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In-Line Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

In-Line Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

Stellar Technology: The new Series AP5201 In-Line Amplifier from Stellar Technology is a low cost, easy-to-use, general purpose signal conditioner. This singlechannel unit is ideal for DC-excited strain gage pressure transducers, load cells, and...

2010-02-04
High Accuracy Gauging LVDT

High Accuracy Gauging LVDT

Stellar Technology: The Model LPS60X AC/AC LVDT is designed for precision displacement and position measurement for quality assurance applications in industrial environments. These high accuracy displacement sensors are constructed of stainless...

2010-02-04
New DIN-Rail Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

New DIN-Rail Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

Stellar Technology: The new Series AP5103 DIN-rail Amplifier is a low cost, general-purpose, single channel signal conditioner which is compatible with standard DIN-Rail mounting systems. The AP5103 is designed for input of pressure, force,...

2010-02-04
AC-Powered Long Stroke LVDT

AC-Powered Long Stroke LVDT

Stellar Technology: The Series LLS60X from Stellar Technology is a high performance long stroke LVDT displacement transducer with a spring return armature. The armature is restrained and guided by an ultra-low friction bearing assembly and the...

2010-02-04
Sensonor announces a breakthrough in MEMS gyro performance

Sensonor announces a breakthrough in MEMS gyro performance

Sensonor releases SIMU202 a multi axis high performance gyro module enabling safety critical applications in the Aerospace and Defense markets, offering an immediate choice to system designers to displace large, expensive, fragile and prone to...

2010-02-02
Teachable ultrasonic fork sensors for web guide and edge control

Teachable ultrasonic fork sensors for web guide and edge ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The new edge sensors type UPF-A TOR are based on the experience of SNT Sensortechnik AG with ultrasonic through beam sensors. New software algorhythms and a unique SONARANGE ultrasonic transducer material allow an accuracy...

2010-01-14
Miniature digital pyrometer, Texense IRN2

Miniature digital pyrometer, Texense IRN2

Texys International: This Texense IRN2 miniature digital pyrometer allows contact free temperature measurement of objects several centimeters away by detecting the infrared rays emitted by these objects. Its reduced dimensions allow it to be...

2010-01-04
Miniature Load Cell Features New Lower Ranges

Miniature Load Cell Features New Lower Ranges

Stellar Technology: The Series MIN830 miniature load cells and force sensors from Stellar Technology are now available in full scale ranges of 10, 25, 50, and 100 lbf. With the addition of these new lower ranges, the MIN830 ranges extend from 10...

2010-01-04
FUTEK Submersible Miniature Load Cell

FUTEK Submersible Miniature Load Cell

FUTEK has recently released their model LSB210, a Submersible Jr. S-Beam Load Cell used in applications where protection from liquids is required. Although the product was built for a diverse range of applications examples include...

2009-12-30
Autonnic’s new sensors for engine lever controls

Autonnic’s new sensors for engine lever controls

Autonnic, world leaders in fluxgate technology, is launching the first of a new range of waterproof, non-contact interaction devices - the A3300 Lever Control module. A major requirement of the marine world is that conducting, corrosive seawater...

2009-12-30
Redundant encoders - Safety implementation in all its ramifications

Redundant encoders - Safety implementation in all its ...

Baumer: At the moment many operators in automation have to face the challenging implementation of the new machine guideline 2006/42/EG. The new encoder family MAGRES redundant by Baumer unites many of the resulting safety requirements in one...

2009-12-26
Programmable incremental encoders for less product variety, reduced inventory costs and improved flexibility

Programmable incremental encoders for less product ...

Baumer: Implemented in complex facilities, encoders have to meet many requirements in all their facets. All of a sudden you end up with a multitude of different configurations entailing high costs as well as inventory and administration effort....

2009-12-26
Magnetic sensing system without bearings for large shaft diameters

Magnetic sensing system without bearings for large shaft ...

Baumer: HDmag is the name of the new Baumer hollow shaft encoder family utilizing the magnetic sensing principle. With a 17 bit singleturn resolution the series also comprises absolute encoders that can endure the tough ambient conditions of drive...

2009-12-26
HeavyDuty technology with enhanced monitoring system (EMS)

HeavyDuty technology with enhanced monitoring system (EMS)

Baumer encoders are designed for utmost reliability under most adverse conditions, and the many decades of dependable operation in customer applications give proof of that. However, there are some applications where trust is not enough –...

2009-12-25
Capacitive Position Sensors and Their Applications

Capacitive Position Sensors and Their Applications

Physik Instrumente (PI): Many application areas today require the highest of measurement accuracies, with resolutions in the nanometer or subnanometer realm. Examples range from semiconductors and biotechnology through quality assurance and...

2009-12-21
Kistler Extends its Successful Series of Press Force Sensors

Kistler Extends its Successful Series of Press Force Sensors

Kistler: The well established Kistler press force sensors are based on the piezoelectric measuring principle. The force acting on the quartz element generates at the output of the sensor a proportional electric charge, which is converted by the...

