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VTI's new 3-axis accelerometers for broad
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The launch of the new 3-axis accelerometer family by VTI Technologies
Oy is a step towards opening up novel consumer applications. The
SCA3000 is a 3-axis accelerometer that can be used to measure
acceleration, and detect motion and inclination. It can be used in
portable navigation devices, sports equipment, hand-held devices such as
mobile phones, personal digital assistants etc. "VTI's 3-axis
accelerometers set a brand new standard to sensor technology. Three
dimensional microelectromechanical manufacturing technology (3D-MEMS)
enables integration of small, mechanical sensor elements and components
into customer's products. The SCA3000 breaks new ground when it comes to
low current performance. It is the lowest current consuming device in
the market today," says Pekka Kostiainen, Product Manager of VTI
Technologies. "This helps to prolong the battery life, which is critical
for good user experience in many consumer applications." Application
areas are wide-ranging. They include: - supporting navigational systems
such as dead reckoning with GPS - data gathering in sports activities
such as activity monitoring and step counting - electronic compass
compensation - creating novel user interfaces for inputting data and
controlling devices based on spatial orientation and motion, and -
anti-theft and free-fall protection. "GPS receivers assisted by
acceleration sensors offer ... |
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Remote Radio-Frequency Level Indicator |
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Remote Auto-Set. Remote Radio-Frequency Level Indicator. ATEX certified
for zone 20, 21 and 22. The Remote Auto-Set is a radio-frequency level
indicator that allows single point level detection of most liquids and
bulk granular materials such as powders, grain, sugar, cement etc… |
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The remote version allows the programming and monitoring to be achieved
at a distance of up to 100 metres between the control module and the
transponder. The Remote version is recommended for situations where: -
the level probe is not easily accessible - regular recalibration is
necessary i.e. for various products used in feeders etc - the level
indicator is exposed to vibration and possible impact - the product is
at temperatures up to 250ºC. The control module ATSR1V0A has a display
and is simply programmed using push-buttons and switches. Like the
standard version, it has a power shield function that enables it to
automatically compensate for material build-up on the probe. ... |
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ESPROS/SEC Watches Over Airport Elevators |
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The intelligent camera sensor ESPROS/SEC ensures that unauthorized
personnel are unable to use an elevator to gain entry to restricted
areas. ESPROS/SEC recognizes whether someone is inside the elevator and
only allows the elevator to accept a hall call travel if no one is
inside the elevator cabin. |
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The application possibilities are extremely diverse. Like, for example,
at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (USA), where ESPROS/SEC
camera sensors make sure that no unauthorized personnel can get to the
runway via the elevators. Other, typical applications for ESPROS/SEC
include penthouse apartments, bank strongrooms or vaults, or VIP areas
in public buildings (hotels, governmental buildings, banks). ESPROS/SEC
is very easy to install and as a stand-alone system requires no external
controller neither for operation nor configuration. ... |
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ICSO paper highlights first-class
technology behind e2v’s image sensor for Pleiades satellites |
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A joint technical paper by CNES, e2v technologies and Alcatel
Alenia Space presented at the International Conference on Space Optics (ICSO)
in June has highlighted the strength in the design and performance of
the e2v image sensor chosen for the Pleiades High Resolution Earth
observation satellites. The paper, titled “Back-thinned TDI CCD image
sensor design and performance for the Pleiades High Resolution Earth
observation satellites” was presented on 28 June at ICSO 2006 at the ESA/ESTEC
site in the Netherlands. It provided an overview of the Pleiades-HR
mission and satellite, details on the satellite’s CCD (charge coupled
device) focal plane, and a discussion of the panchromatic channel
architecture in the focal plane. e2v technologies has developed a time
delay and integration (TDI) mode CCD98 image sensor specifically for the
Pleiades-HR programme, under contract with CNES (Centre National
D’Etudes Spatiales). Five of these sensors are destined for the
panchromatic channel of the focal plane. The e2v devices are
back-illuminated for high quantum efficiency and sensitivity. Their TDI
format enables them to capture high resolution images. They offer 6,000
active pixels per line and a pixel size and pitch of 13μm square. An
architecture with anti-blooming structure in each pixel ensures that
image outputs are not jeopardised (smeared) by specular reflections. The
CCDs ... |
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Nose Cone Protects Microphone and Ensures
Sound Measurement Quality |
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July 13, 2006, Depew, NY, USA– The Vibration Division of PCB®
Piezotronics, Inc. introduces a new accessory model to its acoustic
product line. Model 079B21 is a Nose Cone designed to be used with ½” (6
mm) condenser test and measurement microphones. The 079B21’s aerodynamic
shape is designed to minimize noise due to wind and other high-speed
laminar flows, while permitting the sound intended to be measured to
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Another advantage of the nose cone is its ability to protect and
minimize damage to the diaphragm due to sand, dirt and other
contaminates that might be picked up and directed toward the microphone
by the wind. Typical applications are wind tunnel testing and outdoor
environmental testing. In addition to this product, PCB offers a
complete line of modern prepolarized (0V) and traditional externally
polarized (200V) microphones to go along with our value oriented array
electret microphones and acoustic related accessories, to service most
sound pressure, NVH or holography, acoustic test and measurement
application. ... |
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Measuring Cockpit Contaminants in
Aircraft |
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Synkera Technologies Inc. has been awarded a Phase I SBIR
contract from the US Air Force for development of advanced sensors to
identify and quantify contaminants in cockpit air. This Phase I project
will focus on the development of a suite of sensors for detection of
cockpit air pollutants including fuel vapor, hydraulic fluid, heat
exchanger fluid, carbon monoxide, particle debris and smoke. |
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The sensors will be based upon advances by Synkera in nanotechnology and
ceramic micromachining, and will feature a combination of technologies
including catalytic combustible and chemiresistive measurements.
