Sensors & Transducers


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Photo sensors in many variants
March 2002, Countapulse Controls
Revised and upgraded the Leuze 97 Series of photoelectric sensors from Countapulse Controls offer improved technical characteristics for ease of installation and enhanced performance. Throughbeam, retroreflective ...

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Long-range laser distance-gauging sensor
February 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The LT3 pulses one million times per second, and its microprocessor averages 1000 pulses every 0,001 second to provide precise measurement data

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LVDTs used effectively in textile industry
February 2002, Temperature Controls
An interesting and growing area of use for Monitran LVDTs (linear variable displacement transducers) is in the textile industry for applications such as the gauging and control of shearing roller heights ...

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One-piece photoelectric fork sensor solution
February 2002
Telco products continue to be a leading high performance photoelectric system within demanding industrial environments, where contamination such as dust, dirt, grease, oil etc can impose great demands ...

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Level sensor with combined analog and switching output
February 2002
IFM Electronic's LK range of level sensors is designed for continuous level detection in all kinds of vessels. The sensors are able to adjust to the respective medium without additional setting and to ...

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Laser sensor detects small parts with ease
February 2002
With a spot diameter of 0,5 mm, the diffuse reflective laser sensors detect edges, small objects and small diameter holes with accuracy. These high-speed laser sensors of the Wenglor YD/YW series have ...

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High-performance fibre-optic sensor
February 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering is offering the D10 Expert featuring dual output channels with independently configurable setpoints that enable it to solve challenging applications, with as little as 1% contrast. ...

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High quality sensors for demanding process applications
January 2002, VEGA Controls SA
Pressure transmitters for the food and pharmaceutical industry must meet the most demanding hygienic and aseptic requirements

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Laser technology in a miniature housing
January 2002
Leaders in laser technology for sensors, Wenglor developed this background suppression sensor with compact design to make this diffuse reflective sensor well suited for cramped applications. Its miniature ...

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A sensor more reliable than the human eye
January 2002
The most recent colour sensor from Wenglor detects colour nuances that are indistinguishable by the human eye. Even in the case of transparent coloured objects, the slightest traces of colour are reliably ...

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Active measurement of AC current
January 2002, Phoenix Contact
Two active MCR current measuring transducers for measuring alternating currents have now been added to the product line of Phoenix Contact. With an effective value measurement, the modules MCR-S-1/5-I-DCI-24 ...

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Intrinsically safe handheld O2 sensor
January 2002
The Riken model OX-1 is an efficient O2 sensor for measuring the oxygen content of air to an accuracy of ±0,7%. The instrument has been designed primarily for the shipping industry, and is arranged in ...

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Optical sensor amplifier permits co-location of units
January 2002
The PA 01 is to be used in conjunction with a set of remote transmitter LT and receiver LR from the series 101, 100, 110 or 120. This amplifier series offers a choice between automatic and/or manual sensitivity ...

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Photoelectric sensors with adjustable sensing field
January 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering now offers the World-Beam QS18 series adjustable-field sensors - economical, self-contained devices that allow users to set a precise sensing cut-off point to eliminate background interference. ...

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Light curtain keeps tabs on up to 2,1 x 5 m
January 2002
The Telco SG11 Spacegard is a light curtain featuring 16 to 64 parallel light beams. The sensing range allows a distance of up to 5 m between the transducers. Sensitivity may be set manually or automatically, ...

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Ultra-thin capacitive flat pack proximity sensors
January 2002, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck is offering its QF 5.5, ultra-thin 5,5 mm capacitive proximity sensors that can be mounted in very small areas and solve applications previously impossible. The sensors also have a long sensing ...

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Gas sensor/transmitter for toxic gases
January 2002
The Trolex TX6373 may be used in General Purpose, Ex Group I or II and has a large range of electrochemical sensor units that are optimised for detecting one of 24 different toxic gases. For general purpose ...

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Opto sensors that enjoy a good wash
January 2002
The versatile OG family of M18 opto sensors from IFM Electronic is now available in new Wet-Line versions. With their IP68 protection ratings and stainless steel bodies, they are an appropriate choice ...

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Sensors contribute to high quality paper
December 2001, Temperature Controls
Monitran's vibration and displacement sensors are used throughout the world in paper manufacturing applications to monitor vibration levels in key areas such as press rollers. With paper mills typically ...

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No need for separate motor load transducers
December 2001
When a 4 to 20 mA output loop is required to monitor percentage motor load as an analog input into a PLC, NewElec's range of reliable motor protection packages already incorporate this function. The range ...

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