2009-12-19
New measuring principle for low cost displacement sensors

New measuring principle for low cost displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new displacement measurement principle with its new Magnetic Displacement Sensor (MDS). In contrast to the widely used Hall Effect principle, the MDS is based on a method patented by Micro-Epsilon, which is...

2009-12-17
Contact-Free Capacitive Level Switch Allows For Complete Media Compatibility

Contact-Free Capacitive Level Switch Allows For Complete ...

Sensortechnics’ CLW series detects point levels of liquids and granular or pulverised materials without contacting the media. The user can easily adjust a high and low switch point with a hysteresis of less than 25 mm. The CLW device uses a new...

2009-12-16
New electronic cylinder switch from Balluff

New electronic cylinder switch from Balluff

Balluff: Series BMF binary switching, magnetic field sensing electronic cylinder switches from Balluff are known for their flexibility. Positions can be detected on virtually any pneumatic cylinder or gripper. With their new BMF 235, sensor...

2009-12-15
Improved and unified UPR series

Improved and unified UPR series

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Thanks to the new transducer sealing made of Viton® the UPR sensors are very robust against many environmental influences. In particular, they are oil resistant, unlike many other ultrasonic sensors. The black annular seal...

2009-12-14
Measurement Solutions for EPA Mandated Green House Gas Reporting

Measurement Solutions for EPA Mandated Green House Gas ...

Sierra Instruments introduced a line of mass flow meters Certified by Sierra for Green House Gas (GHG) reporting. All Sierra GHG meters now conform to the new EPA rule (40 CFR Part 98), which mandates that as of January 2, 2010, companies in the...

2009-12-10
Sensonor launches high performance MEMS gyro sensor, SAR100, enabling applications in harsh environments that require high bias stability

Sensonor launches high performance MEMS gyro sensor ...

Sensonor: SAR100 is Sensonor’ newest high performance gyro sensor, designed for demanding applications in the Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Instrumentation and Industrial markets. Based on inherently rugged MEMS technology, it features bias...

2009-12-02
PCB Load & Torque, Inc. Load Cell Sensors

PCB Load & Torque, Inc. Load Cell Sensors

PCB Load & Torque, Inc., has aggressively lowered the price of their high-quality low profile and rod end style load cell sensors and at the same time improved their stock program designed to provide customers immediate delivery, thus creating...

2009-11-30
High Capacity Load Cell offered with USB Output

High Capacity Load Cell offered with USB Output

FUTEK: The LSB600 S-Beam Load Cell is a high capacity tension and compression transducer with a wide capacity, ranging from 10,000 lbs to 25,000 lbs. This new module is offered with USB output as an additional option. With the USB...

2009-11-30
New throttle position sensor with dual outputs launched at Professional Motorsport World Expo 2009

New throttle position sensor with dual outputs launched ...

Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of high reliability position sensors for the motorsport industry, has launched a new throttle position sensor with dual outputs, TPS280DP, at Professional Motorsport World Expo 2009. The new sensor, which...

2009-11-30
Ultrasonic sensor for the smallest objects

Ultrasonic sensor for the smallest objects

Baumer is launching its new Series 09 ultrasonic sensors for detecting very small objects in openings with small diameters. The sensors are equipped with a special nozzle which allows them to measure into openings of a minimum of 3 mm in diameter....

2009-11-26
Retro-reflective sensor – Has an eye for transparent objects

Retro-reflective sensor – Has an eye for transparent objects

Baumer introduces its new and improved retro-reflective sensor FRDK 14 for transparent objects. Thanks to the new housing concept, the photoelectric sensor can be adjusted easily and quickly via a teach-in button. The high sensitivity of this...

2009-11-26
PB Series – Maximum Flexibility due to Modularity

PB Series – Maximum Flexibility due to Modularity

Baumer: With the PB series, Baumer is introducing a new pressure transmitter family based on a modular system which can be adjusted individually to customers’ needs. Remarkable is the high accuracy (of up to 0.1 % F.S.) over a large compensated...

2009-11-26
Ultra Miniature Ø 5mm Encoders MES-3P & MES-3PST for robotics and medicine

Ultra Miniature Ø 5mm Encoders MES-3P & MES-3PST for ...

Pewatron: The new Ultra Miniature Encoder – series MES-3P with a diameter of only 5mm and a weight of only 5g, is offered by PEWATRON as the worldwide smallest encoder. It is suited for all fi elds of precision mechanics, robotics and medical...

2009-11-22
Precise Geometrical Inspection

Precise Geometrical Inspection

Micro-Epsilon: Measurement technology from Micro-Epsilon is being used to inspect machines manufactured by engineering company EHR from Pforzheim. EHR’s precision machines are used for the inspection of hypoid-toothed gearbox components or...

2009-11-17
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