BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
Aug 26, 2002 Sensing system consists of rotary encoder, cable assembly and intrinsic safety barrier. When combined, components are approved for Class 1, Division 1, Group C and D environments. System assures energy levels to optical encoder sensors are kept below ignition point. It meets international CENELEC hazardous environmental ratings. Applications include chemical handling, paint spray operations, printing, and industrial processes involving flammable gases and liquids.

DJ Instruments    Billerica, MA 01821
Aug 22, 2002 Model GG features integral 1-piece design and is offered with number of pressure ports, electrical connections, and choice of aluminum or stainless steel bodies. Accuracy is <1.0% of Full Scale, and Full Scale output is 1.0 mV/V nominal. Pressure ranges are from 0-100 up to 0-10,000 psig. Typical uses include hydraulic fluid controls and pump diagnostic systems.

Strain Measurement Devices, Inc. (SMD)    Meriden, CT 06450 7152
Aug 22, 2002 Single-point Model S215 Ultraminiâ„¢ measures full-scale forces of 2, 4, and 12 lb. It can be used with rigidly mounted platform or to measure tensile or compressive forces. Threaded holes allow bottom mounting, lowering height of scale assembly to 0.22 in. Unit features 0.01% non-repeatability and 200% overload. It is useful for scales, laboratory use, force measurement, robotics, and general industrial weighing applications.

Ruska Instrument Corp., A Druck Co.    Houston, TX 77042
Aug 22, 2002 Laboratory Environment Monitor (LEM) monitors barometric pressure, ambient temperature, and relative humidity, and reports to PC via serial interface. Accuracy is 0.08 inHg for barometric pressure, 0.5°C for temperature, and 10% for RH. It comes with LEMCalâ„¢ data logging software program to display real time measurements. Software can log results in 1, 5, or 15 min intervals to text file. Up to 8 LEMs can be simultaneously monitored by a single PC.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Aug 22, 2002 OS1551-A offers non-contact measurement with temperature range of 0 to 1370°C. Spectral response is either 0.91-1.05 µ or 8-14 µ. Time constant of 10 msec makes it suitable for use in fast changing processes or to capture quick temperature changes. DC system is drift free, has no moving parts, and features adjustable emissivity. It is compatible with process control instrumentation such as recorders, dataloggers, meters, or temperature controllers.

Newall Electronics    Columbus, OH 43228
Aug 21, 2002 ScrewCoder combines lead-screw assembly with linear encoder. Because nut and screw are integral parts of measuring components, it provides straight-line linear measurement of axis with ±10 micron accuracy. Accuracy is not influenced by screw pitch or reversal errors. System does not require recalibration due to screw wear and it will not misread due to geometric errors such as pitch, roll, and yaw of machine. IP67-rated unit resists shock and vibration.

Macro Sensors, Div. of Howard A. Schaevitz Technologies, Inc.    Pennsauken, NJ 08110 1334
Aug 21, 2002 Operating from 10 to 36 Vdc input, HSDI 750 Series loop-powered, 4-20 mA, LVDT position transmitter is constructed of TIG-welded stainless steel. Hermetically sealed device operates in environments where caustic and corrosive materials are present. Available with measurement ranges of 1 to 10 in., series provides non-contact position monitoring and remote feedback. Two-wire position transmitter operates with loop resistance up to 800 ohms.

Honeywell Sensotec Test & Measure    Columbus, OH 43228
Aug 21, 2002 Model LL-V vertical entry style submersible sensor may be suspended in open tank or attached to crown of enclosed tank to measure liquid level with 0.1% accuracy. Sensor has all-welded stainless steel construction, and welds are helium leak tested. Atmospherically vented oceanographic cable assembly exits through ½-14 NPT threaded conduit connection. This allows mechanical or chemical protection tubing or pipe to be threaded over cable.

Cherry Electrical Products    Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Aug 21, 2002 VN1015 Series employs Hall effect digital vane sensor and permanent magnet in 2 small towers, separated by .135 in. air gap. Output of Hall effect device switches when ferrous target passes between towers. Typical targets are linear or rotary vanes using square saw tooth or open slot in solid disk or band. Dimensions are .425 X .975 X .250 in. Temperature ratings are -40 to +85°C and -40 to +125°C. Supply voltage ranges from 5 to 24 Vdc.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Aug 21, 2002 ServoK-BEAM 8330A2.5 Accelerometer is an analog force feed back sensor that utilizes silicon micro-machined variable capacitance sensing element. It features resolution of 0.8 µg @ <1 Hz, and operates from single power supply between ±6 and ± 15 Vdc with 8 mA typical current consumption. Sensing element and integrated electronics are packaged in environmentally sealed, aluminum housing. Hard anodized coating provides ground isolation.

