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Cerchi i fabbricanti e fornitori di sensori
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Lotus Hybrid Blooms |
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Technology Ltd: The torque-current characteristics of a combined
motor-generator developed for a Lotus-based hybrid car have been
comprehensively mapped by a TorqSense digital torque sensor. Specialist
electromagnetic design company Elektro Magnetix (EMX) of Brighton
developed and tested the motor-generator for Lotus Engineering’s
EVE(Efficient, Viable, Environmental) Hybrid. This is a technology
demonstrator that is showcasing many of the medium term solutions that
will be used to reduce vehicle emissions. Jonathan Bremner of EMX
explains that the mapping was essential, but could not be done in-house.
“We are a design house, so tend to sub-contact testing to other
organisations. With this project we needed to plot out the full range of
performance, but had only a tight time window to do all the work.” So
EMX worked with a testhouse to design a simple yet effective test rig.
It was not long before the specialist engineers had settled on using a
TorqSense torque sensor from Sensor Technology asthey could design a rig
around it very easily, and then it was very quick and simple to use. ... |
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Simplified Liquid Flow Microsensors |
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Swiss sensor manufacturer Sensirion AG is expanding its
technology portfolio for liquid flow sensor solutions. The microsensor
specialist has announced a new level of miniaturization for non-invasive
liquid flow sensors based on planar microfluidic substrates. Innovative
packaging enables Sensirion's highly sensitive thermal flow sensor
microchips to measure non-invasively through the wall of a flow channel
inside a microfluidic substrate (US Pat. 6813944). This design provides
unique sensitivity for liquid flow measurement and bubble detection in
the microliter range. The sensors are especially suitable for monitoring
flow rates and improving system performance in high-volume biomedical
applications and micro fuel cells. Non-invasive flow sensing is possible
thanks to the high sensitivity achieved with CMOSens® technology. A
small digital CMOSens® microchip (2.2 x 3.5 mm) is bonded to the
microfluidic channel substrate. Beside the sensor element it houses the
complete digital intelligence as well as ... |
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L'installazione dei fotosensori Omron è
dieci volte più rapida |
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 Grazie
all'innovativo sistema di montaggio a scatto SecureClick,
l'installazione dei nuovi fotosensori E3FZ di Omron Electronics è
praticamente dieci volte più rapida rispetto ai sensori parallelepipedo
tradizionali e tre volte più rapida rispetto ai sensori cilindrici
tradizionali. Riducendo notevolmente i tempi di installazione, i nuovi
sensori offrono enormi risparmi nei costi, soprattutto nelle
installazioni di ampia scala. Il nuovo sistema di montaggio utilizzato
con i sensori E3FZ elimina completamente la necessità di dadi e viti
perché il sensore scatta in posizione in un foro adeguatamente
predisposto. A differenza della rapidità e semplicità di utilizzo, il
sistema di montaggio SecureClick è stato lungamente valutato e giudicato
sicuro anche quando esposto a livelli di vibrazione elevati. I nuovi
sensori Omron dalle elevate prestazioni sono caratterizzati dal noto
formato cilindrico M18 con corpo breve e ingombro ridotto, con sorgenti
luminose LED di elevata intensità per una maggiore distanza di
rilevamento. Vengono prodotti con tolleranze ... |
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PR4101 – 40V Buck Converter for Power
LEDs |
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Semiconductor GmbH presents an LED driver designed to meet the
requirements for a new generation of high-power LEDs. The inductive
converter PR4101 drives single or multiple LEDs with currents from 100mA
up to several amps, depending on the configuration of external
components, from a supply voltage of 9V up to 40V. The driver is
suitable for applications with 12V or 24V batteries as well as in
lighting fixtures with transformers, replacing halogen lamps there.
PR4101 offers a multitude of intelligent features, including convenient
protection functions. An optional external temperature sensor reduces
the output current at high temperatures and thus protects the LEDs from
overheating. The IC itself is protected by an over temperature shutoff. ... |
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SONUS - The smallest and lightest
ultrasonic sensors |
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Electric: The new miniature ultrasonic sensor generation SONUS with
its great performance is in the focus of general interest for good
reason. SONUS, currently the most compact ultrasonic sensors on the
market, excel with their tiny housing of just 10 x 14 x 27 mm. A housing
for countless applications, particularly for installation in the
smallest spaces or for the assembly of several sensors in the tightest
places. Ultrasonic technology permits objects to be detected regardless
of their color or transparency. Due to their small mass of less than 4
grams, they are optimally suited for installation in all light,
quickly-moving handling units. However, the performance data is anything
but minute. The scanning range is astounding at 200 mm, for the
digitally switching proximity sensors and retro-reflective types and
also for the distance measuring versions with analog voltage outputs.
