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Precision begins with design |
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 Bürkert
announces the release of its new ELEMENT designed pH, ORP & Conductivity
Transmitters. The 8222/8202 saves time, space and headaches during
installation and commissioning in the water treatment market through its
modular and intuitive programming structure. Monitoring water chemistry
for applications such as Cooling Towers, Membrane Filtration, Industrial
Waste Treatment or Boiler Systems is simplified by integrating the
sensing element with the transmitting and display module. What most
manufacturers do with two devices, Bürkert does with one compact unit.
The Bürkert transmitter Type 8202 is a compact and modular device
specially designed for measuring the pH or O.R.P. value of fluids. The
transmitter houses a replaceable and standard 120 mm pH or O.R.P. probe
screwed in a sensor holder with an integrated Pt1000 temperature sensor.
Due to its modular and standard design, customers are now allowed to use
any standard pH electrode from the numerous suppliers available. The
Bürkert transmitter Type 8222 conductivity transmitter has 3 cell
constant options (0.01, 0.1 or 1) for applications ranging from ultra
pure quality water to industrial sewage water. As both compact
transmitters have integrated PT1000 temperature sensors incorporated ... |
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Kavlico Pressure Sensors are Ideal for
Standby Power Applications |
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 Kavlico,
a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) has a
complete line of
high accuracy pressure sensors that are well-suited for
standby power applications. As a worldwide leader in
diesel engine
pressure sensor technology, Kavlico has an extensive list of products
that can help optimize a standby power generation solution. Whether it’s
a basic application with requirements for
engine oil pressure sensors or
a complex application requiring an entire suite of sensors to optimize
performance, fuel efficiency and emissions, Kavlico has a solution.
Typical standby power pressure measurement applications include: Engine
oil pressure, Fuel pressure, Exhaust back pressure sensor, Diesel
particulate filter, Barometric pressure. Kavlico sensors operate on 5
Vdc and provide a linear amplified output of 0.5 to 4.5 Vdc proportional
to pressure. The sensor packages can be specified in either stainless
steel, brass or plated steel depending upon application requirements.
Flexible by design, Kavlico sensors can be configured with numerous
process and electrical connector options to meet installation criteria.
Kavlico sensors for standby power applications include: P500 High
Performance OEM Pressure Sensor, P265 General Purpose Pressure Sensor,
P4055/P4056 Low Cost
OEM Pressure Sensor, P255 General Purpose
Ceramic
Capacitive Pressure Sensor ... |
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Sensors &
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Cognex develops an on-line tool to
calculate cost savings from using
vision technology |
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Helping manufacturers evaluate how much savings can be achieved by
investing in vision. Cognex® Corporation, the world's leading
supplier of machine vision systems and industrial ID readers, today
announced the availability of a new on-line tool to help manufacturers
understand the benefits that can be achieved through the use of machine
vision and industrial identification. “In these difficult economic
times, optimizing product quality and reducing manufacturing costs is
more important than ever. Our new Cost Savings Advisor makes it really
easy for manufacturers to calculate the cost reductions they can achieve
through using Cognex vision and ID systems" says Peter Neve, Vice
President of Global Marketing for Cognex. He added, "It also acts as a
great check list to ensure that all potential savings from using vision
are identified." The Cognex Cost Savings Advisor was designed to help
customers evaluate a cost savings plan for vision inspection, automation
or identification applications. The free tool can be found at
www.cognex.com/costsavings. Users are asked a few simple questions about
each vision application. The tool then calculates the potential cost
savings ... |
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New Frequency Tailored ICP® Piezoelectric
Pressure Sensors |
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 PCB
Aerospace & Defense – a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc.,
announces a new frequency tailored ICP® and charge output
piezoelectric
pressure sensors, Series 113B and 102B. The new
quartz dynamic pressure
sensors have an extremely fast 1 micro-second response time, with
resonant frequencies above 500 kHz. Frequency tailoring, a combination
of mass balancing and microelectronics, provides a fast response to
shock waves without the high ringing amplitudes experienced with general
purpose piezoelectric sensors or resistive silicon semiconductor sensing
technologies. Each sensor is 100% in-process tested for resonant
frequency, rise time, and acceleration compensation, and are supplied
with NIST traceable, A2LA accredited calibration to ISO17025. Optional
gas driven shock-tube response curves can be provided upon request. The
sensors are ideal for measuring blast over-pressure and explosion
pressure in free-field or closed arenas to obtain peak pressure, total
impulse, shock wave and time-of-arrival measurements often used to study
blast effects on structures, vehicles, and other surrounding objects.
