Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd    Cheshire   United Kingdom
Jun 30, 2009 OptoNCDT 1402 sensors have teach-in function that lets user limit measuring range to suit application requirements while maintaining full 4-20 mA, 1-5 V, RS422 output. Integral controller compensates in real time for difficult-to-measure surfaces, enabling accurate measurement of object parameters including thickness, roundness, position, deflection, tilt, displacement, and vibration. Measuring rate is 1.5 kHz, and series comprises 7 sensors with measuring ranges from 5-250 mm.

General Monitors    Lake Forest, CA 92630
Jun 30, 2009 Displaying gas concentrations up to 500 ppm, Model TS4000H offers protection against wide range of hazardous industrial gases and can safeguard against oxygen deficiency. In addition to HART configuration, detector is available in Modbus configuration and with three 8 A relays. All electronics are contained within explosion-proof housing. Interface module's galvanically isolated, intrinsically safe design supports sensor field replacement without special tools or hot work permits.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Jun 30, 2009 Suited for point-of-operation safeguarding applications, V200/V300 WS Safety Camera Systems are single-unit devices that require no alignment or software configuration. They can be mounted in corner of rectangular frame opening to safeguard areas where operators must reach into machine and use invisible LED light beam to illuminate reflective strips that define protective coverage area. Any interruption to that area is detected by camera, and dangerous movement is stopped.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Jun 30, 2009 Offering 0.18 mm resolution throughout entire measurement range, UM30-2 sensors can ignore foreground or background targets and may be connected together to act as one large sensor. They can also be connected together and programmed to multiplex to avoid cross talk and mutual interference. EasyTouch display and keypad facilitate setup, configuration, and access to 14 features without use of any external PC or programming module.

Greyline Instruments, Inc.    Massena, NY 13662
Jun 30, 2009 Mounted at top of tank, LIT25 uses ultrasonic sensor to accurately measure fluid level for applications including chemical inventory as well as water and wastewater level. Standard features include 4-digit LCD, isolated 4-20 mA output, and control relay. Watertight NEMA4X enclosure and display can be mounted within 500 ft at convenient location for operators. To facilitate calibration without climbing tank, 2-button keypad allows direct entry of span as in. or cm without reference targets.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Jun 30, 2009 Suited for wide range of liquid level detection applications, FFDK 16 compact non-contact sensors are designed to be mounted onto transparent or half-transparent standpipes of 3-13 mm dia. They feature integrated electronics, require no adjustments to be made post-installation, and are made with PFI for chemical resistance. Optical version of FFDK 16 sensor features fibers that are arranged in rows, which allow sensor to suppress foam and air bubbles up to 3 mm in size.

KVH Industries, Inc.    Middletown, RI 02842
Jun 29, 2009 With single continuous length of optical fiber wound into 1.5 in. dia housing, Model DSP-1500 features scale factor of 0.1% and bias stability of less than 5°/h. Tethered design enables sensor to be installed separately from power and processing circuit boards. Utilizing DSP electronics, which virtually eliminate temperature-sensitive drift and rotation errors, miniature unit is suited for demanding commercial stabilization and pointing applications in land vehicles, aircraft, and vessels.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Jun 26, 2009 Series RHP combines voltage or current humidity transmitter output with passive temperature thermistor or RTD output. Polymer capacitance humidity sensor is not affected by condensation, fog, high humidity, or contaminants, and humidity sensors are available with 2% or 3% accuracies. In addition to optional 2-line alphanumeric LCD, duct-mounted transmitters are available with interchangeable filter options and replaceable sensors.

K-Tool International    Wixom, MI 48393
Jun 26, 2009 Featuring weatherproof aluminum body and rugged construction, tire inflator gauge has 6 in. chrome-plated dual-head chuck with full 360° swivel and magnifying bubble lens, allowing full view of pressure scale. It shows inflation in 2 lb increments, and comes with 15 in. air hose with ¼ in. female NPT and 3/8 in. -24 thread air intake. Inflator has replaceable gauge and valve cartridges, corrosion-resistant brass valve, and 2 steel washers for air-tight seal.

AirTest Technologies Inc.    Delta   Canada
Jun 26, 2009 Designed to utilize existing IEEE 802.11 voice/data networks, wall-mounted TR9294-WF can be used to regulate outside air ventilation based on actual number of people in particular space. Signal can be directed over local network to building control system and/or over Internet to any remote monitoring/data collection location. Self-calibrating and maintenance-free sensor uses 24 Vac low-voltage power and supports wireless encryption protocols as well as DHCP or static IP address.

