VIP Sensors    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Mar 02, 2007 Designed to measure short duration shocks as well as long duration transients, Model 1500 MEMS Piezoresistive accelerometer features dc to ≥20 kHz frequency response, which allows measurements of shock signals without spurious effects such as zero shifts, amplitude distortion, and phase distortion. With mass less than or equal to 1 g, unit is suited for testing lightweight structures and systems, and meets SAEJ211 specifications for anthropomorphic dummy instrumentation.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Mar 01, 2007 Using magnetic disc attached to drive shaft, Series NSSM and NSSP can indicate speed of conveyors, drives, and belts. Available in 10-100 and 100-5,000 rpm sizes, non-contact sensors come in weatherproof plastic housing or explosion-proof metal housing. Units are powered by 115 Vac and can be used to locate problems in mechanical conveying of bulk materials.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Mar 01, 2007 Offered in TO-92 or SOT-23W packages, A138xELHLT-T series features one-time programmable read-only memory that lets users optimize device in finished sensor assembly. Sensitivity may be finely adjusted around 4 predetermined nominal values of 2.5, 3.1, 5.0, or 7.0 mV/G through series of voltage pulses on output of either 3-lead package. Along with dynamic offset cancellation, features include adjustable quiescent output voltage, temperature coefficient, and output polarity.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 01, 2007 Housed in 5 x 3 x 0.9 mm plastic package, Model LIS302ALK offers full-scale output range of ±2.0 g, meeting demand for miniaturized motion-sensing solutions in portable electronic devices. Unit incorporates power-down mode to reach 1 µA supply current, and built-in self-test capability to verify functioning of sensor after it has been assembled on board. RoHS-compliant device is suited for data-integrity protection in HDDs, vibration monitoring and compensation, and damage prevention.

BI Technologies Corp.    Fullerton, CA 92835-1051
Feb 28, 2007 Housed in 11, 12, and 16 mm packages, EN Series Rotary Mechanical Encoders feature detents and push-on switch options. Two-bit, gray code, incremental units convert motion into sequence of digital pulses, allowing them to be used as digital potentiometers. Encoders are RoHS-compliant and dust-proof with rotational life of 30,000 cycles and operating temperature of -30 to +85°C. Applications include car audio, air-conditioning, and navigation systems.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.    Canton, MI 48187
Feb 27, 2007 PSEN ma1.3 safety switches have 12 mm dia and are offered with round actuator for switching distances to 8 mm or with cuboid actuator with bracket for switching distances to 15 mm. Able to monitor setting and position of movable guards, non-contact, magnetic switches are available with signal contact allowing status of switch to be displayed directly by connected PLC. They are approved to EN 954-1, ISO 13849-1, and EN IEC 62061 safety standards.

Moore Industries International, Inc.    North Hills, CA 91343
Feb 27, 2007 Two-wire, loop-powered THZ² and TDZ² Temperature and Signal Transmitters can be field-configured to accept 14 RTD types, 9 thermocouple types, current and voltage signals, resistance and potentiometer devices, and direct mV sources. Both blind THZ² models and TDZ² models with displays have 20-bit input resolution for digital accuracy of ±0.18°F with Pt RTDs or up to ±0.09°F for Pt1000 RTDs. All have RFI/EMI immunity, common mode noise rejection, and output current limiting.

Renco Encoders, Inc.    Goleta, CA 93117
Feb 27, 2007 Able to operate in temperature extremes from -30 to 100°C, RHDi Encoder features precision bearings, metal code disks, custom LED illumination, and 2.6 in. square mounting flange. When ordered with shaft seal, NEMA 3, 13, and IP54 requirements can be met. Encoder is suitable for textile equipment, machine control, process control, oil field applications, industrial weighing, and agricultural machinery.

General Monitors    Lake Forest, CA 92630
Feb 27, 2007 Configurable for operation over 20, 100, or 130 m distances, IR5000 Open Path Hydrocarbon Gas Detector utilizes single gas detection beam technology to protect people, equipment, and facilities from low concentrations and difficult-to-detect leaks. Design minimizes drift and optimizes immunity to false alarms, while integral fault diagnostics offer continuous optical path check. Product detects hydrocarbon gases in 0-5,000 ppm and 0-5 LEL ranges.

Honeywell International, Inc.    Morristown, NJ 07960
Feb 27, 2007 Featuring explosion-proof, intrinsically safe design, Series 3000 XPIS monitors for toxic and oxygen gas hazards in potentially flammable environments. Remote sensor can be mounted up to 50 ft away from detector. IS transmitter/sensor connection allows hot swap of sensors without powering down device, while magnetic user interface permits configuration and calibration without opening enclosure. Onboard diagnostics provide useful information during operation and fault finding routines.

