Rohrback Cosasco Systems    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Oct 20, 2008 Using Soil Corrosion Rate Monitor, pipeline operators can quantitatively determine soil corrosivity for External Corrosion Direct Assessment pre-assessment process at time of pipe excavation or inspection. Unit consists of soil corrosion rate probe with replaceable cone shaped tip, and electrochemical Corrater® Aquamate LPR instrument, which includes Solution Resistance Compensation to extend range of soils in which measurements can be made.

Contrinex AG    Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Oct 17, 2008 Featuring IP68 and IP69K degree of protection, all-metal Series 700 offers total resistance to corrosion by cleaning and disinfecting agents as well as organic acids. One-piece housing, including the sensing face, is made of food-safe AISI 316L stainless steel, and connection is made via food-safe TPE-S cable or S12 connector. Cable versions are completely pressure-resistant to 1,150 psi (M12), 850 psi (M18), and 600 psi (M30).

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Oct 16, 2008 Designed to operate in harsh industrial environments, DLRx Load Cells can be used to measure both compression and tension/compression over 0.5-100 kN range in static or dynamic applications. Designs start at 32 mm in diameter and are built with IP65/IP67 protection and stainless steel housings. Featuring dynamic signal processing and accuracy to 0.3%, sensors offer transverse sensitivity optimized by compensation for non-centrally applied forces.

TAOS Inc.    Plano, TX 75074
Oct 16, 2008 Featuring red, green, and blue filters, Models TCS3404 and TCS3414 derive color chromaticity and illuminance of ambient light with 16 bits of resolution for managing LED and CCFL display backlighting. Both include internal infrared-blocking filter, which eliminates error resulting from IR spectral component of light source. Housed in 2.095 x 1.875 mm chip-scale packages, devices automatically eliminate signal fluctuation resulting from ac lighting flicker without external capacitor.

Vaisala, Inc.    Woburn, MA 01801 1008
Oct 16, 2008 Vaisala HUMICAP® moisture and temperature transmitter for Oil MMT162, measures moisture in oil in terms of water activity and temperature. Measurements are independent of oil type, age, and temperature. Model MMT162 has 2 analog outputs that can be scaled and measurement ranges changed. Featuring RS-485 serial output, and optional LED-cable for enabling visual alarm, unit suits applications in lubrication systems, hydraulic systems, and transformers.

Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America    New Providence, NJ 07974
Oct 15, 2008 Amplifier digital air pressure sensor, DPC/DPH-100 series, delivers high-performance detection with response time of 500 µsec. Featuring axial design, sensor head (DPH-100) allows for mounting flexibility and can be used independently via built-in 1-5 V analog output or DPC-100 controllers. Latter features 3-color, dual digital display with direct setting capabilities as well as I/O options, such as 2 independent comparative outputs and user-selectable voltage/current output.

austriamicrosystems AG    Premstatten   Austria
Oct 15, 2008 Model AS5145 contactless, 12-bit encoder IC provides angular measurement over 360° with resolution of 0.0879°, allowing 4,096 positions per revolution. Incremental quadrature output mode with interpolation algorithm can be enabled and permanently programmed with resolution of 10-12 bits. Unit can synchronize external electronics with itself and includes Sin/Cosine digital output mode. It operates at up to 150°C and from 3.3 or 5 V supplies.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Oct 15, 2008 Series HM35 can measure absolute pressure, differential pressure, or gauge pressure within 0.05% FS accuracy for critical applications. Data logging function can store up to 10,742 readings, taken manually or automatically at adjustable intervals from 1 sec to 24 hr. Handheld solution incorporates backlit LCD with 128 x 64 points that can graphically display trends in data as well as peaks and valleys. Data can also be transmitted to PC via IR serial port.

SPM Instrument Inc.    Marlborough, CT 06447
Oct 15, 2008 Able to be used in harsh industrial environments where moisture/water poses constant challenge, SLD144S features side entry design that accommodates installation where space is limited. This compression type piezoelectric accelerometer, designed for vibration monitoring of industrial machinery, has nominal main axis sensitivity of 10 mV/m/s². Other characteristics include 10% max transverse sensitivity, 2 Hz to 10 kHz (±3 dB) linear frequency range, and 600 m/s² max peak acceleration.

