Del City    Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
May 30, 2008 Featuring ergonomic, cushioned handles, line of Circuit Alert(TM) Tools includes screwdrivers, wire strippers, pliers, flashlights, and utility knives, all with built-in removable voltage detector that produces audio and visual alert when it detects live circuit. Tools are made of forged steel for light weight, and many are multifunctional for completing variety of tasks.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
May 30, 2008 Utilizing peak picking mechanism that is sensitive to impacts in bearings, Model 682A05 Bearing Fault Detector offers early warning of bearing faults such as cracked races, spalling, brinelling, fatigue failure, and loss of lubrication. DIN rail mounted unit accepts ICP® accelerometer input, and outputs 4-20 mA signal that is proportional to peak acceleration and second 4-20 mA signal proportional to overall velocity. It provides raw vibration signal for detailed diagnostic analysis.

MagnaChip Semiconductor    Cheongju-si,Chungbuk   Korea (south)
May 30, 2008 At 1/10 in., 2.2 µm MC501EA integrates VGA resolution with image signal processor to enable 5 x 5 x 3 mm camera modules. It provides 10-bit ADC as well as scene adaptive control, noise filtering, color processing, and edge enhancement. On-chip regulator enables operation on 2.4-3.1 V power supply source. Unit supports ITU-R BT.656 parallel video interface and can be configured to support host devices with 1.8, 2.5, or 2.8 V digital I/O voltages.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
May 30, 2008 With OmniBSI(TM) architecture, CameraChip(TM) Image Sensors can be designed down to 0.9 micron pixels, which is key to continued miniaturization of digital imaging technology. Sensor is turned upside down so that it collects light through what was previously backside of sensor. BSI reverses arrangement of layers so that metal and dielectric layers reside below sensor array, providing most direct path for light to travel into pixel and optimizing light absorption.

Analytical Technology, Inc.    Oaks, PA 19426
May 29, 2008 Utilizing electrochemical sensors, GasSens provides continuous, on-line monitoring and control of over 30 gases in pharmaceutical industry. AutoTest system ensures each sensor is regularly tested with gas, and detects premature sensor failure or blockage of sensor membrane. Receiver modules provide interface between detection system and external alarming and data logging requirements. Each module provides digital display of gas concentration, isolated analog output, and 4 relay outputs.

Ashcroft Inc.    Stratford, CT 06614-5145
May 29, 2008 Ashcroft® digital pressure gauges incorporate backlit LCD, selectable engineering units, and min/max recall to eliminate need for several different instruments. Commercial Type D1005PS is 2 ½ in. gauge with ±0.5% FS accuracy, while industrial Types 2074, 2174, and 2274 are 3 and 4 ½ in. gauges rated at ±0.25% FS and available with 4-20 mA output as well as on-board SPDT switches. Type 2089 test gauge (3 in.) features ±0.05% FS accuracy and 5 full-digit display.

Aalborg Instruments    Orangeburg, NY 10962
May 29, 2008 Equipped with flanged end fittings for in-line installation, FLANGED M STYLE ROTAMETER features brushed stainless steel body with only one view opening, fluted/plain tapered tubes, and direct reading metric and English system scales. Suited for applications with flow rates up to 440 and 7,080 Lpm, it is used with industrial air and water service. Wetted parts include borosilicate glass tubes, Viton® o-rings, and 316 stainless steel fittings, guide rods, floats, and float stops.

Honeywell Analytics    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
May 28, 2008 Vertex provides 8 to 72 points of continuous gas monitoring while occupying 33 x 19 in. footprint. Sampling points can be placed up to 400 ft from device. Monitoring semiconductor process gases down to ppb levels, Chemcassette® colorimetric technology utilizes chemically impregnated paper tape specific to target gas, which reacts to gas with proof of evidence detection that shows change in color. Features include OPC interface that integrates into factory automation system or HMI.

TextMitter, Inc    Tucson, AZ 85735
May 28, 2008 Tbox20 accepts up to 4 digital inputs and 2 analog inputs (0-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA), and when mounted on remote equipment, will text message cell phone in event of alarm condition. It can also be programmed to transfer up to 4 relays (240 V, 7 A DPST). Antenna with 2.5 m cable comes standard, and optional power supply, NEMA 4 enclosure, and thermistor for sensing temperature are available. Applications include security systems, irrigation and fire alarm, and remote equipment monitoring.

Automation Products Group, Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
May 28, 2008 PT-400 Amplified Output Pressure Transducers provide minimum of 10 million operating cycles with accuracy of ±0.25% F.S. (B.F.S.L.), in operating temperatures from -40 to 180°F. They are cCSAus certified for use in hazardous locations, weigh 10 oz, and offer standard 4-20 mA, 0-5 Vdc, and 0-10 Vdc outputs. Units feature pressures ranging from 0-20,000 psi, along with high burst pressure to 3x full scale and overpressure to 2x full scale for in-process reliability.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
May 28, 2008 Suited for packaging and printing industries, WF Next line has more than 40 fork sensors of different widths and depths to fit any application. Line includes fork widths of 2, 4, 15, 30, 50, 80, and 120 mm with fork depths of 40, 60, and 95 mm. Sensors feature PNP or NPN wiring configurations with quick disconnect 4-pin M8 connector for installation. Manual adjustment and teach-in models are available.

