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bks-Sensor - Great performance on the
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 microsonic:
Edge sensors are required for web control to detect the edge of the web
material and maintain it on the correct lateral position. With materials
such as highly transparent foils, light-sensitive materials, materials
with greatly varying transparency and paper subject to high paper dust
loads, ultrasonic solutions offer considerable advantages over the
optical measuring principle. The web material covers the receiver more
or less consistently. Depending on the coverage degree, the electronics
issue an analogue signal of 4-20 mA. The bks edge sensor delivers the
analogue signal with a resolution of 0.025 mm and has an operating range
of 6 mm. The manufacturer specifies an accuracy of ± 0.1 mm for constant
ambient conditions. The sensor’s very compact design with a fork width
of only 30 mm and a depth of 33 mm facilitates its application in
control systems and machines with small mechanical dimensions. ... |
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Printing Control - ultrasonic lcs-Sensor |
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GmbH: The ultrasonic sensors of the lcs range by microsonic have
been employed in machines and systems for many years. microsonic has now
completely re-engineered the lcs sensors and added some interesting new
features. The sensors now feature a smaller size and a 5-pole M12 plug
connection. In addition to the known variants with 2 pnp switched
outputs and one analogue output, a version with 3 pnp switched outputs
is now available. To ease their commissioning and maintenance in the
field, microsonic developed a particularly smart solution: In connection
with the LCA-2, a handy programming adapter with 4 buttons and a 3-digit
digital display, the detect points of all 3 switched outputs as well as
the filter settings can be adjusted via a menu prompt. After new sensor
settings have been made, they can be transferred to any number of lcs
sensors with the LinkCopy function integrated in the LCA-2. In service
cases, the current measured values of the Ics sensors can also be
directly indicated ... |
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Cognex introduces new CHECKER vision
sensor - Checker 232 inspects small features over a wide area |
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Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier
of machine vision systems and vision sensors has added the Checker® 232
model to its award-winning Checker vision sensor product line. Designed
to inspect small features over a wide area, Checker 232 provides
reliable inspection results on the fastest production lines, detecting
and inspecting up to 1,500 parts per minute. Checker 232 is ideal for
applications where small features are being inspected on large parts,
such as the inspection of clips and springs on large automotive
assemblies. Checker 232 is also ideal when a much longer working
distance is needed and the vision sensor must be mounted far from the
area to be inspected. “Customers value the simplicity and power of
Checker vision sensors because they offer a very cost-effective option
for inspections where traditional sensors are not reliable and a
full-blown vision system is too expensive,” said Pascal Dorster, Senior
Director, Vision Sensors Business Unit. “The Checker 232 extends the
versatility of the Checker product line so customers can solve a broader
range of inspection applications more effectively.” Unlike traditional
sensors, ... |
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Bar code reader series BCL 31/32/34 – for
greater vision! |
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 Leuze:
The proven bar code reader series BCL 3x has just got even better,
benefiting from a number of innovative production technologies and
on-going technological development. One new feature is the F lens, a
special lens permitting greater ranges of up to 100 mm
(module-dependent). All the highlights which have traditionally
distinguished this bar code reader series are still very much in place.
Holding an outstanding market track record for over six years already is
bar code reader BCL 34 with integrated PROFIBUS. The benfits in concrete
terms: - Direct, simple parameterization directly via PROFIBUS -
Extremely low mounting depth - Low reading distance and high depth of
field - Full PROFIBUS transmission rate of 12 Mbit/s - No gateway
required - Plug and play. In large-scale logistics centres designed for
high speed and high throughput which are networked using PROFIBUS, these
technical advantages translate into major customer benefits. The BCL 34
bar code reader makes ... |
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Complete structural monitoring according
to DIN4150-3 with just one case |
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the VibroMatrix Set-21, ALTHEN GmbH Mess- und Sensortechnik -
specialist in the electrical measurement of mechanical variables - is
presenting a complete digital system for monitoring structural
vibrations in accordance with DIN4150-3. It is distinguished by its high
reliability and ease of use and, thanks to its mobility, covers a wide
usage spectrum. The cost-effective system weighs just 3.5 kg, and comes
in a handy case together with all its accessories. The VibroMatrix
Set-21 is used when it is necessary to monitor vibrations in structures.