Contrinex AG    Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Oct 14, 2008 Available in M8-M50 sensor sizes as well as embeddable and non-embeddable configurations, inductive proximity switches have stainless steel housings that provide protection to IP67. Operating distance varies from 2-25 mm, depending on sensor diameter, in range of models capable of withstanding operating temperatures from -25 to +230°C. Able to switch current of 150 mA, products are available as NO for all sizes and temperature options in NPN and PNP configurations.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Oct 13, 2008 Measuring 31 x 23 x 11 mm, ML7 series is available in retro-reflective mode for detecting clear objects - PET plastic bottles, shrink-wrap, glass, Mylar® film - up to 3.5 m away and opaque objects up to 5.7 m away. Each sensor can be programmed with single sensitivity adjustment that allows one of 3 contrast levels to be taught. All models incorporate 4-in-1® output, which automatically detects connected load and sinks/sources as needed.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Oct 13, 2008 Combining 1.4 micron OmniBSI(TM) pixel technology with TrueFocus(TM) image signal processor, ¼ in., 5 megapixel Model OV5642 delivers greater than 500 mV/Lux-sec. Processor delivers extended depth of field and employs combination of advanced de-noise, gamma, and color correction algorithms to minimize color noise without removing details. Sensor includes internal anti-shake engine for image stabilization and supports thumbnailing and Scalado tagging for fast preview and zoom.

MICRO-EPSILON AMERICA    Raleigh, NC 27617
Oct 10, 2008 Accepting up to 8 measuring channels, non-contact capaNCDT 6500 Series uses active-driven, hermetically sealed, triaxial RF cable in combination with active guarded 3-electrode sensor for interference-free measurement data. Unit comes with 24-bit Ethernet port, so that measured data can be output error-free and shared with other technicians. Available as benchtop or 19 in. rack-mounted unit, system offers temperature stability of 5ppm/°C for controller and 11 ppm/°C for sensor.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Oct 10, 2008 Featuring 2 programmable switching points, MMS-P mounts to piston, which is moved to desired switching position. It is programmed via push of button to switch-on point. Fitting into 4-C groove, teachable slotted switch is available in connector version with 4-pin M8 connector and cable version with open wires.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Oct 10, 2008 Supplied in 28-pin QFPN package utilizing RoHS-compliant ECOPACK® technology, AIS326DQ offers user-selectable full-scale range of ±2g or ±6g in all 3 axes and operates over -40 to +105°C temperature range. Along with 10,000 g shock survivability, product features 3.3 V single-supply operation, 1.8 V-compatible I/Os, and SPI/I²C serial digital output that supports direct connection to MCU. With 12-bit resolution, accelerometer can detect inclination changes as small as 1/10 of 1°.

Calex Mfg. Co., Inc.    Concord, CA 94520
Oct 09, 2008 Designed for multiple load cell systems, Model 4800 can be powered from 115 Vac, 230 Vac, or 11-30 Vdc. Unit has built-in excitation supply capable of delivering up to 120 mA at 10 V, enough current to drive four 350 W load cells. Input is isolated from output and both are isolated from supply voltage, eliminating unwanted ground loop problems. Full scale live load signals as low as 5 mV can be amplified to 20 mA or 10 V with overall accuracy of ±0.1%.

Electro Industries    Westbury, NY 11590
Oct 09, 2008 Designed for critical applications such as high voltage transmission and electrical distribution automation, Nexus® 1500 meter records energy usage and power quality from any metered point in power distribution network. It offers 1 GB storage memory, dual 100BaseT Ethernet communications, 256 color touch-screen user interface, USB support, and front mounted ANSI optical port. Other applications include data centers, hospitals, and wafer-fabs.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Oct 09, 2008 Capable of detecting 0.2 mm thick sheets at rates up to 600,000 pieces/hr, SCATEC-2 Long Range Photoelectric Sensor is designed for non-contact counting of overlapped paper sheets, newspapers, and flat objects conveyed in lap or shingle stream, regardless of direction of travel. Measuring range is 0-120 mm with object speed of 0-2 m/s for edges greater than 0.3 mm and 0-1 m/s for edges greater then 0.2 mm. Available with M12 connector, sensor can also be adjusted using DIP switch.

Anver Corp. - Anver.Com    Hudson, MA 01749
Oct 09, 2008 Available in open and closed versions, Anver vacuum and pressure switches can be integrated into middle vacuum robotics, automation, and material handling systems. They include pneumatic and electronic designs that provide analog or digital output signals, digital readouts, and communications capabilities. Pneumatic and electric switches feature push to connect fittings and threaded vacuum ports at both ends. Electronic switch has PNP open collector output transistor configuration.

Princeton Gamma-Tech, Inc.    Princeton, NJ 08540
Oct 09, 2008 Utilizing Peltier-cooled technology, SAHARA III can achieve low-energy resolutions below 125 eV and count-rates above 100 kps with cool-down period of less than 2 minutes. Cryogen-free, lightweight X-ray detector system offers active detector area of 10-100 mm² and is available with standard beryllium or low-energy polymer windows.