TURCK, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55441
Mar 05, 2003 Series 58 encoders are offered with M12, eurofast® quick disconnect, and overmolded mating cordsets. Coupled with Intelligent Sensing Technology, products offer short-circuit/over voltage/reverse polarity protection and aging/temperature compensation. Series is available in standard and metric bore sizes up to ½ in. with incremental differential quadrature outputs to 36,000 ppr and absolute outputs to 14-bits in gray, binary, and bcd.

ABB Metals Systems    New Berlin, WI 53151 2840
Mar 05, 2003 Offered in surface-mount package, TVW Series/The Net™ continuously measures voltage from each of three phases. Unit uses microcomputer circuit design that senses undervoltage, overvoltage, voltage unbalance, phase loss, and phase reversal. TVW trip delay, factory fixed from 0.2–100 sec, prevents nuisance tripping, while restart delay, factory fixed from 0.4 sec to 999 min, prevents short cycling after momentary power outage. Unit comes with bi-color LED indicator.

Sharp Microelectronics    Camas, WA 98607 9489
Mar 05, 2003 Standard Model GP2Y0D340K measures 9.6 x 15 x 8.7 mm, and has range of 10-40 cm. Features include 35 mA current consumption, trigger distance of 40 cm, and start-up delay of 10 msec with 7 msec response time. Applications include battery-operated mobile devices, industrial automation and robotics, and electronic sanitary equipment, such as faucets, soap dispensers, towel dispensers, and hand dryers.

EMX Industries, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44128
Mar 04, 2003 Series FRS and OFB offer sensing areas of 64 x 70 mm through 200 x 250 mm. They allow non-contact detection of parts as small as 1.5 mm in diameter passing through sensing area at speeds up to 15 m/sec. FRS Series incorporates microprocessor to allow insertion of transparent tube through sensing area to guide difficult to handle parts. Sensors are offered with digital outputs NPN or PNP, or with 0-5 Vdc analog output. Power requirements are 12-30 Vdc.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Mar 04, 2003 Presence-sensing Model RLS 100 safety laser scanner, with up to 19.7 ft deep protective field and 32.8 ft deep warning field, safeguards work areas in stationary or mobile applications. Unit can be placed on one corner of machine to be guarded to protect 2 sides, simultaneously. Field size, shape, and depth can be programmed via Configuration and Diagnostic Software (CDS) tool. Product has 2.8 in. resolution at max safety field (19.7 ft).

BinMaster    Lincoln, NE 68507
Mar 04, 2003 SmartSonic non-contact level transmitters provide processor capabilities that offer remote display, relay outputs, and full communication capabilities. With continuous 4-20 mA output and optional RS-232/485 communication, transmitter range allows users to read levels from 0.4-90 ft in liquids and 1-45 ft in granular and light bulk solids. Units offer 2-point, push-button calibration, temperature compensation, and uniform polar pattern.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Mar 04, 2003 Using one button, Model 1209-1 automatically calibrates at power on and reads CO levels from 0-2000 ppm in increments of 1 ppm. Equipped with LCD, unit has temperature limit range from 32 to 140°F and operating relative humidity level of 10-90% RH (non-condensing). Sensor consists of electrochemical cell and ABS-plastic housing. Each unit is equipped with 9 V battery and instruction manual.

LEVITON    Melville, NY 11747
Mar 04, 2003 Safety Disconnect Switches, part of Power Switch(TM) Industrial Grade Switch line, prevent haphazard making/breaking under load of electrical connections. Available products include IP65 watertight, 30 A non-fused model and IP67 watertight, non-fused models in 60 and 100 A. Fused models, with 30 and 60 A ratings, offer finger-safe fuse holders that accept Class J Time-Delay fuses. Switches are supplied with auxiliary contact and bottom hinge mechanism that pivots 180°.

JDS Products, Inc.    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 4072
Mar 04, 2003 SENSING-SAF-START® prevents small machines from restarting after power interruption. After power has been restored, unit will not reset until machine switch has been turned off. It replaces power cord on small machines such as table saws and drill presses, allowing them to conform to OSHA and NFPA safety standards by disconnecting machine's power during power loss. Three 120 V styles and one 240 V single phase style is available. All are UL recognized.

Agfa NDT, Krautkramer Ultrasonic Systems    Lewistown, PA 17044
Mar 04, 2003 Model CL 400 precision thickness gauge combines signal processing with compatible, damped, single element transducers. Instrument capabilities can be extended via optional A-Scan and programmable data recorder features. Unit provides parameter setups for delay, contact, and bubbler style probes as well as user-defined parameter setups. Offerings include help window with step-by-step procedures, six virtual keys, velocity value, and alarm bar graph.