Frequent applications are the monitoring of architectural monuments, in
computer centres, and in the vicinity of quarries and mines. It is
therefore of particular interest to architects, building professionals,
construction companies and also to the owners of high-value real estate,
e.g. close to building sites. The completely re-equipped VMSet-21 comes
with everything that is needed for accurate monitoring in accordance
with DIN4150-3 in one case: high-sensitivity sensors, which measure even
the smallest vibrations, a mounting plate for the 3-axis positioning of
the sensors, ... |
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Compact pressure balance - for
calibration and adjustment |
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the CPB3000 pressure balance, WIKA is able to offer a reference
instrument which sets new standards in terms of price and performance.
This new product provides cost-conscious users with a simple,
high-precision primary standard (total measuring uncertainty of up to
0.025% of the measured value), having excellent operational
characteristics and the best long-term stability. The long free-rotation
time, in conjunction with a low sink rate, makes problem-free
calibration and adjustment possible, not only in the laboratory, but
also for on-site applications – aided by the compact dimensions, which
remain unchanged throughout operation. The low-friction spindle pump
makes handling simple and ergonomic. With the mass discs, stored on top
of the base plate, measuring ranges of up to 1000 bar are possible
(corresponding psi ranges are optionally available). ... |
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JUMO BlackLine pH/redox electrodes – now
even better |
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 Customers
can now measure the pH value and redox potential (ORP) using the
cost-effective sensors in the JUMO BlackLine series of electrodes from
JUMO GmbH & Co. KG, Fulda, Germany. These electrodes – tried and
tested for many years – have recently been made even better. So far,
only high-quality process electrodes have been manufactured using the
well-proven JUMO solid electrolyte and annular-gap diaphragm. The
resulting benefits are a longer electrode life and, at the same time, a
reduced danger of electrolyte poisoning due to the ingress of foreign
matter and electrode poisons. The open annular-gap diaphragm provides
the link between the medium and reference system. A rugged reference
system in cartridge style has replaced the wire conduction system used
up to now. The application of a cartridge-style reference system ensures
that the electrolyte supplies a stable reference signal, with the result
that stable measurements are transmitted for a longer period during the
entire measurement process. These sensors are therefore ideally suited
to the use in aquariums (also seawater aquariums), in greenhouse
technology, and for determining the pH and/or redox potential in surface
water (rainwater, pond water). ... |
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10 Years of Crystal Growth at Kistler
Marked by Commissioning of Third In-House Facility |
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 Kistler
commissioned its third plant for growing piezoelectric crystals at the
beginning of this year. This capacity boost represents the response of
the specialist in piezoelectric measurement of pressure, force, torque
and acceleration to the burgeoning demand for sensors with PiezoStar®
crystals. These crystals, which Kistler has now been producing itself
for more than ten years, have very special property profiles. As members
of the calcium gallogermanate family PiezoStar crystals offer superb
characteristics compared with conventional quartz, including several
times the sensitivity and accurate measurement even at elevated
temperatures. They are to be found in cylinder pressure sensors for
engines, cavity pressure sensors for injection molding of plastics and
high-temperature force sensors and accelerometers, etc. ... |
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New pig detector SONOPIPE 12 from SONOTEC |
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Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH: The new ultrasonic pig detector
SONOPIPE 12 was developed for pig detection in pipelines. It controls
the section of cleaning- and testing pigs in pipes for oil, liquid gases
and water. The advantage of this easy and reliable method is the outside
coupling of the sensors around the pipes. They are able to detect
whether there is a pig or only the product liquid right behind the wall.
Environmental risks due to dangerous holes in pipeline walls, as in
systems with mechanical pig detectors, belong to the past. The sensor
does not reach the inside of the pipes. The installation is easy and can
be carried out during line operations. The software which comes with the
device helps to start the operation. Since the ultrasonic sensor does
not touch the liquids, there is practically no abrasion. The amount for
maintenance is only small. The sensors can be applied for pipe diameters
between 8 and 60´´. Compared to methods working with radiation sources,
the ultrasonic method is non-hazardous. An effective electronic system, ... |
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The world's smallest industrial bar code
reader opens up whole new application scope – from the laboratory unit
to the IT solution |
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 Leuze:
The use of bar codes and suitable bar code reading systems can open up
scope for the simple automation and optimization of operating processes.
