Food and water safety provide new challenges for today’s sensors
23 August, 2012Sensors that work flawlessly in laboratory settings may stumble when it comes to performing in real-world conditions, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Sick TBS temperature switch
23 August, 2012The Sick TBS temperature switch is designed for the monitoring the temperature of operating fluids such as hydraulic oil, lubricants or cooling water.
Michell Instruments XTP601 thermo-paramagnetic oxygen analyser
22 August, 2012Michell Instruments has released the XTP601 thermo-paramagnetic oxygen analyser to provide fast, accurate measurements of oxygen levels in various background gases.
SICK MOC3SA Speed Monitor
25 June, 2012The SICK MOC3SA Speed Monitor meets the safety levels of PL e according to EN ISO 13849, SIL3 in compliance with IEC 61508 and SIL3CL, according to EN62061.
Sick TiM300 laser scanner
25 June, 2012The TiM300 laser scanner has a range of 2 m and has a robust metal housing, a scanning angle of 270°, integrated teach-in function and four switching outputs.
JBT FoodTech Smart Dryer system
07 June, 2012JBT FoodTech’s Smart Dryer system for curing produce coatings is an automated monitoring program that works with JBT’s Single Pass Dryer to maintain even heat distribution and improve energy efficiency.
ifm efector AS-i safety monitor with USB interface
04 June, 2012The AS-i safety monitor from ifm efector monitors the transmitted code sequences in the AS-i network. In the case of message deviations or timeouts, it ensures the safe state of the system.
Interworld Electronics APC-3591 fanless waterproof panel PC
07 May, 2012Interworld Electronics’ APC-3591 stainless steel fanless waterproof panel PC is sealed to IP65 specifications on all sides. All external I/O, including the DC power input, serial, ethernet and USB ports use waterproof sealed connectors.
ADP-1193T fully sealed stainless steel waterproof monitor
15 March, 2012The ADP-1193T stainless steel fanless waterproof monitor is sealed to IP65 specifications on all six sides.
Turck Q42 long-range inductive proximity sensor
19 February, 2012Turck has released a long-range inductive proximity sensor, the Q42, that uses FDA-rated materials for wash down applications.
Thermo VersaWeigh checkweigher range
11 February, 2012Checkweighers are usually positioned at the end of the packaging line to do a final check on individual product or package weight. But Thermo’s range of VersaWeigh checkweighers can also be used in the production process to control products that are volumetrically dosed, reducing the amount of giveaway.
ifm efector full-metal inductive sensors
06 December, 2011ifm efector’s full-metal inductive sensors are suitable for use in the harsh environment of the food and beverage industry.
Modern sensors provide precise insights into production
25 November, 2011 by For more information visit www.anugafoodtec.com.Wireless technologies, ethernet and asset management systems - in recent years, a number of new technologies have entered the food production industry and substantially changed the world of process automation. Despite all that, one thing has remained the same: the central importance of sensors.
ifm efector TP transmitter module
16 November, 2011 byThe ifm efector TP transmitter module with plug-and-play M12 connectors can be used to help overcome common installation and environmental problems associated with conventional terminal chamber head transmitters - error sources for screw terminals, wiring mistakes and fluid ingress are eliminated. An integrated LED gives local indication that the transmitter is powered and transmitting.
Balluff BFS 33M true-colour sensor
02 November, 2011Balluff’s BFS 33M true-colour sensor can discriminate all shades and colours with high accuracy regardless of the object type. Even the slightest shades, smallest grey level differences or minimal changes to the surface properties are detected without effort.