Sensors & Transducers


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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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Precision vibration sensor range
December 2001
The TX5630 series of vibration sensors from Trolex are a cost-effective solution for vibration condition monitoring for general plant duty; motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, rotating machinery, machine ...

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Optical sensors offer up to 25 m detection range
December 2001
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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Optical sensors for hostile environments
December 2001
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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Sensors detect flames while ignoring other IR
November 2001
Trolex is offering flame sensors for the detection of fires, flames and sources of combustion in open areas. These sensors feature high infrared sensitivity and are able to reliably detect flames through ...

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Multiplexing two sets of sensors
November 2001
The MPA 21 is to be used in conjunction with two sets of remote optical transmitters LT and receivers LR from the series 100, 110 and 120. The two channels operate independently of each other with their ...

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Self-contained capacitive proximity sensor
November 2001, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Gail Norton Instrumentation is now offering a new compact capacitive proximity sensor. The SK1-25-50/10-X-b-X sensor is 50 mm in diameter and only 10 mm high. This self-contained unit operates from 10 ...

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Versatile infrared sensor system
November 2001, Switches International
Switches International claims a growing popularity over the past five years with its successful range of TJC sensors from Europe. This range of infrared sensors have a wide range of applications such ...

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Multiplexing four sets of sensors
November 2001
The MPA 41 is to be used in conjunction with four sets of remote optical transmitters LT and receivers LR from the series 100, 110 and 120. The four channels operate independently of each other with ...

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