With the aid of the world's smallest bar code reader, this technology
can be used even in miniaturized systems and devices or wherever space
is at a premium. The BCL 8 is the size of a matchbox, making it ideal
for solutions under even the most cramped conditions. The BCL 8 opens up
exciting new possibilities such as bar code-controlled data storage in
IT solutions, or for linking patient data with analysis results. Fast
entry into this technology is possible using a limited starter kit,
which allows potential new users to discover the full benefits of this
mini bar code reader. The world's smallest bar code reader for
industrial applications is the BCL 8 from Leuze electronic. Measuring
just 38 x 48 x 15 mm, this matchbox sized ... |
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Non-contacting Displacement Measuring
Instrument |
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 ALTHEN
GmbH Meß- und Sensortechnik announces the release of the new
KD-2306, a non-contact linear displacement measuring instrument based on
proven balanced bridge eddy current technology. The KD-2306 is easier to
use, makes high precision static and dynamic measurements, and supports
ambient, moderate temperature, and cryogenic rated sensors. Applications
range from lab work to production and process automation. The DIN rail
mount packaging makes the system ideal for integration into OEM
equipment and industrial control applications. The KD-2306 can sense
both ferrous and non-ferrous metal targets. The RoHS-compliant,
CE-marked system includes the electronics, sensor and interconnecting
cable. Standard sensing ranges are from 0.02” to 2.4”, with up to 0,0001
mm resolution or better, and non-linearity as little as 1%FS. Over 30
sensors models are available including single and dual coil, ... |
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PR5001 Si Dual Photo Diode |
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 PREMA
Semiconductor proudly announces the release of their first optical
standard component PR5001, a dual photo diode for the near infrared
range with minimum footprint. An active area of two times 0.75mmx1.2mm
is packaged in a small clear DFN package with a size of only
1.8mmx2.9mm. PREMA´s silicon photo diodes have separate cathodes and a
common anode. They offer a very low dark current in the range of less
than 100pA at reverse voltages of up to 20V. The capacitance of the
photo diodes of less than 60pF at 10Volts allows the use for light
signals of higher frequency. The applied ModuS U6 process allows
economic production of large sized photo diodes with a high yield and
less impurity traps. Thus a very uniform sensitivity across both
elements can be achieved, which is important for position detection.
PR5001 has its peak sensitivity in the near infrared range around 890nm.
Possible applications for these dual photo diodes are light measurement,
laser beam alignment in laser printers and DVD/CD players, the use in
optical encoders and light barriers. ... |
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New Uncooled M8 Pressure Sensor |
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 With
the new piezoelectric pressure sensor Type 6045A..., Kistler
offers an M8 high-temperature pressure sensor with very high sensitivity
and excellent thermodynamic characteristics. Featuring a shoulder seal
the Type 6045A… can be installed in a M8x0,75 bore and is
interchangeable with the cooled sensor Type 6041A… Using the new
PiezoStar® crystal a high sensitivity of –45 pC/bar is possible and
further design features ensure low thermal shock and reduced sensitivity
shift. The Type 6045A... is an excellent all-rounder and can be used for
both thermodynamic investigation and knock measurement. As an uncooled
design it is ideally suited for onboard use in over-the-road engine
tuning.. ... |
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PCB Automotive Sensors Debuts New Brake
Pedal Effort Sensor for Vehicle Brake Development, Drivability &
Handling |
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Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has
released a new series of pedal effort load cells for automotive test
applications, including brake development, drivability, vehicle
handling, and legislative & safety testing. Designed to measure the
force required to operate a vehicle’s primary brake, clutch, or
floor-mounted emergency brake pedals, the Series 1515 brake pedal effort
sensor with integral cable is compact, with a 1.19” (3.02 cm) overall
height. It is designed to be easy to install and remove, and is
temperature-compensated for +30 to +130 °F (-1 to +54 °C). PCB
Automotive Sensors brake pedal effort sensor is designed with high
overload protection (500% of FS), and an integral loading surface that
rejects off-axis loading errors. These sensors are offered in a broad
range of capacities, and provide good resolution, linearity, and
repeatability in both static (constant force) and dynamic (panic stop)
loading events. ... |
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New KTE8000CS Submersible Level Sensors
with Excellent Media Compatibility |
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 Sensortechnics
new KTE8000CS submersible pressure transmitters offer precision
