Contrinex AG    Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Nov 20, 2008 Built in 50 x 50 mm format with 10-36 Vdc supply range, 5050 Series is available in diffuse, retro-reflective, and through-beam models with sensing distances of 800 mm, 4 m, and 50 m, respectively. Units can be supplied in NPN or PNP versions with 2 m cable or S8 4-pin plug configuration. Lens window material is PMMA plastic, making sensors suited for food and pharmaceutical industries. Diagnostic or excess gain function can be selected, which monitors visible red light detected.

IDEC Corporation    Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2209
Sep 16, 2008 Offered in through-beam, background suppression, diffuse, and polarized retro-reflective sensing modes, SA1U photoelectric sensors feature long distance sensing range of 50 m with through-beam models and as close as 1 m with diffuse models. Able to operate under harsh conditions, they support 12-240 Vdc and 24-240 Vac. UL/c-UL listed, CE marked, and IP67 rated units can be configured for specific needs using built-in 3 A relay contacts and time delay functions.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Sep 16, 2008 With compact housing that has 18 mm threaded barrel or basemount, side-mount, and retrofit bracket options, WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Universal Voltage sensors offer 20-140 Vac/dc or 20-270 Vac/dc operation with P-MOSFET (sourcing)/N-MOSFET (sinking) solid-state output. Sensing modes include opposed pair, retro-reflective, polarized retro-reflective, diffuse, and long range diffuse models for sensing up to 1 m. Rated PW12 (1,200 psi) for washdown environments, they come in dark/light operate models.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Sep 05, 2008 OD Precision connects 3 sensors to one controller, reducing amount of required hardware and facilitating measurement of X/Y/Z axes in quality control operations. Able to be used in stand-alone mode, product requires no software, offers 0.02 micron resolution, and uses CMOS technology in detecting targets that are reflective or have dark remission characteristics. Sensor can verify machining tolerances and confirm parts quality as well as positioning.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Sep 05, 2008 Capable of detecting virtually any target within 250 mm range, UC4 Ultrasonic Sensor can detect optically difficult targets, such as clear, shiny, and dark materials. Available in compact housing with push-button setup, unit can be set up in 3 detection and output modes: background suppression, window, and reflection. UC4 has single PNP or NPN output and is suited for applications such as hopper/tank fill level and bottling line presence detection.

Turner Designs    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Aug 07, 2008 Incorporating 3 optical sensors, C3 Submersible Fluorometer can detect in vivo Chlorophyll a, blue green algae, rhodamine WT dye, crude oil, CDOM, optical brighteners, as well as turbidity in freshwater, coastal, and open ocean applications. C-Soft user interface enables intuitive calibration, data logging, and data management. Digital data output allows for integration with existing water monitoring systems such as CTDs, dataloggers, vessels of opportunity, and buoys.

ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
Jul 25, 2008 With metal M18 mounting threads and M12 connector, OG-Cube offers reliable position detection in conveying, packaging, and material handling applications. Background suppression model has sensing element that contains 63 diode receivers placed on IC, while polarized retro-reflective model has extended sensing range up to 4 m when paired with 50 mm reflector. Models with pushbutton setup have adjustable sensing range from 15-200 mm, while fixed range units have 100 or 200 mm sensing range.

Ocean Optics, Inc.    Dunedin, FL 34698
Jul 16, 2008 Featuring CCD-array spectrometer and microprocessor with onboard display, Jaz enables handheld radiometric analysis of LEDs, flat panel displays, lamps, and other radiant sources. Modular optical-sensing instrument allows users to capture, process, and store full spectra without need for any PC. Spectral data can be transferred to laptop or desktop PC for additional post-acquisition processing, such as calculating color temperature, spectral intensity, and color space values.

Calex Instrumentation Ltd    Leighton Buzzard Be LU7 8TE  United Kingdom
Jul 15, 2008 Available as 2- or 4-wire units, PyroCouple Series non-contact sensors can measure temperatures from -20 to 500°C with 240 msec response time. Two-wire sensors transmit target temperature as 4-20 mA output, while 4-wire units transmit target temperature as 0-50 mV or type J, K, or T thermocouple output plus internal sensor temperature as 4-20 mA output. Model PC21 has 2:1 optics, PC151 has optical resolution of 15:1, and PC301 is available with optical resolution of 30:1.

Melexis Inc.    Concord, NH 03301
Jun 10, 2008 Designed to overcome dirt build-up in light switching functions, MLX75303 Optical Switch SensorEyeC incorporates photodiode, transimpedance amplifier, and Schmitt Trigger voltage output stage. This ensures stable light responsivity over time and temperature (-40 to +125°C) as well as noise behavior. Solution is designed to continue functioning at speeds (20 µs max response time) while being oversaturated by strong light source up to 1000x sensor's switch-on threshold level.