All three sensors have a means of electronic Teach-in ... |
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Combined Pressure & Temperature Sensor
for R744 Mobile Air Conditioning Systems |
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CA – Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies
(CST) and an operation of Schneider Electric, is pleased to announce
its newly released combined pressure & temperature sensor for use with
the natural refrigerant R744 (C02) for pressure & temperature sensing in
mobile air conditioning systems. By replacing ozone depleting or global
warming refrigerants with R744, global greenhouse gas emissions will be
reduced significantly. Consequently, Kavlico’s new sensor fits this
newly-created niche by delivering a technically-capable product that
meets our “green” initiative. This rugged, low-cost sensor has a 17-4 PH
hermetically sealed stainless housing. The sense element is based upon
Kavlico’s patented TiON (Titanium OxyNitride) thin film technology which
is capable of withstanding high media temperatures. The sensor’s high
operating pressure range of 0 to150 Bar with a proof pressure of 210 Bar
and a burst pressure of 320 Bar is well-suited for ... |
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Accurate angle gauge - Analog single-axis
inclinometer AILSI |
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its analog single-axis inclinometer from the AILSI series ALTHen GmbH
Mess- und Sensortechnik – the specialist for electrical measurement of
mechanical values – presents a new measuring system for the measuring
and monitoring of inclinations, angles and changes in angle. The
outstanding features of these sturdy devices include the very small size
and high degree of accuracy with excellent stability and repeatability.
They are an extremely economical solution in areas with a low level of
vibration. AILSI inclinometers are used wherever the exact alignment of
a defined angle to a reference direction in static systems or slow
motional processes is to be measured and controlled. They are used for
the levelling of machines, antennas and buildings as well as for
monitoring cranes and hoisting platforms for safety or for stabilisation
applications in navigation and civil engineering surveys. The innovative
servo inclinometers from the AILSI series measure the inclination of an
axis. ... |
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Melexis and CO2 footprint reductions in
the automotive industry |
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In view of the plans of the European Commision Melexis can state
that the company is ready to accomplish the needs the Commission has
pointed out in it’s draft regulation last month. The company’s
Integrated Circuits and Sensors are essential elements in the automotive
industry’s accelerated roadmap for CO2 footprint reductions and fuel
efficiency gains. The current high energy prices are structural and
driven in part by the successful economic achievements of China and
India. To offset these new consumption and emissions sources the Kyoto
Agreement signatories are all pledged to meet new efficiency targets.
These commitments are driving fuel efficiency and reduced emissions as
the top priority design targets of the world’s automotive OEM’s. The
strong shift in buying patterns has confirmed that consumers want the
most fuel efficient vehicles that meet their personal and professional
needs. The same consumers also acknowledge their responsibility to the
planet and look to honor their obligation in their choice of cars. A few
of these exciting technologies designed with Melexis ICs ... |
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Metallic objects simply measured |
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distance information for the triangulation principle is obtained via the
reflection of the laser beam. Thereby, surface roughness in the
sub-micrometre range causes interference in the laser spot, whereby
false measurement results can be obtained. This physical effect is
particularly predominant in shiny objects and cannot be avoided using
currently available products on the market. Micro-Epsilon, as a
specialist in measurement technology, announces its new optoNCDT 2200LL,
which also makes reliable measurements on shiny metallic objects thanks
to an oval light spot. The point-shaped laser beam has now been widened
using a special cylindrical lens and projected onto the target. The
light spot is absorbed by a receiving array and evaluated. As the light
spot is averaged using a special software algorithm, interference is
completely filtered out. Another application area for the optoNCDT
2200LL is structured surfaces, where the distance and not the structure
itself need to be measured. The distance information is not influenced
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Self-Contained Dew Point Instrument For
Easy Installation |
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 The
DryCheck dew point instrument has been launched by Michell
Instruments as a response to demands from customers for an accurate,
stable but economic instrument, with simple sampling system, which could
be easily installed for use in a number of dew point measurement
applications. All components are housed in a rugged IP65 rated
polycarbonate case. This can easily be wall mounted at a convenient
point close to the gas sample. A clear cover protects the display and
the sample flowmeter. Gas connection (gas in and gas out) is provided
using “quick connect” push-fittings, suitable for use with 6 mm OD
Teflon tubing. Mains power input, and connection to the 4-20 mA analogue
output, and the two user programmable voltage free relay contacts are
all easily accessible behind the lower panel. The DryCheck utilises the
Michell Instruments Easidew On-Line to measure dew point in the range
–100 to + 20*C dew point, or moisture content in the range 0-3000 ppm.
