Scientific Technologies Inc.    Fremont, CA 94555
Apr 24, 2003 PartScan PS7600 Part Selection and Verification Scanner monitors bins in sequential assembly applications and includes indicator LEDs with multiple display modes that help eliminate part selection errors. With monitoring range up to 3 m, low-profile unit is programmed via PLC to light appropriate scanner indicators on bin with correct part for next step in assembly operation. Unit moves to next bin if proper part was selected or energizes alarm if incorrect part was picked.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.    Lake Success, NY 11042-1113
Apr 23, 2003 Model KP-1SM100 is based on laser rotary encoder technology. It obtains significant temperature characteristics by employing digital servo controllers and encoders with diffraction interference systems that utilize diffraction of laser beams. Scanning angle is ±10° and rotor inertia is 10.5 gcm-sq with 30 mm diameter mirror, resulting in positioning resolution of .02 arc sec. System can be used in miniaturized, high density PC board manufacturing.

Square D Co.    Raleigh, NC 27611
Apr 22, 2003 Auto-adaptable TELEMECANIQUE® OSIPROX(TM) proximity sensors automatically adjust for max sensing distance no matter what their environment. OSIRIS(TM) photoelectric sensors automatically change to retro-reflective or thru-beam mode, and identify if target material is light or dark. OSISONIC(TM) ultrasonic sensors have sensing range of 6 mm to 1 m and are unaffected by dust, ambient noise, or temperature fluctuations. OSISWITCH(TM) limit switches offer modularity in bodies, contact blocks, operating heads and, cable entries.

Burger Engineering, Inc.    Olathe, KS 66061 5882
Apr 21, 2003 Positive displacement type flowmeter provides visual indication of flow rate from 5–40 gpm with accuracy of ±10% FS. Suited for use in applications where process temperatures reach 550°F, unit has max operating pressure of 150 psi and is equipped with 1 in. NPT(F) connections on each end of meter. Line-mounted product is housed in carbon steel. Flow rate is read by noting location of indicator ball as it corresponds to scale etched into front cover.

Norstat, Inc.    Rockaway, NJ 07866
Apr 21, 2003 Hinge Operating Safety Switches provide gate and door control as well as protection from hazardous machine parts. With few degrees of rotation, contacts open and send machine immediate stop signal. Switch head rotates in 90° increments, allowing switches to be installed in four different positions. Each unit has metal housing, baked epoxy powder coating, and stainless steel actuator. Rated at IP66, switches are suitable for harsh or dirty environments.

KSR Kuebler Of America, Inc.    Raleigh, NC 27613
Apr 21, 2003 Model TM Magnetic Sight Glass level indicators are top-mounted on underground tanks and other tanks with top entry. Standard unit fits tanks with depths of 1–10 ft. Built from 316L or 1.4571 stainless steel, unit chambers handle temperatures from -22 to +840°F and operate with continuous outputs from 4–20 mA. Roller type magnetic indicator provides consistent performance in extreme conditions. Display indicators detect incremental changes in process fluid levels.

Quest Controls, Inc.    Palmetto, FL 34221-4802
Apr 21, 2003 Rack or door mountable TELSEC® 800 performs environmental monitoring, intrusion alarming and door access control, power plant, battery, and telephony equipment monitoring in remote site cabinets. Built-in battery monitoring algorithm predicts batteries capacity and time remaining until low voltage disconnect during power failures. Use of modem, 2-way RS232, or TCP/IP Ethernet connection unit can accomplish 2-way communications with remote cabinet.

ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
Apr 21, 2003 Featuring 4-digit numeric LED display, Series TR stainless steel monitor is mounted directly at process providing local indication of temperature. Readings are displayed in 0.1° increments, programmable in °F or °C, with temperature range of -40 to 572°F. Unit provides single switching and scaleable analog output of 4-20 mA or 0-10 V. Using monitor's microprocessor-based pushbutton programming, user can toggle through variety of menu options.

Lion Precision Inc.    St. Paul, MN 55126 7014
Apr 21, 2003 GageMaster consists of re-configurable, multi-channel system for measuring displacement, vibration, thickness, high-speed motion, and spindle error motions. It includes 2 built-in channels that use capacitive/inductive sensors and 2 analog inputs for any sensor with voltage output. Signals may be combined mathematically. Unit is also equipped with color TFT touchscreen interface, up to 6 µm RMS resolution, range of 100-1000 µm, and 6 preset configurations.

MTS Sensors Group    Cary, NC 27513
Apr 18, 2003 Magnetostrictive EP2 position sensor is equipped with pre-assembled, shielded-wire connections and electronics. Each sensor is equipped with waveguide sensing element, conditioning electronics for output position data, protective metal application housing, and external position magnet. Shielded, pre-assembled wire configuration consists of 24 Vdc power connection, output signal connection, and ground connection. Output wire connects to 0–10 Vdc LCD output display.