Sky-Trax, Inc.    New Castle, DE 19720
Jun 09, 2008 Capable of operation in areas of dust, moisture, and in climate controlled areas with large temperature variations, Sigma Series Optical Position Sensors and Optical Label Readers are engineered for harsh environments. They come with environmentally sealed case for dust and water protection, optional heater for temperature stabilization, and condensation protected window rated for use in cold storage areas. Units can also tolerate outdoor exposure to wind, rain, and fog.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Jun 05, 2008 Providing pass/fail output, Inspector Vision Sensor verifies completeness and quality of product regardless of angle/orientation as it comes down line. Unit features 384 x 384 resolution, IP 67 metal housing, and integrated dome light that delivers high quality images even on glossy and reflective surfaces. Applications include verifying label position, date code presence and cap inspection in packaging, as well as bowl feeder inspection and verification of part assembly.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
May 28, 2008 Suited for packaging and printing industries, WF Next line has more than 40 fork sensors of different widths and depths to fit any application. Line includes fork widths of 2, 4, 15, 30, 50, 80, and 120 mm with fork depths of 40, 60, and 95 mm. Sensors feature PNP or NPN wiring configurations with quick disconnect 4-pin M8 connector for installation. Manual adjustment and teach-in models are available.

Xspect Solutions Inc.    Wixom, MI 48393
May 12, 2008 The Phoenix is suited for inspecting round and square holes, slots, and spherical features on car bodies and computer chassis, as well as flush-and-gap tolerances on car and truck body parts. Hybrid system combines high-resolution image processing benefits of CCD camera in X-Y plane with multiple laser triangulations for measuring Z plane. Triangulation is produced in 2 orthogonal directions. Sensor is 120 x 12 x 90 mm, with working distance from measured feature up to 100 mm.

SUI    Princeton, NJ 08540
May 08, 2008 Including 2-stage TEC and thermally-optimized materials, Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Linear Photodiode LC-Series Array is suited for spectroscopy and interferometry imaging applications from 0.9-2.6 microns. Developed specifically for broad-wavelength-range and multi-channel spectrometer designs, SU256LSC-2.6T2 detector array features 256 elements of extended response InGaAs material. Vibration-resistant LC InGaAs photodiode has large active area, 50 x 250 micron pixel size.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Mar 27, 2008 Suited for part counting and leading edge detection on conveyors, HLG Light Grid Sensors are through-beam style switching light grids that do not need any external controller box. Units come in rugged aluminum housing which can withstand punishing industrial environments. Cable synchronization provides quick setup and product detection, while teach-in automatic sensitivity adjustment allows for detection of translucent objects and wrappings for precise detection.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Mar 03, 2008 Able to detect and inspect up to 1,500 parts/min, Checker® 232 uses multi-image analysis to determine if part is present without external trigger. This capability also enables Checker to track parts in varying positions along production line, overcoming imprecise part positioning and delivering consistent, precisely timed pass/fall results. Offering IP67 protection, sensor is suited for inspection of clips and springs on large automotive assemblies.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Feb 29, 2008 VOS300 Series Vision Sensors combine camera, illumination, digital outputs, process data, and 5 evaluation methods into single, rugged housing. Model VOS301 can check single feature of target object, while Model VOS310 can check up to 5 features. Single discrete output indicates general pass/fail status, sensing range is 100 mm with internal illumination and 500 mm with external illumination, and resolution is 640 x 480. Field of view at 500 mm is 135 x 100 mm.

Tri-Tronics Co., Inc.    Tampa, FL 33622-5135
Feb 20, 2008 Specifically designed for detection of small targets in hard-to-reach tight locations, MINI-EYE(TM) Laser Thru-Beam Photoelectric Sensors offer 200 µs response time. Units are immune to ambient light and strobes and are waterproof with NEMA 4X/IP66 rating. Equipped with Class 1 laser, sensors are suited for inspection and position control applications found in packaging, material handling, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and medical manufacturing processes.

Tri-Tronics Co., Inc.    Tampa, FL 33622-5135
Feb 20, 2008 Available in thru-beam, retroreflective, and proximity models, MINI-EYE(TM) Sensors are waterproof and enclosed in high-impact plastic housings for use in hostile environments. They are also designed for immunity against indirect ambient light such as strobes on lift trucks. Offering IR or red LED light sources and NPN or PNP output transistors, sensors are available with quick-disconnect or potted cables, and are suitable for counting, sorting, inspection, and web break detection.