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PBX microswitches for industrial and
railway equipment |
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PBX is the latest newcomer to Crouzet’s range of microswitches
for industrial and railway equipment. It has been developed and tested
in compliance with current standards (EN 60 947, DIN 41 636 type F, NF
EN 50 124-1, NFF 16 101/102). The electrical configuration of this
switch is based on a double insulated failsafe circuit (1 NO + 1 NC)
with two types of contact (silver or gold-plated silver) available,
based on the voltages and switching loads involved. Available in IP40,
IP 65 or IP67 versions, the sealing design is patented. The PBX has a
mechanical service life of 10 million cycles and features a long
pushbutton travel range after reaching the electrical switching point,
which helps to absorb any deviations from mechanical tolerances during
equipment wear over time. The modularity of the range means that there
is a vast range of readily available configurations ... |
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Non-contact
torque sensor now mounts in moments |
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Technology Ltd: The latest model of TorqSense, the non-contact
digital torque measuring system, incorporates an integral sprocket or
pulley, allowing easy fit-and-forget mounting in a vast range of plant
and machinery such as drum mixers, generators, pump, dynamometers and
conveyor drives. Earlier models of TorqSense provided an in-line shaft
for connection to the equipment under test. While these are suitable for
many situations, sometimes mean a degree of engineering was necessary to
mount the unit. This prompted torque system manufacturers Sensor
Technology, of Banbury, to develop this new user-friendly series of
models. The new RWT 350/360 TorqSense is suitable for virtually any
plant driven by a belt or chain drive, particularly those where space is
limited or access restricted. The ease of fitting is also likely to be
of interest for jobs where it is essential to minimise downtime, such as
in continuous process plant. “Belt and chain drives naturally have a
high radial load, which has to be accounted for when mounting a standard
TorqSense,” explains Tony Ingham of Sensor Technology. ... |
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Melexis
automotive position sensor with
SENT protocol lowers cost and improves performance under hood |
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protocol for Engine Management devices gains support with launch of
first fully integrated SENT
rotary position sensor IC, MLX90324 by
Melexis. High temperature performance and integrated support for the
SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission) characterize the new MLX90324.
Under-hood position sensor applications like EGR, manifold actuation,
diesel throttle body, drive-by-wire pedals and other rotary, high
precision
position sensors become simpler, more reliable and more cost
effective. The increased demand for sensors to meet new green standards
in engine design can be well supported by Melexis MLX90324. This newest
member in the Triaxistm family extends the features of previous award
winning Triaxistm rotary position sensor ICs. The MLX90324 implements
the SENT protocol–also known as SAE J2716-Apr07 directly on chip for
reporting functions and gains improved performance at high temperature. ... |
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New Noncontact Displacement Sensor for
National Instruments CompactRIO System |
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Lion Precision: The new ECD140 sensor, scheduled for release in
Q4 2009, will add displacement and position data to test, measurement,
and control systems designed around National Instrument’s CompactRIO
architecture. Based on
eddy-current (inductive) sensing technology, the
new sensor provides displacement measurements of conductive targets with
sub-micron resolutions and measurement ranges of 2mm to 3.5mm. Other
ranges are also available upon request. A fully functional ECD140 will
be demonstrated during NI Week in Austin, Texas August 4-6 (www.ni.com/niweek).
The CompactRIO system from National Instruments is an open, expandable
system powered by LabVIEW. The system allows hot swapping of a multitude
of modules to quickly configure a data acquisition system. No other
noncontact
displacement sensor module is available for the CompactRIO system ... |
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Measuring and positioning independent of
colors |
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the FADK 14, Baumer extends its product range with its first red
light LED
distance sensor. This sensor offers good value for money, and
thanks to the integrated communications standard IO-link it is very well
prepared for the future. Wherever distances have to be measured reliably
and objects have to be positioned precisely, the FADK 14 is the sensor
to choose. In a measuring range of 50 to 400 mm it reaches a resolution
of 0.1 mm. The measurement is to a large extent independent of the
material and color of the object. Moreover, the sensor is very resistant
to dirt. The high measuring speed allows the sensor to be used in
extremely dynamic applications. The FADK 14 is available with two output
versions (current or voltage output). With the launch of this new
sensor, Baumer rounds off its successful sensor series 14. From red
light diffuse sensors to
laser diffuse sensors for detecting foils, this
series offers a multitude of sensor ... |
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Xsens and Time Domain Partner to Advance
Entertainment Industry 3D Tracking Technology |
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Xsens Technologies B.V., the leader in 3D tracking systems, and
Time Domain Corporation, the leader in ultra wideband (UWB) real-time
location systems (RTLS), today announced a partnership that will advance
the entertainment industry’s 3D tracking and motion capture systems.