Synkera’s unique, nanoporous, micromachined sensing platform offers
advantages in cost, size, power consumption and overall sensor
performance including reliability, sensitivity and selectivity. These
sensors, together with commercial off the shelf components (COTS) where
applicable, will be capable of detecting, identifying and quantifying
the potential cockpit pollutants listed above. The proposed sensor
system will provide a comprehensive assessment of aircraft systems,
including potential health threats to pilots and an early warning of
system performance degradation, by monitoring the environmental control
system to ensure that cabin pressurized air is free of pollutants. ... |
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VTI and EDOM have concluded a partnership
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VTI Technologies Oy and Taiwanese EDOM Technology have signed a
distribution agreement. According to the agreement EDOM sells and
markets VTI's pressure and acceleration sensors for Taiwan's consumer
electronics industry. "This cooperation further improves our service
level and provides benefits to our customers as well. Taiwan is an
established center of consumer electronics industry, and VTI's recently
announced pressure sensor (SCP1000) and accelerometer sensor (SCA3000)
product families are targeted to this specific market segment. The
cooperation with EDOM Technology improves substantially our ability to
serve globally operating companies", says Pekka Huttunen, Business Line
Director, VTI Technologies Oy. "MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
has become a crucial technology for future product development," said
Jack Lin, Senior Vice President of Marketing of EDOM Technology. "We are
glad to have this great opportunity to introduce the innovative MEMS
based VTI products into the Taiwanese market. With higher performance,
smaller package, lower power consumption and competitive price, VTI not
only provides customers the capabilities to build up high-value products
but also enhance their product competitiveness. Furthermore, together
with VTI's leading technology and EDOM's broad market penetration, we
believe this cooperation will definitely benefit our customers and help
them to provide more creative and advanced products." The agreement with
EDOM is a part of VTI's sales and partnership strategy. The ability to
provide sensors globally and have local distributors is a key factor in
optimizing sales and customer service. EDOM has already started to sell
and market VTI's sensors in Taiwan. ... |
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LEM introduces compact split-core
transducers for high AC and DC currents |
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LEM has introduced the AHR series of AC and DC current
transducers that offer versatile and precise measurement of nominal
currents up to 2000A true RMS, extending the existing family that ranges
from 100A to 1000A. These split-core transducers combine Hall-effect
technology and signal conditioning in a compact case to offer
substantial savings in size (more than 50% compared to existing current
transformers). They measure only 174 x 86 x 54.1 mm. |
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Devices in the AHR series have been designed to measure DC signals as
well as distorted current waveforms such as variable frequency drive (VFD)
outputs. They offer a choice of primary current measurement ranges from
500A to 2000A, a choice of standard output types (4-20mA, 0-5V or
0-10V), a wide power supply range (20 to 50 VDC) and large sensing
apertures for non-contact measurement (104 x 40 mm busbar, in addition
to a 32 mm cable version). The new transducers provide an absolute
accuracy better than 1 percent of the nominal current over a broad range
of inputs. This, coupled with a wide bandwidth from DC to 6kHz, an
operating range of -40 to +70°C and true RMS computation for non-linear
loads or "noisy" environments, makes them an excellent choice for
industrial system designers, system integrators and automation
distributors looking for accurate and cost-effective AC or DC current
transducers. ... |
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Zero Defect Press-Fit Assembly Enabled by
Force Monitoring |
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Press fitting of bearings, bushings or shafts, for example in housings
or gearboxes, can be monitored very accurately through the variation in
the pressing force over the displacement. The characteristic nature of
this force curve allows evaluation of the quality of process and tool.
