Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
May 10, 2004 Available in shielded and unshielded versions, sensor uses integral flush fitting and offers respective sensing distances of 1 and 3 mm for ferrous metals. Sensor size facilitates multiple sensor installations where sensors must be positioned as close as 6 mm to each other, such as gripper, semiconductor, and electronic industry applications. Other applications include embedded installations, such as in stamping dies and other tight situations.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.    Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
May 10, 2004 Digital electronic hydrometer performs real-time, continuous monitoring and logging of liquid density at inaccessible/remote locations and provides analog signal for process controllers. Extension leads provide connection from head unit to electronics module, which provides panel meter readout of liquid density in specific gravity units (sgu). Measuring density from .5-2.0 sgu with ±.0005 accuracy, unit operates on spring-mass principle with Hall sensor detector.

Precision Multiple Controls, Inc.    Midland Park, NJ 07432 1499
May 10, 2004 Intended for applications where outside lights do not have to be on all night, Model ESC 124DS is rated for 1,000 W tungsten, 1,800 Va lamp load and will operate over 105–285 Vac. It has 3-prong locking-type plug base, which is used in matching NEMA receptacle for street lighting. Solid-state design enables control to turn outside lights on by change of natural light level and off at predetermined time. Off time is set by screw adjustments on base.

Gemco (AMETEK Automation & Process Technologies)    Clawson, MI 48017 1097
May 10, 2004 Featuring magnetostrictive position-sensing technology, 955 BRIK Gen III Series Linear Displacement Transducer detects movement down to .001 in. and reports information every millisecond. Upon power-up, unit finds and verifies position of pickup magnets. Tri-color LED visual indicator verifies optimal magnet positioning, confirms active zones, and provides self-diagnostics of LDT functions. Zero and span can be reprogrammed without removal or replacement.

Renco Encoders, Inc.    Goleta, CA 93117
May 07, 2004 RCM15si combines brushless motor commutation pulses and incremental position feedback in one optical encoder. Index and commutation information is transmitted via RS 485 serial interface, which also allows for motor and controller setup. Available with resolutions up to 2048 lines, encoder provides commutation for 4, 6, or 8 pole brushless motors. It features slide/gap mechanism and built-in servo groove that allows ±20° rotation of encoder.

Applimotion, Inc.    Roseville, CA 95678
May 07, 2004 Frameless Series ULT ranges from 3–15 in. diameter with through holes from 2.5–14 in. High-resolution angular error map allows users to compensate for mechanical error electronically. Resolver is suited for systems requiring large through holes with low-profile mechanics and limited angle of rotation. It is insensitive to temperature variations and meet shock, drop, and vibration requirements of industrial and military devices.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clara, CA 95051
May 07, 2004 Suited for use with oscilloscopes, E2688A serial data analysis package translates analog waveforms, consisting of hundreds of data points, into 2-digit 8B/10B symbol codes. It provides analysis techniques that help save time in debugging, characterizing, and validating high-speed serial bus designs. Software includes software clock recovery and real-time-eye mask testing features that help streamline cycle of acquiring, testing, and identifying failures.

Greenwich Electronics    East Greenwich, RI 02818
May 06, 2004 Reed switch-actuated proximity sensor permits detection of open/close positions magnetically, without physical contact. Internal reed switch is turned on/off by change in magnetic field and requires no electrical power. Sensor is available in NO, NC, transfer, and latching contact forms. Suitable for factory automation and security applications, sensor is offered in materials for high temperature applications up to 100°C with variety of wire and termination options.

Sensor Developments, Inc.    Orion, MI 48359
May 06, 2004 Model 90335 Lift Gate Pinch Force Sensor measures closing forces of automatic lift gates and power sliding doors. Package compliments company's existing window pinch force sensors used to comply with FMVSS-118. Unit features interchangeable adapter to fit both sliding door and lift gate without needing 2 different sensors.

ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
May 06, 2004 Offered in front- and side-sensing versions, miniature OJ sensors include models with polarized retro-reflective sensing technology. When paired with 50 x 50 mm reflector, sensing range reaches 1.5 m. Sensors are PNP, Pico DC quick-disconnect units with microprocessor-based pushbutton adjustment that simplifies programming. Sensitivity is automatically calibrated by positioning sensor in front of reflector and pressing pushbutton twice.

