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Angle, inclination, tilt

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User-Programmable Angle and Speed Sensors

User-Programmable Angle and Speed Sensors

Novotechnik introduces the IO-Link programming tool for its RFC-4800 Series of touchless angle sensors. This device connects a sensor to a mini USB port of  a PC running Windows or newer operating system. IO-Link enables users to...

2018-03-26
Measuring tilt in a vibration environment

Measuring tilt in a vibration environment

ETLG Inertial Aerosystems: Tilt sensing ensures that infrastructure operates with safety and efficiency. But since these readings are so subtle and important, designers minimize induced errors. Vibration can be the enemy for precision tilt sensors...

2018-03-26
Industrial and Motorsport Angle Sensors

Industrial and Motorsport Angle Sensors

Novotechnik announces three versions of the SP 2800 Series of rotary position sensors—industrial, redundant channel industrial and motorsport. The industrial version is offered in three standard electrical ranges: 0° to 100, 308 or...

2018-02-26
HeavyDuty encoders with added intelligence

HeavyDuty encoders with added intelligence

Baumer: With the HMG10P / PMG10P series, Baumer raises the bar for HeavyDuty encoder technology. The encoders enable convenient configuration by any input device via WLAN adapter for individual configuration and device parameter optimization on...

2018-02-19
New Heavy Duty Redundant Angle Sensors

New Heavy Duty Redundant Angle Sensors

Novotechnik introduces the RFX 6900 Series of touchless rotary sensors. These magnetic sensors are design for use in mobile, safety-related and  extreme environment applications. Housing of the RFX 6900 Series is anodized aluminum and sealed...

2018-01-31
Jewell Instruments Sensors Blog

Jewell Instruments Sensors Blog

Jewell Instruments: Introducing the Sensors Blog of precision inertial products and principles. Read this blog for advice and to have common questions answered regarding inclinometers, accelerometers, their applications and best practices. There...

2018-01-24
Compact encoder offers high speed motion synchronisation for PLCs: Wachendorff covers PROFINET IRT in its WDGA absolute encoder range

Compact encoder offers high speed motion ...

Variohm EuroSensor: As a recent addition to its PROFINET IRT protocol variants, Wachendorff’s WDGA 58F absolute magnetic encoder features a minimum bus cycle time of 125 μs which is eminently suited to tightly synchronised multi-axis...

2017-12-14
The new absolute encoders EAL580 with EtherCAT

The new absolute encoders EAL580 with EtherCAT

Baumer: Demanding applications in machine and plant construction, for example in handling and assembly, graphic and packaging machines, require high precision in real-time with minimal cycle time and jitter. With the new EAL580 EtherCAT series,...

2017-11-17
New Multi-Turn Sensors With A Clutch

New Multi-Turn Sensors With A Clutch

Novotechnik introduces the ML Series of Multi-Turn Rotary Sensors. These sensors feature a unique friction clutch instead of the end-stops typically found on mechanical multi-turn sensors. The clutch produces a click sound to let users know they...

2017-10-18
IN201 Precision Two-axis Inclinometers

IN201 Precision Two-axis Inclinometers

BCM Sensor: Dynamic Measurement: Model IN201 two-axis inclinometers is developed to measure tilt angles induced by acceleration of the system which the inclinometer is built in. Typical applications: Dynamic positioning of vehicles and ships,...

2017-10-02
Miniature, Ruggedized MEMS Tiltmeter

Miniature, Ruggedized MEMS Tiltmeter

Jewell Instruments: The 875 Mini Tuff Tilt Series is the newest addition to Jewell’s tiltmeter (inclinometer) line for geophysical & geotechnical applications. This is an affordable and durable tilt solution in a miniaturized package to...

2017-09-20
Model 820 Shallow Water

Model 820 Shallow Water

ETLG Inertial Aerosystems announce the model 820 Shallow Water, a high-precision submersible tiltmeter for use in shallow fresh and salt water applications. Using an absolute gravity referenced electrolytic sensor, the 820 delivers superior...

2017-08-14
New Geotechnical Tiltmeter for Shallow Water Environments

New Geotechnical Tiltmeter for Shallow Water ...

Jewell Instruments: The 820 Shallow Water Series is the most recent addition to Jewell Instruments’ electrolytic tiltmeter line for geophysical and geotechnical applications. This is a waterproof tilt solution that provides civil engineers a...

2017-08-08
Inclination sensors – angular measurement in harsh environments

Inclination sensors – angular measurement in ...

Baumer: When it comes to tough outdoor use, many sensors reach their limits. Inclination sensors by sensor expert Baumer stand for maximum reliability and durability even in a harsh environment. Thanks to the extremely robust and resilient design,...

2017-08-02
Curtiss-Wright introduces new CANbus Rotary Position Sensor

Curtiss-Wright introduces new CANbus Rotary ...

Penny + Giles: Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has announced the launch of the NRH27C, a non-contact rotary position sensor which is suitable for use on specialty on- and off-highway vehicles utilizing CANbus...

