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.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Mar 25, 2003 Model CSM 1 identifies, sorts, and checks objects on basis of color. Switching frequencies up to 1.5 kHz allow detection at high throughput rates. Model KT 3 utilizes 2-point teach-in on marks and backgrounds, high-contrast resolutions, and integrated switching threshold adaptation for highly reflective target objects. Sensing distance is 12.5 mm and switching frequencies are up to 10 kHz. Model LUT 2, self-contained UV light, detects visible and invisible markings that luminescence.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Mar 25, 2003 Absolute shaft angle transducers, suited for hostile environments, consist of stationary stator and movable rotor. Frameless or hollow shaft resolvers are offered for industry standard frame sizes 15 and 21, for 1.5 and 2.1 in. OD shafts. Both are available in various housing materials with precisions from ±10 to ±4 angular minute. Maximum rotational speed is 20,000 rpm. Applications include industrial machinery, factory automation, and process controls.

Allmand Bros Inc.    Holdrege, NE 68949
Mar 25, 2003 Model LSC100 Light Sequence Commander utilizes preset photocell sensor, which allows light tower to be automatically turned on and off as needed, without human interaction. At dusk, sensor engages power unit and activates lights. In morning, sensor automatically switches off light and power unit. Low fuel level shutdown helps protect generator from damage by automatically shutting down unit when available fuel reaches 10% of capacity.

Sensor Developments, Inc.    Orion, MI 48359
Mar 25, 2003 Suited for company's non-contact, infrared rotary torque sensor line, 1024 optical encoder provides accurate means of measuring torque and angle in dynamometer applications. Sensor includes digital infrared transmission system, which provides immunity to noise sources such as eddy current brakes or AC motors. It also offers analog output to represent torque load, and is designed as drop-in replacement for existing rotary transformer torque sensors.

Leuze electronic, Inc.    New Hudson, MI 48165
Mar 24, 2003 With detection range of between 60 mm and 1.5 m, retro-reflective PRG 108 detects objects as small as 6 mm as well as objects that are of irregular shape. Housing measures 80 x 22 x 24 mm and is mountable in space-limited applications. Through and threaded blind holes permit virtually any mounting position, while any of 8 beams can be temporarily eliminated, allowing for system flexibility.

AKCP Inc.    Pathumtanee, CA 12000
Mar 21, 2003 Ethernet-enabled sensorProbe8 protects critical resources from environmental and physical threats. It connects directly to 10BaseT network via built-in RJ45 socket. Sensors for temperature, humidity, airflow, water detector, voltage, security, and dry contact can be plugged in. Thresholds are user selectable and will alarm and notify users through e-mail, SMS, or SNMP trap. Device fits in server/computer rooms, institutions and data centers.

BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
Mar 20, 2003 Intrinsically safe system allows safe operation areas where explosive potentials exist by assuring that energy levels to optical encoder sensors are kept below ignition point. Meeting international CENELEC hazardous environmental ratings, system installation consists of select rotary encoder, cable assembly, and intrinsic safety barrier. When combined, components are approved for Class 1, Division 1, Group C and D environments.