Xsens will unveil the new tracking system’s capabilities at the SIGGRAPH
conference (August 3 – 7) in New Orleans at booth 2819. The partnership
is based on Time Domain’s Precision Location Ultra Wideband System
(PLUS) technology combined with Xsens’ inertial sensor technology and
builds on the success of Xsens’ MVN full-body cameraless motion capture
system. Xsens MVN, which is already in use among top developers at
Electronic Arts, Industrial Light and Magic, Sony Pictures Imageworks,
THQ and others, will enable gaming and visual effects developers to
track extremely large spaces in demanding environmental circumstances in
real time. It will also eliminate the line-of-sight restrictions
associated with existing camera-based systems. “The combination of MVN
with UWB technology meets industry demands for scalable multi-person
motion capture systems that can be used on location and provide robust
data in real time for on-set previsualization,” said Per Slycke, founder
and CTO of Xsens. “This is a huge step forward in providing the
entertainment sector with the best, ground breaking and non-intrusive
technologies available. It is great working with a company that
understands the level of integration needed to make UWB work with
inertial sensors ... |
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Gain understanding and maximize value
from measured data |
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 The
new 5.1 release of HBM’s nCode Automation provides a higher level
of flexibility for engineers needing to interrogate and learn from their
test data. The release offers a complete environment for engineering
data storage, analysis and reporting that features new extensible
solutions to drive collaboration and inform decision making. A new
Characteristic Values capability allows users to tag data with
additional information that can be used for searching, trending and
reporting. These Characteristic Values can be calculated using analysis
routines that can be added by end-users. Calculations are very flexible
and even allow retrospective analyses to be performed on existing stored
data. This enables users to examine all aspects of the measured data for
greater understanding of its dynamics. Version 5.1 offers Workgroup
edition, an easy to deploy and cost effective system for a single group
or department. Easily installed, Workgroup provides an immediate
off-the-shelf solution to start managing and learning from measured
data. The larger Enterprise edition integrates with ... |
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Kit with wireless and batteryless sensors |
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 This
SAW-TDK1 demonstration kit from SENSeOR, the world specialist in
SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave)-based sensing solutions operating wirelessly
and without batteries, includes 3 wireless
temperature sensors (-20 to
+160°C), a reader unit and a visualization software. Incorporated in
different types of appropriate packagings, tiny (only 5x5x1.5 mm3),
robust and totally passive SAW sensing elements are connected to
customized antennas. Thus they can be mounted in harsh environments
(explosive and/or irradiated atmospheres) as well as in confined and/or
inaccessible places (mobile and rotating machines, tanks, ovens, buried
pipelines, incorporated in materials…) – all this with almost unlimited
autonomy. The reader unit remotely interrogates (typically up to 3
meters) in real-time SAW sensors within the ISM band at 434MHz. This
reader unit connects to a computer (via USB, analog or even Zigbee link)
for data visualization and storage. Once mounted, SAW sensors are
maintenance-free and allow avoiding unwanted cables of wired sensors.
Furthermore, the drawbacks related to the active electronics of
conventional wireless sensors are bypassed. ... |
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| Detect the difference! -
Advanced Contrast Sensor |
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 ELTROTEC:
Increase process throughput with high-speed, accurate and
reliable contrast differentiation. The new KS30 contrast sensor
combines small 3mm spot size and 40 kHz fast response to achieve
high-speed contrast differentiation of both neutral and
colour targets. The white light LED allows accurate
detection of a wide range of colours against any background. Two
seven-segment displays provide a visual representation of the
relative intensity from 00 to 50. Two gain settings and three
LED intensity settings provide for flexible operation over a
wide range of conditions. The small spot size allows the
resolution necessary to achieve accurate timing and position
measurements. The discrete outputs provide the high-speed
interface PNP/NPN to external controls in applications. An
analogue output 0-5 VDC allows external monitoring of signal
levels for integration in new machine integration as well as
converting applications. The sensor comes with mounting bracket
that together with the circular spot allows any orientation of
the sensor to marks in three axes. ... |
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Michell Expands Calibration Lab to
Increase Hydrocarbon Dew-Point Analyzers Capacity |
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 Responding
to the demand for their process analyzers, Michell Instruments
has recently expanded their calibration laboratory for hydrocarbon
dew-point and process moisture analyzers, doubling its capacity. They
have also increased their team of engineers to help keep up with the
global demand for process analyzers. In the petrochemical industry, the
measurement of moisture content in a multitude of process gases and
liquids is one of the most difficult and demanding tasks for process
engineering. To maintain a certain moisture content or to avoid defined
moisture levels is crucial for a large number of chemical processes. Michell’s state-of-the-art, on-line analyzers help to increase plant
efficiency and safety in many petrochemical sites across the globe – as
well as saving companies millions of dollars in maintenance and
down-time each year. Using the ‘dark spot’ principle, developed in
conjunction with Shell, the Condumax II hydrocarbon
dew-point analyzer
is used to ensure natural gas quality at ... |
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Plug and Play Muting, The number of Leuze
electronic CPSET complete Muting solutions was extended tailored to
requirements. |
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 Leuze:
Access guarding with optical protective devices with Muting function
frequently consists of numerous components that must be electrically and
mechanically harmonized with one another, to guarantee both safety and
availability. While the selection of the right components by the design
engineer in the planning phase can be difficult, with the start-up on
the setup site the time required for this and the necessary knowledge of
the setup site personnel for correct parametering have proven to be
critical. With the CPSET Safety Sensor Systems, Leuze electronic
provides well-thought-through solutions that incorporate these
requirements. They include select and ready prepared components for the
respective application cases. Muting applications can therefore by
implemented quicker, easier, and frequently more cost-effectively. The
Leuze electronic CPSET product range was continuously enhanced and, by
now, it contains several types for every Muting requirement. The Basic
element of a CPSET is the COMPACTplus Muting Transceiver or Multiple
Light Beam Safety Device of type 4 in accordance with IEC/EN 61496-1 and
SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508. The CPSET complete Muting systems
provide Safety Sensor Systems ... |
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