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°.

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).

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.

BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
May 01, 2013 Validated to key aspects of ISO-7637-2, 9960 series offers electrical options that enable communication with range of controllers. This rotary Hall effect position sensor, available with 9–30 Vdc in/4–20 mA current out, and 15–30 Vdc in/0–10 Vdc out, features IP69K rating for high-pressure, high-temperature, wash-down applications. Also compatible with harsh transients found in vehicle battery system, sensor has 360° turn capability and utilizes non-contacting technology.

Intrasonics Inc    Thomaston, CT 06787
Apr 15, 2013 Heartbeat encoding package lets broadcasters continuously and automatically audio watermark their entire output, allowing TV viewing habits insight capture as well as development of creative second screen experiences. When media is consumed live or later, codes can be picked up by enabled apps on viewers' smartphones/tablets. These codes also empower development of additional content, such as access to exclusive content, play-along games, and loyalty rewards.

Digital Rapids Corporation    Markham L3R 6H3  Canada
Apr 15, 2013 StreamZ Live 4000EX for premium multiscreen applications, StreamZ Live 6000EX for dedicated broadcast applications, and StreamZ Live 8000EX for converged broadcast and multiscreen deployments offer configuration options to match project requirements. Each field-upgradeable model is available in single-, dual-, and quad-channel input densities. StreamZ Live 4000EX features IP outputs, while IP and ASI output options are available for StreamZ Live 6000EX and 8000EX.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Apr 04, 2013 Suited for data transmissions implemented on utility vehicles, cranes, and industrial trucks, MAGRES series supports solid and blind-hollow shaft options and provides 12-bit single-turn and 16-bit multi-turn resolution with analog output by 12-bit D/A transducer. Non-contact, wear-free, magnetic sensing resists effects of dirt, dust, condensation, and temperature fluctuations. Encoders are available with voltage outputs from 0–10 V or 0.5–4.5 V or with current output from 4–20 mA.

ASM Sensors, Inc.    Elmhurst, IL 60126
Apr 02, 2013 Designed for use in mobile applications and other measurement tasks, model WB61 has 4 m measuring length, offers ±0.10% linearity, and employs stainless steel measuring tape that resists fluctuating temperatures and will not break when using several pulleys. There are 3 analog and 3 digital (SSI, CANopen, CAN SAE J1939) outputs, and design corresponds to safety requirements for cranes. Supplied in plastic housing with IP67 protection rating, sensor offers option of redundant design.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Mar 01, 2013 Designed to measure deviation on horizontal axis up to 360°, Inclination Sensors provide 0.1°C accuracy, resolution of 0.01°, and temperature drift of just 0.01%/10 K, making them suitable for precise position control and continuous positioning of rotational movements in critical applications. Units are based on capacitive measuring principle and are equipped with liquid-based measuring cell. Housed in metal enclosure with IP67 rating, sensors feature expanded temperature range of -40 to +85°C.

Bourns, Inc.    Riverside, CA 92507 2129
Feb 27, 2013 Utilizing magnetic Hall Effect technology, AMS22U and AMM20B help increase product lifespan and reliability of applications in rugged environments. Single-turn AMS22U, with rotational life of up to 100 million cycles, features factory-programmable electrical angle from 10° to 360° and 1/8 in. shaft supported by dual ball bearings. With rotational life of up to 50 million cycles, multiturn AMM20B offers 12-bit resolution and factory-programmable electrical angle from 1,080° to 3,600°.

Gill Technology    Lymington   United Kingdom
Feb 20, 2013 Featuring proprietary induction technology principle, Blade20 micro sensor allows measurement of linear and shallow-arc motion as well as long-stroke measurement. Solid-state sensor, sealed to IP68 to prevent dust or water ingress, features 2-part modular construction that assists engineers in retrofit applications. Technology offers 12-bit resolution capable of data sampling at speeds up to 15 KHz, and available output options include 0.5–4.5 V and 0.5–10 V.

