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New release for Cognex
hardware-independent vision software |
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Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of
machine
vision systems and
vision sensors, announces new software expanding the
powerful toolset of its hardware-independent VisionPro software. The
VisionPro 5.2 release provides an easier to use version of the patented
PatMax® technology, enhanced color tools and an enhanced architecture to
harness the power of multicore PCs. The release includes new SearchMaxTM
and Color ExtractorTM color tools. SearchMax uses color features to
search for objects. It is extremely powerful in applications where
geometrical data is insufficient to align the part. Color Extractor
locates colored regions in complex scenes, with very minimal training.
It is optimized for high speed applications such as those required in
the food and packaging industries. ... |
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New ultrasonic limit switch |
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intelligent
ultrasonic limit switch SONOCONTROL 40 from SONOTEC
controls the level of liquids and liquid gases. The new device of the
SONOCONTROL series is used as a non-intrusive
level control system
through the wall, consisting of a probe, fastening, couplant and
evaluation instrument. The ultrasonic measurement method is applicable
in numerous industrial fields like the chemical industry, petrochemistry,
food industry and the pharmaceutical sector. The non-intrusive system
can be used for ride-height control, full-/empty signaling, protection
against dry running, position control, ice level control, limit control
in liquids and liquid gases and for air bubble- and solid detection. The
SONOCONTROL 40 combines application diversity with an outstanding
operating simplicity. The new innovative measuring method allows an easy
installation. The device can be factory-set for measuring tasks of
serial operations (plug-and-play). Additionally, the device consists of
an easy operating software, which also facilitates individual
measurement adjustments. The compact configuration of the ultrasonic
limit switch ... |
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Strain links – Force measurement made
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Electric: DSRT
strain links from Baumer are screwed onto the
surfaces of machines that are under pressure. In these positions they
detect linear strains. Thanks to a calibration of the complete system,
the extension can be converted into a force. Since they only need to be
screwed, strain links are easy to install. Therefore, they provide a
good alternative to strain gauges (S/G) that are glued directly onto the
machine or to
load cells that have to be integrated into the machine.
This particular task often proves to be complicated and cost-intensive.
Using a strain link can save between 40 and 90 minutes, compared to the
glued S/G. The strain link can also be screwed onto the machine again
easily after needing service. The sensor is reliable with small as well
as superimposed strains. The special geometry of the measuring element
transforms the extension mechanically, which results in higher
resolutions. Additionally, the optimized design of the measuring element
allows to decouple bendings and torsions from the linear extension.
Hence, they do not influence the measurement results. Due to an
integrated amplifier, the design of the sensor is very compact. With the
taring function of the amplifier the sensor can be reset at any time.
Strain links are used for easy
force measurements ... |
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PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Introduces New
High Temperature Acoustic Measurement System |
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Automotive Sensors – a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., a
world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force, and
torque
sensors, is pleased to announce new Model HT378B02 ½ inch ICP®
Low-Noise, High temperature Acoustic Measurement System. PCB® Model
HT378B02 is the world’s first IEC-compliant microphone and preamplifier
system that is used by test engineers to measure sound amplitude (in
Pascals or Decibels) and perform frequency analysis. This PCB®
innovative breakthrough in technology allows this unit to be used to 120
°C operating temperatures, reducing the need for high-priced probe
microphones; as well as to test to its maximum frequency specifications.
This system is ideal for obtaining accurate measurements in and around a
vehicle’s engine, manifold, underhood, exhaust pipe and other hot spots
associated with powertrain and vehicle systems NVH testing. PCB® Model
HT378B02 has been nominated most innovative new sensor product for the
MessTec & Sensor Masters 2009 Award. PCB
Automotive Sensors is a
dedicated technical sales and support group, located in Novi, Michigan,
USA, devoted to the testing needs of the global transportation market.
