VEGA Controls Ltd    West Sussex RH15 9NF  United Kingdom
Sep 05, 2008 Suited for water/wastewater and bore hole level measurement, VEGAWELL 51 suspended hydrostatic level transmitter features flush-ended design with CERTEC sapphire ceramic diaphragm that prevents clogging even when suspended solids are present. Its 22 mm slim stainless steel body facilitates installation and removal in confined spaces, and PE-reinforced cable suspension fixings include sliding clamp or 1 in. BSP locking nut. Standard ranges cover 0-100 mbar up to 10 bar.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Sep 05, 2008 OD Precision connects 3 sensors to one controller, reducing amount of required hardware and facilitating measurement of X/Y/Z axes in quality control operations. Able to be used in stand-alone mode, product requires no software, offers 0.02 micron resolution, and uses CMOS technology in detecting targets that are reflective or have dark remission characteristics. Sensor can verify machining tolerances and confirm parts quality as well as positioning.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Sep 05, 2008 Capable of detecting virtually any target within 250 mm range, UC4 Ultrasonic Sensor can detect optically difficult targets, such as clear, shiny, and dark materials. Available in compact housing with push-button setup, unit can be set up in 3 detection and output modes: background suppression, window, and reflection. UC4 has single PNP or NPN output and is suited for applications such as hopper/tank fill level and bottling line presence detection.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Sep 05, 2008 TOIM5232 miniature encoder/decoder provides pulse shaping of RS-232 data signals for serial infrared IrDA® transceivers and supports data rates from 1.2-115.2 kbit/sec. Operating voltage range is 2.7-3.6 V with 5 V tolerant inputs and max current consumption in standby mode is 1 µA. Programmable baud clock generator gives designers choice of 13 baud rates from 1,200 Hz to 115 kHz, or external clock may be used. Device is available in 4 x 4 x 0.75 mm QFN package.

Lion Precision Inc.    St. Paul, MN 55126 7014
Sep 05, 2008 Available in 0.020-0.6 in. ranges, Model ECL202 eddy-current displacement/position sensor offers thermal stability and immunity to EMI. Internal calibration tables of tens of thousands of points assure precise linearity. Housed in DIN rail mount package, sensor offers user-selectable bandwidth of 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 15 kHz, plus resolution as low as 0.008% at 10 kHz. Digital circuitry is immune to drift associated with analog circuitry.

Mecmesin Limited    Sterling, VA 20166
Sep 05, 2008 Available in 1 and 2.5 kN capacities, MultiTest-d test system works with digital force gauge to help evaluate quality control parameters of products in tension and compression. Potentiometer control enables fine-tuning of critical test variables such as speed, while LCD screen displays test settings and result information. Along with displacement as test measurement parameter, system supports automated operation, data-transfer capabilities, and graphing of force and deflection.

U E Systems, Inc.    Elmsford, NY 10523
Sep 05, 2008 Featuring dynamic sensitivity range and spin-and-click sensitivity dial, Ultraprobe 3000 can immediately detect leaks to cut energy waste. Digital instrument offers customizable functions via set-up menus and provides 16-segment bar graphic display panel. Along with 400 test data memory locations, features include scanning and long range modules, noise isolating headphones, calibrated decibel readout, and rubber focusing probe.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Sep 05, 2008 Optimized for use with SureCross Wireless Network, SureCross Temperature and Humidity Sensor provides relative humidity measurement with ±2% or ±3.5% accuracy (depending on model), temperature accuracy of ±0.3°C, and resolution of 0.1°C. Manufactured with rugged metal housing and IP67 electronics, it provides maintenance-free operation, and features serial sensor interface that enables unit to operate on FlexPower(TM) battery supply for up to 20 yr.

Fozmula Limited    Warwickshire CV31 1NB  United Kingdom
Sep 04, 2008 With no moving parts, T/LL140 measures liquid depth by changes in capacitance. Intelligence enables unit to self-calibrate, in situ, and function equally with bio or red diesel fuel alternatives as well as fuel additives. Sensor can output signal in resistance, voltage, or PWM mode, and stem can be cut by user to suit individual tank requirements. Rated to IP67 and suited for temperatures from -20 to +85ºC, product includes option to use fuel feed and return pipes.

Contrinex AG    Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Sep 04, 2008 Measuring 30 x 30 x 15 mm, Series 3131 Sensors are immune to color, shape, and surface texture of background beyond set target detection point. Background suppression can be adjusted in small increments down to 15 mm, and sensors have tiny blind zone, enabling targets to be sensed down to 1 mm from lens. Immune to stray light sources, they feature 500 Hz operating frequency, 200 mA switched current rating, 10-36 Vdc operating supply voltage, and stable sensing range from 25-55°C.

