Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
May 17, 2013 Available for rated loads of 350 and 500 tons, Siwarex WL270 K-S CA is suitable for use in container and hopper scales. Unit is available in optional version for temperatures from -30 to +250°C, as well as compression version with strain gauge bridge in redundant design. Siwarex WL260 SP-S SC and SB, featuring IP68 and IP69K ratings, respectively, comply with stringent hygiene requirements. Units are suitable for platform sizes up to 800 x 800 mm and 350 x 350 mm, respectively.

DOD Technologies    Crystal Lake, IL 60014
May 17, 2013 With advanced electronics and analysis software, CLPX ChemLogic Portable Extreme detects and collects data for toxic and corrosive gases down to PPB and PPT levels in seconds. Colorimetric gas detector provides built-in data logging via SD card, which can be removed and all data can be downloaded to Microsoft® Excel. Providing 12 hours of continuous monitoring with user-selectable alarm levels, instrument comes standard with over 15 selectable calibration gas curves.

RoboteQ    Phoenix, AZ 85022
May 16, 2013 With resolution of 1 mm, MGS1600C detects and reports position of magnetic field along its horizontal axis. This 165 mm-wide sensor measures its lateral distance from center of track from height of up to 60 mm, accommodating line-following robotic applications that rely upon adhesive magnetic tape on floor. Enclosed in IP64-rated plastic enclosure, product comes with 2 m, 16-wire, round cable sealed in sensor and offers RS232, USB, CANbus, analog, and PWM ports.

Emerson Process Management    Houston, TX 77055
May 16, 2013 Reducing flow measurement uncertainty throughout liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain in marine and offshore applications, Daniel™ 3818 provides linearity within ±0.15% and meter factor uncertainty of ±0.027% due to multi-plane British Gas design, signal processing speed, and transducer technology. Two independent transmitters, one for each set of 4 chordal paths, ensure measurement redundancy as well as enable separate polling of each 4-path meter.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
May 15, 2013 Available with 12–50 mm aperture sizes, BeamTrack FL250A-BB-50-PPS measures power, beam position, and beam size of lasers up to 250 W. Unit also measures energy from 80 mJ to 300 J and provides information on beam centering and wander. Beam position is accurate to 0.2 mm and beam size is accurate to +/-5% for Gaussian beam. Capable of measuring spectral range from 150 nm to 20 µm, detector features Smart Connector interface that operates with StarLite, Nova II, and Vega smart displays.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
May 15, 2013 Able to integrate into industrial control, HVAC/R, and heating/cooling systems, TSYS02 series come in TDFN8 surface mount package that measures 2.5 x 2.5 mm and enables use in high-volume applications for on-circuit temperature control. Fully calibrated products offer I²C, PWM, or SDM (Sigma Delta Modulation) data output option, depending on model, and 16-bit temperature sensing resolution. Drawing 12.5 µA max, -40 to +125°C rated sensors suit automotive and medical applications.

Thermo Fisher Scientific    Minneapolis, MN 55433
May 14, 2013 With operating life of 10+ years, APEX HD withstands extreme temperature cycling typically experienced in fresh food processing and sanitation environments. System can operate in cold rooms kept between 35–40°F and withstand wash down at temperatures up to 150°F several times per day without degradation. In addition to optimized case design and aperture filling technique, detector features control panel with one-way vent that allows any trapped humidity to escape.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
May 14, 2013 Featuring 0.25 in. shaft diameter, ZSD Series is suited for applications requiring miniature, high-precision encoders. Units feature NPN open collector output and quadrature outputs with indexing, available in 100 or 1,000 pulses per shaft revolution. Designed with all metal construction for years of trouble-free operation, shaft servo mount generators operate from supply voltage of 4.75–28 Vdc with max frequency of 200 KHz and accuracy within 0.017°.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
May 13, 2013 Operating at 0.6 μA with 1.8–3.6V supply voltage, Model MS5805-02BA01 features conversion time of 0.5 ms with oversampling selection available up to 8192. O-ring sealed pressure sensor module also includes temperature measurement capabilities with temperature accuracy of ±2.0°C and temperature resolution less than 0.01°C. At 0.02 mBar resolution, 24-bit DS ADC has pressure accuracy of ±4 mBar for pressure ranging from 300–1,200 mBar and temperature from -20 to +85°C. 

Assurance Biosense, Inc    Glastonbury, CT 06033
May 13, 2013 Via nasal ala, Assurance® Alar Sensor monitors oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin and pulse rate of adult and pediatric patients. Since measurement point is rich in vasculature and fed by external and internal carotid arteries, signals are highly responsive to change. Design and placement makes sensor immune to ambient light interference, which is common with fingertip sensors. By detecting signals even at low oxygen saturation and minimizing false alarms, sensor optimizes patient safety.