Mikron Instrument Co., Inc.    Oakland, NJ 07436
Mar 03, 2003 Non-contact MI-N3000 temperature sensor can be used in multiple locations to detect hot spots on moving material. Product can be used on dryers, conveyor belts, webs, and in thermoforming operations to sense temperature variation. Equipped with thermocouple and voltage outputs, unit measures temperatures from 34 to 932°F. It is suited for plastics, rubber, wood, paper, textile, glass and ceramic, paint, varnish, asphalt, and food applications.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Feb 28, 2003 WORLD-BEAM® QS30AF adjustable-field sensor features visible red sensing beam and background suppression circuitry, which allows it to detect only objects within defined sensing field while ignoring objects beyond cutoff point up to 12 in. Unit can be set for light operate or dark operate and features bipolar configuration with one NPN and one PNP output. Maximum output rating is 150 mA for each output. ABS/polycarbonate housing meets IEC IP67 and NEMA 6 standards.

Norgren    Littleton, CO 80120
Feb 28, 2003 Model 40D has built-in electronic processor that linearizes signal and compensates for temperature fluctuations. Measuring 2½ in. long with ½ in. dia, space-saving design incorporates revolving display that allows readout to be viewed even if sensor is located in awkward to reach position. Up to 4 different measurement units/peak values can be shown on display. Programmable as NO or NC, product offers switching time of less than 2.5 ms.

Hyde Park Electronics, Inc.    Dayton, OH 45420 4017
Feb 28, 2003 SUPERPROX® SC300 12 mm sensor detects changing colors, clear material, and small objects down to 0.1 mm at speeds of 2000/min. Up to 10 different engineering parameters can be graphically set through Windows®-based software and AC441 configurator. With glass epoxy face and NEMA 4X/IP67 rating, sensor resists most acids and bases, including most food products. It is sealed to withstand dusty, noisy, noncondensing-humidity, high-pressure, and washdown environments.

Micron Technology Inc.    Boise, ID 83707 0006
Feb 27, 2003 Model MI-0343 VGA-size CMOS stand-alone image sensor operates at 40 mW at 15 fps. Model MI-SOC-0343 System-on-a-Chip sensor camera operates at 85 mW at 15 fps. Both offer VGA resolution of 640 H x 480 V and can be programmed to output progressive scan images up to 30 fps. SoC can be programmed to output images in 8-bit CCIR 656 or 565 RGB format. It performs color recovery, color correction, sharpening, auto black reference clamping, and auto exposure.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Feb 25, 2003 Series CLT provides up-to-the-minute tank level monitoring. Units feature series of staggered reed switches. As float moves with liquid level, magnet in float closes reed switches in sequence. Floats are 316SS or Buna-N, and mounting and stem materials are 316SS or brass. Transmitters are offered in lengths up to 72 in. with 4-20mA or proportional voltage output. Applications include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, printing, and medical equipment

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Feb 21, 2003 Ultra-Miniature 4 and 5 mm inductive proximity sensors feature supply voltage of 10-30 Vdc, sensing distance of 1.0 mm, load current of 100 mA, and 2-point output-state LED indicator. Units incorporate ASIC and flip-chip technology and include short-circuit and reverse polarity protection. Both are encased in 24 mm long, stainless steel housing which fits vibration resistant, IP67, M5 x 0.5 screw-on connector, available in straight and 90° versions.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Feb 21, 2003 Series VA-K Variable Area Flowmeter Kit includes completely assembled flowmeter with aluminum or 316SS end fittings and 3 interchangeable, 150 mm flow tubes. All flow tubes are supplied with glass float and spare 316SS and Tantalum floats. Series includes high flow valve cartridge, tripod base, tweezers, pushrod, and locking tool. Kit suits flow applications for air or water analysis, film/chemical processing, gas chromatography, and semiconductor industry.

Computer Conversions Corp.    East Northport, NY 11731
Feb 21, 2003 Scalable Absolute Encoders for severe electrical and physical environments convert any shaft input to BCD or binary information corresponding to shaft angle with accuracy of ±1 point in 3600. Data outputs are TTL compatible and data transfer lines are provided for interfacing to computers. Basic update rate is 2.5 ms with LED displays of 3, 4 or 5 digits available. Operating temperature range of 0–70°C is standard.

Gems Sensors Inc.    Plainville, CT 06062
Feb 21, 2003 Detector® Micropower Impulse Radar Sensors consist of Series MIR-800 with solid waveguide rods, and Series MIR-900 featuring fully encapsulated, flexible rods. Units measure distance to surface of tank contents and output 4–20 mA signal proportional to liquid level. Sensors pulse microwaves every 2 µsec and capture fresh readings every 310 msec. Resolution and repeatability are 0.01 in. with response time less than 2 sec.