Fargo Controls, Inc.    Eatontown, NJ 07724
Jan 02, 2008 Suited for use in automation and food processing machinery, High Temperature Inductive Proximity Sensors operate from -13 to +248°F and provide NPN or PNP NO output. Models are offered in 5 and 8 mm diameters and come totally sealed in cylindrical, threaded, stainless steel housing. Operating on 10-30 Vdc, CE- and RoHS-compliant products are shielded, have short circuit and reverse polarity protection, allow for flush mounting, and are protected to IP67.

Presens AS    Oslo NO-0381  Norway
Dec 31, 2007 Utilizing digital MEMS technology, PRECISE sensor measures pressure-induced compressive stress with piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge integrated in tubular silicon structure. All-welded product exhibits inherent tolerance to noise, vibration, over-pressure, as well as pressure spikes and offers total error band of less than ±0.01% FS. One-year drift is less than ±0.01% FS, FS pressure range is 0-2,000 bar, and adjustable sample rate covers 5-25 samples/sec range.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Dec 28, 2007 Electrically isolated and hermetically sealed, model 3045A is miniature triaxial IEPE accelerometer designed specifically for vibration testing under cryogenic conditions. It is capable of continuous operation from +300°F down to -420°F and offers stable signal output. Two poles of low pass filtering help remove spurious high frequency data, and sensitivity is rated at ±5%. Full Scale range for ±5 V output is ±1,000 g.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Dec 27, 2007 DataMan(TM) 100V checks quality of Data Matrix(TM) codes to ensure only well marked parts enter manufacturing and supply chains. Industrial ID readers conform to code quality regulations to achieve critical read rates required for part traceability. Flexible for integration into marking and labeling industries, units operate with verification platforms ISO15415 and AS9132. Features include automatic report generation for MIL-STD compliance applications.

KD Scientific Inc.    Holliston, MA 01746
Dec 27, 2007 Comprised of cut-to-size 30 x 30 cm moisture sensing mat and control unit, OS-250 detects spills and leaks of as little as 3 drops of liquid before they cause problems in equipment. Mat is connected to control unit via cable; when liquid is detected, unit sounds audible alarm, flashes LED, and turns off power for any device plugged into single-outlet, solid-state power controller. Switched power outlet can control up to 8 A.

ATI Industrial Automation    Apex, NC 27639
Dec 26, 2007 With ability to sense forces and moments applied in 6 degrees of freedom (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, and Tz), Mini85 Sensor is used in ankle joint of robot, sending force feedback to control robot's motion. It features E series cable connection, transducer, shielded high-flex cable, and intelligent data acquisition system or stand-alone controller. Measuring 3.35 x 1.17 in., sensor weighs 1.4 lb, and has maximum Fx, Fy of ±200 lbf and maximum Tx,Ty of ±440 lbf-in.

Mettler Toledo, Inc.    Columbus, OH 43240
Dec 26, 2007 Offering mass detection with belt width options of 300, 400, and 600 mm, AdvanChekPlus uses low energy X-ray technology to detect and reject contaminants including metal, stone, glass, and bone, even when packaged in metal foil. It features user-intuitive color touch screen interface, automatic set-up, and modular design. Unit comes in washdown protected NEMA 12 enclosure which is upgradeable to NEMA 4X for high pressure, hot, or caustic washdown environments.

Sensaphone    Aston, PA 19014
Dec 24, 2007 Featuring programmable relay output, 8-channel, data-logging Sensaphone® 2000 enables users to turn local, programmed devices on and off or adjust settings remotely using automatic or manual controls. Optional Ethernet port makes data accessible from any computer within organization's network. Sensaphone 2000 alerts facility managers to changes in critical environmental and operating conditions, and can store 32,000 time-stamped records for local or remote retrieval.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Dec 21, 2007 Suited for material handling applications, GLV18 Econo-Vue sensors have 18 mm dia cylindrical housing design that promotes mounting flexibility. There are 64 models available in 5 different sensing modes with ranges up to 20 m. All models are available with straight and right-angled housings, in cabled and quick disconnect versions, and come with flush mount bracket. Series can be attached to sides of conveyors to detect objects on rollers.

IDEC Corporation    Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2209
Dec 20, 2007 Featuring 2 mm slot width, microprocessor-controlled SR21 Photoelectric Sensors have 12-bit resolution and 20 µs response time, enabling throughput of up to 25,000 labels/sec. Equipped with optical feedback correction system, units can tolerate subtle vibration or movement, and can detect semi-transparent labels without slowing down line. Settings can be changed without stopping machine, eliminating downtime.