This team is focused on development and application of sensors and
related instrumentation for specific ... |
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New Video Instructions for Popular Label
Sensor |
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The very popular LRD6110
label sensor from Lion Precision now
offers video setup instructions. Unlike photo-eyes (optical sensors),
the LRD6110 does not use changes in contrast for operation. The sensor
works equally well with standard labels and clear-on-clear labels
without the need for “eye-marks.” The setup procedure is slightly
different than a photo-eye. To aid customers in getting the highest
performance and quickest setup time, Lion Precision now offers a Video
TechNote on their web site providing a clear explanation of the concepts
and techniques used in adjusting the sensor. “While the sensor is quiet
easy to setup thanks to the light bar display, nothing makes
instructions clearer than video,” according Mark Kretschmar,
communication manager for the company. Other video TechNotes are
available. More setup videos are planned for other sensors. Lion
Precision manufactures the world’s leading clear-label sensors with
nearly 40,000 installed around the world. The company’s primary product
line is capacitive and eddy-current noncontact sensors. This technology
was adapted for
label sensors in 1995 when no other technology could
detect clear labels. ... |
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HBM-nCode Announces Version 5.1 Release
of ICE-flow Analysis Software |
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Latest Version Offers Improved Visualization of Data and Reporting
Capabilities. HBM-nCode has released version 5.1 of ICE-flow
Analysis, comprising GlyphWorks® and DesignLife™. This significant
update includes new features and enhanced reporting capabilities which
accelerate and simplify the conversion of huge amounts of engineering
data into valuable information. GlyphWorks features an easy-to-use
environment that provides a wide range of interactive data processing
and visualization capabilities for extremely large data sets.
Specialized durability options include fatigue analysis, accelerated
testing, and frequency domain tools. GlyphWorks 5.1 adds new
capabilities for interactive data editing and new displays including
Chart Display and Gauge Display. These new displays provide
report-quality chart plotting of data tables and show synchronized
values during playback to give further insight into test data. Useful
for applications such as proving grounds or test tracks, the GPS Display
glyph has been enhanced to include the use of background satellite
images ... |
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PCB Piezotronics Introduces New
Submersible Accelerometers |
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 PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
introduces a sealed, watertight, integral cable assembly that ensures
signal fidelity is not compromised due to liquid ingress. Available on
many PCB® sensors, this alternative sealing technique is extremely
valuable when used in gearboxes, transmissions, flow tubes and valves,
sealed chemical reactors with mixers, and when measuring structural
reactions to turbulence. In many industries, a component or location
that requires testing or monitoring may be splashed or submerged in
water, oil, or other liquid rendering the test invalid and possibly even
destroying the senor. While consideration must be given to the sensor
housing material,
accelerometers are devices that generate electrical
signals. In order to prevent contamination and degradation of the
measurement signal via the cable, it is imperative to protect the signal
transmission path to make certain the liquid will not chemically
compromise the seal; using a PCB sensor with the new watertight integral
cable assembly virtually eliminates worry, downtime, and added expenses,
allowing for continued, accurate measurements. PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is
a global leader in the design and manufacture of force, torque, load,
strain, pressure, acoustic and
vibration sensors ... |
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Ultra High Temperature
Vibration
Measurement System |
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 Dytran
Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a unique
high temperature
vibration monitoring system, model 5334. This unit
consists of a high temperature charge mode
accelerometer and an in-line
miniature differential charge amplifier which operates from a constant
current 2-wire (IEPE) power unit. The configuration is known as a hybrid
system because it combines a differential charge mode accelerometer with
IEPE technology. The
accelerometers and charge amplifier are permanently
joined together as a single unit with the interconnecting hard line
cable permanently connected. The accelerometer is connected to the input
of the charge amplifier via an 18 inch long hard line cable (SIO2
insulated) which is unaffected by the high temperature at the
measurement point. ... |
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"Process Measuring Technology and
Automation", New Catalog Displays Expanded Product Range |
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product range of sensors, systems and accessories and also the areas in
which force and
torque measurement are applied in assembly, joining and
testing technology is presented by Kistler in its revised and
expanded product catalog "Process Measuring Technology and Automation".