Revolabs, Inc.    Maynard, MA 01754
Jun 26, 2009 Providing 50 Hz to 20 kHz audio, HD-series wireless microphones are able to capture entire human voice spectrum. Devices utilize Revolabs RF Armor(TM), which protects them from GSM noise, and offer audio processing EQ and mixing capability. Also, units operate in 1.92-1.93 GHz Unlicensed Personal Communication Services (UPCS) range and are suited for videoconferencing, amplified voice, and recording applications.

Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd    Cheshire   United Kingdom
Jun 25, 2009 As stationary/moving measurement unit, scanCONTROL 2710 can be used to recognize and track angles, steps, and positions. Same can be done for profiles, including adhesive beads, weld seams, grooves, and gaps. After configuration, system runs in standalone mode and can be connected directly to controller. Using integrated controller, sensor can perform data acquisition, profile calculations, and measured value generation for complete measurement field and at full resolution at 100 Hz.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jun 25, 2009 Able to sense black objects up to 2 m away or white and grey objects at up to 2.5 m, PD112 can be fine-tuned to detect target at desired distance while ignoring reflective objects in close proximity. Support for NPN and PNP output is standard, and NO or NC output can be selected via dip switch. Also, 2 adjustable timers are provided for on/off delay, and users may select traditional industrial or door mode operation. Triangulation lets sensor be adjusted via 28-turn potentiometer.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
Jun 25, 2009 Using single diffuser to cover UV, Visible, and Mid-IR wavelengths, E50BF-DIF Pyroelectric Detector has broadband absorber that accurately collects measurements from 193 nm to 3 µm. Unit's 35 mm aperture measures repetition rates to 120 Hz with pulse widths up to 5 ms. Damage threshold for UV wavelengths ranges from 4 J/cm² at less than 100 ns to 80 J/cm² at 5 ms. Featuring 46 mm aperture, non-diffuser Model PE50PB has damage threshold of 800 mJ/cm² for Q switched lasers.

New Avionics Corp.    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Jun 25, 2009 With adjustable ice sensitivity to less than 0.001 in., Ice*Meister(TM) Model 9734-HTR allows any controlling host to respond to earliest formation of ice and take remedial action in real-time. Pulsing 1.2 A at 24 Vdc, sensor's radiant heater heats sensor probe and melts away offending ice, while gravity alone removes icemelt. Temperatures of aluminum heater panels are limited to 50°C for personnel safety. Applications include webcams, radio towers, weather stations, and telescopes.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Jun 25, 2009 Machining Force Measuring System Type 9129A is 3-component, modular system that measures cutting force, feed force, and passive force during turning processes. Various lathe adapters and sizes of turret adapters can be mounted with minimum manipulation. Temperature error is minimized and product features ground-isolated mounting, avoiding ground loop errors. Corrosion-resistant system includes Type 9129AA dynamometer with height of 32 mm and measuring range of up to ±10 kN.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Jun 24, 2009 Available in 12, 18, and 30 mm dia models with ranges of 5, 10, and 15 mm, respectively, X-Series Pile Driver(TM) Extended Range Inductive Sensors detect all metals and are suited for automotive manufacturing applications, enabling detection of irregularly shaped contours. Units feature SS housing as well as circuitry that allows restriction-free mounting and immunity to industrial noise and temperature extremes. Sensors are IP69k-rated to withstand high-pressure washdown cleaning.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Jun 23, 2009 Model LIS302DLH 3-axis digital MEMS accelerometer is high-stability 16-bit device that measures 3 x 5 mm and 0.75 mm high. Unit's circuitry outputs acceleration measurements up to ±8 G in standard I2C/SPI serial format, allowing direct connection to system processor without external components. Featuring power saving mode, it wakes automatically when motion is detected. Unit is also pin-to-pin compatible with other 3-axis devices in Piccolo digital family.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jun 23, 2009 Model AM4096 provides UVW outputs with 16 poles (8 pole pairs), incremental, absolute, linear, tacho generator, and sinusoidal outputs. Resolution is to 12-bit with programmable zero position. Low power device (3.3 or 5 V) offers sleep mode for battery operation and can be supplied pre-programmed or may be customer programmed with settings stored within on chip EEPROM. Capable of operation to 60,000 rpm, encoder can withstand temperatures from -40 to +125°C.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Jun 23, 2009 Offering capacity of 1,200 lb, Wedge Grip features hardened serrated steel jaws that are opened with ergonomic spring loaded knob and rack-and-pinion type mechanism. Jaws ride on rollers instead of sliding along surface of housing, preventing jamming. Additional features include thru slot for samples of unlimited width, and optional swivel adapter that provides proper sample alignment in pull testing applications.