This well-proven instrument has at its heart, Michell’s advanced Ceramic
Moisture Sensor providing accurate and stable measurement. The
calibration data for each sensor is stored ... |
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Colibrys releases a new generation of
inertial sensors for harsh environment |
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Colibrys has launched the new MS9000 family of inertial
accelerometers specifically designed for harsh environment and safety
critical applications. This new generation of products comes in a LCC20
(8.9mm x 8.9mm) ceramic package, some three times smaller than current
sensors and in a variety of g ranges from ±2g to ±250g. These sensors
can operate over extended temperature ranges with just a few milli g
bias stability guaranteed over extended lifetime. These high quality
sensors conform to MIL-STD-883-E as typically required by the aerospace,
military and geophysical markets. “These products have already been
qualified by multiple preferred leading edge clients for AHRS, missile
guidance and industrial applications, giving us strong confidence that
the MS9000 is offering extremely competitive performance” commented
Soheil Habibi, Business Development Manager for Inertial Sensing at
Colibrys. ... |
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JUMO PCKL - Robust temperature sensor for
air conditioning technology |
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PCKL temperature sensors from JUMO which have been used for many
years in the industry “air conditioning, heating and ventilation” in the
range from –30 … +105 °C have been further developed. A new, robust
epoxide sealing protects the sensor from environmental influences. It is
resistant against moisture (condensation) as well as mechanical stress
and chemical exposure. Outdoor field tests and the use in greenhouses
showed the highest degree of safety. An advantage is that this sensor
can be used directly in air currents (reaction time t 0.5 = 8.3
seconds). The especially rigid connection clamps allow for a contacting
through plugged contacts. This customer friendly operation mode works
without aids and facilitates a quick and safe exchange of the sensor.
The quadrangular profile of the connection wires guarantees an excellent
direction stability. The temperature sensor is available from stock in
models with the base values Pt100 and Pt1000 and tolerances DIN B as
well as 1/3 DIN B. ... |
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Sensortechnics’ HDO Series Offers Proven
Pressure Sensor Technology in New SMT Housings |
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new HDO series is based on proven micromachined silicon elements to
ensure highly stable and reliable pressure measurements. These sensors
offer a wide selection of absolute, differential and gage pressure
ranges from 10 mbar up to 10 bar and feature an excellent
price/performance ratio. The HDO pressure sensors are precision
calibrated and temperature compensated and intended to be used with air
and non-corrosive gases. Innovative SMT housings allow for easy
PCB-mounting and maximum OEM design flexibility. For all HDO sensors
Sensortechnics can provide custom specific pressure ranges and
calibrations on request. Important features of the new HDO series are: -
Pressure ranges from 10 mbar up to 10 bar - Absolute, differential and
gage pressure measurement - Precision calibrated and temperature
compensated - ... |
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PCB Piezotronics Introduces New Precision
Array Microphone Family with TEDS for Automotive Testing Applications |
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Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has
released a new series of acoustic sensors, designed expressly for use in
automotive testing applications such as legislative certification;
quality control; system & component performance; and vehicle &
powertrain NVH, including measurements for powertrain noise; wind noise;
road noise; acoustic holography; sound quality; break squeal; and squeak
& rattle. These acoustic sensors facilitate the types of precise and
reliable sound measurements required of today’s refined cabin interiors,
as well as resilience against external inclement weather conditions and
harsh underhood environments. All array models include a TEDS-compatible
option, allowing for high channel counts and greater traceability, as
well as conformance with the IEEE 1451.1 standard. PCB® array
microphones, with integral preamplifier, provide cost-effective
multi-channel measurements, and operate from the same constant current
source required for ICP® accelerometers, ... |
