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Ultra Miniature Ø 5mm Encoders MES-3P &
MES-3PST for robotics and medicine |
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new Ultra Miniature Encoder – series MES-3P with a diameter of only 5mm
and a weight of only 5g, is offered by PEWATRON as the worldwide
smallest encoder. It is suited for all fields of precision mechanics,
robotics and medical engineering, where precise and fast angular
movements are detected on minimum space conditions. The
encoders offer 64 or 1024 pulses/revolution, respectively with A, B
and Z output signals, with maximum speeds of rotation of 6000 rpm. Axial
as well as radial cable outputs are available: * MES-3P with an axial
cable output, dimensions Ø 5mm x 12.6mm.* MES-3PST with a radial cable
output, dimensions Ø 6mm x 11.6mm. ... |
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Level Switch for Hazardous Areas |
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applications in gaseous and dusty surroundings, Baumer offers its
FlexLevel Switch 4401 in various ATEX versions. They enable a safe
level detection in hazardous areas. The ATEX certifications cover
the zones 0, 1 and 2 as well as the zones 20, 21 and 22. The FlexLevel
Switch can be easily configured on PC via the FlexProgrammer 9701. When
used with a cooling neck, the switch is suitable for process
temperatures from -40°C to up to 200 °C. Explosive gas or dust mixtures
can appear in many industrial applications, e. g. in the chemical,
pharmaceutical and even the food industry. All FlexLevel Switch versions
are available with the following ATEX approvals: Ex ia for gas
applications in zone 0, 1 or 2, if protected by a zener barrier; Ex tD
for dust applications in zone 20, 21 or 22 (for use without zener
protection even in zone 20 applications); and Ex nA for gas applications
in zone 2 without use of zener barrier protection. All wetted parts are
made of FDA-approved acid-proof stainless steel or PEEK thermoplastic.
The FlexLevel Switch complies ... |
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New ultra compact 120W DIN-Rail Power
Supply |
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launching SDR-240 (240W) and SDR-480 (480W) high performance single
output slim DIN-Rail series from Mean Well, PEWATRON continues to
extend its product coverage to lower wattage applications. For the
growing demand of low to medium wattage with high performance and space
saving requirements, SDR-120 (120W) series, the AC/DC isolation class I
power units, are formally introduced to the market now. With up-to-date
circuit design, SDR-120 series possess up to 91% of high efficiency and
can provide 120W continuously or 180W peak power for 3 seconds up to
55~60°C by only free air convection. With built-in active PFC function,
SDR-120 is a full range AC input (88~264VAC) switcher that fulfils the
requirement of EN61000-3-2 for harmonic current. The slim design of 40mm
in width helps to save precious space on the DIN-Rail and also makes it
30% smaller in size compared to the standard model DR-120 (120W).
Meanwhile, SDR-120 ... |
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UPS 150 FB Series: Level measurement in
cavities with only 4mm diameter |
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Sensortechnik AG: Our UPS miniature
ultrasonic sensors had a very
successful sales performance in 2008. Many industrial applications can
be solved with the standard model UPS 200, where optical, inductive or
capacitive sensors might have problems with detection. Furthermore with
the UPS sensors with analogue output a precise distance or
level
measurement can be realized, with a precision of approx. 0.3mm. The
special version “FOCUS Beam” has been particularly successful in various
applications. It proved its advantage in the detection through very
narrow openings. Since the FOCUS Beam does not have any disadvantageous
blind range, one can place it very close (few millimeters only) to the
opening of a cavity. There the beam is only 3mm wide in diameter. This
allowed e.g. to measure the level in only 4mm wide honey comb shape
cavities as used in medical laboratory applications (see left picture
below) with an accuracy of only few 1/10mm. Of course such measurement
needs a precise alignment of the sensor axis and the cavity to be
measured. On the right side below the comparison of detection beams of
UPS 200 (standard sensor) vs. UPS 150 FB (FOCUS Beam sensor) is shown. ... |
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ICMET High Power Laboratory selects HBM
to provide turnkey measurement solution |
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HBM announced that it has been selected by the Research,
Development and Testing National Institute for Electrical Engineering (ICMET)
to provide turnkey measurement solutions covering a range of products.
