Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Apr 07, 2003 Sensor/Connector/Cabling solution includes 10-30 Vdc sensors designed for use with M5 connector. Smooth barrel sensor is 4 mm in dia with rated operating distance of 0.8 mm, while threaded barrel sensor is 5 mm in dia with extended operating distance of 1.5 mm. Stainless steel sensors meet IP 67 specs and have LED built into barrel. M5x0.5 locking ring connector cables have outside connector nut diameter of 6 mm and come in straight and right angle versions.

MTS Sensors Group    Cary, NC 27513
Apr 07, 2003 Stainless steel float, paired with M-Series digital or analog magnetostrictive sensor, provides liquid level measurement with liftoff as low as 0.5 in. Designed to 3A standards, float is manufactured with no ridges or crevices to prevent corrosion and contamination. Float is also available electropolished to RA15 surface finish. Welded joints will not leak or collapse in pressures up to 125 psig.

MTS Sensors Group    Cary, NC 27513
Apr 07, 2003 Transmitter Display comes in kit, which consists of threaded mounting bracket that mates Level Plus® M-Series digital sensor with LCD display for pharmaceutical applications. Unit mounts to top of each sensor for quick in-field readout of level and/or volume measurements. Stainless steel mounting hardware does not effect NEMA 4X rated transmitter housing. Corrosion resistant cable seal fitting ensures clean and safe connection.

Transducer Techniques    Temecula, CA 92590
Apr 04, 2003 TLL Tension Load Cell and PHM-100 Portable Hand-Held Transducer Indicator system is for industrial and OEM force measurement and weighing applications. PHM-100 has Peak Hold feature that captures at less than 1 msec and operates on 9 V battery for 60 hr. Inline TLL is constructed from stainless and offered in ranges from 5,000 to 50,000 lb.

Draeger Safety, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Apr 04, 2003 Pac Ex 2 hand-held, combustible gas and oxygen monitoring device features LCD concentration display with audible, visual, and vibrating alarms. Optional sample pump allows for confined space measurements. Monitor measures combustible gases in 0-100 %LEL range, and range of 0-25% Volume Oxygen. Unit measures for smaller leaks as well as larger concentrations that may exist in oil and gas, petrochemical, utilities, and shipping industries.

Magtrol, Inc.    Buffalo, NY 14224
Apr 04, 2003 High-Speed WB Dynamometers incorporate optical speed sensor and torque measurement, providing typical accuracy of 0.3%. Units are available with torque ratings from 150 mN·m to 20 N·m and speed ranges from 70,000–65,000 rpm, respectively. Company's TM Torque sensor may be mounted in line with dynamometer for system accuracy of 0.1% and speeds up to 50,000 rpm. Dynamometers test electrical motors in tools, medical/dental equipment, vacuum cleaners/systems, and toys.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Apr 03, 2003 Analog Laser Sensors measure distances up to 1 m with response time of 900 µsec. Teach-in programming uses on-board button or remote access, and provides set-up with no external programming. Self-contained sensors incorporate microprocessor technology to measure distance to target based on triangulation principal. They offer dual analog output of 4-20 mA and 0-10 Vdc or RS-485 digital output. Units can provide surface profiling, thickness measurement, and height detection.

MSA    Pittsburgh, PA 15230 0426
Apr 03, 2003 Designed to prevent instrument shut-off during use, PULSAR+ continuously monitors carbon monoxide. Product offers pushbutton auto-calibration, gas concentration display that is readable in low-light conditions and is resistant to water and dust penetration. Unit offers leak-proof, stainless steel Buttonâ„¢ sensors and triple-alarm system with audio, visual, and vibrating alarms. It runs on 123-type lithium battery.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.    Canton, MI 48187
Apr 03, 2003 PNOZmulti is made up of PNOZm1p basic device and range of modules to provide coverage of 4-14 safety functions. Using PNOZmulti Configurator software, safety functions such as E-STOP switches, safety doors, light curtains, and switch mats can be configured. PNOZmulti has no wearing parts and is shockproof and impervious to frequent use and very low current.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Apr 03, 2003 Adjustable Series MVS protects against false actuation from shock and vibration. Each unit has 10 million-cycle life expectancy and operating temperature range of 40 to 150°F. Series, with polycarbonate housing and polyurethane diaphragm, offers several models with set points from 3-330 in. wc. Switch has electrical connections composed of silver with brass terminals, for use with quick disconnects, and barbed pressure connections for 1/8 in. ID tubing.