Phidgets, Inc.    Calgary, AB T2M3R7  Canada
May 28, 2008 With ability to measure human perceptible light levels, Model 1127 Precision Light Sensor is suited for indoor applications. Programmable sensor features 2 mA current consumption, 1 kW output impedance, 50 Hz bandwidth/reaction time, 3.3-5 Vdc minimum/maximum voltage, and 5% error/accuracy (typ). Maximum light level at 3.3 V power supply is 660 lux and at 5 V power supply device measures up to 1,000 lux.

Universal Flow Monitors, Inc.    Hazel Park, MI 48030
May 27, 2008 Constructed of 316 SS, Universal® series includes piston- and vane-styles used to measure and monitor flow rates of various chemicals as well as corrosive liquids, acids, caustics, water/deionized water, and brines. They can be used when local flow indication and mechanical flow switching are desired and also assist in problem diagnosis by responding immediately if flow goes too low. Depending on style and model, inline products transmit flows from 0.5-1,500 gpm.

Canberra Industries, Inc.    Meriden, CT 06450-7127
May 27, 2008 Cronos-4 and Cronos-11 Gamma Monitors contain 6 large volume plastic detectors to achieve virtual 4 pi gamma contamination monitoring of objects/tools when exiting radiological zone at nuclear facility. Software includes capability for calibration vs. weight and user-definable transmission correction factors for activity determination. Offered with built-in weighing scale with removable tray for decontamination, Cronos-4 has internal volume of 129.5 L, while Cronos-11 has 325.1 L.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
May 27, 2008 With Pulsar-4 Multi-Channel USB Smart Head to PC Interface, Model PE9-F Pyroelectric Detector measures repetitive pulses at up to 25,000 pulses/sec, and has dynamic measuring range from 300 nJ to 1 mJ. Calibrated spectrally for wavelengths from 190 nm to 12 µm, it works with Ophir smart displays including Orion PE, Nova, Nova II, Vega, and LaserStar. Meter provides wide range of information about laser being tested, and pulse energies can be displayed numerically or in graphs.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
May 27, 2008 With stainless steel bodies, protection rating of IP67, and nominal 1.5 mm sensing range, SuperShorty® sensors can be installed into cramped places. Offered in 6.5 mm smooth and M08 threaded housings, pre-wired cable models come in 10 and 6 mm long versions, while connectorized models are 18 mm long. Sensing electronics are fully integrated into miniature housings, and sensors have current rating of 150 mA and are protected against short circuits and polarity reversal.

Freescale Semiconductor    AUSTIN, TX 78735-8598
May 23, 2008 Offering selectable 1.5-12 g range, triple-axis Series MMA73xxL tackles various sensing functions, such as fall, tilt, motion, positioning, shock, and vibration in mobile phones, hard disk drives, media players, and games. Self-test diagnostic feature verifies accelerometer is in working order at any time before or after it is implemented in design. Housed in 3 x 5 x 1 mm LGA package, devices operate at 2.2-3.6 V and consume 400 µA while offering response time of 1 ms.

Micro Pneumatic Logic, Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33069
May 23, 2008 Rated between 0.01-0.75 in. H₂0, MPL 5000X miniature pressure switch features proof pressure of 1.0 psi with burst pressure of 25 psi. Switch performs in operating temperature range of -40 to 120°F and utilizes metal contacts. Suited for PCB mounting, it can be incorporated into miniature assemblies for medical applications like nebulizers, portable oxygen concentrators, and other forms of drug delivery systems.

Honeywell Analytics    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
May 23, 2008 Utilizing electrochemical sensors, portable Model X5 measures up to 5 toxic gases simultaneously, including H2S, CO, O2, SO2, PH3, NH3, NO2, HCN, CI2, CIO2, O3, and hydrogen. Optional photoionization sensor detects 0-1,000 ppm concentrations of volatile organic compounds. Compatible with MicroDock II test/calibration/docking station, detector is suited for police and fire, HAZMAT, environmental site, homeland defense, emergency response, and industrial applications.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
May 22, 2008 Capable of capturing short duration force signals, Model 410B01 ICP® force sensor signal conditioner can monitor forces experienced during manufacturing, assembly, on-line processes, quality assurance, and end-of-line product testing. Unit captures and holds peak force reading until PLC is able to scan for value. Comprised of DIN rail mounted module, unit offers analog output of 0-10 V, and features auto-zero and remote reset to synchronize with machines cycles.