The new measurement system is an essential part of the modernization of
ICMET’s High Power Laboratory. The "High Power Laboratory Modernization"
project is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund,
within the "Increasing Economic Competitiveness" program. Based in
Craiova, Romania, ICMET operates accredited laboratories for high power,
high voltage and EMC as well as calibration laboratories for high
voltage, high current, electromagnetic fields and mechanical force. The
activities of ICMET Craiova also include R&D projects covering electric
power, electromechanical as well as pneumatic equipment and
technologies, monitoring systems, unconventional technologies for
environment protection, and energy efficiency. HBM will deliver its
high-end measurement system covering fiber-optic isolated transient
recorders, fiber-optic patch panels to interconnect the test cells ... |
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New thermo-paramagnetic oxygen
transmitter for harsh industrial applications |
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Instruments: The new XTP600 oxygen transmitter from Michell is a
robust self-contained oxygen transmitter that makes
oxygen measurement
in the process industry as simple as a field pressure or temperature
measurement. While traditional paramagnetic oxygen analysers suffer from
drift, Michell’s latest thermo paramagnetic technology makes this
transmitter almost drift-free. The XTP600 measures oxygen content
between 0.01 and 100% using the latest developments in non-depleting
thermo-paramagnetic technology. With no moving parts, the transmitter
can be sited directly in harsh industrial environments without any risk
of interference from vibration. The extremely compact size and simple
design of the XTP600 makes it ideal for installation next to the
measurement point with no additional cost for extensive piping or
frequent maintenance and calibration. Hydrogen applications are known to
cause significant sensor drift in traditional oxygen analysers. With the
latest thermo-paramagnetic technology the sensor element of the XTP600
is extremely stable even in ... |
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Reliably read barcodes in every position,
Ready-to-use barcode-scanner portals for the omnidirectional reading of
barcode labels |
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electronic: Reading unaligned barcode labels generally requires two
or more barcode scanners that are aligned with respect to one another.
The new MSPi systems from Leuze electronic are modularly structured and
mechanically premounted scanner portals. Electrically wired and
preconfigured, they are delivered ready-to-use for nearly every
application. With their integrated code fragment technology and high
scanning rate, the BCL 500i and BCL 501i series
barcode readers used in
the portals offer the essential prerequisites for detecting rotated
barcode labels. The code fragment technology makes possible the
identification of soiled, rotated or damaged codes, and the high,
adjustable scanning rate of between 800 and 1,200 scans per second
ensures identification even with very high conveyor speeds. With their
large depth of field and wide opening angle, the devices can also be
used on wide transport systems. Thanks to the flexible design of the MSPi systems, up to 32 of these BCL 500i series barcode readers can be
integrated in a single scanner portal. ... |
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MEDER electronic, Inc. - 5mm
Ultra-Miniature Surface Mount Reed Sensor Boasts High Performance |
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electronic introduced the MK24 series Reed Sensors measuring only
5mm x 1.8mm x 2.2mm they meet a minimum life expectancy of 50 million
operations at 5V, 5mA, 100Hz. This tiny energy saving device requires no
external power to operate making them especially well suited for low
power applications. Sensitivity ranges from 1.5-10mT are available. The
MK24 reed sensor is a hermetically sealed switch in a robust thermoset
molded package. This miniature sensor series is perfect in applications
where size is critical, while its flat contacts provide the added
benefit of effortless contact orientation during PCB assembly. Available
in 3 lead designs, the MK24 series are sold in Tape & Reel packaging and
are suitable for pick and place automation. Capable of switching up to 3
Watts with individual maximum ratings of 0.5 Amps and 5 Volts; the MEDER
MK24 series surface mount Reed Sensors have a minimum breakdown voltage
of 100VDC across the contacts. These reed sensors ... |
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Cognex Offers New DataMan ID Readers With
Integrated Liquid Lens |
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Cognex Corporation has expanded its DataMan® 200 line of fixed-mount
image-based
ID readers with three new models with integrated liquid
lens. The following new DataMan models make it easier than ever to
leverage the variable focus capability and quick system setup of liquid
lens technology: DataMan 200S with integrated liquid lens: For decoding
well-formed 1D and 2D codes on a uniform background at five decodes per
second. DataMan 200Q high-speed reader with integrated liquid lens: A
high-speed ID reader for decoding well-formed codes on a uniform
background. Delivers up to 45 decodes per second. DataMan 200X with
IDMax® and integrated liquid lens: A high-speed ID reader for the most
challenging direct marked codes. Delivers up to 45 decodes per second.