Novotechnik U.S., Inc.    Southborough, MA 01772
Feb 13, 2013 Operating from 1.8–5.5 V supply, Contelec Vert-X 21 LP Series can be ordered as 3-wire angle sensor or programmable version with up to 2 switch outputs, custom measurement angle, start- and end-point settings, custom characteristic curve and/or sense of rotation. Products offer 0° to 360° measurement range, 12-bit resolution, repeatability to 0.1°, and max hysteresis of 0.2° Measuring less than 1 in. dia, IP65-rated sensors have life rating of 360+ million movements.

Sensortech Corporation    Pendleton,, SC 29670
Feb 13, 2013 Designed for improving total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgeries, Force Check Knee Replacement Smart Insert provides real-time condyle contact pressure (force) as well as contact location and contact patch movement tracking throughout flexion test. Orthopedic knee alignment product features FDA-approved Bluetooth 4 low energy technology and FDA-approved plastics technology and can readily adapt to all TKA replacement components.

HSI Sensing, Inc.    Chickasha, OK 73023
Feb 11, 2013 Requiring only presence of metal to operate, PRX+11200, 11300, and 11400 can be activated from multiple sides without magnet or power source. Steel sensors have hermetically sealed contacts, making them immune to oxidation, dust, and particles. Featuring standard hole spacing, heavy-duty mounting flange, and adjustable trip point, units are suited for limit sensing, position control, and safety/interlock sensing, as well as fire protection doors and control functions in plant/utility vehicles.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Feb 07, 2013 Available in white or IR ring light option, Inspector PI50 contains expanded toolbox for object location and positioning based on taught-in pattern, free-form, and line/polygon object shapes. Unit also provides tools for quality inspection such as blob, pattern, edge, and pixel counting inspection. With Inspector PI50, users can build their own operator's interface with sensor's web API, and operate sensor from any computer or operator panel with standard web browser.

Micronas GmbH    Frieburg D-79108  Germany
Jan 31, 2013 Supplied in SMD SOIC8 package, HAL 3675 enables measurement of magnetic fields in parallel to chip surface by use of vertical Hall plates. Technology also enables detection of additional spatial component (X or Y axis). Combination of these 2 magnetic field vectors and following signal processing enable direct detections of rotation angles from 0° to 360° at end or beside turning shaft as well as linear distance measurements up to ±20 mm. Angle values are delivered as PWM output signal.

Automation Systems Interconnect Inc.    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Jan 29, 2013 Available in sizes M8, M12, M18, M30, and M50, high temperature inductive proximity sensors come in configurations with PNP NO and NC as well as NPN NO and NC outputs. Styles include standard and short housings, shielded and non-shielded. Offering ranges up to 30 mm, sensors feature corrosion-resistant, stainless steel housing, reverse circuit and polarity protection, and factory pre-set lifetime calibration. Standard silicon or PTFE cable lengths are 2, 5, and 10 m.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Jan 28, 2013 Featuring 0.375 in. shaft diameter, ZDH Series is available in 100 or 1,000 pulses/revolution and provides quadrature output with indexing. Heavy-duty flange mount sensors have NEMA 4/IP66 environmental rating to withstand harsh factory and plant floor environments. Typical applications include motion control feedback, machine control, process control, robotics, and food processing.

Baumer Ltd.    Southington, CT 06489 1534
Jan 28, 2013 Measuring 58 mm in diameter, OptoPulse EIL580 Series includes clamping flange encoders with 10 mm solid shafts, synchro flange encoders with 6 mm solid shafts, and 8–15 mm blind hollow shaft and through hollow shaft models. All feature finely graduated disc increments that provide 100–5,000 impulses/turn. Featuring solid die-cast housings with 1.5 mm aluminum walls, encoders' optical sensing capability ensures absolute accuracy and consistent signal quality in temperatures from -40 to +85°C. 

Photron USA, Inc.    San Diego, CA 92126
Jan 17, 2013 Offered as optional plug-in, Photron Fastcam Viewer (PFV) synchronizes Photron high-speed cameras with NI USB-6251 BNC DAQ module from National Instruments™. Solution is controlled via software and enables simultaneous recording and playback of analog data synchronized with high-speed video sequences recorded at frame rates from 60 fps to 1.5 million fps. Detailed account of events is given, and Level Detection Triggering allows reliable capture of unpredictable/intermittent events.