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Compact ultrasonic sensors with extremely
short response times |
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the especially compact implementation of the versions HRTU 412 and HRTU
420, Leuze electronic extends the range of its switching and
measuring
ultrasonic sensors by retro-reflective ultrasonic scanners
with extremely short response times. The new versions distinguish
themselves via three different sound lobes with narrow, normal and wide
opening angles. The narrow sound lobes in particular permit the
detection of the smallest of objects or the detection through the
smallest of apertures at short response times of only 10 ms. HRTU 412
sensors are implemented with a cylindrical housing (M12 x 1), HRTU 420
sensors have a cubical housing (20 x 42 x 15 mm) instead. Teach-in on
the device makes the deployment of the new sensors convenient. The
automatic locking of the teach button protects against erroneous use.
The new versions – such as all other ultrasonic sensors by Leuze
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Bearing-less
hollow shaft encoder with inner diameter of up to 740 mm: Easy
attachment even to the larges WEA-driving shaft |
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There is a trend towards slow speed in motors and generators. Requiring
limited gear stages, sometimes even no gearbox at all, these motors save
costs and energy. However, low speed calls for higher torque to end up
with the same yield of transmitted power. Large machines often provide
giant shafts that in the past nearly could not be matched by the
encoders available on the market. But now things are different. HDmag is
the name of the Baumer encoder series of wear-free magnetic hollow shaft
encoders featuring inner diameters of up to max. 740 mm (fig. 1).
Specifically conceived for large motor and generator shafts, they open
up new solutions. The encoders feature an encoder wheel that is attached
right away at the drive shaft and a separate sensor head. A magnetic
scale fitted on the outside of the encoder wheel is sensed tangentially.
It is covered with a bandage to provide additional protection. The
encoders are mounted straight to the hub, and thanks to the narrow axial
design and without torque support they consume only minimal installation
space on the shaft. The bearing-less design ensures wear-free operation
for years. The noncontact sensing principle of the HDmag encoders is
capable of wide radial and axial gap tolerances of up to 3 mm between
encoder wheel and sensing unit to equalize thermal and mechanical
backlash and to ... |
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State-of-the-art 3-Component Force Calibration System for 3-Component
Force Sensors, Dynamometers, Crash Plates and Force Plates |
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its headquarters in Winterthur, Kistler Instrumente AG has
commissioned a new 3-component calibration system for
force sensors. Kistler will now calibrate its 3-component force sensors as well as
dynamometers, force plates and crash plates on this system. The new
calibration system was manufactured by an established test equipment and
systems specialist to a tight yet comprehensive Kistler specification.
The new system allows calibration of sensors and systems with heights up
to 0,90 m and other dimensions not exceeding 1,60 m. The load ranges
extend up to 500 kN in the vertical and 100 kN in the shear direction.
The best measurement capability (BMC) is determined for each system
force component in the course of calibration traceable back to the
national standards. Kistler certificates the calibration of
multicomponent sensors. In addition to the calibration values, the
certificates list the measurement uncertainty of the calibration now
forming part of the standard for force or torque calibration ... |
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Innovative solution for anchor force
measuring |
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sensor from MAGTROL has been specially developed for geo-technic
, underground and road engineering applications to monitor forces
involved on all concrete constructions. This annular sensor has an
outstanding size/ capacity ratio with a nominal range from 600 to 2700
kN. Customized solutions are also possible. Among main advantages of
this new sensor: * high accuracy (2%) and long term temperature
stability, * a wide range of operating temperature (-25°C / +70°C), *
high quality steel for use in harsh environment. Connected to a portable
or fixed MAGTROL electronic, this sensor offers a complete solution
adapted to the most demanding applications. It complete ideally the
range of MAGTROL’s
force sensors ... |
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Cognex Offers Free Machine Vision
Learning Resources |
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Cognex Corporation has introduced a new section on its website
that offers free learning resources for anyone interested in machine
vision and
industrial ID code readers. The new Explore and Learn section of
www.cognex.com offers access to webinars, seminars, videos, podcasts,
white papers and articles covering everything from machine vision and ID
code reading basics, to more advanced subjects such as 3D vision,
optics, and difficult to read barcodes. Visitors can choose to
participate in live events or download materials to their PC to review
at their own pace. “The Explore and Learn section of www.cognex.com is a
great resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the vision
technology used in Cognex vision and industrial ID products,” said Peter
Neve, Vice President of Global Marketing for Cognex. “It is the best
place to find out more about new ways to use vision technology, and to
help users stay current on the latest technical developments.” A key
part of the web site is the new “Products in Action” animation center.