Frequency tailoring allows the sensors to capture both peak pressure and
total impulse calculations. ... |
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PT's new range of single point load cells |
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 PT
Ltd: With over 25 years manufacturing high quality
single point load
cells, it is no wonder we have a worlds best selection. From the
industry standard PT1000, PT2000 and PT3000 models to the OEM quantity
discount PTASP6 models, you will find the single points you are after.
If you are looking for stainless steel we have four models to select
from and two of these are fully welded stainless steel IP68 wash down
models. Tiny platform scales weighing only a few grams can be made with
our single points or you can make large 2000kg platform scales with a
platform size of 1200mm x 1200mm. Single point load cells are commonly
used for conveyor scales, multi weigh head systems and bagging scales.
We have cable, junction boxes, digital displays, load cell mounting
hardware and if you don’t see what you want just drop us a note we will
be pleased to get it for you. ... |
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Gas Warning Device smartALERT(TM) |
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Thermo-Technik GmbH: With the innovative
gas warning device smartALERT(TM), you will be able to enjoy the comfortable warmth of your
gas heater or cooking area even more. Because with the smartALERT(TM)
you have a multiplicatively approved and reliable gas warning system
that detects even least natural gas or LGP concentrations in the ambient
air of the room and formulates strict codes of behaviour at passing
specific limits – accurate and very easy to understand by voice
response. With the gas warning device smartALERT(TM), you take profit
from the same technology which is also used in the industrial area, like
manufacturing facilities of the chemical industry or in Biogas Power
Plants. Through the high selectivity and accuracy of this infrared
measurement process, the device reacts long before danger exists and
avoids any false alarm that in conventional devices is caused for
example by hairspray or clamminess ... |
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Kistler Engaged in Long-term Testing of
the Dresden Measuring Tram |
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 Kistler:
The roll-out of the world's first measuring tram took place in Dresden,
Germany, on 5 March with the handover of the tram for regular operation
on the tramway network of the Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (Dresden
Transport Company). The project, directed by the Institute for Rail
Transport and Technology of Dresden Technical University is receiving
support from Kistler Instrumente AG and a number of other major
companies such as Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG, Bombardier
Transportation GmbH, National Instruments Germany GmbH, Harting Electric
GmbH & Co. KG, IMA GmbH Dresden and the Institut für Bahntechnik GmbH.
The aim of the project is to acquire scientific knowledge and practical
experience in the field of rail vehicle and track measurement technology
in tramway systems. In addition, the measuring tram is being made
available to the TU Dresden for student training and the improvement of
teaching and research. The data obtained in the course of the opera-tion
of the tram will serve to optimize simulation models for the development
of new vehicles and vehicle components. ... |
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PVC - Cables with an extended Temperature
Range |
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Thermo-Technik GmbH offers in his product range PVC – Cables with an
extended Temperature Range. According to the PVC design Operating
Temperatures from -30°C (-22°F) to +125°C (257°F) respectively -60°C
(-76°F) to +70°C (158°F) are possible. For insulation an unique PVC
compound is used. This unique material is used for outer coating and
coating the single wires inside the cable. These new PVC - Cables with
an extended Temperature Range may easily integrated in customized and
standard
Temperature Probes. Thus a substation with expensive and
difficult to process materials, e.g. silicone, will be available for
many applications. . ... |
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Confocal sensors in hybrid technology |
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new optoNCDT confocal chromatic sensor from Micro-Epsilon
combines the benefits of two successful confocal design concepts. With
an external diameter of 8mm, the sensor is compact and slim, similar to
the optoNCDT 2402 range of miniature sensors. However, due to its larger
digital aperture, the sensor can receive significantly more reflected
light than the smaller, 4mm diameter version. In the new sensor an
ancillary lens is positioned in the light path before the thin gradient
index lens with its exactly adapted refractive index profile. Due to its
greater divergence, the so-called relay lens enables significantly more
reflected light from the target to be detected. This is particularly
beneficial if the sensor has to be tilted or if the target is
non-planar, so that the reflected light is only reflected back by an
angular deviation in the sensor. In this way, due to its larger opening
