Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Apr 29, 2008 Employing swiveling optics to optimize threshold coverage, FLT-D triggers opening of automatic sliding doors when it detects approaching people and objects. Programming options include sensing area size, sensitivity to targets, synchronization to other FLT-D units, and frequency of automatic teaches. Able to monitor up to 20 sensing field segments by IR array, this IR photoelectric sensor learns and periodically re-learns its static environment automatically.

MSA    Pittsburgh, PA 15230 0426
Apr 29, 2008 With ability to operate in wide range of climates, SafEye(TM) Xenon 800 Gas Detection System detects variety of hydrocarbons over open path of up to 120 m. Triple optics and dual-spectrum sensor allow system to maintain operational integrity in up to 90% signal obscuration.

Paradigm Electronics    Mississauga   Canada
Apr 29, 2008 PDR Series v4 subwoofers include PDR-8 and PDR-10, which respectively feature reinforced polymer-composite cones on 8 and 10 in. single forward-firing drivers. Additionally, products include 2 RCA (L/R-Mono) line-level inputs that accommodate L/R line or Sub-Outputs as well as LFE-Outputs. Sub/sat phase alignment switch for 0° or 180° lets user adjust subwoofer settings to avoid wave cancellation. Both models have 300 W Dynamic Peak/100 Watts RMS ratings.

Avago Technologies    San Jose, CA 95131
Apr 29, 2008 Designed to approximate spectral response curve of human eye, RoHS-compliant APDS-9300 is supplied in 2.60 x 2.20 x 0.55 mm chipLED package and provides precise illumination measurement over range of lighting conditions. It incorporates digital I²C interface and user-programmable interrupt function, both of which promote integration. Other features include programmable analog gain and integration time, 50/60 Hz lighting ripple rejection, and 0.6 mW typ active power.

Synaptics    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Apr 28, 2008 ClearPad(TM) touch sensor includes EGR(TM) (Enhanced Gesture Recognition) technology, allowing mobile phone and handheld device manufacturers to integrate gestures into their designs. They can enable single-finger gestures, such as Tap, Double Tap, Pinch, Press, and Flick as well as multi-finger gesture, Pinch, directly from touch module. No additional recognition software is required on host processor.

Omegadyne, Inc.    Sunbury, OH 43074
Apr 28, 2008 FM Intrinsically Safe rated, PX35 Series industrial pressure transducers are suited for chemical and automotive industries. Available in gage, absolute, or sealed models as well as psi or metric ranges, NIST traceable calibration certified units come with 3 m of 4 conductor shielded cable and twist lock connector electrical termination. NPT and 7/16-20 O-ring seal fittings are available for industrial and hydraulic applications.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Apr 25, 2008 Suited for industrial measuring applications, non-contact AlphaProx inductive sensors detect metallic objects at ranges up to 16 mm. Units can detect changes in position, distance, thickness, weight, or pressure. Teach-in function allows user to adjust measuring range and select direction of output slope. Offering resolution of 10 microns, sensors can switch between analog and digital output. Devices have IP67 chromium steel housings and operate from -10 to +70°C.

Pixelplus Co., Ltd.    Gyeonggi-do 463-811  Korea (south)
Apr 25, 2008 Featuring 0.3 megapixel array, Model PC1030 incorporates CMOS image sensors and image signal processing algorithms. Television encoder, for both NTSC and PAL systems, converts digital video generated from sensors to 10-bit digital signal, while video discretionary access control mechanism converts 10-bit signal to composite analog signal for TV viewing. Chip is suited for CCTVs, door cameras, and IPTV applications.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH    Regensburg D-93049  Germany
Apr 24, 2008 Drawing 50 µA, SFH7740 and SFH7741 use distance measurement to detect mobile device operating status without physical contact to sensor itself. Technology allows for automatic shut-off of displays and keypads when no longer needed, promoting energy efficiency, as well as volume adjustment. Measuring 3.7 x 3.7 x 1.0 mm, SFH7740 with optical touch switch reacts to distances from 0.5-4.0 mm. Model SFH7741 reacts at typ working distance of 20 mm.

Detector Electronics Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Apr 24, 2008 Mining IR fixed methane gas detector uses IR light beam to detect and measure methane gas concentration, while continuously performing self checks so there are no unrevealed failures. Prefitted with MSHA-approved cable glands, it has modular design with field-replaceable optics-protection filters. Display module provides digital LCD readout indicating 0-5% by volume detected gas concentration and device integrates into systems via 4-20 mA analog output.

