SICK STEGMANN, INC.
Dayton, OH 45413
Nov 09, 2009 Respectively offering 18- and 30-bit resolution at speeds to 9,000 rpm, AFS60 (singleturn) and AFM60 (multiturn) absolute encoders can be configured via PC or laptop in seconds without external voltage supply. Resolution, zero point or offset, and counting direction can be freely selected. Design also allows 30 mm distance between bearings, decreasing vibration and increasing bearing life. Coupled with Nickel code disc, encoders can determine position, angle, speed, or acceleration.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
Nov 03, 2009 Operating from 3.3 or 5 V supply up to 150°C, dual die AS5245 targets safety-critical automotive applications such as pedals, transmission, and steering wheels. Fail-safe magnetic rotary encoder IC delivers on-chip diagnostics and phase matching capabilities. Digital angle data is provided as serial interface or PWM signal, and incremental quadrature output mode with interpolation algorithm can be enabled and permanently programmed with 10- or 12-bit resolution.

Emerson Process Management
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Oct 27, 2009 Leveraging WirelessHART(TM) communications, Fisher® 4320 monitors and provides accurate position feedback from equipment such as valves, regulators, louvers, displacement and float level sensors, and relief valves in standard and hazardous area locations. Linkage-less device, adaptable to almost any application where percent of span is desired, employs non-contacting rotary and linear monitoring. SmartPower(TM) battery life is rated from 5-10 years.

Optex FA - US Sales Div. of Ramco Innovations
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Oct 27, 2009 Suited for mounting on robot heads and linear slides/cylinders, CD33 features sub-pixel processing for micron-accurate detection of all materials from white ceramic to black rubber. Self-contained unit provides variety of control outputs including digital and analog, as well as Serial communication for direct connection to PC and PLCs. With ±0.1% F.S. linearity, sensor is suited for real-time production monitoring of coating, extrusion, laminating and component assembly machines.

Variohm Components
Towcester Northamp NN12 6HP  United Kingdom
Oct 26, 2009 Designed for industrial and automotive applications in harsh and extended temperature range (-40 to +125) environments, SP5000 series uses conductive plastic technology in IP67-rated housing and offers choice of 104°, 117°, and 120° electrical angles. Heavy-duty sensor, rated to withstand vibration to 20 g, has working life of 4 million movements with operating speed up to 100 rpm. Electrical characteristics include repeatability to 1% and independent linearity of less than 2%.

Harris Corp.
Melbourne, FL 32919
Oct 26, 2009 Compliant with Motion Imagery Standards Board requirements for airborne applications, AcuityH264 compresses full-motion video and attaches mission data - telemetry, time of acquisition - gathered by UAVs during military missions. Features for image scaling and cropping of HD video meet needs of constrained, low-bandwidth channels, while slice design enables additional channels of encoding to be added. Also, expansion capabilities allow on-board storage of mezzanine-quality video.

Spectracom Corp.
Rochester, NY 14623
Oct 26, 2009 SecureSync(TM) enables flexible, secure, and reliable synchronization of field operations critical to defense departments, agencies, and their contactors. Rack-mount, configured-to-order system offers timing and frequency functions expandable through modular option cards. Up to 6 cards can be accommodated to offer synchronization to various references and devices. Solution supports range of traditional and contemporary timing protocols and signal types and offers tamper-proof management.

MicroE Systems
Bedford, MA 01730
Oct 23, 2009 Suited for precision manufacturing, inspection, metrology, and medical equipment, miniature Mercury II(TM) 5000 offers optimal short-range accuracy up to ±20 nm, ensuring smooth velocity control. Resolution is programmable and ranges from 5 µm to 1.2 nm, linear. Providing up to 5 m/sec at 0.1 µm resolution and max speed of 10 m/s, A-quad-B output supports high speed applications. Rotational tolerance about Z axis is ±2° and ride height tolerance is ±0.15 mm.

Turck USA
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Oct 23, 2009 Utilizing A and B output voltage channels plus periodic index with corresponding inverted channels, Kubler by TURCK encoders achieve high accuracy in range of linear motion applications. Resolution is up to 5 µm with quadruple evaluation, and repeat accuracy is ±1 increment with measuring speed up to 82 fps. Models T8.LI20/LI50 are available with push-pull output or RS422 interface and provide voltage range of 4.8-30 Vdc. Both are resistant to vibration and shock.

BEI - Duncan Electronics
Irvine, CA 92618
Oct 23, 2009 Supplied in 15.55 x 82 x 113 mm, through-hole, hollow shaft package, 8360 Series suits applications where space and mounting flexibility are critical. It can fit around or over shaft and distinguishes 0.088° increments of motion with accuracy of better than ±2 mechanical degrees at room temperature. Along with 12-bit resolution, features include redundant, dual analog outputs; IP65 sealing; and support for application-specific modifications.