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Ispezione visiva degli iniettori - motori
automobilistici - Flessibilità e tracciabilità per i fornitori di
componenti automobilistici grazie ai sistemi di visione |
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 Cognex:
I sistemi di visione hanno acquisito un’importanza crescente nel quadro
della garanzia di qualità e dell’ottimizzazione dei processi. Sistemi di
ispezione flessibili, economici e affidabili sono requisiti chiave per i
fornitori dell'industria automobilistica. Mentre le applicazioni di
visione spaziano da un semplice controllo delle funzioni a operazioni
più complesse, le applicazioni per il controllo della qualità
rappresentano spesso vere e proprie sfide per i fornitori di sistemi di
visione e per gli integratori di tali sistemi. L’integratore tedesco
Fuetec GmbH ha decisamente vinto la sfida della garanzia di qualità
offrendo a un importante fornitore di iniettori i sistemi di visione
affidabili e dalle alte prestazioni In-Sight™, come soluzione per un
processo di ispezione di alta qualità. Come si possono garantire
l'ispezione totale E la tracciabilità in un’unica soluzione? La
produzione degli iniettori richiede un livello di precisione totale,
ottenibile attraverso un sistema di controllo della qualità
completamente automatizzato. Questo tipo di prodotti di massa può essere
controllato in modo economico solamente se la cella visiva garantisce un
alto livello di precisione e affidabilità nell'ispezione, oltre alla
flessibilità per adattarsi ai vari tipi di motore in linee di produzione
ad alta velocità. ... |
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Quality – with Safety |
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 With
the “UL”, “CSA” and “GOST R” mark, the outstanding quality of WIKA’s
A-10 pressure transmitter has got the seal of approval, on a global
scale, from independent notified bodies. The A-10 pressure transmitter's
performance is convincing thanks to its compact design and excellent
quality at an extremely competitive price. It has been designed for use
in a wide variety of industries and can be employed in many different
applications. It conforms to all applicable European directives, as
demonstrated by its “CE”-marking. For worldwide applications, alongside
the most common pressure units and connections, internationally
recognised certifications are also provided. These confirm that the
relevant standards are met, particularly with regard to safety, also
beyond Europe’s borders. With the “UL” and the “CSA” certification, the
pressure transmitter has received the acknowledgement of two of the
world’s leading certification authorities for product safety within the
USA & Canada. ... |
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Series DCX 16 Level Probes - Autonomous
Data Collectors with Ø 16 mm |
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AG: 1.5 billion people around the globe have no access to clean
water. Managing water as a resource is therefore the challenge of the
21st century. A significant part of the world’s water resources is
located underground. Large areas are surveyed using pressure sensors to
monitor changes in the water level in relation to usage as well as
rainfall. These sensors are inserted in wells up to 200 m in depth. The
major share of the cost of a measuring point is caused by the drilling
operation and the pipe inserted into the earth. Until now, pipes with an
inner diameter of 1 inch (2,54 cm) were mainly used, required by 22 mm
diameter sensors. KELLER’s new DCX-16 features a Ø 16 mm diameter
without compromising exactness, enabling much lower per-point
installation cost. ... |
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Flow-Sensor SS 20.60 HT, for high
temperature up to 350°C |
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Technology has developed a high temperature version of the SS 20.60
for the application in operating temperature up to 350°C - for short
time even 400°C. The sensor differs formally in the white ceramic tip.
Most of the modifications have been made inside the sensor and the
modules are designed according to the elevated specification. A complete
new designed electronic unit processes the results of measurement and
provides a digital and analog output. The new status indicator displays
information about the current flow velocity and the sensors status. The
measuring signal output of the temperature is new as well. Due to the
modular concept the sensor can be supplied with field bus interface. The
sensor with field bus interface delivers ready prepared measuring values
like Kg/hr or m³/min and thus dis-burdens the supervising PLC.
