Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Sep 28, 2009 Capable of withstanding dust, moisture, and washdown, PresencePLUS® P4 IP68-rated, sealed OMNI vision sensor can be used for quality inspections in automotive, assembly, food handling, printing, pharmaceutical and packaging applications. It features bar code reading, OCR/OCV and bead inspection, and includes graphical interface supporting 9 languages. Microsoft® ActiveX® platform aids in export of inspections, images, and results.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Sep 28, 2009 Optimized for mainstream IP camera and HD closed caption television markets, 1/3 in. OV2715 combines 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display resolution with 3,300 mV/(lux-sec) low-light performance and 69 dB peak dynamic range for delivery of high-quality video. CMOS image sensor operates at 30 fps and offers zero degree chief ray angle, allowing for optimal picture clarity and image quality. Sensor is built on 3 micron OmniPixel3-HS(TM) pixel and operates over -30 to +70°C range.

Columbia Research Labs., Inc.    Woodlyn, PA 19094
Sep 25, 2009 Designed for use in seismic and low level, low frequency motion studies, Models SA-107LN, SA-207LN, and SA-307LN are single-, 2-, and 3-axis servo accelerometers, respectively. In addition to DC-coupled zero output, units provide AC-coupled zero output, which eliminates tilt induced or offset errors. Self-contained units feature +15 Vdc operation and require no signal conditioning. Applications include floor vibration, seismic detection, antenna stabilization, and earthquake monitoring.

RKI Instruments, Inc.    Union City, CA 94587
Sep 25, 2009 Weighing 4.6 oz, 2.75 x 2.95 .98 in. GX-2009 simultaneously monitors and displays combustibles, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Its IP67-rated design, featuring impact-resistant rubber over-mold body resistant to RFI, incorporates dual audible alarm ports as well as alarm LEDs on 3 sides to increase condition awareness from multiple perspectives. Data logging system comes standard, and operation is accommodated via 2 glow-in-the dark, glove-friendly buttons.

RKI Instruments, Inc.    Union City, CA 94587
Sep 25, 2009 Offering array of sensing technologies including hydrogen-specific ppm and LEL versions, GD-70D Series includes LCD display, tri-color bar graph for visual notification of alarm status, programmable low/high alarm relays, and fault relay. Sample-draw transmitters retain all calibration and sensor-specific data in non-volatile memory, allowing sensors to be hot-swapped in field with no programming required. Firmware automatically corrects for long-term zero and span drift.

Amjo Corp    Cincinnati, OH 45069-8304
Sep 24, 2009 Suited for buildings in cities and states where it is illegal for employees to smoke, CatchaSmoker series uses UV flame detector technology to catch smokers in offices and factory bathrooms. Technology detects smoker lighting up and alerts management, either with loud alarm or totally silent/stealth alarm, via building-wide paging system. Installation can be accomplished by regular maintenance staff in less than 1 hr per location.

Dynapar    Gurnee, IL 60031
Sep 23, 2009 Used in hazardous areas without need for intrinsic safety barriers, EN series encoders include EN42, with SS hollow shaft and dual-split clamping collar for motor mounting, while EN44 model mounts directly to IEC motor flange and has isolated flex coupling. Operating in -50 to +100°C temperatures, units tolerate shock/vibration and resist corrosion. They include mechanically captured bearings, nonglass code discs, and field wireable terminal block inside conduit box with ¾ in. NPT entry.

EXFO    Quebec G1M 2K2  Canada
Sep 23, 2009 Enabling characterization of amplitude- or phase-modulated signals, PSO-200 Optical Modulation Analyzer provides bandwidth suitable to allow constellation and eye-diagram analysis of signals with baud rates up to 100 Gbaud. Signals can be analyzed at up to 400 Gbit/sec when using 4-symbol modulation format such as DP-QPSK. Detailed amplitude and phase patterns can be obtained to offer pulse-shape analysis for transmitter optimization/troubleshooting.