ControlMonitors from Kistler analyze the curve and decide whether or not
the assembly is acceptable. |
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CoMo brand control monitors record the interdependent measurement
variables of pressing force and displacement in pairs during the
press-fit process. They display their functional relationship as shown
in the diagram below and evaluate it at the end of the cycle. Process
evaluation: To reveal deviations from a reference part, a reference
curve determined from an optimal press-fit process can be stored in the
CoMo and shown in blue. The press-fit process is evaluated on the basis
of thresholds, tolerance boxes and stop position windows. These objects
can be almost freely defined in terms of position, size and type of
evaluation (entry, exit and transit, minimum and maximum force, etc). To
obtain a part that is acceptable the measured curve must pass through
the chosen evaluation objects as defined. Entry and exit sides are
highlighted in green and the direction in which the curve passes through
them shown by an arrow. Red limits must not be breached. A maximum of 12
evaluation objects may be freely combined. ... |
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The famous New Zealander has done it
again |
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The NEW PT5100 shear beam load cell is about to be released. A 2mV/V
cell in Stainless Steel, hermetically sealed to a true P68, complete
with individual calibration certificates and PT's famous 3 years
warranty. What more do you want. |
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This one is for serious OEM scale makers and it does not get better than
this. The PT5100-1000Kg is valued from NZ$140.50 or US$87.10 or Euro
68.85 each. See http://www.pt-global.com for other capacities. Various
mounting accessories are also available for this cell. We also take pre
booking orders now. And wait, there is more..... PT is soon about to
releasing some uniquely designed products only available from PT. I know
you will like them and I will keep you informed in due time. In the mean
time, please log in to our web site from time to time to see what is
there. Please also have a look now at the new Accupoint weigh Module pre
write up soon also to be released. ... |
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MAZeT MTI04CS/CQ expands application
range with a second generation of multi-channel transimpedance
amplifiers |
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MAZeT GmbH, a leading system house for industrial electronics,
has presented its multi-channel transimpedance amplifiers MTI04CS/CQ at
SENSOR+TEST 2006 in Hall 4, Stand 264 in Nuremberg from May 30 to June
1, 2006. Earlier versions of the MTI signal amplifiers were mainly
designed for the use with photo diodes in small array and row sensors,
such as MAZeT color sensors. The new MTI04CS/CQ is designed to work with
MAZeT's JENCOLOUR product family as well as a wide range of other
applications. |
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The MTI04CS/CQ now offers the ability to adapt the compensation of the
transimpedance amplifier to the input capacitance of the sensors, such
as photodiodes. This is done digitally in two stages, 5 and 80pF.
Programming of the transimpedance gain is carried out via three input
pins to any of eight levels; and takes effect for all channels
simultaneously. The MTI04CS/CQ integrates 4 channels on a single chip.
It is possible to increase the number of channels to more than 4 (i.e.
8, 16, 32 etc.), if required by the customer. Combined with 'naked' chip
(die) manufacturing and corresponding sensors, surface optimized
receiver modules are possible. ... |
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Kistler SmartCrash® Barrier for Fiat
Safety Center, Turin Italy |
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Fiat Safety Center in Turin (Italy) has signed a “turn-key” order with
Kistler to provide the facility with our SmartCrash Barrier. The
complete instrumented impact surface is 2m x 1m. The SmartCrash barrier
is split into two equal segments, each 64 triaxial force measuring
elements with integral data acquisition and data storage. Kistler
completes the scope of delivery with an additional offset block for
EuroNCAP and different top plates for AZT 0° and 10° regulations. |
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One SmartCrash segment consists of our well accepted SmartCrash 500 kN
triaxial standard force measuring elements, the other segment made with
our newly developed ultra light weight crash elements rated 300 kN.
Thanks to impressive saving in weight of about 60 %, they can be used
also for crash trolleys. This feature will be used for future
developments in Fiat Safety Center, and hence the easily reconfigurable
architecture to different crash standards was decisive in choosing of
Kistler SmartCrash barrier. Fiat Safety Center add to the list of
European car manufacturer that has decided to use the instrumented
Kistler crash barrier, including Volvo, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Audi, BMW
and PSA Peugeot-Citroën. The first scheduled test is expected in
September 2006. ... |
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