Additionally the sensor gives access to its status information and
allows the PLC to inform the user about defects of the sensor. ... |
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Il sistema build-up BU18 di HBM allarga i
confini della taratura della forza |
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Per la taratura di trasduttori di forza in istituti nazionali e in
laboratori di taratura industriali di alto livello vengono spesso
impiegati i cosiddetti impianti di taratura a carico diretto. In caso di
forze molto elevate dell’ordine di meganewton (MN) tali impianti sono
estremamente ingombranti ed estremamente costosi. Un’alternativa agli
impianti a carico diretto è la taratura tramite confronto con
trasduttori di forza di riferimento. Qui si presenta però il problema
per cui il trasduttore di riferimento deve essere a sua volta tarato e
il relativo grosso impianto a carico diretto non esiste. Una soluzione
per la misurazione e taratura di forze di compressione in un range fino
a 3 MN è offerta da HBM con il cosiddetto sistema build-up BU18.
Consiste di tre trasduttori di forza di precisione montati in parallelo,
sui quali viene distribuita la forza. Se il sistema si basa ad esempio
su tre trasduttori di forza con un carico nominale di 1 MN ciascuno, i
singoli trasduttori possono essere tarati con un impianto a carico
diretto che può produrre forze fino a 1 MN. Per il montaggio di un
sistema build-up è sufficiente grazie alle sue dimensioni compatte il
trasduttore di forza di compressione C18. ... |
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Sensirion reaches milestone in quality
management |
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AG aims to supply products and services that satisfy the most stringent
quality specifications. The Swiss sensor company therefore strives to
continuously improve and further develop its quality management system.
The successful certification to standard ISO/TS16949:2002 in March 2008
is an important milestone in this process. The certificate enhances the
company's October 2003 certification to standard ISO 9001:2000 and
demonstrates the progress that has been made in quality management.
Sensirion's quality management system is designed and managed by a
department specifically created for this purpose. Together with the
associated process managers, it handles the design, implementation,
monitoring and continuous improvement of standardized and reliable
business processes. An effective complaints management system ensures
that problems and complaints are dealt with quickly. It contributes
substantially to ensuring that OEM customers' value-added processes
receive optimum support. ... |
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Safety Sensors – Simplified and without
limitations |
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 Specifying,
ordering, fitting and setting up light guard installations for virtually
every application are easy tasks with the new all-in-one MS28/MS48
safety light curtains from Omron Electronics. Unlike conventional light
curtain designs that make it necessary for specifiers to choose from a
wide range of potentially confusing options, the MS28/MS48 range
features a small number of products, each of which can be easily and
quickly configured by the user to suit the needs of the application in
hand. MS28 light curtains are suitable for Type 2 applications, while
MS48 products are designed for Type 4 applications, complying with EN
61946 Part 1. The series includes 14mm finger protection models, with a
maximum operating range of 7m, covering protection heights from 280mm to
1800mm. Also available are 30mm hand protection models with a maximum
range of 20m, covering protection heights from 240mm to 2120mm. ... |
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Distance sensors housings get ‘processed’ |
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Electric: The laser distance sensors of the series 20 product family
have a new addition! It now includes a series of OADR 20 sensors which
are characterized, in particular, by their stainless steel housing. For
the first time, they can now easily achieve IP 69K protection class
levels, making them ideal for use in the process environment. OADR 20
sensors cover the measurement ranges between 30 and 600 mm, offering a
resolution of up to 0,005 mm with a response time of less than 0,9ms.
They are available with either a dot or linear laser beam; because the
linear beam monitors a larger area it is particularly well suited to
providing reliable distance measurements to rough surfaces. Thanks to
their intelligent internal signal analysis, these sensors provide an
accurate output signal, regardless of the colour of the surface being
scanned. A simple, 2-point teach-in process allows the measurement range
to be precisely matched to ... |
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Integrated humidity and temperature
sensors in clothes dryers |
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residual moisture content of laundry can be determined using the
humidity and temperature sensors made by Sensirion AG. This
enables personalized drying programs and a reduction in energy
consumption. Two market trends can currently be seen with regard to
clothes drying. The first is a demand for personalized drying programs,
while the other is the desire to reduce energy consumption. The Swiss
sensor manufacturer Sensirion recommends using its combined humidity and
temperature sensors for this purpose. As measurements have shown, these
sensors allow better monitoring of drying cycles and thus precise,
optimized control of the drying process. As a result, the efficiency of
the process can be increased and the energy consumption can be reduced.
