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World’s smallest digital
humidity sensor:
SHT21 |
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its new SHT21, Sensirion has presented the smallest digital
humidity and
temperature sensor to an intrigued audience in 2009. In the
meantime the sensor has been characterized and qualified, and thousands
of samples have been provided to interested users. The start of serial
production is scheduled for April 2010. The SHT21 consists of a newly
designed, sophisticated sensor chip encapsulated in a DFN 3-0 package.
With this encapsulation the chip is completely over-molded, except the
humidity sensing area. In this way, the components size is reduced to a
3x3-mm footprint with 1.1-mm height. Additionally, over-molding provides
excellent protection against aging and ambient impact, such as
condensation and harsh environments, and thus yields outstanding
long-term stability. The fully calibrated state of the sensor and its
true I2C digital interface ensure an easy application. Analog output
modes (such as PWM) are available on request. The digital communication
mode enables superb low power consumption: A value in the range of 3μW
at normal operation is well achieved and it may be lowered further by
increasing the measurement interval. Typical sensor accuracy is ... |
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High Accuracy HDI Pressure Sensors Offer
3 V Supply Versions for Battery Powered Applications |
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 Sensortechnics
GmbH’ HDI sensors measure absolute, differential or gage pressures
in various ranges from 10 mbar up to 5 bar. The HDI series features 3 V
supply versions which are ideally suitable for battery powered
applications, e.g. in portable or handheld devices. HDI pressure sensors
perform precision digital signal conditioning and achieve ultra high
accuracies with an excellent Total Error Band (TEB) better than ±0.5 %FSS
over a temperature range of 0…+85 °C. The HDI series provides digital
interfaces with I²C bus protocol and analog 0.5 … 4.5 V output signals
at the same time therefore allowing customers to build up a redundancy
functionality for safety critical applications. The sensors are intended
to be used with air and non-corrosive gases and offer various
unidirectional, bidirectional or barometric calibrations as well as
different accuracy classes. Miniature SMT and DIP housings allow for
space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. A wide
selection of sensor configurations are available from stock at
Sensortechnics. All HDI
pressure sensors can be modified ... |
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Measuring
laser sensor for distances up
to 4 m |
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 Baumer
has recently added the laser
distance sensor OADM 250 to its portfolio.
The sensor is based on time of flight technology and covers an operating
distance of 4 m – even on black objects. The OADM 250 complements
Baumer’s broad range of laser distance sensors. Sensors of the same size
working with the triangulation principle reach their limit at distances
of 1 m. This is where the OADM 250 comes in. It is suitable for
applications in which distances between 0.2 m and 4 m have to be
measured. Thanks to a special calibration, the measurement is
independent of the object color and surface properties. The repeat
accuracy (+/- 5 mm), linearity (+/ 20 mm) and short measuring repetition
rate of 10 ms allow precise measurements also on moving objects. The
compact design of the sensor facilitates its integration into the
application, and especially any retro fitting. The integrated standard
alarm output improves the process safety. This output reports if the
sensor cannot interpret the received signal due to too heavy soiling. ... |
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High Frequency Accelerometer for Rotor
Track and Balance, Model 3237A2 |
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 Dytran
Instruments has recently expanded their line of airborne
accelerometers, designed for use in Health and Usage Monitoring Systems
(HUMS) as well as Rotor Track and Balance (RTB) applications typically
found on commercial and military aircraft. The Dytran model 3237A2 is a
new model of IEPE-type accelerometers and is offered with a sensitivity
of 25 mV/g. For rotor track & balance, the model 3237A2 features an
axial military 3-pin D38999 connector and ¼-28 stud mount. With an upper
frequency response of 20,000 Hz (+15%), model 3237A2 is ideal for use in
helicopter structural health monitoring applications, as well as for use
within aircraft locations which are typically subjected to higher ... |
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Brix and Concentration Measurements for
Continuous Vacuum Pans, Microwave Brix Measurement, Highly accurate and
repeatable Brix/ Concentration measurements |
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BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: The ability to monitor and
control various parts of the sugar production process is key to
producing high quality products. In the sugar production process, there
are several critical process points where repeatable and accurate
measurements are required. Among them are Continuous Vacuum Pans
(crystallization), Evaporator Pans and Milk of Lime. Using fourth
generation state -of -the -art microwave measurement technology,
Berthold Technologies Micro-Polar Brix measurement systems can do the
job online and in real time. Trends can be recognized and process
actions can be taken insuring high quality and cost efficient
production. Continuous Vacuum Pan Microwave Brix Measurement:
Controlling the boiling process in vacuum pans is one of the most
important activities in the sugar production process. ... |
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Loadstar Sensors Announces New Website
for its Innovative Digital Load Cell Solutions |
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 Loadstar
Sensors Inc. announced the launch of its newly designed website. The
new website is content rich and designed to make it easy for visitors to
find and purchase products online, to share content of interest with
colleagues and friends and to stay in touch with us via Facebook and
Twitter. To enable customers to find suitable
load cells for their application, Loadstar Sensors has introduced an
easy to use parametric search feature - wherein a visitor can set search
requirements to parameters such as capacity, dimensions, loading
direction, material and price. Customers can now register on the new
site and buy products online. By registering we provide customers with
detailed pricing, specifications, data sheets, solid models and
eDrawings to support their purchasing decision. Plus customers can avail
of the low-cost load cell package ... |
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Cognex advantage image engines combine
code reading and vision tools for OEM applications |
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 Cognex
Corporation introduced Advantage™ Image Engines, a family of
programmable vision devices for OEMs. Advantage Image Engines offer
superior 1D barcode and 2D Data Matrix code reading, plus a full suite
of industry-proven Cognex vision tools that make it possible to solve
even the most challenging inspection applications reliably. Advantage
Image Engines are designed for easy integration into commercial and
industrial equipment and feature a modular design that provides more
user control over lighting, communication, and optics. “Equipment makers
using image engines for code reading alone can now add powerful new
inspection capabilities,” said David Gantt, Vice President of Sales, OEM
Vision Engines. “Advantage Image Engines are the only code reading
devices that offer vision and give OEMs the added ability to detect
defects, locate features and analyze parts. As a leader in vision and ID
since 1981 and longtime supplier to OEMs in the semiconductor industry,
Cognex has a track record for solving the toughest vision problems and
for delivering high speed, reliable performance that minimizes
maintenance costs.” ... |
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IMI Sensors Announces ICP® In-Line
Vibration Transmitter, Turn Existing Accelerometers into 24/7 Vibration
Monitoring Sensors |
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 IMI
Sensors – a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. the industry’s
No. 1 supplier of 4-20 mA Vibration Transmitters, announces the release
of their model 682A09 ICP® In-Line 4-20 mA
Vibration Transmitter.
