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ColorMax VIEW- Translucent
Color Verification Sensor |
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Industries Inc.: Combining proven sensor technology with innovative
hardware and software, the ColorMax View™ was specifically developed for
high-speed, on-line color verification of translucent packaging
containers used in the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care and
other industries. * Establishes pass/fail criteria for color
characteristics of translucent packaging materials to eliminate defects.
* On-line measurement allows real-time quality control. * Modulated,
wide spectrum white LED light source. * Software control enables
comprehensive control of sensor settings. * Serial data output allows
external systems to measure color and optimize the concentration of
colorant, improving efficiency and reducing cost. * Three analog output
channels (red, green and blue) for external level monitoring. *
Adjustable brackets provide quick set-up and integration. *
Laser position sensor indicates container positioned for
measurement. * Rugged construction and exclusive M30 housing. ... |
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Pressure Sensors for Pressure Measurements for Hydraulic
Applications |
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 Moorpark,
CA – Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors &
Technologies (CST) has a suite of sensors that have been designed to
perform in a wide variety of hydraulic applications. Capable of
operating for millions of pressure cycles, these low power consumption
pressure sensors provide an accurate, reliable, and stable signal
over many years of operation in the harshest environments. The high
overpressure capability of our sensors for fluid power applications are
designed to withstand the pressure fluctuations associated with these
applications. These rugged devices have stainless steel housings and can
be configured with a broad selection of process and electrical
connectors to fit the specification criteria for each application.
Operating on 5 Vdc, the sensors provide a 0.5 to 4.5 linear amplified
output proportional to pressure. Pressure ranges are available up to
6,000 PSI. Typical pressure sensor applications include ... |
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Compact—more compact—LSIS 120 |
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 The
new LSIS 120 series from Leuze electronic combines
barcode and
2D-code reading in a highly efficient and industrial-suited manner.
Until now, different systems were usually necessary for reading barcodes
and 2D codes. These times have passed for automated handling and testing
systems, robot systems and analysis automation. With the LSIS 120, Leuze
electronic has brought a code reader to market that can reliably read
one-dimensional barcodes, as well as 2D codes. The LSIS 120 (with either
RS-232 or USB interface) operates with fixed focus and a large depth of
field. Both types are characterised by a large reading field with
precise, wide-angle optics. Short read distances are also possible. All
common
barcodes and 2D codes are read omnidirectionally—they do not need
to be arranged in a specific direction. The LSIS 120 enables continuous
traceability of parts with code labels, from the raw producer to the end
consumer, as is increasingly required for circuit boards, tools, food
and in the automotive industry. Another area of use is ... |
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Versatile Safety Laser Scanners with
modular functionality |
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ROTOSCAN RS4
Safety Laser Scanners from Leuze electronic have been
equipped with requirement-compliant function packages. In combination
with the possible protective field ranges and the various switching
outputs, a total of nearly 20 different device models are available.
With individual configurations with respect to field combination and
resolution, the number of possibilities reaches into the four-digit
range. As a result, a custom solution can be created for nearly every
application. The ROTOSCAN RS4 device family has been expanded
considerably over the past year: in addition to models that feature the
MotionMonitoring function, devices with a protective field range of up
to 6.25 metres are now available on the market. Leuze electronic equips
its RS4 Safety Laser Scanners with various function packages, thereby
giving the user the possibility of selecting and using laser scanners
that are practically custom-designed for his needs. The user can choose
from three function packages: Basic, Extended and MotionMonitoring. The
"Basic" function package is intended for users ... |
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The LiquidFLOW Controller from Bürkert |
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 Bürkert
GmbH & Co. KG: The intelligent combination of high-performance
flow-rate measurements and a highly precise proportional valve turns
Bürkert’s LiquidFLOW Controller into a perfect solution for a large
number of industrial applications. The integration of sensor, control
electronics and proportional valves into a single compact device make
the LiquidFLOW Controller ideally suited for applications requiring the
fully-automatic metered dosing of small amounts of liquids. Compatible,
Compact and Cost-efficient: The LiquidFLOW Controller (LFC) is fully
compatible with Bürkert’s range of
Mass Flow Controllers (MFC). It complements the company’s portfolio
of compact fluid control devices for the measurement and dosage of
liquids with a nominal flow rate of 10 – 600 ml per minute (0.6 to 36
l/h) and a span of 1:10. The LFC is based on the successfully proven and
tested software, hardware and mechanics of the MFC series. Thanks to its
compact design, the controller can be installed in difficult locations,
such as directly behind angled piping. The integration of sensor,
control electronics and actuator ... |
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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 ... |
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JUMO heatTHERM-DR, the new innovative DIN
rail thermostat |
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 The
distinguishing features of the new electromechanical thermostats from
JUMO are their great flexibility and their state-of-the-art
connection technology. The instruments of this series can be used for
all current applications that need to measure room, immersion sleeve and
surface temperatures. Thanks to the DIN rail mounting, they are quick to
install and there is no need for a complicated mounting device, as is
the case with conventional, fitted thermostats. To use this
electromechanical thermostat, the first of its kind in the world with
“Push-In®” terminal technology, simply insert the connecting wires into
the connecting points as far as they will go. That’s it! There’s no tool
to connect the wire or the strand with the ferrule and the wiring is
more reliable. This solution also saves considerable time and money,
compared with using a conventional screw terminal. “Push-in®” technology
allows loads up to 16 A to be directly connected at 230 V AC. Because a
contactor is not required, the cost of installation falls still further.