The wide range of performance options offered by the DataMan 200 means
that users can select the features, speed and price point best suited to
their application. The ultra-small packaging of the DataMan 200 makes
the system easy to integrate into equipment or onto production lines
where space is tight. All DataMan 200 models offer Ethernet connectivity
for faster communication speed and ... |
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From the inventor of the ultrasonic
double sheet control: the new dbk+4 |
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 microsonic:
In 1999 a well-known printing machine manufacturer for the first time
used the microsonic dbk-4 double sheet control in his sheet printing
machines. Since then the field of applications has extended far beyond
this. microsonic has now brought a new generation of
ultrasonic double
sheet controls onto the market. The new dbk+4 goes down extremely well
thanks to an absolutely new field of application and that fact that it
unites several variants of its predecessor in just one appliance. Three
control inputs now enable 3 pre-set working ranges to be selected – and
also changed during ongoing operations. "Standard" covers the broadest
spectrum of materials and weights for the straightforward double sheet
monitoring. "Thin" is used especially with very thin papers or films.
The "Thick" working mode is there for scanning thick plastic films or
PCBs. ... |
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Our technology makes the difference,
Quality improvement of monolithic and flush mounted piezo resistive
ceramic pressure sensors through increased long term stability and
moisture resistance |
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 Metallux
AG: Through innovative measures, long term stability and moisture
resistance of pressure sensors can be increased. The new improved
generation of
pressure sensors benefits on the one side from results of
modern measurements- and calculation tools as well as through marked
improvements in the screen print technology and better algorithm during
the laser trimming process. Metallux AG, a leading manufacturer of piezo
resistive pressure sensors was thus able to improve the quality of their
pressure sensors considerably. Current situation: Conventional
manufacturing process of piezoresistive ceramic pressure sensors. Piezoresistive pressure sensors are manufactured through a screen print
process. A Wheatstone bridge is printed onto a thin membrane and burned
in at 850°C. After the firing process the offset of the bridge needs to
be compensated. For this resistors are integrated in the bridge, which
are aligned through laser trimming. These laser trimmed resistors are
however a reason for instabilities ... |
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High Capacity Load Cell offered with USB
Output |
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 FUTEK
Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.: The LSB600 S-Beam Load Cell is a
high capacity tension and compression transducer with a wide capacity,
ranging from 10,000 lbs to 25,000 lbs. This new module is offered with
USB output as an additional option. With the USB option, Engineers can
eliminate the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display
equipment, making usage that much easier. The plug and play
functionality gives you the power and ease to monitor the output of a
sensor and enjoy measurement and are less affected by noise, temperature
variation or power supply requirement. The USB integration also includes
FUTEK’s USB Software which allows users to monitor the output of the
Sensor in real time. This particular S-Beam Load Cell is unique since it
offers a compact and robust design with a high accuracy and nonlinearity
of +/-0.1%, minimal deflection of 0.007 inches, and an operating
temperature of -60° F to 200° F. The Standard LSB600 S-Beam
Load Cell model has female threads that are available in M36 and 1 ¼
sizes. This load cell utilizes Metal Foil Strain Gage technology and the
sensing body is made from high quality 17-4ph Stainless Steel. FUTEK’s
High Capacity S-Beam Load Cell is exceptional because of ... |
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