Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
May 07, 2012 Supplied in 6 mm high Polyamid 12 plastic housing, CFDK 25 can be countersunk flush for integration into machines and facilities to detect objects in such confined spaces as low rise conveyors, automated handling equipment, and industrial machinery. Capacitive sensor can be directly attached to work surface or set into mounting frame that allows snap-in-place installation/removal. Fixed sensing distances from 2-15 mm supersede potentiometer and turn sensor into plug-and-play solution.

ABB Instrumentation    Warminster, PA 18974
May 04, 2012 Designed to work with both WaterMaster and AquaMaster 3 transmitters, AquaProbe offers choice of main- and battery-power options as well as renewable power version, which can draw power from solar or wind power. Unit fits pipe sizes from 200-8,000 mm and is fully submersible with IP68/NEMA 6P protection rating. Installed using fit-and-flow intelligent technology, which eliminates need to match flow sensor and transmitter in field, flowmeter is suited for clean water applications.

Sensonics    Berkhamsted Hertfor HP1 1EF  United Kingdom
May 03, 2012 Capable of monitoring 2 channels of bearing vibration, shaft vibration, or shaft position, DN26 G3 offers fully programmable signal conditioning with range of measurement algorithms and sensor modes. Dedicated speed monitor channel can also be utilized as phase reference for harmonic analysis of vibration signals. DIN-rail mounted unit features built-in intuitive color LCD display and menu driven facility to provide immediate viewing and access to settings and machine parameters.

OSI Fibercomm    Hawthorne, CA 90250
May 02, 2012 Rapiscan RTT® (real time tomography) hold baggage scanner meets European Civil Aviation Conference's (ECAC) Standard 3 threat detection test, highest standard set by ECAC for the detection of explosive threats in passenger baggage. RTT's design screens baggage at same rate as traditional airport baggage handling systems, allowing it to be installed in existing systems with no loss of speed. System screens up to 1,800 bags per hour.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
May 02, 2012 Aggregating measurement data from distributed wireless sensor network nodes, NI 9795 C Series Gateway makes data available within deployed LabVIEW Real-Time applications running on CompactRIO. NI WSN-3230 and NI WSN-3231 Serial Nodes, featuring 1 RS232 port and 1 RS485 port, respectively, provide 2 digital I/O channels for discrete inputs, event detection, and programmatic control. Typical applications include environmental monitoring, industrial measurement and control, and energy monitoring.

MESSRING Systembau GmbH    Krailling 82152  Germany
Apr 30, 2012 Using 12.5 cm cells, which can be connected in various ways to form wall of nearly any size, M=WALL offers data measurement across 5 axes. Cells measure distribution of force during crash in 3 directions as well as torque. With M=BUS plug-in system, all cells can be connected to one another or exchanged, and position of cells can be automatically detected within system. Primary applications include structural analysis of vehicle bodies and assessment of vehicle compatibility in crashes.

LumaSense Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Apr 30, 2012 SmartDGA(TM) Guard continuously measures and reports multiple gases - hydrogen, acetylene, and CO - as well as moisture in transformers to help electric utilities improve grid reliability by diagnosing faults before they lead to serious incidents. With modular shape that enables installation within hours, online dissolved-gas analysis (DGA) monitor uses non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas sensing technology and is available with fully integrated communications for Smart Grid deployment.

Eaton Corp.    Pittsburgh, PA 15272
Apr 30, 2012 Bridging IT and facility management, Power Xpert Gateway E series gathers energy and power data from electrical distribution equipment and delivers it in real-time. Web-enabled and secure monitoring solution, used with small systems or scaled for enterprises, delivers plug-and-play functionality and provides standalone solution for logging and trending energy and power data. Monitor can also serve as data collection point for multiple devices in larger systems with remote locations.

Acuity Brands Lighting    Conyers, GA 30012
Apr 27, 2012 Designed to function in individual room or across entire facility/campus, nLiGHT® network lighting control technology integrates time-based, daylight-based, sensor-based, and manual lighting controls. It is also available Sensor Switch® nWiFi(TM), which adds conventional WiFi technology (802.11n) to nLight devices, such as occupancy sensors and relays, to enable them to seamlessly communicate with wired and wireless nLiGHT lighting control zones.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Apr 26, 2012 Covering -200 to +850°C and -328 to 1,862°F ranges, TX-M12 series has stainless steel enclosure that measures 38 mm dia x 20 mm high. Products provide secure and IP67 watertight connections for sensor and instrumentation in applications including process control and equipment monitoring. Transmitters accept various resistance sensors, and integral M12 connectors facilitate sensor change-out. Two outputs are available with 4-20 mA or 0-10 Vdc, with accuracy of ±0.2°C + 0.05% of reading.