OptiTex International    Petach-Tikva 49221  Israel
Sep 21, 2009 Designed to augment OptiTex system's ability to recreate dynamics of fabric movement on fully adjustable, lifelike virtual mannequins, Fabric Testing Utility accurately measures 4 principal types of fabric strain: bend, stretch, shear, and friction. Briefcase-sized device includes automated repeat function to validate measurements and has user-friendly interface.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 21, 2009 Able to read from fine-pitch single-track scale, non-contact RESOLUTE(TM) Absolute Linear Encoders offer resolution options of 1, 5, and 50 nm. Units are BiSS®-C compatible, which enables serial high-speed communications up to 10 MHz, as well as sub-divisional error of ±40 nm and low jitter of 7 nm RMS for optimal motion control. RESOLUTE Absolute Angle Encoders with BiSS protocol have resolution options of 18, 26, and 32 bits. All offer max speed of 100 m/s.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Sep 21, 2009 Featuring 50-400 mm measuring range and 0.1 mm resolution, FADK 14 may be used wherever distances need to be measured and objects have to be positioned precisely. Red light LED distance sensor, available with 2 output versions (current or voltage output), takes measurements at speeds that allow use in applications involving dynamic movement. Resistant to dirt, unit integrates IO-link communications standard and offers measurement largely independent of object material/color.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Sep 21, 2009 Supporting all common 1D/2D codes, 1800 VeriSens® series allows barcodes and matrix codes to be read automatically. Integrated OCR function also permits reading of any character or numeric sequence without font training. Identification functions, together with functionality for control of position, location, presence, and completeness, accommodate range of applications where parts must be properly identified and inspected in any location and position.

Waukesha Engine Dresser Inc.    Waukesha, WI 53188
Sep 21, 2009 CFR® octane rating units are available with XCP(TM) Digital Octane Panel option, helps increase productivity and consistent inter-operator test results while reducing staff training periods and potential for error. Along with automatically generated data recording and fuel rating files that are stored in MS Excel® format, features include touchscreen GUI that includes prompts, automated calculations, on-screen reports, and data logging capabilities.

Semaphore    Nashua, NH 03063
Sep 21, 2009 With ability to provide power to analog transmitters on 4-20 mA current loops, T-BOX WM wireless monitor requires no separate hardware for DC/DC conversion or input multiplexing. Using push messaging via email, text, or IP communications, product utilizes public networks and informs multiple recipients of alarms, live conditions, and historical data logs. IP-based telemetry solution enables complete integration of SCADA, control, and communications functionality in one package.

Honeywell    Golden Valley, MN 55422 3935
Sep 18, 2009 Housed in SOT-23 subminiature surface mount package, Series SS340RT responds to North pole, while Series SS440R, featuring flat TO-92 style package, responds to South pole. Sinking output with open collector allows devices to interface with many electrical components without buffering. Operating up to 302°F, Hall Effect sensors offer reverse polarity protection and are suited for door or lid closure detection, speed and rpm sensing, flow rate sensing, and valve position control.

Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Div.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Sep 18, 2009 Designed to monitor inorganic chemicals such as hydrochloric, nitric, and sulphuric acid, Micro Motion® 7826 insertion-style liquid density and concentration meter uses vibrating fork and is suited for continuous, real-time measurement and control. Corrosion-resistant instrument, suited for use in pipelines, bypass loops, and tanks, is insensitive to vibration, temperature, and pressure variations. Measurement accuracy is rated to ±0.001 g/cm³ for density and ±0.1% for concentration.

Hampshire Controls Corp.    Dover, NH 03821
Sep 18, 2009 Offering user-programmable alarm and control set points and alarm delay times, Model CA5000 maintains liquid CO₂ at high pressure, and injects user-defined amount of liquid CO₂ into freezer when malfunction occurs and freezer warms to above user-defined set point. Internal battery with charger keeps alarm running for 24 hr after power outage, and door safety interlock switch prevents CO₂ injection while freezer is being accessed. Multiple programmable are alarms available.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Sep 17, 2009 Comprised of D10 Expert sensor paired with PFVCA fiber optic arrays, D10 Expert(TM) Small Object Counter creates 2D sensing field in which objects are detected upon breaking any point of array. Arrangement facilitates alignment and marginalizes object positioning control, ensuring consistent counting with response times as fast as 150 µsec. Features include Dynamic Event Stretcher, which prevents double-counting; selectable threshold with automatic compensation; and self-diagnostics.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Sep 17, 2009 Featuring 1.57 in. diameter, T-Line Incremental Rotary Encoders come with 2 m cable and provide output resolution up to 1,024 ppr in IP54-rated housing. TVI40 solid shaft units are available with 1/8 and ¼ in. shaft sizes, while THI40 hollow shaft encoders come with 3/16, ¼, and 5/16 in. shaft coupling sizes, and recessed hollow shaft TSI40 models are available with shaft bore sizes of 3/16, ¼, 5/16, and 3/8 in. All require 4.75-30 Vdc supply voltage.

Hach Co.    Loveland, CO 80539-0389
Sep 17, 2009 Hach NO3D sc Nitrate sensor features CARTRICAL technology, which enables plants to monitor nitrogen removal online and view trends in wastewater treatment process. Immersed directly in aeration basin, device uses ion-selective electrode to detect nitrate ions in basin as nitrate nitrogen. Influence of chloride is compensated via integrated electrode, and unit also includes temperature sensor. Sensor cartridge can be replaced in minutes.