Spinwave Systems,Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Apr 24, 2008 Able to be installed in 2-3 days without labor-intensive processes such as drilling through walls and ceilings, WaveLink wireless sensing and control solution helps building owners conserve energy expenditure. Line includes thermostat controllers, sensors, I/O modules, and Modbus radio module that, once in place, monitor and automatically control energy consumption. Web-enabled gateway allows systems to be configured, monitored, and maintained via Web browser.

Interface, Inc    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Apr 23, 2008 Model T22 Pulley Torque Transducer includes central fixing screw that holds sensor to end of shaft while pulley mounts directly to torque sensor. It features ±5V output, 12-28 Vdc supply, resistance to radial forces, 2X safe overload, and ±0.1% combined error. Contactless digital design offers 16-bit resolution and low noise, and device can be ordered with bore sizes to fit drive shafts with either DIN 6885.1 or SAE keys.

McCrometer, Inc.    Hemet, CA 92545
Apr 23, 2008 Supplied in bolt-on saddle configuration, Mc® Propeller Model MO300SW is suitable for use in line sizes from 4-12 in. Unit features high-impact polypropylene plastic impellers and 316 SS impeller shaft supported with lubricated 440C SS bearings. Able to shed variety of organic and inorganic debris and resist sand associated with flow measurement in surface and water well applications, meter provides +2% accuracy over full flow range with +0.25% repeatability.

Sensor Developments, Inc.    Orion, MI 48359
Apr 23, 2008 Model 90229 enables operators to verify and calibrate click-type or electronic display-type torque wrenches to ensure they are providing accurate torque settings. System consists of interchangeable torque sensors supplied with ISO-17025 accredited calibration certificates, bench-mountable stand, and plug-and-play display instrument. Sensors are available in various torque ranges, from 50-3,000 lb-in.

Schroeder Industries LLC    Leetsdale, PA 15056-1025
Apr 23, 2008 Offered as stationary sensor that delivers instantaneous readings, TestMate Contamination Monitor (TCM) is designed for connection to hydraulic and lubrication lines with pressures up to 1,450 psi and viscosities up to 4635 SUS. It is enclosed in 4 in. dia case, utilizes optical sensor, and is able to self-diagnose continuously with error vindication via status LED. Measurement results can be output as contamination code according to ISO 4406: 1999 or SAE AS 4059 (D).

Dakota Instruments    Orangeburg, NY 10962
Apr 23, 2008 Constructed from impact-resistant acrylic block, ACR Series measures water up to 400 mL/min or air up to 15 sL/min. Units are available with Viton O-rings and stainless steel fittings or Buna-N rubber O-rings and brass fittings. Displaying both English and Metric units, direct reading scales are mounted by locating holes between rear of acrylic block and backing plate, facilitating removal and mounting of additional scales for different fluids and flow rates.

Quantachrome Corp.    Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Apr 22, 2008 Offered in 2- and 3-sample versions, Quadrasorb analyzer accommodates laboratories with lower throughput requirements. Independent dewars for each sample afford flexibility of start/end times for more than one sample, while individual pressure transducers for independent pressure measurements help minimize analysis times. Capable of operating in helium void volume mode or helium-free mode, both versions can be upgraded to 4-sample stations for volume flexibility.

Omron Scientific Technologies Inc.    Fremont, CA 94555
Apr 22, 2008 Supporting manual and auto switching, Model G9SX-GS utilizes external outputs for status indication of 2 safety input devices; auxiliary outputs for monitoring of safety inputs, safety outputs, and errors; and LEDs for system diagnosis. Auto switching ensures safety during coordinated operations by monitoring machine or robot and operator to make certain they don't enter coordinated area at same time. Manual switching is suited for applications that require limited machine access.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Apr 22, 2008 Offered in single-axis and triaxial configurations, Series 3991/3993 miniature 20,000 g shock accelerometers are capable of measuring long duration transient motion as well as responding to and surviving fast rise times. MEMS-based units utilize air-damped acceleration sensing element, which measures 2.5 x 1.7 x 0.9 mm and is micro-machined from silicon. Element incorporates seismic mass, protective over-range stops, and piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge, which provides minimal zero shift.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Apr 21, 2008 Suited for clean water applications, Series UXF2 combines microprocessing detection methods with obstruction-free flow measurement. This transit time flow meter delivers accuracy up to 0.5% and maintenance-free operation. Programmed via front panel keypad, unit weighs less than 2 lb, features signal quality indication, and has 2-line, backlit display. Additionally, temperature and pressure compensation system eliminates any error created by process fluctuations.