MultiDimension Technology    San Jose, CA 95138
Apr 26, 2012 Designed with Tunneling Magnetoresistance sensor technology and IP, Model MMA253F provides 360° measurement with dual-axis SINE/COSINE outputs, while Model MMA153F delivers single-axis 180° measurement. Units offer 1° angular position error and 12-bit resolution with custom circuitry. Consuming 7 µA under 1 V supply and providing large output signal above 90% of supply voltage, sensors are suited for rotary encoders, speed sensors, contactless potentiometers, and BLDC controllers.

Quest Controls, Inc.    Palmetto, FL 34221-4802
Apr 25, 2012 Available with 16, 24, or 32 inputs that accept digital contacts as well as 0-5 Vdc or 4-20 mA sensors, TELSEC MINI(TM) PRO offers option for MODBUS polling over serial communications. Unit supports dual feed powering from 24-48 Vdc and can monitor temperature, humidity, current, voltage, commercial power fail, DC Plant, inverter and UPS alarms, HVAC failures, fire/smoke, and intrusion. Four digital outputs can be used to send alarms over overhead to alarm center or for local annunciator.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Apr 25, 2012 Constructed of lightweight (1.3 lb) aluminum, Series VPT allows for monitoring of linear or rotary valve position with 4-20 mA output signal. LCD facilitates monitoring and lets user configure unit as needed. Operating from 9-28 Vdc supply, transmitter accepts 0 to 30° (LA1) and 0 to 90°(RA1) input signal. Electrical connection is M20 cable gland, and operating range is -22 to 185°F. Linearity is ±1% FS, while hysteresis and sensitivity are both ±0.2% FS.

Gamewell-FCI    Northford, CT 06472
Apr 24, 2012 Able to verify true emergency and deter false alarms, 4-Warn/CO detector incorporates sensing elements for smoke, CO (carbon monoxide), flame, and heat. Addressable sensing technology meets CO detection legislation in all 50 states. As part of E3 Series® fire alarm and emergency communications system from Gamewell-FCI, local audio signals from detector's B200S sounder base can be automatically silenced when live and pre-recorded emergency communications are delivered via main system.

Telehealth Sensors LLC    Batavia, IL 60510
Apr 23, 2012 Intended for home healthcare monitoring market, Adaptive Bed Sensor can be placed above or below most mattresses and is available as wired sensor. Product, which may also be adapted via wireless transmitter, has antimicrobial properties and uses nonslip, water-resistant material. Depending on customer requirements, sensor can be programmed to monitor activity during specific times of day or set to provide continuous monitoring.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Apr 23, 2012 Designed to adhesively mount in confined spaces, Model 3225M39 teardrop IEPE accelerometer offers sensitivity of 10 mV/g, has overall height of 0.23 in., and weighs 0.95 grams. It features quartz shear sensing element in lightweight titanium housing and utilizes an integral three-foot coaxial cable assembly terminating to 10-32 jack. Device offers a broad frequency response range of 1.2-10,000 Hz, making it ideal for modal analysis and environmental stress screening applications.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
Apr 23, 2012 Manufactured under ISO9001 quality system, XS-B Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) has 3/16 in. dia, with custom design capability to diameters of 1/8 in., that allows grouping for high-density surface profile measurements in space-restricted applications. This position sensor, supplied in stainless steel housing, features electromagnetic shielding and resistance to shock and vibration. Standard operating temperature range is -67 to +302°F, with 430°F optional.

American Sensor Technologies, Inc.    Mt. Olive, NJ 07828
Apr 20, 2012 Used to measure water booster pressurization in pipelines and tanks and serve as part of monitoring/control systems, AST water pressure sensors maintain operating efficiency of water pumps. Krystal Bond(TM) Technology and one-piece diaphragm prevent hazardous materials penetration, and wetted materials choice withstands all types of water. Along with internal restrictor plug, features include various process and electrical connections and sensing element that withstands 500 Vdc isolation.

Opto Diode Corp.    Newbury Park, CA 91320
Apr 19, 2012 Based on gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) technology, OD-250 delivers uniform optical beam and has total output of 250 mW (typ) and min output of 160 mW. Spectral bandwidth is 40 nm at 50%, with half intensity beam angle at 110°. Suited for imaging in military and security applications, emitter features metal surfaces that are gold-plated and 4 wire bonds on die corners for redundancy. Standard 3-lead TO-39 package can be stored/operated in temperatures from -40 to 100°C.

BlueLevel Technologies, Inc.    Rock Falls, IL 61071
Apr 19, 2012 Supplied in chrome-plated brass body with PBT plastic face, Model IPH can be used to detect presence and absence of conductive metal objects in automation applications. This 18 mm switch, offered in shielded configuration, can be supplied to operate on DC or AC voltages with either NO or NC output. DC units are available in either NPN or PNP switching configurations from 10-30 Vdc, and AC voltage versions operate on 20-250 Vac.