Maintenance costs are reduced, thanks to the small interval of <10 K
from the point of shutting off the safety
temperature limiter ... |
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Sensata Technologies and Melexis Sign
Agreement on Sale of Vision Business |
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 Sensata
Technologies and Melexis today announced the signing of an
agreement to sell Sensata’s Vision business to Melexis, a Belgian-based
manufacturer of smart mixed-signal semiconductors, integrated circuits
and integrated sensors and systems for
automotive applications. Sensata had previously announced the
intention to sell the
Vision business in December, 2008. The transaction is expected to
close by the end of April. The Vision business already provides CMOS
imagers and imaging modules to automotive advanced driver assistance
systems for customers such as Bosch and Delphi. Melexis strategic focus
on automotive semiconductors and sensors renders this acquisition of
immediate benefit to customers of its existing
optoelectronic and imaging sensor products. The market has begun
production deployment of vision-based, automotive safety and convenience
features, like night vision, lane departure warning, road sign
recognition and advanced cruise control. Vehicle designers will look to
specialized image sensors capable of meeting their durability,
performance and reliability expectations. Melexis Chief Executive
Officer Rudi De Winter states, “The wide dynamic range camera technology
from Sensata’s Vision business is complementary to our current imaging
sensors and fits very well with the trend of increasing use of vision
products ... |
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Reducing Engine Friction |
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Technology Ltd: An innovative
torque sensor is helping to reduce engine emissions and improve
economy as part of a project to develop an intelligent lubrication
system. With engine efficiency under the spotlight like never before,
automotive companies are exploring all avenues for improving
performance. And because engines have a rotating power output, torque is
the key measurement. Car engines are the bett noir of the environmental
lobby. There is no doubt that they are major contributors to carbon
build up. But equally they are fundamental to modern life. A true
replacement is decades away, so we have to make them as efficient as
possible. Engine lubrication systems are essentially dumb. They have a
simple mechanical pump which has been sized to ensure an adequate supply
of oil in the worst operating condition. This is typically a hot engine
at idle. The pump is thus hugely oversized for most of the rest of the
speed range and, as a consequence, nearly 60% of its output is dumped
straight back into the sump via the relief valve. It will also deliver
the same amount of oil to every part of the engine regardless of what
that system might actually need. The pump is also insensitive to engine
load and thus the bearings will receive the same ... |
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Wireless
Temperature Sensors for Rough Environment |
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 Manner
Sensortelemetrie developed a new 'Plug and Play'
wireless temperature sensor for rough test stand operation
especially for supervision of critical temperatures of devices. The
temperature sensor is extremely robust, simple to handle and needs no
change of the batteries within a ½ year of operational time. Typical
applications are: * Monitoring of the damper temperature while shaking
test of the complete vehicle * Supervision of the bearing temperatures
on the drive shafts * Supervision of the bearing temperature on the gear
* Supervision of the oil temperature * Supervision of the cooling water
* General supervision of test stands, etc. The wireless
temperature sensor is mounted at the measuring point via a clamp.
The integrated temperature sensor measures the temperature of the
device's surface and transmits the data to the receiving unit via radio
transmission. The measuring range for this method is -40 to +120°
Celsius. For very hot temperature measurements a standard thermocouple
can be attached to the wireless temperature sensor that is located at a
cooler location. The sampling rate of the wireless temperature sensors
is programmable and 1 second at default ... |
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New SCHMIDT® Flow-Sensor SS 20.500 for
dusty environments |
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 SCHMIDT
Technology presents for the first time the new
flow sensors SS 20.500 for application in chemical processes on the
international exhibition ACHEMA in Frankfurt. The measurement of flow
velocity in dusty environments results in particular sensor
requirements. Dirt tolerant design and easy cleaning are of high
importance to guarantee measuring accuracy and reproducibility. Unwanted
accumulation of dust and contamination on the sensor tip can be avoided
by an optimized aerodynamic flow. Therefore, the sensor dumb-bell tip
was developed and the patented system has been proved in many
applications. Due to its extreme wide flow angle of 360° axial and 90°
radial direction, the sensor is easy to position in the air flow and the
wide measuring range of 0.06 up to 35 m/s offers many applications like
flow measuring in dust exhaustions, control of supply and exhaust air or
drying processes. In order to meet the requirements of explosion
protection for gas and dust, the sensor can be delivered in an ATEX
version on demand. SCHMIDT Technology offers this sensor at a very low
price of more less than one thousand Euro. As an option, the sensor tip
can be protected by a special coating and makes the sensor resistant
against salt acid, acetone or sulphuric acid. ... |
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Sierra Instruments Receives CRN Approval
for Its
Mass Flow Meters and Controllers |
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Sierra Instruments is pleased to announce that all of its
Scientific & Industrial Thermal Mass products now have CRN (Canadian
Registration Number) approval. The successful qualification of Sierra’s
products means that our
mass flow meters and controllers meet the strict quality standards
for design and manufacturing outlined in the Canadian Standard CSA B51.
Our products, per the certification, comply with the requirements of CSA
B51 which specifies the dimensions, materials of construction,
pressure/temperature ratings, and identification marking of the
fittings. ... |
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Hygienic: Pressure transmitter now with
electropolished stainless steel case |
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 WIKA:
The IPT-1X series of
process pressure transmitters is now available with a new,
electropolished stainless steel case. The hygienic design, with its case
sealed to IP66/IP67, fulfils the high demands of sanitary applications.
The flush-diaphragm transmitter (Model IPT-11) is available with all
established hygienic connections. Model IPT-10 instruments with their
screw connection, however, can be mounted to one of the numerous WIKA
diaphragm seals for sanitary applications. With their various output
signals and certifications, the IPT-1X
pressure transmitters are suitable for use in the most diverse of
plant applications. ... |
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