2017-07-28
Jewell Enters the JDI-100/200 into Tech Briefs Award Contest

Jewell Enters the JDI-100/200 into Tech ...

Jewell Instruments has entered the JDI-100/200 digital MEMS Inclinometer into the Electronics/Sensors/IOT category of Tech Briefs Create the Future 2017 Design Contest. Hundreds of manufacturers and inventors have entered their latest and most...

2017-07-10
DIS Sensors USA and DIS Sensors bv announce distribution agreement

DIS Sensors USA and DIS Sensors bv announce ...

DIS Sensors products, including the SIL2/PLd compliant QG series of inclination and acceleration sensors, and accessories will be available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through DIS Sensors USA, effective immediately. We are...

2017-06-29
Z-Series Magnetic Marker Types For Angle Sensor Applications

Z-Series Magnetic Marker Types For Angle ...

Novotechnik introduces a selection of four magnetic marker types designed to suit various mounting applications for their RFC— and RFD— Series of touchless rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. These two sensor...

2017-06-27
New HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders with safe hollow-shaft connection

New HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders with safe ...

HEIDENHAIN now offers its encoders of the ECN 400, EQN 400 and ERN 480 series also with a safe hollow shaft connection and mechanical fault exclusion. This rules out faults, such as slippage from a friction-type connection, that cannot be detected...

2017-06-07
Digital MEMS Inclinometer with Full Temperature Compensation

Digital MEMS Inclinometer with Full Temperature

Jewell Instruments: Introducing the JDI-100/200 inclinometer series, the latest addition to Jewell Instruments’ group of MEMS sensors. Made in-house, this ruggedized inclinometer includes digital output and full temperature compensation...

2017-06-06
Fluid-based Capacitive Inclination Sensor Measures over 360°with High Precision

Fluid-based Capacitive Inclination Sensor ...

2E mechatronic: Application example: 3D-control for excavating machines: Inclination sensors measure the orientation angle of an object in relation to the environmental gravitational field. They are used in many applications including...

2017-05-30
ASC presents its new ASC TS91V1-090 tilt sensor in four different configurations

ASC presents its new ASC TS91V1-090 tilt sensor

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC), the leading manufacturer of accelerometers, angular rate sensors and IMUs (inertial measurement units), has now unveiled its first tilt sensor and included it in its product range. The ASC TS91V1-090 is a...

2017-05-29

Dynamic inclination measurement with Sensor ...

Micro-Sensor: Mechanical vibrations or accelerating forces of moving parts cause adversing interferences in the measurement of inclination. This reduces the quality of the sensor signal. So far, conventional low-pass filters have been used for...

2017-05-17
Novotechnik launch RFX-6900 touchless technology angle sensor for extreme applications in mobile machinery

Novotechnik launch RFX-6900 touchless technology

Variohm EuroSensor: Now available from Variohm EuroSensor, Novotechnik’s recently launched RFX-6900 series touchless technology angle sensor is ideal for precision rotary position feedback for mechanically-extreme applications in automotive,...

2017-04-28
New Angle Sensors For Mission Critical Applications

New Angle Sensors For Mission Critical ...

Novotechnik introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position.  Partial and fully redundant versions are ISO-pulses and ISO 11452 tested for safety and mission critical applications.

2017-04-13
Miniature Encoder for Mobile Equipment

Miniature Encoder for Mobile Equipment

Turck's compact and wear-free Ri360-QR20 miniature encoder is especially designed for use in mobile machinery. The new encoder series with IP68/IP69K protection exceeds the e1/E1 requirements and comes in a compact 71 x 64 x 20 mm housing. It is...

2017-04-10
Redundant, non-contact angle and distance measurement for mobile machines!

Redundant, non-contact angle and distance ...

SIKO GmbH: In the field of mobile commercial vehicles, safety requirements are increasing, especially within the EU. This presents not only suppliers, but also manufacturers of vehicles, with new challenges. In order to make it as easy as possible...

2017-04-04
Novotechnik sensors with IO-Link communications are Industry 4.0 ready

Novotechnik sensors with IO-Link communications

Variohm EuroSensor: Through its exclusive UK distribution partnership with measurement technology leaders Novotechnik, Variohm EuroSensor supplies and supports linear and rotary sensors that feature the standardised communications protocol...

2017-04-03
Stainless Steel Encoders with IO-Link

Stainless Steel Encoders with IO-Link

Turck: A variant with an IO-Link interface completes from June Turck's portfolio of wear-free stainless steel encoders. The robust stainless steel variants of the contactless QR24 inductive encoder series are specially designed for operation in...

2017-03-30
Inertial sensors

Inertial sensors

First Sensor announces the successful qualification of its highly accurate capacitive silicon inertial sensors for the measurement of inclination, acceleration and vibration together with the start of serial production in April, 2017. The...

2017-03-20
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