Sensata Technologies - Industrial Sensors Group    Attleboro, MA 02703
Feb 27, 2007 Intended for agricultural equipment industry, 70CP Series features 4-20 mA output, 100 V/m EMI protection, and 0.5% FS accuracy. With pressure ranges of 15-750 psi and burst pressure rating up to 4x operating pressure, devices are suited for harsh environments such as fuel injector systems, engine and equipment control systems, sprayers, and irrigation equipment. Ceramic capacitive, hermetic sensors are available in variety of pressure ports and electrical fittings.

Tekscan, Inc.    South Boston, MA 02127
Feb 26, 2007 Available with various sensor configurations in different sizes and pressure ranges, I-Scan Handheld pocket PC system allows for quick interface pressure measurements on site/field and assembly line. Real-time 2D image of pressure distribution is displayed with color indicating different pressure levels, while snapshot recording is controlled either by touch screen or switches. Product suits automotive door/window seal inspection and print machine roller adjustments.

Power Distribution, Inc.    Richmond, VA 23223
Feb 23, 2007 Designed for new or existing data centers, J Comm(TM) Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) system fits under raised floor and monitors current, voltage, and other power related measures for up to 168 branch breakers. Managers can monitor each individual circuit branch breaker to prevent any circuit from overloading. Solution also has 2 BCMS communication boards and interface modules for split core or solid core current transformers.

Hawk Measurement    Middleton, MA 01949
Feb 23, 2007 Designed to detect heavy and light density interfaces, ORCA Sonar Series features scum-cleaning mechanisms that require virtually no maintenance. Units generate dual analog independent outputs to simultaneously track separate interfaces. Powered by microprocessor-based transmitter, devices are complemented by menu-driven keypad programming, and use CDMA modem for remote technical and diagnostic support. Transmitters are Modbus, Profibus, and HART compatible.

Mid-West Instrument    Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Feb 23, 2007 Featuring 2½, 3½, or 4½ in. dial, Model 124 is available with 316/316L SS body, 316 SS springs and internals parts, as well as variety of elastomers. Gauge provides differential pressure ranges of 0-5 psid through 0-400 psid and is over-range protected in either direction up to 5,000 psid. Hermetically sealed, SPST or SPDT magnetically actuated reed switches are available as options and provide high and/or low alarm control.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 22, 2007 Model DVT® 535C handles range of applications with compete set of color tools for sorting, color matching, and defect detection. It operates with Intellect(TM) v1.4 software, which facilitates setup, integration, and maintenance and is backwards-compatible with FrameWork. Flexible Flaw Detection tool reduces inspection errors when part appearance is not consistent due to registration errors, lens and perspective distortions, and nominal part-to-part variations.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Feb 22, 2007 Designed for entry-level camera phones, secondary cameras for 3G handsets, and integrated notebook cameras, 1/10 in. CameraChip Model OV7680 features non-linear micro lens shift technology that permits reduction in distance between sensor and lens, reducing height of module to 3.0 mm. CMOS unit can operate at 30 frames/sec in VGA resolution with full user control over image quality, formatting, and output data transfer.

Associated Research, Inc.    Lake Forest, IL 60045
Feb 21, 2007 Operating as stand-alone unit or as part of test system, Model 620L offers Hipot, ground bond, power source, and scanner interconnection capabilities. When configured with optional Run Test features, unit can also monitor min and max readings for voltage, current, Watts, power factor, and leakage current. It includes graphic LCD and intuitive menu system, 50 memories with 30 steps/memory, up to 40 A max continuous DUT current, and RS-232, GPIB, or Ethernet interfaces.

SICK STEGMANN, INC.    Dayton, OH 45413
Feb 21, 2007 Available with TTL interface, PKS Encoders provide precise linear position or distance information for paths up to 5 m in length with repeatability to ±3 measuring steps at speeds to 3.5 m/sec. Units count number of drum rotations, which is proportional to length, and convert those to measurement signal. Encoders are suited for presses, punching and injection machines, storage technology, wood and sheet metal processing machines, and medical technology.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Feb 20, 2007 Measuring 12 x 14 x 8.75 mm, 5.17 megapixel Camera Module features auto-focus capability, and is based on OV5623 CameraChip(TM) sensor, which is built using OmniPixel2(TM) 0.13-micron CMOS process technology. Sensor has optical format of 1/2.5 in. and 2,592 x 1,944 image array with digital image stabilization capability. Ten-bit A/D converter enables OV5623 to operate at 7.5 fps in full resolution or 60 fps at 864 x 648 resolution for video viewing on TV screen.