SPX Corp.    Muskegon, MI 49443-3301
Aug 19, 2002 Mobile Fastening System II provides portable fastening and torque/angle auditing throughout assembly plant or testing laboratory. It includes 4-wheel cart, personal computer with fastening program, monitor, keyboard and cover, printer, controllers, plus compartments and hangers for fastening tools and cables. MFS II software is MS Windows NT® based, operates on touch screen monitor and enables saving of rundown, Tool Library or Sequence Library data in .mdb format.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Aug 19, 2002 Microphone line includes 1/2 and 1/4 in. prepolarized free-field and pressure microphones, 1/2 in. prepolarized random incidence, and 1/2 in. external free-field microphones. They are suitable for sound power testing, engine noise, outdoor noise monitoring, and acoustic chamber testing.

Epsilon Technologies LLC    Wayne, PA 19087
Aug 19, 2002 IR 4 combines laser infrared absorption, time of flight, and cross-correlation IR signature techniques to determine flow in most gas streams, including dirty and/or hot applications up to 2200°F. It has analog outputs, serial PC communications, tactile membrane keypad for customer configuration, and can drive remote display. IR 4 measures and calculates flow, process temperature and pressure, velocity, volumetric flow, and mass flow.

J-Tec Associates, Inc.    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Aug 15, 2002 Smart meters with HART Protocol are suitable for gas, steam, and liquid applications. Microprocessor controlled to compensate for pressure, temperature, and viscosity, meters offer built-in temperature sensors and direct digital detection of missing pulses. Flow range is rated as low as 9.4 cfm, and meters have 70:1 dynamic range. They provide drift-free performance, while no moving parts keeps meters maintenance free.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Aug 15, 2002 Din rail-mounted modules, with removable terminal blocks, feature diverse-redundant design. Microprocessors each operate with a different instruction firmware set. Products include ES-UA/VA-5A for 1- or 2-channel circuit, and ES-TN-14H5/6 with 4 delayed-output switching channels. Safety modules with no delay function open output relay contacts within 25 milliseconds after stop occurs. Modules meet NFPA 79, IEN/EN60204-1, ES-UA/VA-5A and ES-TN-14H5/6 standards.

Bicron Electronics Co.    Canaan, CT 06018
Aug 14, 2002 EU2B5303 Current to Voltage Transducer converts primary current (up to 200 A, 50-400 Hz) to programmable 0-10 Vac control of instrument voltage. It isolates current to be measured from monitoring or control systems and provides interface to process controllers, alarms, and data acquisition systems such as PLCs. Toroidally wound transformer has 0.7 in. ID and 2 in. OD. It is coated with Bicroflex flexible epoxy to provide protection under harsh environmental conditions.

Sentech, Inc.    North Hills, PA 19038
Aug 14, 2002 Series 75S2DC DC-operated, LVDT sensors offer linear measurement ranges from 0-0.100 in. to 0-20.0 in., with 7 intermediate ranges. They operate from 24 Vdc and provide 1-10 Vdc output for full displacement, suitable for PLCs, data acquisition systems, SPC data collection, or display on readout devices. Stainless steel outer housings are epoxy sealed. Integral, electronic signal-conditioning circuit, with ASIC and SMT technology, eliminates need for external conditioners.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Aug 14, 2002 Dignalizer absolute optical rotary encoder measures 262,144 pulses per revolution over 262,144 revolutions, allowing it to track over 68 billion pulses with binary codes. Internal monitoring electronics decrease output lag, allowing for accurate monitoring of rotary process as fast as 6,000 rpm. Dignalizer supports major bus system outputs, as well as RS-485 outputs. It features IP64 sealing and operates from -20 to +85°C.

COGNEX    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Aug 14, 2002 In-Sightâ„¢ sensors can read and verify RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) codes on pharmaceutical packages for purposes of product identification and traceability. Linear bar codes are used to mark small unit-of-use products that cannot be marked with UPC or standard bar codes. Each on-line sensor provides vision software tools, vision spreadsheet interface for set-up, and built-in Ethernet communications.

Eriez Magnetics    Erie, PA 16506
Aug 14, 2002 Megatec(TM) 1220 protects downstream equipment from damaging tramp metal without producing nuisance trips in coal, coke, aggregage, and other processing facilities. It fits most standard 24 to 48 in. CEMA conveyors with speeds from 60 to 1,000 fpm. Adjustable aperture height of 22 in. accommodates burden depths of up to 18 in. Detector is immune to effects of ambient temperature and humidity.