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Gear Sensors | contactless measurement technology For position, RPM and angle detection

Gear Sensors | contactless measurement technology ...

SIKO GmbH: Thanks to a special magnetic measurement principle from SIKO GmbH, low-cost gears can be used as position sensors. Other standards that also have a tooth structure, such as cograils, can also be deployed using this new technology. Major...

2010-10-16
Absolute magnetic measurement technology as highly dynamic feedback for linear drives

Absolute magnetic measurement technology as highly ...

SIKO GmbH: There is good news for all users wanting to make use of the numerous advantages of linear motors without having to reference the motors every time they are switched on: This procedure will no longer be necessary in future thanks to...

2010-10-16
Penny + Giles’ extends output options on rugged single/dual output rotary position sensors for factory automation applications

Penny + Giles’ extends output options on rugged ...

Penny + Giles has expanded the output options of the company’s rugged SRH501P and SRH502P contactless rotary position sensors. The newly announced analog voltage output options make these sensors ideal for use in Factory Automated systems and...

2010-10-02
The HeavyDuty hollow shaft encoder is prepared for all eventualities

The HeavyDuty hollow shaft encoder is prepared for all ...

Baumer: The redundant optical encoder with integrated functional monitoring HOG 86 M is specifically conceived for harsh environments and adds another heavy duty product to the Baumer portfolio. It provides two-channel detection of relative...

2010-09-26
Photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic design

Photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic design

Baumer: Particularly for applications in the food and beverage industry Baumer launches photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic and washdown design. The new sensors with their plane, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings as well as the...

2010-09-26
High pressure-resistant inductive sensors monitor the locking cylinders in wind power plants

High pressure-resistant inductive sensors monitor the ...

Baumer introduces its high pressure-resistant Series IFRP inductive sensors as a reliable solution for monitoring the end position of locking cylinders or hydraulical pitch systems. The inductive sensors can be used under extreme conditions with a...

2010-09-25
HeavyDuty encoders in a compact design

HeavyDuty encoders in a compact design

Baumer: Encoders that have to endure hostile ambient conditions must fulfill demanding industry-specific requirements when deployed in mobile transport systems, rail technology or container cranes. To mention only a few: Especially protected...

2010-09-25
Encoders for railway vehicles

Encoders for railway vehicles

Baumer: With its BMIV line, Baumer presents encoders designed for the harsh operation on railway vehicles. Up to 12 channel outputs in four galvanically isolated blocks allow simultaneous wheel-set speed information to multiple systems, also with...

2010-09-25
Absolute multiturn encoder ultra-immune to magnetic fields

Absolute multiturn encoder ultra-immune to magnetic fields

Baumer: Encoders installed in wind turbines have to endure harsh environments, though they must ensure absolutely dependable operation since repair and maintenance at offshore locations are specifically difficult and expensive. Often strong...

2010-09-25
Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link sensors

Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link sensors

Baumer: Nowadays, users look for an increasingly simple operation of their machines. Additionally, requests for a maximized machine performance and minimized down time are made. Baumer meets these customer requirements with expanding ist existing...

2010-09-25
CP-2U(T)N low power and compact ±45° Angle Sensor

CP-2U(T)N low power and compact ±45° Angle Sensor

Pewatron offers the new Midori low power sensor, which is ideally suited for battery operated devices. The magnetoresistive technology allows for a superb low current consumption of 0.6 mA typical at 9 V. Thus consuming more than 20 times less...

2010-09-22
Absolute encoder and resolver in a single device

Absolute encoder and resolver in a single device

Baumer: There are plenty of good reasons for merging different measuring systems and technologies in a single device: Less space consumption and reduced installation and maintenance effort go together with a very attractive and competitive price....

2010-09-21
XY Monitoring with Maximum Performance for Minimum Price

XY Monitoring with Maximum Performance for Minimum Price

Kistler: With the maXYmo BL Type 5867A… (BL = Basic Level) Kistler introduces a new XY monitor for process monitoring and product testing. The very compact monitor features practical functions, a sophisticated menu concept, a bright 3,5" color...

2010-09-20
Compact ultrasonic sensors with extremely short response times

Compact ultrasonic sensors with extremely short response ...

Leuze electronic: With the especially compact implementation of the versions HRTU 412 and HRTU 420, Leuze electronic extends the range of its switching and measuring ultrasonic sensors by retro-reflective ultrasonic scanners with extremely short...

2010-09-19
UPF ultrasonic fork sensors used in production of photovoltaic foils

UPF ultrasonic fork sensors used in production of ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The new UPF-A sensors from SNT Sensortechnik AG are used in the production of novel flexible photovoltaic foils. Existing silicon based photovoltaic cells are deposited on glass, which is heavy and fragile. The new partially...