Honeywell
Golden Valley, MN 55422 3935
Oct 23, 2009 Designed for high-volume, rotary sensing applications, SS311PT and SS411P bipolar Hall-effect digital position sensors feature built-in pull-up resistor for interfacing with common electronic circuits. SS311PT subminiature SOT-23 surface-mount package is supplied on tape and reel for automated pick and place assembly, while SS411P comes in leaded, flat TO-92 package. Applications include speed and RPM sensing, flow-rate sensing, brushless dc motor commutation, and counter pickup.

Renishaw, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Oct 19, 2009 Featuring stainless steel construction, FASTRACK System can run across gaps up to 25 mm wide while providing ±5 µm/m accuracy. System consists of 2 miniature guide rails that secure low-profile scales while allowing them to expand at their own thermal expansion rate with almost zero hysteresis. FASTRACK is suited for sectional machines used in flat-panel display and photovoltaic manufacturing applications, as well as large CMMs that require removal of scale for transit.

MICRO-EPSILON AMERICA
Raleigh, NC 27617
Oct 16, 2009 Available with RS422 port as well as analog current/voltage output, optoNCDT 1302 has trigger and teach-in input, which enables user to individually adjust measuring range. It features integrated peak evaluation, 3 stage adjustment of threshold setting, and swivelling cable connector. Suited for machine building and system integration, compact sensor with integrated controller installs in tight spaces. Series is comprised of 4 sensors with measuring ranges from 5-200 mm.

Honeywell
Golden Valley, MN 55422 3935
Oct 14, 2009 Respectively supplied in SOT-23 SMT and leaded, flat TO-92 packages, SS311PT and SS411P bipolar Hall-effect sensors operate from 2.7-7 Vdc supply voltage. Built-in pull-up resistor can interface with common electronic circuits and both models are operated by magnetic field from permanent magnet or electromagnet. They may be used in speed and RPM sensing, tachometers, flow-rate sensing, brushless dc motor commutation, motor/fan/robotics control, and counter pickup.

Balluff, Inc.
Florence, KY 41042-0937
Oct 08, 2009 Available in standard and Plus versions, Micropulse Generation 7 comes in analog rod style housing that offers IP68 protection for pre-wired cables (IP67 for connector models). Micropulse, the base offering, is backwards-compatible to Generation 5 products, while more advanced Micropulse Plus offers flexible output scaling and configuration via PC interface. Both offer stroke lengths to 300 in. and max non-linearity of ±50 µm for nominal strokes less than 500 mm.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Oct 06, 2009 With up to 2,000 measurement profile points and Hi-Res sensor, IPlus! measures weight or thickness in cast film extrusion, sheet extrusion, nonwovens, vinyl calendering, and extrusion coating applications. Operator interface facilitates use of this measurement and control system, which incorporates sensor technology and software. Optionally, AutoDie Profile Control's (APC) non-linear mapping capabilities help reduce scrap or non-conforming product.

Turck USA
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Oct 05, 2009 Short circuit protected BIM-UNT cylinder position sensors are availble in 2-wire DC version, along with NAMUR option for intrinsically safe applications. Measuring 28 mm long, units have quick-mount tab that helps seat sensor in cylinder's groove, even before screw is tightened, to facilitate single-handed mounting. Active sensing faces are located directly at end of sensor, allowing it to safely detect piston rod's end position on short-stroke cylinders.

Nikon Instruments Inc.
Melville, NY 11747-3064
Oct 05, 2009 Model BW-H501 3D surface profile system features high-speed X-Cycle Imager allowing image capture of 900 fps with output/display of height images at 5 fps. It also integrates BridgeElements software which supports simultaneous capture of multiple images, allowing real-time image comparison. By utilizing fringe cycle method, system can achieve height resolution of 100 nm and perform surface profiling in as little as 200 ms for height of 40 µm.

SICK STEGMANN, INC.
Dayton, OH 45413
Oct 02, 2009 Supplied in 52 mm housing with HIPERFACE® interface, SEK/SEL52 series includes singleturn and multiturn versions with servo clamp, hollow shaft, or tapered shaft configurations. Bearing-less and capacitive sensor element delivers robust operations and accuracy of measurement is immune to radial and axial tolerances introduced during rotor rotation. Models provide 16 sine/cosine periods, resolution of 512 steps/revolution, and 1 (singleturn) or 4,096 (multiturn) steps/revolution.

Evolis Card Printer
ZI Angers - Beaucouze 49070  France
Oct 02, 2009 Suited for organizations that need to personalize cards in large quantities, Quantum offers monochrome and color printing of pictures, text, and barcodes; single and dual sided personalization; and both USB and Ethernet ports. Dual-sided printing module releases more than 1,000 cards/hr in monochrome full card, and 150 cards (full card, single side) in color. Supplied with machine, detachable and reversible encoding unit combines magnetic, smart contact, and contactless encoders.