This catalog contains practical examples with mounting drawings,
measuring chains and analyses showing the measurement of forces and
torques in joining, mounting and testing processes. This includes the
use of
force sensors during joining, the functional control of medical
equipment, monitoring of the steering column mounting process, the
testing of ignition and pressure switches as well as the testing of
transmissions using
torque sensors and fitting elastomer bushings in
chassis ... |
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Real-time thermography with miniature
design |
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 thermoIMAGER
TIM is the new infrared camera from measurement technology company
Micro-Epsilon. The camera, which can be used in a fixed position,
has a very robust construction and is currently one of the smallest
infrared cameras in the world. This provides important benefits,
particularly in the case of limited space applications. Another special
feature of the camera is its absolute measuring method. This unique
system assigns a temperature value to each pixel of the IR image. The
thermoIMAGER TIM is a fixed, infrared camera for the recording and
presentation of temperature images and profiles. It provides measuring
ranges between -20°C and +900°C. The FPA detector used provides very
precise results with 160x120 pixels for a pixel size of 35µm. Despite
its compact installation size, the product is impressive because of its
ease of use. The integrated USB 2.0 interface enables the camera to
capture 100 images per second in real time. The signal can also be
output via analogue from 0-10V. The standard sensor ... |
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JUMO dTRANS p20, new
process pressure
transmitter - easy operation, stainless steel housing |
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new JUMO dTRANS p20 transmitter series expands JUMO’s
top-of-the-range
pressure measuring instruments. The best
pressure
sensors have been combined with ease of operation in a new stainless
steel housing. The new stainless steel housing makes the transmitters
ideal for all areas of application where they need to be easy to clean,
as well as having optimum corrosion resistance. The food and
pharmaceutical industries are two of the important sectors here. But
there are also many harsh industrial environments, in chemical and
offshore applications, where a lightweight, corrosion-resistant
stainless steel housing has advantages over a conventional, painted
aluminum housing. The new variant, with a short housing, has a key
feature. Electrical connection is via an M12 connector, instead of the
conventional cable gland. This has created a particularly compact device
which can also be used, for example, when circumstances ... |
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Non-intrusive full/empty limit switch at
small diameter pipes (10...50 mm) |
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 SONOTEC:
The optimized
ultrasonic limit switch SONOCONTROL 15 detects quickly and
reliably whether a pipe is filled with liquids / liquid gases or not.
The compact sensor is mainly used in plants of the pharmaceutical sector
and the food industry. Here, the SONOCONTROL 15 is employed for the
protection of pumps and the control of filling systems. The known
advantages of the limit switch, such as the
non-intrusive ultrasonic
measurement through the wall as well as the precise distinction between
empty and liquid filled pipes, have been upgraded by further favourable
characteristics. The simplified installation method of the 2-wire system
for example, which can be carried out even during system operations,
guarantees an optimal use of the device. Due to a new pipe fastening
system made of plastics the sensor can be relocated quickly and easily.
Furthermore, the advanced firmware assures a stable operating mode. ... |
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Sierra Instruments’ Model 640S Now
Available for High Temperature Applications to 750°F (400°C) |
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 Sierra
Instruments, Inc.: Sierra’s industry-leading Steel-Trak™ Model 640S
Immersible
Thermal Mass Flow Meter
is now available in a
high-temperature design capable of trouble-free operation in process
temperatures up to 750°F (400°C). Popular in heavy industry, the Steel-Trak™
Model 640S is designed for the most demanding industrial flow
measurement applications. Constructed of heavy-duty 316 stainless steel
wetted materials, the high-temperature version of the Model 640S
includes remote-mounted electronics and mineral-insulated cabling
resistant to very high temperatures. The meter is already in use in such
critical applications as electrical power generation, stack gas
measurement, petrochemical refining and steel-making. One such
application is in coal-fired power plants, where combustion air is
pre-heated to temperatures approaching 500°F (260°C) prior to it being
mixed with the pulverized coal and burned in the boiler to produce steam
for electricity. It is critical that the mass flow rate of preheated air
be measured very accurately in order to obtain efficient combustion. The
high-temperature Model 640S meets this challenge with high accuracy,
easy installation, and low maintenance in a rugged, explosion-proof
package. Featuring direct
gas mass flow measurement ... |
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