hydrostatic level measurement for pressure ranges from 2.5 m water
column (250 mbar). The KTE8000CS series is based on very accurate and
long-term stable ceramic pressure cells with excellent media
compatibility. The sensors are enclosed in glass reinforced PPS (Polyphenylene
Sulfide) plastic housings and are ideally suited for use with corrosive
and aggressive media. The KTE8000CS series offers very competitive
pricing for high-volume applications. Due to its narrow outside diameter
of only 24 mm, the rugged KTE8000CS level sensors easily fit into
small-diameter probe tubes and tanks with small apertures. The
transmitters are temperature compensated and supply a 4...20 mA output
signal. Barometric pressure influences on the liquid level are
compensated through a vent tube to the sensor element. Sensortechnics
can also provide very fast and flexible mechanical or electronic sensor
modifications for the KTE8000CS series based on ... |
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PCB Announces Flight Test Instrumentation
Master Class at Aerospace Testing, Design & Manufacturing Expo |
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Depew, NY, USA – Show organizers of Aerospace Testing, Design &
Manufacturing Expo Munich, in cooperation with PCB Piezotronics
Aerospace & Defense division, are offering a 2-hour, reservation-only
master class, “What Every Data User Needs to Know about Flight Test
Instrumentation Systems”, facilitated by Dr. Patrick Walter, Professor
of Engineering, Texas Christian University, and Senior Measurement
Specialist, PCB Piezotronics. The Master Class will be held Tuesday,
April 15th, 2008, in Workshop Area A from 10:00 am thru 12 noon during
Aerospace Testing, Manufacturing & Design Expo Europe, which runs from
April 15-17, 2008, at the new Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich,
Germany. The class will clearly illustrate the instrumentation
challenges associated with acquiring physical measurements during flight
test. Dynamic and electrical models for transducers will be discussed,
as well as transducer mounting influences; cable associated errors; and
necessary signal conditioning
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Precision, 100pT Resolution Magnetometer |
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 Fluxgate
World: The A6320 precision, three-channel magnetometer accepts
different fluxgate sensing heads and each channel can operate in direct
or differential mode. Currently available heads include a single
fluxgate for direct measurement of magnetic field strength and a twin,
2m separation head for differential measurement. Direct mode operation
allows field measurement for a broad range of scientific and engineering
applications such as checking for flux leakage, stray flux and residual
fields. The differential mode allows background fields to be cancelled
out and the gain increased to detect very small anomalies in the field.
This is of particular use in geophysical surveying and as a method of
detecting the presence of objects that disrupt the background magnetic
field. Sensor heads are available to measure fields up to 16mT. Custom
software is included for the display of readings on a standard PC or
laptop. The instrument is powered by either 12V battery or 230V mains. .
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Cognex introduces next-generation vision
system - In-Sight® Micro: the world’s smallest, smartest, and easiest
vision system |
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Make it small. Make it smart. Make it easy. That’s what Cognex
has achieved with the next-generation In-Sight Micro vision system.
In-Sight Micro packs a complete vision system into a remarkably small
package that measures just 30mm x 30mm x 60mm. Together with the new,
intuitive EasyBuilderTM configuration software, and smart VisionViewTM
operator interface display, In-Sight Micro will forever change the way
people think about and use vision. “What’s truly revolutionary about the
In-Sight Micro vision system is that it transforms machine vision into a
much more affordable and accessible solution for so many people,” said
Justin Testa, Cognex Senior Vice President. “Now even users unfamiliar
with machine vision systems will find it easy to set up and deploy
machine vision applications.” The In-Sight Micro is a full vision system
the size of a remote-head camera, ideal for mounting in very tight
spaces on robots, production lines and machinery. In addition to small
size, the In-Sight Micro provides flexible mounting capability with a
unique non-linear calibration tool that enables mounting at angles of up
to 45-degrees for hard-to-reach applications. ... |
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Configurable Sampling Systems for Dew
Point Instrumentation |
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ES10 Sampling System range has been launched by Michell Instruments
to complement their excellent range of accurate and stable dew point
instrumentation. To ensure accurate and stable dew point or moisture
measurement, it is important that the hygrometer is exposed to a
representative sample of gas. This gas needs to be free of contaminants,
at the correct pressure and at a flow rate that ensures a fast response