Taylor Hobson, Inc.    West Chicago, IL 60185
Apr 18, 2003 Talysurf CCI 3000 scanning broadband interferometer finds coherence peak position of interference pattern produced by selectable bandwidth light source. Surfaces with reflectivity of 0.3-100% can be measured with 0.1 angstrom resolution over 100 µm gauge range. Machine offers 0.03 angstrom rms repeatability and 200 mm height adjustment in work envelope and collects 1,048,576 data points for each measurement. Automatic analysis routines are carried out through Talymap 3D software.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Apr 17, 2003 BIL analog, absolute linear position sensor uses proprietary, magnetoinductive technology to provide non-contact continuous positioning information. Measuring 95 mm long, product delivers analog temperature-compensated linearized stroke information up to 50 mm and non-linearized stroke information up to 60 mm. Sensor head and processing elements are sealed to IP 67 standard, providing resistance to shock, vibration, moisture, and contaminants.

Physical Acoustics Corp.    Trenton, NJ 08648
Apr 17, 2003 PCI-2 Two Channel Acoustic Emission card with sensor has 2-channels of simultaneous Acoustic Emission waveforms and features digital signal processing on PCI card. Low noise and low threshold performance are achieved with use of 18-bit A/D conversion scheme, with up to 40 Msample/sec acquisition and real time J-sample averaging. System also has two parametric channels for other transducers, such as pressure, temperature, load, and more.

Pressure Systems, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
Apr 16, 2003 Series 740 enables programmable adjustment of pressure range in the field. ASIC technology facilitates field re-ranging of output through attached cable by factor up to 10:1. Compensation of sensor errors over temperature increases overall accuracy to ±0.25% TEB over temperature range of -4 to 140°F. Pressure ranges are 0-5 psig through 0-100 psig. Units feature 316 SS or titanium package suited for rigorous environments.

Leuze electronic, Inc.    New Hudson, MI 48165
Apr 16, 2003 Model GS 06 features integrated alternating light, which virtually eliminates labeling errors due to interference of outside light sources. Gap widths of 2 and 5 mm and switching frequency of 8 kHz ensure small gaps between labels will be detected. Push/pull outputs allow sensor to be connected to PNP or NPN control systems, and integrated light/dark switching feature allows optimum adjustment to control system. Sensor uses M8 or M12 round connectors.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Apr 15, 2003 Series A2 Subminiature Pressure Switch, compatible with both liquids and gases, has pressure limit of 500 psi, temperature range of -40 to 250°F, and repeatability of ±5% of highest set point. Each unit features SPST switch type and 1/8 in. process connection. Spade terminals and flying leads are available, with normally open or normally closed switch. Spade terminals can be adjusted in field and flying leads are fully submersible.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92834-3100
Apr 10, 2003 A²â„¢ MicroArray fluorescence-based CCD microplate reader provides automatic quantitation of protein analytes on A² MicroArray Plate. Software aligns grid around each spot on A² MicroArray Plate and measures fluorescent intensity, which can be correlated to analyte concentration. A² Reader utilizes CCD camera technology to image one well at a time and up to 2 fluorescent wavelengths per scan. It can read plate and process data in less than 5 min.

Fredericks Company, The    Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6232
Apr 10, 2003 True-Tiltâ„¢ Narrow-Angle Electrolytic Tilt Sensor provides highly sensitive output and time and temperature stability. Operating specifications include angle range of ±3°, resolution of 1 arc-sec, and null repeatability of less than or equal to 5 arc-sec. Measuring 1.6 x 0.3 x 0.335 in., sensor is suited for use in geophysical and structural monitoring, machine tool/platform leveling, and medical positioning and monitoring.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Apr 10, 2003 Series 111/112/113 measures rapidly-changing pressure fluctuations over wide amplitude and frequency range. Hermetically-sealed housings and laser-welded flush diaphragms provide undistorted high frequency response. Units offer dynamic ranges to 20 kpsi, resonant frequencies to 500 kHz, and sensitivities to 100 mV/psi. They provide dynamic measurements of compression, combustion, explosion, pulsation, cavitation, blast, shock wave, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid pressures.

Safeline Metal Detection, Inc.    Tampa, FL 33634 3009
Apr 09, 2003 POWERPHASE metal detectors for fresh cut produce industry is for foodservice and consumer sizes of ready-to-eat salads and vegetables in bags or tubs. Multi-Frequency capability enables single metal detector to run conductive and non-conductive product. Detector helps processors meet guidelines for HACCP implementation and for Vendor Certification requirements. QA personnel may program detector to indicate frequency of manual testing.