angle, the optoNCDT 2403 can perform more stable measurements on poorly
reflecting and tilted surfaces than the optoNCDT 2402. The relay lens
also increases the base distance of the sensor, which means it can be
placed further away from the measurement object. Typical applications
for the new sensor are ... |
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New multi-parameter controller for water
treatment sets benchmark in ease of configuration |
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 Bürkert
GmbH & Co. KG: As global competition increases for water treatment
OEM’s, they are driving their suppliers to provide innovative lower cost
control solutions. The latest trend is to incorporate multi-parameter
panel mounted transmitters (that were simply used as signal converters
by sending analogue inputs to PLC’s) into single platform
multi-parameter controllers. Bürkert´s new multi-parameter controller
mxCONTROL 8620 is designed to automate the control of process variables
within a water treatment system and thereby reduces control-ler and
instrument costs by as much as half. The 8620 integrates all control,
monitoring and display features as well as data and event logging
functions into one compact, easy to configure controller. This saves
time, space and headaches in cooling towers, reverse osmosis
applications and boiler systems by allowing parameterization of a wide
number of control variants via the integrated SD card slot, USP or
connection via Ethernet. With an eye on both process safety and ease of
use, the unit fits into a concept which can easily be customized exactly
to any requirements and applications. ... |
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Cost Effective High Temperature
Accelerometers for General Purpose Vibration |
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 Dytran
Instruments, Inc. is pleased to release a new family of
accelerometers. The 3255C and 3256C are
charge mode accelerometers that
are an excellent cost effective solution for general purpose vibration
applications under high temperatures. Models 3255C and 3256C are light
weight charge mode accelerometers with 15 pC/g sensitivity. These units
feature a robust, laser welded titanium construction which includes a
ceramic sensing element. They are hermetically sealed, weigh only 10
grams, and have a 10-32 mounting hole. Model 3255C has a 10-32 radial
connector and model 3256C has a 10-32 axial connector. To learn more
about model 3255C and 3256C ... |
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New generation of
digital humidity
sensors |
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 Sensirion
is launching its new generation of
humidity
sensors and
temperature sensors at Sensor+Test 2009. The SHT21 conforms to the current trend of saving
space and reducing energy consumption. The new humidity sensor
incorporates the existing strengths of the successful SHT11 while
significantly enhancing and improving them. For instance, the SHT21
sensor not only features long-term stability, full calibration and a
digital interface, but also supports additional communication modes,
including analog modes. In addition, sensor reliability and performance
have been boosted by using advanced semiconductor technology. The QFN
components are resin encapsulated to minimize the sensor dimensions.
With a 3 x 3-mm footprint and a height of 1.1 mm, the sensor fulfills
practical every wish with regard to the compactness of integrated
sensors. Encapsulation of the semiconductor chip also provides reliable
protection against ambient conditions and thus increases the stability
of the sensor. Like the sensors in the SHT1x series, the SHT21 can be
processed in a reflow oven. It is correspondingly suitable for use in
mass production. ... |
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Cognex introduces third generation
Checker Vision Sensor |
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 Cognex
Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine
vision systems and
vision sensors, has added the Checker® 3G series to
its award-winning Checker vision sensor product line. With simple setup,
integrated part detection, lighting, I/O and job change all in a rugged
IP67 housing, Checker 3G is the easy, reliable and affordable way to
verify all products or parts on the line. With Checker 3G, the user
chooses whether to configure the sensor as a presence sensor or
measurement sensor. Presence sensors verify that features are present.
Measurement sensors verify that features are the correct height, width
and/or diameter. In either mode, there is no limit to the number of part
features that a single Checker can “check”. Checker is also able to
detect and track over 6,000ppm in varying positions along the production
line, overcoming imprecise part positioning and delivering consistent,
precisely timed pass/fall results. No other sensor,
vision sensor, or
vision system can do this. The new Cognex offering does not require a PC
for setup. Instead, the SensorView® Teach Pendant, with its unique
One-Click Setup™ technology, allows the user to set up jobs right on the
line and has them running in a matter of minutes. A single teach pendant
can be used to set up any number of Checker 3G sensors and can remain
connected for real-time application monitoring. ... |
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