This has over 50 examples of Cognex vision and ID products inspecting a
range of typical manufactured products. Simple to use and easy to
understand, it gives a good introduction to
vision technology in action. ... |
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Bourns Consolidates North American
Automotive Division at New, World-Class Facility in Auburn Hills,
Michigan |
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 Bourns,
Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components
including
automotive sensors, today announced that the company has
consolidated its North American Automotive Division sales and technical
support into a new facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The new 25,712
square foot facility features state-of-the-art prototype and testing
labs as well as engineering, sales and marketing offices supported by 50
employees. To showcase its customer-focused organization, Bourns will
host an open house at the new facility on September 9, 2010. At the open
house, customers and media representatives will be able to tour the
facility including the labs, see Bourns’ full line of industry-leading
automotive products and meet engineering, administrative and sales team
members. “By consolidating our North American automotive division into
one location, Bourns is able to offer our customers enhanced support
through improved business efficiencies,” said Jeff Pyle, senior vice
president of Bourns Automotive Division. “We are excited about the new
facility and anticipate adding to the economic growth of the region with
the growing demand for Bourns advanced technologies and products.” ... |
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Clean-In-Place Pressure Transducer
Features Flush Diaphragm |
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Technology: The Series FT31XX clean-in-place (CIP)
pressure transmitters are designed specifically to meet the rigorous
demands of the wet and hostile environments of industrial process
applications that use a flush diaphragm and Tri-Clover flange clamps.
These pressure transmitters incorporate a one-piece, non-welded
diaphragm for reliable performance and long life in process applications
such as homogenizers, heat exchangers, filters, pasteurizers,
emulsifiers, surge tanks, and biopharmaceutical mixers. In addition, the
FT31XX design does not use an oil fill, thus eliminating the possibility
of process contamination. Users can select from analog outputs of 4-20
mA, numerous voltage outputs, as well as digital outputs ranging from
RS232 and RS485 to CANbus. The FT31XX offers isolated voltage output as
standard for voltage output units. All internal electronics are fully
potted for shock and vibration resistance and thermal stability. ... |
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NASA Stennis Space Center Awards Sensor
Development Contract to Lion Precision |
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Lion Precision, a leading manufacturer of high-performance
displacement sensors, was awarded a Cooperative Agreement with
NASA’s Stennis Space Center to develop a smart sensor and the associated
communication protocols to monitor valve position and wear. The
eddy-current sensors / displacement sensors will monitor valves
responsible for the flow of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen in rocket
engine test cells. Sensor measurements and sensor health information
will be transmitted using MTConnect communication protocol. Development
of the system will require the expansion of MTConnect to include new XML
tags for sensor measurement and health parameters. Don Martin, president
of Lion Precision, is the chairperson of the Sensors Working Group for
MTConnect. Rocket engine tests are very expensive to perform. Failures
during the test require scrapping and later repeating the test at great
expense. To help prevent failures, the sensors will monitor the
condition of critical valves. The sensors will provide a precise
measurement of the final seated position of the valve when closed. That
position verifies that the valve is closed and also indicates valve
wear. This data will inform operators when a valve requires maintenance
rather than waiting until it fails or performing costly, unnecessary
maintenance at a predefined time interval. The sensors will also monitor
their own functionality and report any apparent malfunctions of the
sensing system. ... |
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Penny + Giles’ extends output options on
rugged single/dual output
rotary position sensors for factory automation
applications |
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+ Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and a designer
and manufacturer of position sensors, solenoids, and manual controllers