Waters Equipment Co.    Lansdale, PA 19446 0576
May 05, 2004 Condenser Leakage Monitoring System provides constant surveillance of condenser to detect when and where infiltration of external cooling water supply may be occurring. Sample is taken from within vacuum environment of condenser, as opposed to discharge of condensate return pump, allowing leak in any bay to be detected, isolated, and fixed without shutting down condenser. System can be used with one or more sample inlets and switched manually or automatically.

RJG, Inc.    Traverse City, MI 49686-4713
May 05, 2004 Machine or mold mount, Lynx Delta LS-DP-100 is used with eDART Systemâ„¢ to measure difference in coolant pressure between mold inlet and outlet. Alarms can be set, allowing user to detect abnormalities in cooling lines, ranging from small blockage to complete line failure.

TURCK, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55441
May 04, 2004 Q-Pak® Q18 Sensors feature one-piece rectangular housing with non-embeddable sensing range of 5 mm. PBT housing is rated NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 3, and IEC IP67, allowing sensors to operate in temperatures from -13 to +158°F. Three-wire DC, 10–30 Vdc units have integral circuitry that protects against short-circuit, overload, wire-break, and reverse polarity. They measure 18 x 18 x 29 mm and are available with normally open NPN or PNP outputs.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
May 04, 2004 WORLD-BEAM® QS18FF Sensors are available in preprogrammed models for 50 or 100 mm fixed-field sensing ranges. They will only detect objects within preset range, ignoring all others outside range. Visible red spot generated by sensor's LED facilitates target positioning by providing visual confirmation of exact target point. Units feature 10-30 Vdc supply voltage, NPN or PNP outputs, LED status indicators, and fully-sealed, 18 mm housing.

Lumastrobe Warning Lights    Midland Park, NJ 07432
May 04, 2004 Independently powered Freeze Flash early warning signal indicates probable failure of heating system that could cause freezing pipes and water damage. Comprised of 5 LED lamps positioned within inner diffusing Fresnel lens with outer protective red dome, it utilizes 2 D-Cell batteries to provide 60 double flashes per min of bright red signal. Adjustable thermostat can be set from 35–60°F, and unit flashes for 400+ hr with alkaline batteries.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
May 04, 2004 Series ML5 sensor has sensitivity adjustment potentiometer that customizes excess gain and beam characteristics to suit specific application needs. Sensor operates in diffused mode, retro-reflective mode, polarized retro-reflective mode, and thru-beam mode. Features include miniature housing measuring 26 x 12 x 24 mm, NPN and PNP outputs, switch allowing Light ON or Dark ON operations, and self-contained operations with no requirement for amplifier or controller.

AMETEK Land, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
May 01, 2004 MILLWATCH continuous sampling system, which consists of probe and control unit, monitors CO in pulverizers and storage bins for fire and/or explosion protection. Product incorporates sampling and purging systems to maximize instrument performance. All electronics are contained on one PCB and are engineered to perform in harsh environments.

Associated Research, Inc.    Lake Forest, IL 60045
Apr 30, 2004 Used with automated electrical safety testers, modular Model SC6540 automatically makes connections by switching testing outputs of safety tester to correct test point of device under test. Unit allows manufacturers to connect multiple products at one time and cycle through tests. Master configuration can control up to 4 slave scanning matrixes, which provides total of 80 testing ports from single power source. Slave is configured without power module.

Lock Inspection Systems, Inc.    Fitchburg, MA 01420 6094
Apr 29, 2004 Model MET 30+ hf offers food manufacturers and packers heightened sensitivity for non-ferrous and stainless steel metals. Using single, high-frequency oscillator, unit will inspect dry foods at 875 Khz. It is available as horizontal system, employed at end of line for final screening of dry, polywrapped, finished products. Touchscreen keypad incorporates ADC software, which displays signals from metal detector in graphical format.

MKS, HPS Products    Boulder, CO 80301
Apr 29, 2004 Series 925C MicroPirani® Transducer is a thermal conductivity gauge with pressure measurement range from 10^-5 Torr to atmosphere. Sensor element consists of 1 mm² silicon chip, allowing measurements to be made in very small volume. MEMs-based tranducer includes RS485 or RS232 digital communications, allowing for adjustments and monitoring to be delivered in real-time via host computer. Common gas calibrations can be selected via digital interface.