The high temperatures and relative humidity levels in clothes dryers
impose severe demands on the sensors. Tests have shown that Sensirion’s
combined humidity and temperature sensors are robust and reliable and
have good long-term stability, ... |
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RoaDyn® Piezoelectric Measuring Wheels
for Extremely Small Torques |
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Aerodynamic and drive train optimization is necessary not least to meet
the increasingly stringent CO2 emissions regulations faced by today’s
vehicles. In addition to cutting fossil fuel consumption, drivers
include the high crude oil price of around 100 dollars a barrel and the
very tough new vehicles’ emissions legislation anticipated. The torque
measuring wheels of the RoaDyn P1xy series yield important information
from simulation, test stand measurement and over-the-road testing.
Minute changes in torque are investigated in the road tests. Due to the
very high dynamic range of the piezoelectric sensors, an appropriately
chosen charge amplifier range allows extremely accurate operation of the
RoaDyn P106 Type 9294B… up to three factors of ten below the mechanical
limit of its measuring range. Its sensors with piezoelectric crystals
have the following ... |
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Kavlico Industrial Pressure Sensors
Achieve CE Mark Certification |
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 Moorpark,
CA – Kavlico, a global business unit of Custom Sensors & Technologies
(CST) and an operation of Schneider Electric, has achieved the CE
mark compliance for five of its industrial pressure sensor product
families: the P992 Low Pressure Differential Sensor, the P4055 Low Cost
OEM Pressure Sensor, the P528 OEM Refrigeration Pressure Sensor, the
P6000 Miniature Pressure Sensor, and the PT250 Pressure Transmitter.
These products can be used for a wide array of applications, including
HVAC, compressors, refrigeration, medical, process control, hydraulics,
wastewater as well as a variety of other general industrial
applications. These five sensor families are available in gage,
absolute, sealed gage and differential pressure ranges from 0-30 cm H20
up through 750 psi (51.7 Bar). These products are offered as standard,
off-the-shelf models or may be configured with optional process and
electrical connectors, suited to the end-use application. Standard
output is 0.5 to 4.5 Vdc with other options available. The CE mark
designation certifies that these sensors and transmitters conform to ... |
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Sensore luminoso a basso costo per il
dimmeraggio dell’illuminazione di schermi. Nuovo sensore
“luce-frequenza” SensorEyeC™ consente un risparmio energetico e sui
costi |
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 Melexis
annuncia il lancio di un nuovo sensore luminoso per il dimmeraggio
dell’illuminazione degli schermi di cellulari e notebook. La versione
“auto” del sensore “luce-frequenza” SensorEyeCTM MLX75304 è
appositamente progettata per il dimmeraggio dell’illuminazione di quadri
strumenti e il controllo dei proiettori. L’MLX75304 è il terzo
componente della serie SensorEyeCTM. L’interruttore ottico MLX75303 e il
sensore “luce-tensione” SensorEyeCTM MLX75305 sono stati lanciati nei
mesi di aprile e maggio. L’MLX75304 assicura un’eccellente leggibilità
dello schermo in qualsiasi condizione. Di notte, ne controlla la
luminosità assicurando il massimo comfort di lettura. Nelle giornate
soleggiate, il sensore massimizza l’illuminazione dello schermo
garantendo la migliore visibilità possibile. La vasta gamma dinamica di
oltre 100dB rende il sensore idoneo a qualsiasi condizione di luce.
