Sensors & Transducers


Latest Articles

Convenient transducer monitoring module
August 2002, Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact is offering two new measuring transducers for PT100 sensors, standardised to IEC 751. On the input side they cover temperatures from -100 to +600°C with standard two, three, and four-wire ...

Read more...
Transmitting measurements via the Ethernet
August 2002, Timecount
A measuring transducer for heavy-current electrical quantities, the Camille Bauer DME 408, is said to be the first to make use of Web browser technologies for the transmission and display of measured ...

Read more...
Plant optimisation through teamwork and accurate sensing
July 2002, VEGA Controls SA
Powerful sensors are the prerequisite for the certainty of measurements, but the working together of people is the decisive point for the solution of such problems

Read more...
Laser dust meter
July 2002, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation
Oldham France is offering an emission dust monitor which reflects the latest innovations and technological advances. Using laser diode technology, the Observer EP 1000 dust monitor offers long life with ...

Read more...
Magnetic encoder designed for extreme conditions
July 2002, Timecount
Encoder specialist IVO's new MAGTIVO multiturn encoder has been designed for use under heavy-duty industrial conditions. The magnetic scanning method is robust, allows complete sealing of the encoder ...

Read more...
Chemically resistant capacitive sensors
July 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new PT30 and KT34 PVDF capacitive sensors from Turck are barrel-style sensors that have been designed for use in applications having harsh chemical environments. Constructed of polyvinylidene fluoride ...

Read more...
Miniature infrared sensors
July 2002, PREI Instrumentation
A noncontact temperature sensor that is small and cost-effective is available from PREI Instrumentation. The Raytek CI (compact infrared) sensor is housed in a threaded stainless steel cylinder, 87 mm ...

Read more...
Broader range of IR sensors now on offer
June 2002
Exergen Corporation, a leading manufacturer of infrared temperature sensors, has recently expanded its family of SmartIRt/c sensors by including an additional operating range as well as expanding the ...

Read more...
Miniature LVDT position sensors operate in tight places
June 2002, ATI Systems
ATI Systems is offering the CD 375 series of miniature LVDTs from Macro Sensors. They are well suited to linear position measurement in OEM and end-user applications with tight space restrictions. A compact ...

Read more...
Compact proximity sensors
June 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is now offering the new Q10 compact inductive sensors - "low-cost, long-range sensing devices that fit and function where standard size units do not." The combination of size, price and sensing ...

Read more...
New pH sensors
May 2002, PREI Instrumentation
PREI Instrumentation has recently launched the new compact 1" pHD sensors from GLI International, which still uses GLI's field-proven differential electrode technology. The new sensors use three measuring ...

Read more...
Radar level measurement for small vessels
May 2002, VEGA Controls SA
Two radar level measurement sensors from Vega are increasingly being applied for use in the food, beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Says Alan Wynn, MD of Vega Instruments SA, "The Vegapuls ...

Read more...
Fibre-optic multiplexer for multiple spectrometer measurements
May 2002, Westplex
The curdling process during cheese production is a critical step, which directly affects the quality of the product. Control of this process requires accurate measurement of the parameters making use ...

Read more...
Magnetic speed transducers
May 2002, Switches International
Switches International has introduced a cost effective range of speed transducers to its product range of sensors. These transducers operate on the principle where mechanical motion is converted into ...

Read more...
Flexible remote sensor controller
May 2002
The PA 11 remote sensor amplifier from Gail Norton Instrumentation is to be used in conjunction with a set of remote transmitter LT and receiver LR from the series 100, 110 and 120. This amplifier series ...

Read more...
$3,3m multivariable pressure tranducers order
May 2002
The Control Products business of Honeywell has received an order from Thermo Flow Automation, a Thermo Electron business, for multivariable pressure transducers valued at over $3,3m. "This large order ...

Read more...
Preventing unplanned machine downtime
April 2002, Temperature Controls
The user-friendly Monitran Defender indicating vibration sensor provides protection against unplanned machine failure. Used as part of predictive maintenance routines or for short term maintenance and ...

Read more...
Basic through-beam/direct diffuse sensor amplifier
April 2002
The Telco PA09 low-cost remote sensor amplifier from Gail Norton Instrumentation is intended for applications such as elevator doors, etc. Designed for use with the LT transmitter and LR receiver from ...

Read more...
Solving pH problems
April 2002, PREI Instrumentation
The measurement and control of pH in wastewater from industrial plants can be a difficult problem to solve, and it is becoming important because many municipalities now penalise companies who discharge ...

Read more...
Ultraminiature sensors offer 200 mm range
April 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The T8 series ultraminiature self-contained photoelectric sensors from Banner Engineering are only 16,3 mm in diameter (diameter of a 10c coin). Despite their small size, 10 to 30 V d.c., T8 sensors offer ...

Read more...



<< First   < Previous   Page 98 of 107   Next >   Last >>