has expanded the output options of the company’s rugged SRH501P and
SRH502P contactless rotary position sensors. The newly announced analog
voltage output options make these sensors ideal for use in Factory
Automated systems and Process Control machinery. With their newly
offered support for 0 to 10Vdc analog voltage output, a signal commonly
used by machine controllers and recording instruments, the rugged Hall
effect-based SRH501P and SRH502P sensors significantly expand their
application range. Both the single output SRH501P and the dual output
SRH502P feature a programmable sensor. Designed for use in extreme
environments, these sensors are based on contactless Hall effect
technology, which enable them to operate in high dither vibration
conditions with no deterioration of the sensing element. Their
resistance to shock and vibration makes these sensors ideal for many
position monitoring applications in a wide range of machine applications
in factory automated systems and process control machinery. ... |
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New piezoresistive pressure sensors from
PEWATRON |
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AG is offering a new range of pressure sensors. The PHPSD series are
piezoresistive pressure sensors with a measuring range of 0...10
mbar up to 7 bar. These sensors are available with or without
temperature compensation and amplifier, as well as with a choice of
either digital or analogue output signal in each case. Accuracies of <1
% can be guaranteed depending on the particular version. We can offer
customised variants to handle the various measuring tasks required by
specific fields of use. Suitable applications are primarily those in
medical technology such as ventilator devices, blood pressure
measurement, and many more. ... |
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The dependable solution for positioning
tasks at wind turbines: Absolute encoder and resolver in a single device |
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 Baumer:
There are plenty of good reasons for merging different measuring systems
and technologies in a single device: Less space consumption and reduced
installation and maintenance effort go together with a very attractive
and competitive price. The two-in-one product combines the
functionalities of an
absolute encoder and a resolver. Specifically conceived for wind
turbines, it allows for precise pitch and yaw control, reliable
emergency-off and dependable motor feedback. All these application
objectives are mastered by a single device. All Wind power stations pose
demanding requirements to the sensors deployed since reliability, safety
and the aspects of cost-effectiveness are prerequisites for fail-safe
plant operation. Again, Baumer is setting new benchmarks by the series
ATD 2S MAGRES + Resolver (photo). The robust measuring system comprising
an absolute singleturn respectively multiturn encoder and a resolver is
accommodated in a well-conceived, easy-to-mount design. The encoder
provides ultra-precise, high-resolution SSI signals (12 bit singleturn /
12 bit multiturn) that ensure positioning with pin-point accuracy. The
integrated resolver that is galvanically insulated from the encoder
electronics allows straight evaluation of the motor feedback by the
frequency converter for speed control in the pitch and yaw system
(Azimuth). The magnetic sensing principle ... |
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Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link
sensors |
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 Baumer:
Nowadays, users look for an increasingly simple operation of their
machines. Additionally, requests for a maximized machine performance and
minimized down time are made. Baumer meets these customer requirements
with expanding ist existing portfolio of IO-Link sensors. Already in
2007, Baumer fittet their first sensor with the communications standard
IO-Link, the smallest
photoelectric sensor with background suppression FHDK 04. Next to
the red light
distance sensor FADK 14 a communication between sensor and control
via IO-Link is also possible in the new Series 09
ultrasonic sensor since the beginning of this year. Thanks to the
bi-directional communication between control and sensor/actuator,
parameterization is facilitated considerably and can be effected during
the process. Additionally, it is possible to avoid machine down time due
to error diagnosis or early detection. Remote parameterization and
diagnostics via online communication are realistic for the future. Thus,
Baumer pushes the establishment of IO-Link and develops additional
IO-Link products in all sensor technologies. E.g. the
inductive
sensor IWRM 12 will soon be available with the communications
standard ... |
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