Datapaq Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Sep 04, 2008 Created to monitor wafer temperature as it travels through furnace, Solar Cell temperature profiling system can be used for various thermal processes including contact firing/metallization, diffusion, PECVD, and lamination. It consists of data logger, thermal barrier, and analytical Insight(TM) software. Information such as peak temperature, time above temperature, slopes, and Delta T appear on results summary screen. Built in alarms alert when process is out of specification.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
Sep 04, 2008 Designed for low frequency applications, Model 4000A signal conditioned accelerometer incorporates silicone MEMS sensor and is packaged in rugged aluminum housing. Operating from 8-32 Vdc power supply, unit draws minimal of 5 mA of current while operating over -20 to +85°C temperature range. Options are offered for dynamic ranges from ±2 to ±200 g. Accelerometer is suited for transportation and instrumentation testing.

Cambridge Research & Instrumentation    Woburn, MA 01801
Sep 04, 2008 Incorporating FLEX technology, Maestro(TM) EX In Vivo Imaging System enables both broad- and narrow-band spectral imaging at click of button. Software tools ensure accurate and automated characterization of fluorescent signals in spectrally complex samples. Optional Dynamic Contrast Enhancement, DyCE(TM), provides all-optical anatomic imaging solution for mice that also helps eliminate signals from non-specific binding.

Endace Limited    Manukau City   New Zealand
Sep 04, 2008 Able replay speeds reaching 10 Gbps, NinjaProbe allows network operators to replay events, enabling recreation of real network scenarios that help identify cause and effect of alarm conditions, load and test networking and security equipment, and actively study user experiences. It unobtrusively monitors every packet on network links, writes copy of each packet to system memory, and simultaneously adds time stamp with nano-second granularity. On-board storage expandd to 128 TB.

HOTO Inc.    Northbrook, IL 60062
Sep 03, 2008 Model NTS-6 motorized friction torque tester tests smoothness of bearing rotation and tightness of oil seals of small precision motors. Available in 5 ranges up to 18.00 lbf-in., it features selectable units of lbf-in., kgf/cm, and Nm; peak, real time, or continuous output modes; and programmable setpoints for Go/NoGo testing. Torque data can be continuously output via RS-232 and device offers accuracy of ±1% FS, ±1 LSD.

Cecomp Electronics, Inc.    Libertyville, IL 60048
Sep 02, 2008 Featuring 316SS wetted parts with ¼ in. NPT connection, Cecomp Digi-Max® Plus lets users change engineering units and set auto shutoff time to suit application. It automatically captures and displays Min and Max readings and offers pushbutton zeroing. Accuracy is ±0.25%, and ranges cover vacuum to 5,000 psi. While absolute reference is available in 15, 30, and 100 psia ranges, compound ranges are also available. NEMA 4X housing is optional.

Onset Computer Corp.    Bourne, MA 02532
Sep 02, 2008 HOBOlink(TM) is for use with HOBO U30 GSM and Wi-Fi-based Remote Monitoring Systems and enables users to access current and historical data, set alarm notifications and relay activations, and manage and control monitoring systems. Expanded Data Scaling provides users with options for scaling energy and environmental data so it can be viewed in real-world measurement units, and Signal Strength Indicator confirms that U30 systems have strong GSM cellular or Wi-Fi reception.

GF Piping Systems    Tustin, CA 92780-7258
Sep 02, 2008 Signet 2537 Paddlewheel Flow Sensor Series installs into pipe sizes from 0.5-0.8 in. (DIN 15 to DIN 200), and is available with polypropylene/PVDF body materials. Output options include 4-20 mA, Signet S3L data link, dry contact/solid state pulse divider, and dry contact/solid state flow switch. It features flow range of 0.3-20 fps (with repeatability of +0.5% of reading), repeatable output of ±0.5% of maximum range at 25°C, input frequency range of 1-1,000 Hz, and linearity of ±1% reading.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Aug 29, 2008 Model 3224A1 is laser welded in titanium housing, has sensitivity of 10 mV/g, and can operate at temperatures up to 300°F. It features integrated electronics, adhesive mount, and planar shear ceramic design that reduces base strain sensitivity and thermal transient response. IEPE accelerometer with tiny teardrop design is suited for vibration measurements in small locations. Applications include environmental stress screening and mechanical shock.

Sensor Products Inc.    Madison, NJ 07940
Aug 29, 2008 Designed for converting and printing, Mini Sigma-Nip® measures nip widths of rolls with circumferences smaller than 20 in. Sensors capture data and record nip width readings while being viewed on laptop containing Windows-based software. Adjustments to load are made in real-time while sensors are in closed, non-rotating nip. Useful for continuous maintenance as well as during equipment setup and shutdown, Mini Sigma-Nip exposes problems with alignment, skewing, and crown deficiencies.