Another IMI Sensors industry-first, the model 682A09 installs in line
with any industrial
accelerometer and converts the vibration signal to a
4-20 mA velocity output that can be trended with today’s PLC, DCS or
SCADA control room systems. Its sleek design installs right into the
cable run, no DIN rails, cabinets or special power required. Now
customers can take their existing accelerometers and turn them into 24/7
vibration monitoring devices for their most critical machinery. ... |
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Loadstar Sensors Releases LoadVUE-1000
Load Cell Software with Logging, Plotting and Alerting features |
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Loadstar Sensors Inc. announced the release of its
single-channel
load cell software program called LoadVUE-1000. This application
software can be used to view, log and plot data on a PC. Furthermore you
can transmit the data via email or SMS message for easy access to data
from anywhere in the world. Load cell users who need to capture, view
and plot load or
force data on their PCs, can now do so easily with load-cell
software called LoadVUE-1000. This PC software is compatible with USB
load cells, wireless load cells, low-profile load cells and miniature
load cells available from Loadstar Sensors. Key features of this
load/force measurement software include: * Display data in Newtons,
Pounds, Kgs, * Log data at periodic time intervals, * Open comma
separated values in log files, * Plot data as Force vs. Time (X-Y Plot),
* See peak and low values on plot in real time, * Transmit data via
email or SMS message, * Change display resolution. This software can be
used with the extensive range of USB load cells and wireless load cells
offered by Loadstar Sensors. ... |
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Hall-effect current transducer for
contactless AC/DC measurement in automotive and industrial applications |
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 Micronas,
a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative and
application-specific sensor and IC system solutions for
automotive electronics, presents its
Hall-effect transducer CUR 3105. The CUR 3105 targets applications,
such as battery monitoring e.g. in hybrid / electrical cars, DC-DC
converters, start-stop-systems or metering systems. In combination with
a flux concentrator the CUR 3105 is able to measure currents in the
milliampere range. Currents in the hundred ampere range can be measured
without flux concentrator using special conductor designs. The CUR 3105
is able to measure currents with a bandwidth of up to 1 kHz. The
operating magnetic field range can be adjusted from ±30 to ±100 mT.
Various programmable parameters can be set to adapt the output
characteristics which are stored in the highly reliable on-chip EEPROM. ... |
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High-performance contrast scanners in
compatible housing variant 20B |
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 In
2009 Leuze electronic introduced the KRT 3B, the smallest
contrast scanner in the industry with exceptional performance. With
version KRT 20B, this technology is now available in a larger housing
variant. The KRT 20B are, as is typical for Leuze electronic,
manufactured in an extremely robust plastic housing using a special
manufacturing process. Mounting points made of stainless steel ensure a
secure connection. Four optical systems with outlet on the front and
upper-front face, each with lengthwise or horizontal orientation of the
light spot, ensure flexibility in mounting. The new KRT 20B is available
in two power classes, standard and advanced, with switching frequencies
of 6 and 10 kHz, respectively. The user can select from multicolor (RGB
light) and monochromatic (white light) transmitter variants. Teaching
with ′easy tune′, remote teaching via pin 2, pulse stretching ... |
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Miniature Rotary Encoder Kit |
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 POSIC
introduces the highly miniaturized inductive
rotary encoder kit ID1101C. The encoder-head measures only 9.0 x 6.8
mm with a thickness of 0.9 mm and provides A and B outputs in quadrature.
The codewheel diameter is 28.2 mm with a thickness of 0.9 mm. The
encoder is available in resolutions from 9 up to 14 bits, which
corresponds to 128 up to 4098 CPR (Counts Per Revolution). The maximum
speed depends on the resolution and ranges from 2’500 RPM at 14 bits up
to 40’000 RPM at 10 bits or lower. The main features of this kit encoder
are its extremely small dimensions and its insensitivity to dust, water,
oil, grease and even magnetic fields. Typical applications are in the
mechatronics and motion-control domains as speed or position feedback
device ... |
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