Flowline Inc.    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Apr 01, 2003 General-purpose LU60 provides non-contact level measurement with 2-line, 16-digit display, tank shape linearization, and control functions with 5 relays. Each relay may be configured as single setpoint alarm, 2 latched setpoints for automatic fill or empty control, or 2 independent setpoints for out-of-bounds alarming. Microprocessor-based sensor has NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure, PVDF Kynar® transducer, pushbutton calibration, and accuracy of ±0.25% of span.

Blum Laser Measuring Technology Inc.    Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Apr 01, 2003 LaserControl in-process tool management system monitors tools in real-time from within machining environment and certifies that correct tool is intact within specified toolholder. It also verifies length, diameter, roundness, and runout with repeatability of better than 1 micron. Product allows real tool length and flight circle deviation, as well as thermal drift of machine CNC axis and tool, to be determined and compensation automatically programmed into CNC control.

LMI Technologies Inc.    Southfield, MI 48075
Apr 01, 2003 Suited for small work envelopes, micro-positioning and thickness and roughness measurement, sensor uses auto focus principles with resolution as fine as 4 nm at speeds to 250 kHz. Sending/receiving unit and box provides power, analog output, and electronics. Offered in four models with measuring range of 0.000018-0.0059 in., unit has laser spot that varies from 1-6 microns and operating distances from 0.09-1.1 in. Accuracy is rated from 0.022-0.75 nm.

Instrumented Sensor Technology    Okemos, MI 48864
Mar 31, 2003 MotionMasterâ„¢ measures and records tri-axial linear acceleration ranging from 4 milli-Gs to 500 Gs, as well as angular rates such as 3-axis roll, pitch, and yaw ranging from 0.35–720° per second. Sensors, electronics, and data storage capability are built into single, shock hardened package. Unit includes 8 megabyte onboard memory and can record and store continuous data for 8–120 min. MotionMasterâ„¢ is user-programmable for recording functions and triggering.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Mar 27, 2003 Offered in 3 models, compact, color, digital Series MG3 measures and monitors current, voltage, and displacement. Configurable to meet user requirements, product provides 2 channels of current and voltage monitoring (standard) plus one or 2 channels of displacement monitoring, depending on model. Features include flexible, full color run screen, zoom function, and built-in SPC capabilities, including histograms and run charts.

TURCK, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55441
Mar 27, 2003 Enclosed within 1.5 in. dia housing made of composite material, Kübler by TURCK 37 series is offered in shaft and hollow shaft versions. Series operates up to 194°F and is shock proof and resistant to EMI. Model 3700 is available with resolutions up to 1024 PPR in quadrature, and is offered with 5–30 V differential line driver interface. Cable egress employs Tube Tech® cable connection technology. Temperature and aging compensation is standard.

Georg Fischer Piping Systems    Tustin, CA 92780
Mar 27, 2003 Series 2850 Sensors provide 2-wire, 4-20 mA output or S³L digital interface for conductivity/resistivity measurements without local display. Eight 4-20 mA output ranges, plus ability to invert each range, are selectable by user in the field. With S³L digital interface, conductivity and temperature measurement data are available over single set of wires. Sensors include automatic electrode cell constant recognition and automatic temperature compensation.

Sierra Monitor Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035 6825
Mar 27, 2003 Sentry WebServer provides graphical display of hazardous gas conditions using Microsoftâ„¢ web-browser. Safety data is presented visually on any PC, located anywhere in plant or remotely. Product enables users to web-browse to system data from LAN, WAN, or over Internet. Configurable graphic color changes are displayed as events, and all current alarms are displayed and updated on one web page. Event log provides access to history.

Henkel Loctite Corporation    Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Mar 26, 2003 Fluorescence Detector confirms that fluorescent adhesives and sealants have been correctly dispensed onto parts during automated assembly. Connected to PLC and in-house power supply, detector emits light that causes area to fluoresce, then detects fluorescence and sends signal to PLC. Signal alerts operators about out-of-conformance parts. Maximum response time is 250 µs between detection points. LED with 100,000 hr life ensures consistent process monitoring.

Photovac Inc.    Waltham, MA 02451 1166
Mar 25, 2003 Portable 2020PRO(TM) provides users with onsite volatile organic compound (VOC) detection in air, water, and soil. Suited for use in potentially explosive environments, instrument offers 3 modes: Non-logging Mode for continuous readings, Tag Mode for EPA Method 21, and Interval Mode which logs at pre-set intervals. Features include graphical display and dedicated calibration key. Humidity-compensated detector allows for samples to be analyzed directly from field or source.