Questo sensore è un sensore integrato monolitico dove fotodiodo,
amplificatore a transimpedenza e uscita sono integrati nel chip per ... |
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Pressure / temperature transmitter for
dual-mode engines |
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 With
the approval of the Series 22 DT transmitter Keller AG für
Druckmesstechnik, Winterthur (Switzerland) has succeeded in moving
into the area of production engine applications that are governed by
extreme demands. So-called dual-mode vehicles have experienced a
tremendous boom due to the voluntary commitment of European car
manufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions to 140 g/km by 2008. These
vehicles can be operated using normal petrol during the start-up phase
and then with natural gas during continuous operation. The combustion of
natural gas such as methane (CH4) creates 25% less CO2 than petrol with
the same engine performance. The pan-European introduction and promotion
of this dual-mode technology has forced leading manufacturers to undergo
additional system optimisation that includes exact control of the gas
pressure and highly-dynamic measurement of the gas temperature directly
at the distributor (rail). Keller AG für Druckmesstechnik has developed
the transmitters in the Series 22 DT for precisely this type of
application. ... |
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Colibrys extended bandwidth capacitive
vibration sensors to displace piezoresistive technology for HUMS
applications |
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new Colibrys wide bandwidth capacitive accelerometers set new
performance standards on vibration sensing and are expected to displace
piezoresistive sensors in Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS),
Aeronautics, Railway technologies and Automotive crash testing
applications. The recognized high performance level of capacitive
sensors, well proven for inertial and seismic applications, is now also
available for vibration sensing. The ever increasing requirements on
vibration sensors in terms of reliability, long term stability, signal
to noise, robustness, size and power can not be met anymore by the
current piezoresistive sensor technology. The new extended bandwidth of
the Colibrys capacitive sensors, combined with a high degree of
miniaturization, make this new product family ideally suited to meet the
increasing requirements of vibration measurement systems. ... |
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New IFC 100 flow converter for OPTIFLUX
product family |
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 A
more than economical solution: The IFC 100 is the new signal converter
for KROHNE’s OPTIFLUX product family of electromagnetic flowmeters. IFC
100 is targeted at common applications in the water, food and chemical
industries. The signal converter has a measuring inaccuracy of 0,3% and
will have all required approvals. The IFC 100 offers excellent
performance with an optimum price/performance ratio. This signal
converter has been developed for applications requiring an economical
solution at a high-quality technological level. The extensive
functionality of the previously introduced IFC 300 signal converter
formed the ideal reference point. Diagnosis: The signal converter’s
standard functionality enables diagnosis of the instrument’s
performance, as well as its installation and the process itself. To this
end the IFC 100 includes ... |
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Reliable protection on paper-cutting
machines - The SOLID-4cutter Safety Light Curtain |
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 Leuze:
The blade and paper-holding components in cutting machines are danger
points that must be reliably guarded to protect the operator. A good
solution to protect the operator from injuries when working on the
machine is provided by the SOLID-4cutter, a type 4 Safety Light Curtain
in accordance with IEC/EN 61496 that complies with the specifications of
EN 1010-3. This standard specifies the criteria that a Safety Light
Curtain must meet when used on cutting machines. The SOLID-4cutter
Safety Light Curtains feature various mounting plates, electrical
connection options and different housing colors. They can therefore be
very easily integrated into new cutting systems and are exceptionally
useful in upgrading older cutting systems. SOLID-4cutter Safety Light
Curtains are. ... |
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LSM with 3A Approval for Hygienic Level
Measurement |
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 With
the level switch LSM, Baumer’s product segment Process
Instrumentation offers a hygienic measuring device available with
different 3A approved process connections. It is especially suitable for
the use in the food and beverage industry. The models LSM021, LSM026 and
LSM031 are 3A approved in combination with a process connection that is
also 3A approved. All wetted parts are made of acid-proof stainless
steel or PEEK thermoplastic respectively. The products fulfil the FDA
demands and follow the EHEDG guidelines regarding design, materials and
finishing. Point level measurement is one of the most common
applications in the food and beverage industry. Regardless of tank size
and type (open or closed) or the cleaning method (manually or by CIP),
the equipment has to be designed for highest possible food safety
standards. ... |
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New Family of Signal Conditioners with
Isolated Grounds and Selectable Filters Aid in Vibration Testing of
Satellites and Automotive Components |
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Piezotronics has introduced a new family of rack mounted signal
conditioners, available with selectable filters or isolated grounds.
These signal conditioners are best suited for applications where case
ground piezoelectric sensors are used and could potentially cause
ground-loop noise, such as during aerospace or satellite component
vibration testing, automotive component testing, product testing, drop
testing, and any general vibration testing. Model 483C30 features eight
channels with true galvanic isolation of each input to output, which is
also selectable on/off per channel. Isolation is ideal for the removal
of ground loop noise caused by sensors which are electrically on ground.