Pepperl+Fuchs    Twinsburg, OH 44087
May 10, 2013 Available in 4 sensing modes – background evaluation, advanced thru-beam, polarized retroreflective, and background suppression – to suit application, R2 Series has 24 x 7.5 x 11.2 mm housing, flush and wear-resistant antistatic glass lens, and 45° cable outlet. Max sensing distances vary by detection mode; thru-beam mode sensors feature 8.2 ft max range, 600 µsec response time, and 10–30 Vdc supply. Threaded mounting holes and 15 mm mounting hole separation are standard on all versions.

AMETEK Solartron Metrology    Gastonia, NC 28054
May 10, 2013 Providing 15 mm range with 45 mm offset and 0.1% FS accuracy, Orbit LT Laser Triangulation System supports quality control in precision manufacturing applications requiring verification of every part. Non-contact capability allows system to meet needs of manufacturers of sterile or delicate products as well as items that might be scratched by traditional touch probes. Outputs options include Modbus, RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet TCP, Discrete NPN, PNP, logic, and analog (0–10 Vdc).

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
May 10, 2013 Designed specifically for secondary cameras in notebooks, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs, OV9728 HD CameraChip™ Sensor utilizes 1.75-micron OmniBSI+™ pixel architecture to deliver HD video performance that exceeds Microsoft® Lync™ and Skype® specifications for video quality. Device captures 720 p HD video at 30 frames/second or cropped VGA video at 60 fps. Housed in 6 x 6 x 3 mm module, chip features 1/6.5 in. optical format and one-lane MIPI interface.

Elma Electronic Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
May 10, 2013 Suitable for use in presence of dust and/or vibration, X4 Series features 5-bit gray code output with 12 or 24 positions as well as parallel analog and PWM outputs. Unit is available in indexing angles of 30° or 15° with selectable switching torque from 1.5–20 N cm. Featuring IP68 rating with optional sealing, switch operates from -30 to +85°C. Stainless steel shaft and zinc housing make it suitable for high humidity and salt atmosphere environments.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 09, 2013 Bluetooth® low energy advanced remote control kit enables direct control of Bluetooth Smart Ready devices, such as PCs, laptops, and tablets devices. Also, solution enables Bluetooth Smart devices to configure advanced remote control solution OTA. Pin-to-pin and SoC digital domain compatibility between CC253x ZigBee technology and CC254xBluetooth low energy SoC enables manufacturers to complement ZigBee® RF4CE remote designs with Bluetooth low energy technology.

All Sensors Corp.    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
May 09, 2013 Available in 3.3 and 5 V supply voltage options, DLVR Series offers pressure ranges of 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 in.H2O with 14-bit internal resolution and 1% total error band. Customizable sensors utilize CoBeam2™ Technology, optimizing sensitivity while minimizing package stress and position sensitivity. Supplied in miniature package with SIP and DIP configurations, sensors are suitable for battery operated devices, medical breathing devices, remote sensing, HVAC, and industrial controls.

Wilks Enterprise, Inc.    East Norwalk, CT 06855
May 08, 2013 InfraCal Biodiesel Blend Analyzer reads out directly in percent biodiesel and can measure blend ratio on-site in 30 sec. This specific-analysis fixed-filter IR analyzer has 0%–100% measurement range and ±0.20% accuracy. Containing linear variable filter and detector array covering 5.4–10.8 μm wavelength range, InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer can measure biodiesel in diesel, ethanol in gasoline, or water in ethanol. This portable spectral range analyzer has usability-optimized PC interface.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH    Regensburg D-93049  Germany
May 07, 2013 Containing infrared LED and 2 detectors, Model SFH 7776 registers ambient brightness – even behind dark smartphone covers – and prevents unintentional responses from touchscreen during telephone calls. Digital sensor features working range up to 16 cm and does not need lenses to collect emitted IR light. In standby mode, device consumes just 0.8 µA. In addition, proximity sensor eliminates crosstalk, so separate optical barriers between IRED and detector are not needed.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
May 07, 2013 Model PX709GW submersible pressure transducers include micromachined silicon sensor as well as fused polyurethane cable, protective nose cone, and, for amplified models, lighting and surge protection. Units operate and are compensated over wide range of temperatures. Available in standard or custom cable lengths, sensors suit level monitoring and control, waste water, well water depth, and tank level applications.

Setra Systems, Inc.    Boxborough, MA 01719
May 06, 2013 Used for measurement of air or other clean gases, AccuSense™ Model ASL variable capacitive pressure sensor can be configured with mA or voltage output, 3 ft cable or 6-pin male bayonet connector electrical terminations, <±0.07% FS RSS or <±0.15% of reading accuracy, and standard or high overpressure options. Sensor can also be configured for both unidirectional and bidirectional ranges and features accuracy at <±0.07% FS over low differential pressure ranges of 0–2.5 in. WC to 0–1 psid.