2010-09-14
Sensor trends for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Sensor trends for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Pepperl+Fuchs manufactures extremely durable and resistant sensors for construction machines, agricultural and forestry machinery, communal vehicles, fork lift trucks and spreaders for all operating principles. The sensors meet demanding...

2010-09-14
Perfect positioning solutions with Data Matrix code

Perfect positioning solutions with Data Matrix code

Pepperl+Fuchs: Technical developments are frequently characterized by the need to compromise. The new PCV positioning system is one of the rare examples where it is futile to look for deficiencies and limitations. It is based on modern...

2010-09-14
Inductive angular positioning system designed for heavy machine construction

Inductive angular positioning system designed for heavy ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Inductive sensor systems are characterized by their exceptional robustness and resistance to dirt, oil, grease and humidity under difficult ambient conditions. The fact that even large solar and wind power plants as well as marine...

2010-09-14
EPOS2 24/2 - Miniaturized Positioning Controller - No Ifs, No Buts

EPOS2 24/2 - Miniaturized Positioning Controller ...

maxon motor: EPOS (easy to use positioning system) is being expanded again in a second generation. Several variants of the EPOS2 24/2 positioning controller permit the use of various brushed DC motors with encoder or brushless EC motors with Hall...

2010-09-12
Force-Displacement Evaluation Unit DMF-P A310 Universal Type 4740… for NC Joining Modules with Numerous Practical Advantages

Force-Displacement Evaluation Unit DMF-P A310 Universal ...

Kistler: With Kistler's DMF-P A310 Universal Type 4740A… a force-displacement evaluation unit for electromechanical NC joining systems is introduced. It is a development of the widespread DMF-P A300 NCF Type 4734A…, which has proven uniquely...

2010-08-19
Bulldog - Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection System

Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection System

4B BRAIME Components LTD: The Bulldog is a new addition to 4B’s range of hazard monitoring components. A belt alignment and rip detection switch, this electro-mechanical system has been designed to detect dangerous misalignment of the conveyor...

2010-08-14
Programmable incremental encoders

Programmable incremental encoders

Baumer: As elsewhere, neither in the incremental encoder field there is an all-in one allround device that is suitable for every purpose. In practice, especially complex systems call for diversified configurations which influence production costs...

2010-07-26
P500 inductive Rotary Sensor for angles up to 160°, also as ATEX Version

P500 inductive Rotary Sensor for angles up to 160° ...

Pewatron: The P500 RIPS® (Rotary Inductive Position Sensor) is a durable, affordable, high accuracy rotary sensor designed for industrial and scientifi c feedback applications. The P500 is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required...

2010-07-22
Absolute encoder with Power over EtherCat

Absolute encoder with Power over EtherCat

Baumer: EtherCAT as an Ethernet solution is conquering all levels of industry automation, from process control level down to field and sensor level. Power over EtherCAT enables fieldbus signal transmission and power supply using a single cable....

2010-07-21
MICROmote® optosensors from STM

MICROmote® optosensors from STM

Balluff STM GmbH: MICROmote®-Optosensors from STM are sensors in the classical sense of the definition. They dispose of highly efficient micro optics in the sensor head which is able to focus the light with exceptional accuracy. By means of...

2010-07-15
The pico+ sensor family now has an analogue addition

The pico+ sensor family now has an analogue addition

microsonic GmbH: The future belongs to the IO-Link. Even so, there is still a long life left for the ultrasonic sensor with analogue output. That is why microsonic GmbH has now extended the M18 pico+ product range with sensors of a 0–10 voltage...

2010-07-13
Inductive sensor in M12 housing measures in nanometer range

Inductive sensor in M12 housing measures in nanometer range

Baumer’s new inductive sensor IPRM 12 measures with a resolution of up to 50 nm, which is to date unmatched in its class. All of the necessary electronics are integrated in its M12 housing. At the same time, it is one of the fastest sensors in...

2010-06-25
HBA4 Absolute Blind Hollow Bore Shaft Encoder

HBA4 Absolute Blind Hollow Bore Shaft Encoder

Pewatron is pleased to announce the release of US Digital’s latest absolute, blind hollow bore shaft encoder, the HBA4. This single turn absolute encoder provides 16-bits of resolution over 360 degrees of shaft rotation. The HBA4 is available...

2010-06-22
Hall Latch Manages Extreme Environments

Hall Latch Manages Extreme Environments

Melexis releases the MLX92211, second generation of Automotive Hall-Effect Latch sensors. The MLX92211 comes as a great successor of the worldwide famous USx88x series by Melexis. This brand new platform has been meticulously designed to deliver a...

2010-06-18

Understanding Capacitive Position Sensors

MicroSense: Capacitance sensing is a high precision, high bandwidth, non contact displacement measurement method which has been in common use for over 50 years. This white paper describes various characteristics of capacitive sensing, principles...

2010-05-31
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