaft) are smaller than most common incremental encoders. With hollow shaft versions up to 12 mm in diameter, the installation is simplified considerably ...

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Optical sensors offers up to 25 m detection range
September 2003
The 7000 series from Telco Gail Norton Instrumentation consists of a self-contained transmitter SMT and a receiver SMR which are to be used in through-beam mode. The receiver is offered with sensitivity ...

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Sensor for inspecting beverage can foil seals
September 2003
In the last years, aluminium recycling has become fundamental and the manufacturing companies of drinks in cans have adapted themselves to the necessity of recuperating empty cans without wasting even ...

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Optical sensors for hostile environments
September 2003
The 3000 series of optical sensors offer high tolerance to hostile environments. The series consists of a low-cost self-contained transmitter SMT and a receiver SMR which are to be used in through-beam ...

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Frame sensor detects 4 mm object at up to 15 m/s
September 2003, 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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Noncontact position transmitter
September 2003, Valve & Automation, Asset Management, Security Services & Risk Management
The EPIC noncontact position transmitter represented a significant departure from previous attempts to reliably measure the position of rotary control valves. As opposed to conventional devices, couplers ...

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Rotary transmitters deliver the signal
September 2003, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management
Magtrol rotary transmitters are made to facilitate the transmission of signals of transducers that are mounted or installed on a rotating part (eg, engine shaft) to a stationary system (measuring instrument ...

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New sensors for food industry
August 2003
IFM Electronic has introduced the OJ range of photoelectric sensors with glass lenses and background suppression for use in the food industry and in other industrial applications. The high IP68 protection ...

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Transducers measure 350°
August 2003, Timecount
The range of Camille Bauer Kinax transducers, available from Timecount, has increased the angle of rotation measurement to 350° where previously the capability was to 270°. This covers the full series ...

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Capacitive sensors suitable for numerous applications
August 2003, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Gail Norton Instrumentation is offering a comprehensive range of Sensorik capacitive sensors. The devices include adhesive types, mini versions and the associated sensor amplifiers. Devices in this range ...

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Capacitive proximity sensors
August 2003, Gail Norton Instrumentation
As a distance sensor with an adjustable sensing distance of up to 25 mm, the compact Sensorik disk sensor, 50 mm diameter, is suitable for scanning plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, etc. This sensor's ...

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