to changing conditions. The ES10 sampling systems are an economical
method of mounting any of the Michell Instruments range of impedance dew
point transmitters and providing the necessary filtration, sample flow,
and analysis pressure. In applications as diverse as compressed air,
medical gas or industrial process control, the ES10 sampling systems can
be specified to exactly meet the requirements of the customer, and the
dew point instrumentation utilised. ... |
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Series 46B diffuse reflection light
scanner sets whole new standards |
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 The
new series 46B reflection light scanners from Leuze electronic
offer considerably greater performance reserves and ranges coupled with
an increased setting range. High-speed commissioning with the aid of
brightVision® and Ultra-Lock™, reliable detection of wide-ranging
different objects and a long service life even under adverse
environmental conditions guarantee low costs over the entire life cycle
of the product. Enhanced transmission performance and improved sensor
technology in the HRT 46B from Leuze open up scope for impressive
operating ranges of up to 2500 millimetres. Characteristic of this
scanner is also its high performance reserves for the reliable detection
of dark and shiny objects even where long working distances are
involved. Special versions are available with an optimized light spot,
permitting reliable detection of coloured structured objects against a
close background. With this range of benefits, these sensors are ideally
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Miniature Cable transducer ideal for the
testing industry |
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EuroSensor are pleased to launch Celesco Transducers Inc latest
addition to their range, the new 150 series miniature cable transducer.
Designed with the requirements of testing in mind this 19mm x 19mm x
10mm transducer fits ideally in space critical applications. Offering a
38mm measurement range and a linearity of 0.25% the 150 series gives the
perfect measurement solution where linear parallel alignment and other
mounting constraints may be a problem. With the Aerospace, Automobile
and instrumentation markets in mind the unit has also been approved
across a wide temperature range for -50 to + 100 degrees. ... |
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Pressure Calibration Technology: WIKA
raises its profile |
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the field of calibration technology for pressure measurement, WIKA is
increasingly gaining importance. The company has enhanced its standing
in the international market with the acquisition of the established US
company Mensor (precision pressure controllers) and, in parallel, has
intensified its service provision. The industry itself has now
emphasized this development by an important appointment: the Pressure
Technical Committee of Deutscher Kalibrierdienst (DKD - the German
Calibration Service) has selected the WIKA representative, Christian
Elbert, as its chairman. The Technical Committee represents the 53 DKD
accredited laboratories from industry, research and public authorities.
WIKA operates one of the largest such facilities in Germany. Every year,
its pressure laboratory in Klingenberg tests several thousand
calibration devices for customers: WIKA products - automatic pressure
controllers and pressure balances - as well as ... |
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HBM celebrates calibration milestones |
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 HBM
has celebrated two simultaneous milestones of its calibration work; the
company has achieved 30 years service as an official DKD calibration
laboratory and issued its 20,000th calibration certificate. DKD
calibration certificates provide guaranteed proof of traceability to
National Standards as required by, for example, ISO 9000 and ISO 17025.
Calibrations undertaken by DKD accredited laboratories ensure that test
results meet the highest standards of safety and reliability
particularly in respect of quality management. It was just five years
ago that HBM issued its 10,000th calibration certificate underlining the
enormous growth and increased importance of calibration services. The
20,000th DKD certificate was issued to ZF-Passau GmbH during a ceremony
held at HBM’s head office in Darmstadt, Germany. ZF-Passau uses force
and torque transducers and amplifier systems from HBM ... |
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JUMO CTI-750 Inductive conductivity
measurement - new options meet customers' wishes |
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the beginning of 2006, JUMO GmbH & Co. KG, Fulda, Germany,
launched a transmitter for electrolytic conductivity, concentration and
temperature, which incorporates the inductive measurement principle.
Since then, the transmitter has become extremely popular with all
customers. Price and performance perfectly match market requirements.
Its “smaller brother”, the JUMO CTI-500, has already set completely new
standards. With this model, inductive conductivity measurement as such
has finally lost its aura of “expensive special measurement technology”.