Other features in this low-noise model include choice of ICP®, charge,
or voltage inputs; multiple charge input sensitivities (0.1, 1, 10
mV/pC); incremental gain (x0.1 to x200); internal/external calibration;
4-order 10 kHz low pass filter; and Ethernet interface, for ease of
setup with supplied software. Other frequency filters are available as
options. ... |
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PCB Piezotronics Automotive Sensors
Division Announces 20% First Quarter Growth; Further Expansion into
Global Markets |
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PCB Piezotronics (PCB®), a global leader in the design and
manufacture of force, torque, load, strain, pressure, acoustic and
vibration sensors, has announced the strong 20% first quarter sales
growth of its new Automotive Sensors division. PCB® Automotive Sensors
is a dedicated sales and technical support facility, located in Novi,
Michigan, devoted exclusively to the global automotive test market,
including vehicle NVH and dynamics; vehicle and component performance
and durability; legislative and safety; and powertrain testing
applications. To help continue the global growth trend, PCB Automotive
Sensors group has an immediate need for a Global Sales Manager,
operating out of the Novi, Michigan sales office, to help enhance its
established team, and further the business development strategy of the
new division. ... |
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A world's first 112 pressure sensors in a
single mold: |
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integrates online quality assurance into a 96-cavity mold for medical
technology. Kistler Instrumente AG is currently fitting two 96-cavity
molds for the production of insulin pen components with pressure sensors
for quality assurance. Each of the 96 cavities and each of the 16
manifolds will be equipped with a sensor, such that each mold will come
with a total of 112 sensors. The objective of using mold cavity pressure
sensors in injection molding these polypropylene components is to
establish automatic 100 % quality assurance and thus to ensure
zero-defect production. With a front diameter of only 1 mm, the Type
6183A… sensors are the smallest so far used for cavity pressure
measurement. The mold maker adapts the front ends of the sensors to the
contours of the cavity wall, using erosion technology to fit both the
sensors and the mold inserts. ... |
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Miniature HCE Pressure Sensors Offer
Digital SPI Output Signals and High Accuracy |
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 Sensortechnics’
new HCE series offers precision pressure measurement from 10 mbar up to
10 bar. The HCE sensors perform digital signal conditioning to provide
highly accurate digital and analog output signals. They comply with the
SPI bus protocol and can directly communicate with microcontrollers and
microprocessors. I2C bus, switching or custom specific outputs are
available on request. The HCE series utilises the latest ASIC
technologies to achieve high total accuracies, with an excellent Total
Error Band (TEB) better than ±0.5 %FSS, including all temperature
effects. A 3 V supply voltage and special low power versions (optional)
make these sensors ideal for battery powered portable device
applications. Miniature SMT housings (DIP and SIL versions on request)
with straight or barbed pressure ports allow for highly flexible OEM
designs and space-saving PCB-mounting. For all HCE pressure sensors
Sensortechnics can provide ... |
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Line scanner with integrated controller |
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 According
to customers, increasingly more compact sensors are now also required
for line scanners. Innovative measurement technology company,
Micro-Epsilon, presents a new generation of line scanners. The most
important difference between the new Scancontrol 2700 and conventional
line scanners is the integrated controller. This means no other
component is required for the measured data evaluation. However, despite
this, the measuring head has very compact dimensions. This relative
small size means the scanner is ideal for use in automation systems,
where space is often restricted. Typical measurement tasks for the
Scancontrol 2700 are the measuring of profiles and the measurement of
angles, gaps and clearance. A small output module for DIN rail mounting
is required for conversion of data into common field-bus systems. Using
this, the profile data is optionally output as CAN-Bus, Profibus DP,
Ethercat or IEEE. The laser line scanner Scancontrol 2700 uses the
triangulation measurement principle for the two-dimensional acquisition
of profiles on the most varied of target surfaces. In contrast to the
familiar point laser sensors, ... |
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Spot on: SoundPipe for zws Sensor |
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 microsonic:
With its SoundPipe the zws-15 sensor measures levels in the smallest of
openings. The new SoundPipe can be used with each and every zws-15
sensor. It directs sound to the measuring point and thus measurements
can be taken in drill holes and openings with diameters under 3 mm.
Since the zws-15 sensor blind zone is inside the SoundPipe, measurements
can be taken directly as from the sound outlet opening. The tightly
bundled sound field is brought directly to the measuring point. A
typical field of application is measuring levels in microplate wells
which are used in medical analysis technology. The SoundPipe can be
directly positioned over the opening; this makes an exact measurement
possible. The attachment can also be used in scanning gaps of only a few
millimetres in width between two objects. ... |
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