Hoffer Flow Controls, Inc.    Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Dec 18, 2007 Insertion-style Saddle Turbine Series meters can be installed in 2, 3, and 4 in. line sizes of metal, composite, or plastic piping, and is interchangeable among the 3 sizes. It covers flow ranges from 25-1,650 gpm. Units are suited for HVAC market, physical industry, and hot and cold water applications.

Loadstar Sensors, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
Dec 18, 2007 Available in capacities ranging from 10-25,000 lb, iLoad PRO Series sensors measure compressive and tensile loads at accuracies up to 0.05% FS. Digital versions plug directly into USB port and appear as virtual COM port on PC, enabling user to read data using ASCII commands. Designed to interface directly to PLC or DAQ, analog sensors offer linear, 0.5-4.5 Vdc output proportional to applied loads. Both models compensate for temperatures between -10 to +40°C.

American Sensor Technologies, Inc.    Mt. Olive, NJ 07828
Dec 17, 2007 Utilizing Krystal Bond(TM) Technology, Model AST4900 stainless steel sensor is free of oil-fill, welds, and internal O-rings, which eliminates risk of system contamination in extreme conditions. It comes in 2 standard fittings, ¼ in. NPT Male and ¼ in. VCR Male, and can be scaled with pressure ranges of 0-25 to 0-10,000 psi. Designed for high purity applications, sensor has operating temperatures range of -40° to 85°C, and holds CE EN61326 Certification and UL/cUL508 approval.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Dec 17, 2007 Capable of operating at temperature up to 320°F, miniature Model 3023M23 features ±500 g full scale range on each axis and sensitivity of 10 mV/g. Labels of X, Y, and Z axes are laser-marked in large font size on 3 orthogonal faces, helping user to orient sensor.

Lloyd Instruments Ltd. Forum House    Hampshire Hants  United Kingdom
Dec 17, 2007 Materials testing fixture measures force required for carton erection from flat, folded carton blanks. Measurements can be used to set up operating conditions for automatic carton erection machines. Device has V-shaped grooved rollers which retain grip on box yet allow box axis to rotate as it opens. Designed for compression testing using LFPlus single column universal materials testing machine, it is suitable for use with range of carton blanks.

Sensor Electronics Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55436
Dec 13, 2007 Utilizing IR, optical sensing technology, SEC DIR Analyzer measures 2 gases simultaneously in process environment. It can sense water vapor, CO2, hydrocarbons, and ethylene oxide, among others. Explosion-proof unit is self-correcting and can work for years without recalibration or adjustments. Operating over temperature, RH, and pressure extremes, analyzer is resistant to dust, dirt, and toxic/corrosive atmospheres. Self-diagnosing fail-safe design advises user of operating status.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Dec 12, 2007 Suited for hazardous locations, VisuNet RM Series eliminates copper and fiber optic KVM interface technology, while leveraging open network-based Visualization-over-Ethernet technology. VOE technology facilitates operation of up to 32 remote monitoring stations per server, and supports redundant servers, pathways, and hot switchover. Display, keyboard, and mouse can be up to 2 km away from PC in safe area, or be part of full-scale panel PC installed in hazardous location.

Meggitt Sensing Systems (Endevco Corp.)    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Dec 12, 2007 Variable capacitance model 7290D exhibits thermal stability and global accuracy required for acceleration measurement in laboratory test, automotive, and aerospace applications. Gas damping and internal over-range stops enable anisotropically etched, silicon sensing element to withstand shock and acceleration loads. Delivering 2.5% total dynamic accuracy over entire military spec range of -55 to +125°C, product operates with excitation of 8.0-30.0 Vdc.

EMX Industries, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44128
Dec 12, 2007 Able to detect up to 50 gray-scale levels, CNTX white LED contrast sensor features round light spot that allows it to be mounted in any orientation. Integral 2-digit display shows values of background and mark to indicate available switching margin, and output is automatically configured to PNP or NPN upon power-up. While light source intensity is variable to adapt to background, ability to lock controls ensures operator cannot change settings and cause errors.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Dec 12, 2007 Featuring center bolt mount with 360° cable orientation, Model 3211M1 can be used down to depths where water pressure reaches 175 psi. Unit features nominal sensitivity of 10 mV/g and includes integral 10 ft cable terminating to BNC plug. Housed in titanium, sensor mounts with No. 8 or M4 screw.