The JUMO CTI-750 will be presented in a new guise at the BRAU trade
fair: The customer now has the choice between the well-established
plastic housing or the “shining” stainless steel one. In its new
stainless steel look, the CTI-750 harmonizes optically with the
appliances of the food and beverage industry. The stainless steel
housing is available for the combined instrument (sensor and transmitter
together in one unit) as well as for the remote version (sensor and
transmitter connected by ... |
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PCB Automotive Sensors Debuts High
Temperature Preamplifier Operating to +120 °C for NVH Powertrain &
Vehicle Underhood Testing |
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Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has
announced release of a new high-temperature preamplifier, designed to
overcome high temperature testing challenges associated with NVH
powertrain and vehicle underhood testing applications, and to broaden
options for NVH test engineers collecting acoustic data in high
temperature areas. Automotive engineers routinely perform NVH tests in
areas around the powertrain, where elevated operating temperatures can
present major measurement challenges. Underhood temperatures can peak at
+125 0C under normal driving conditions, and can be significantly higher
near turbochargers and exhaust system components, such as manifolds and
diesel particulate filters. In the past, test engineers were limited by
preamplifiers offering operating temperature ranges to + 70 0C. ... |
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Vectron International’s SenGenuity
Launches Stand-Alone Output Hub for ViSmart Viscosity Sensor |
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VisConnect Transmitter Provides 4-20 mA Output Signal from ViSmart
Sensors for Interface and Connectivity to Any Host Control Platform.
SenGenuity, the Sensors and Advanced Packaging division of Vectron
International, a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of
Frequency Control, Sensor, and Hybrid Product solutions, today announced
the launch of the VisConnect™ transmitter for its ViSmart™ solid-state
viscosity sensors. VisConnect is a stand-alone, analog/digital output
hub that provides access to ViSmart-delivered data via a standard 4-20
mA output signal, allowing customers to acquire multiple channels of
continuous viscosity and temperature data and integrate that data into
any host control platform, without the use of expensive instrumentation.
“SenGenuity is committed to providing customers with innovative
solutions for measuring the viscosity of fluids in challenging, embedded
environments,” said Kerem Durdag, director of business development,
SenGenuity. “The introduction of the VisConnect transmitter ... |
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Radiometric bulk flow meter –
non-contacting and low-maintenance |
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 The
conventional methods for bulk flow measurement come up against limiting
factors when it comes to the bulk industry. A highly reliable
alternative is provided by Berthold Technologies with their
radiometric belt weigher LB 442. Besides measurements of throughput and
conveyor capability, the system is also able to determine the dry weight
of the conveyed material by integrating an additional microwave moisture
measurement. The non-contacting and non-intrusive measurement technology
is perfectly suited for applications in the bulk industry. Neither dust,
temperature nor chemical or physical properties of the material can
affect the measuring performance. The robust construction of the belt
weigher with no moving parts benefits a low maintenance operation. The
measuring system can be installed on various conveying systems such as
screw conveyors, troughed chain conveyors and steel plate conveyors,
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SenGenuity Announces Surface Acoustic
Wave Wireless Temperature Sensor for OEM Integrators |
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 Latest
Innovation Provides Wireless Temperature Sensing Capabilities in
Industrial Applications, Furthers Commitment to Providing Customers with
Leading Edge Solutions for Harsh Environment. SenGenuity, a
division of Vectron International, a leader in the design, manufacture
and marketing of breakthrough sensor products and solutions, today
announced the general availability of its TFSS433D SAW (Surface Acoustic
Wave) temperature sensor for OEM system integrators for wireless
temperature sensing products. The latest advancement in SenGenuity’s
suite of sensing solutions can be integrated to a wireless interrogator
and instrumentation platform to provide a continuous audit trail for
process monitoring markets to control operating costs and maintain
quality standards. The TFSS433D SAW temperature sensor is a 433.786 MHz
one-port SAW resonator structure ... |
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SoS for pressure measurement -
Process-orientated pressure measurement in silicon-on-sapphire
technology |
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its AGS4000 series, ALTHEN GmbH Mess- und Sensortechnik – the
specialist for electrical measurement of mechanical values – presents a
high-precision pressure transducer in silicon-on-sapphire technology.
