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Shock accelerometers

29 October, 2009 by

PCB Series 3991/3501 MEMS shock accelerometers are miniature, high-amplitude, DC response acceleration sensors, capable of measuring long-duration transient motion, as well as responding to and surviving extremely fast rise times typical of high-g shock events. Offered in packaged and OEM configurations, these sensors are able to fulfil a variety of installation requirements.

Interlocking guard system

29 October, 2009 by

The Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of the access door via the MGB will be prevented until the machine has safely stopped.

Presence sensors

31 August, 2009 by

The Allen-Bradley 42JS VisiSight Photoelectric Sensor series features a visible light source for ease of alignment and a rapid 1 ms response time. These presence sensors are suitable for general-purpose detection applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.

Image processing system

31 August, 2009 by

The ZFX-CD smart vision sensor is a total image processing system that includes everything from a camera with an integrated light source to an image processing unit, 1D/2D and pharmacode reading capability.

2- and 3-wire DC stainless steel inductive sensors

31 August, 2009 by

Turck has released a complete line of 2- and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard stainless steel front face inductive sensors. The line includes 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm barrel diameters with 1.5 to 10 mm achievable sensing distances.

Retractable sensor fitting

28 August, 2009 by

Yokogawa has developed a retractable sensor fitting that offers a flexible approach to online liquid analytical measurements in a wide range of process industries.

Oxygen monitoring

28 August, 2009 by

The Applied Analytics TDL-506 oxygen monitoring system uses surface-emitting laser technology to produce accurate, fast and stable oxygen measurements in even the most volatile process streams.

Process viscosity control

28 August, 2009 by

The Brookfield Model AST100 inline viscometer is a sensitive, versatile instrument that measures process fluid viscosity in a fully flooded product stream under pressure or vacuum. The viscometers are unaffected by changes in pressure or laminar flow.

Online moisture analysis for confectioner

28 August, 2009 by

Callidan Instruments has been approached by a Dunedin-based confectionery company interested in trialling the MoistScan MA-700 in-pipe moisture analyser.

Interface detection and control

28 August, 2009 by

The Fluid Components FlexSwitch FLT93S flow/level/temperature switch can be used in separation tanks and other vessels with mixed density media for accurate interface detection and control.

Non-contact infrared temperature sensor

28 August, 2009 by

The PyroCouple series non-contact infrared temperature sensors can be used to measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. They can measure temperatures from -20 to 500 °C accurately and consistently, with a response time of 240 ms.

Digital logging pressure gauge

28 August, 2009 by

TechRentals has introduced the Crystal XP2i Digital Logging Pressure Gauge into its rental fleet.

Sensors for food and beverages

15 July, 2009 by

MTS Systems’ Temposonics R-Series linear-position sensors Level-Plus M-Series transmitters are suitable for incorporation into automation and control applications in the food and beverage industry due to high reliability, accuracy and compatibility with smart sensor networks such as DeviceNet.

Clear object sensors

06 July, 2009 by

Banner Engineering’s World-Beam QS30 Clear Object Sensors provide reliable clear object detection to solve challenging applications. The Clear Object Sensor utilises an advanced optical design to allow the sensor to see translucent materials, ensuring dependable detection of clear targets including PET bottles and glass containers.