The newly launched sensors excel through outstanding properties of
accuracy, stability and thermal behaviour. The AGS4000 pressure
transducers are used in the traditional fields of pressure measurement
of fluid or gaseous media in industrial metrology applications. They are
used for example in chemical or pharmaceutical production, mechanical
engineering and car manufacture etc. and can be used as a replacement in
all processes for the low-accuracy pressure measuring devices presently
used. The parts in contact with the measuring medium are made of BT9
Titanium. This ensures high resistance to corrosion ... |
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New HCL Miniature Low Pressure Sensors
for Ultra Stable and Accurate Measurements |
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 Sensortechnics
new HCL pressure sensors measure low gage or differential pressures from
5 … 75 mbar. These devices are precision calibrated and temperature
compensated and offer ratiometric mV output signals. They use a special
compensation technology to achieve a very high offset stability and
virtually no position sensitivity in comparison to conventional sensors.
The HCL pressure sensors feature a high input resistance and are ideal
for portable device applications. A wide range of miniature SMT, single
inline (SIP) and dual inline (DIP) housing options allow for
space-saving PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility.
Sensortechnics can provide very fast and flexible HCL sensor
modifications based on customer specific requirements. Important
features of the new HCL series are: ... |
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Dew Point Transmitter Certified by ATEX
and FM |
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Instruments are delighted to announce they have received
confirmation of the accreditation by FM Approvals for the intrinsically
safe version of their Easidew Transmitter. In addition to its ATEX
certification, this allows the Easidew TX I.S. to be used in hazardous
area applications within the USA. The Easidew TX I.S. is certified by FM
Approvals for use in hazardous areas to IS/I/1/ABCD/T4 when used with a
galvanic isolator for signal power supply connections. The new
Transmitter can be safely used in virtually all industrial gas
measurement applications. The certification lists five different
galvanic isolators. This allows the customer to choose the most suitable
isolator to provide the correct hazardous / safe area interconnection.
The Easidew TX I.S. offers the customer more new and improved features.
It can now be connected in a 2-Wire loop powered or 3-Wire
configuration. The Transmitter also features an HDPE filter, designed to
show contamination for service ease which is <10um porosity and ... |
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Melt pressure transmitter with 4 – 20mA
signal and CANopen |
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 The
highly successful JUMO 4 ADM-35 series from JUMO GmbH & Co. KG,
Fulda, Germany, can now also be supplied with pre-amplified output
signals, and as a mercury-free version. Melt pressure transmitters are
used in the plastics industry and in process engineering, mainly for
acquiring pressure in liquid and pasty materials in extrusion plants.
These applications demand transmitters that are especially rugged.
Accordingly, they are suitable for ranges from 50 to 2000 bar, and for
media temperatures up to 480°C. New output signals: Up to now, melt
pressure transmitters have commonly been used with a 2mV/V or 3.3mV/V
output signal. However, this requires either special signal inputs or an
additional instrument amplifier for conversion to a standard signal on
the control side. But, thanks to the new electronics, melt pressure
transmitters from JUMO are now also available with a standard analog 4 –
20mA signal or a digital CANopen signal. As a result, the sensors ... |
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Legal-for-trade weighing system meets
latest type approval |
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 HBM’s
WE2107 weighing system has been granted EC type approval for
legal-for-trade industrial weighing machines. The WE2107 can be used as
a single, dual or triple range weighing machine for up to 6000 divisions
and comes with IP65 protection. There are two COM ports so that the
WE2107 can easily be linked to weighing systems. In addition, the system
is provided with two digital control inputs and four digital
PLC-compatible outputs for use as limit value switches or
filling/batching control system. A 4-20 mA analog output is available
for an additional analog level display or easy service access. The
WE2107 includes an integrated legal-for-trade storage device (DSD) for
legal-for-trade applications and has full functionality needed for use
as a non-automatic weighing device, counting scale, process control
system or batching/dosing control system. The WE2107 can either be
mounted on a wall, column or desktop or it can be supplied as an
extremely flat version for panel mounting or fitting in electric control
cabinets. ... |
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Precision Inclinometer gives 0.2 arcsec
resolution |
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 Fluxgate
World: The A6410 precision 2-channel inclinometer uses patented
sensor heads - either single axis or twin-orthogonal axis versions.
These can be left in situ with the instrument connected only when
readings are needed, allowing a single instrument to be used with
several sensor heads. The 0.2 arcsec resolution over the ±5° range of
the instrument makes it ideal for a broad range of applications which
include structural geology, building structural integrity monitoring,
tunnel and borehole guidance, military surveillance, precision platform
levelling and security monitoring. Custom software is included for the
display of readings on a standard PC or laptop. The instrument is
powered by either 12V battery or 230V mains.
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