ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
May 16, 2012 Suited for industrial automation and food/beverage industries, Part No. MFT202 (M12 dia) and MGT203 (M18 dia) use giant magnetoresistive (GMR) technology for non-contact indication in position and speed applications. Features include 316 stainless steel sensing face, all-metal housing, and zero-leak, IP69K-rated design. Sensor detects magnet through materials such as stainless steel, non-ferrous metal, aluminum, plastic, and wood. These 24 Vdc units have PNP, NO switching output.

BlueLevel Technologies, Inc.    Rock Falls, IL 61071
Apr 19, 2012 Supplied in chrome-plated brass body with PBT plastic face, Model IPH can be used to detect presence and absence of conductive metal objects in automation applications. This 18 mm switch, offered in shielded configuration, can be supplied to operate on DC or AC voltages with either NO or NC output. DC units are available in either NPN or PNP switching configurations from 10-30 Vdc, and AC voltage versions operate on 20-250 Vac.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Apr 16, 2012 Inductive tube sensors offer pulse extension of 150 ms that promotes reliable detection of fast moving small metal parts, such as screws and rivets, in automated assembly applications. With design that facilitates installation, sensors attach to infeed tube, have 16 mm switching distance, and offer centerline spacing for side-by-side mounting. Maximum object speed is 20 m/sec.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Apr 10, 2012 Supplied in SMT package and optimized for 3.3 V supply operation, open-loop ACS716 has 120 kHz Bandwidth and consists of precision linear Hall sensor IC with copper conduction path near surface of silicon die. Integrated shield technology promotes immunity to current conductor dV/dt and stray electric fields, while voltage on overcurrent input (VOC pin) lets users define overcurrent fault threshold. Internal resistance of copper path used for current sensing is 1 mohm typ.

BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
Mar 22, 2012 Supplied in IP67-sealed housing, Model 9960 comes in configurations with various termination options, single or dual outputs, and 24 active electrical angles. Versatile applicability is due to 360° turn capability. Solution serves as rotary motion control sensor for applications in harsh environments, including steering and pedal positioning in vehicles; marine steering and speed control; wheel and throttle position for material handling; and valve position for process control.

Honeywell Advanced Circuits    Minneapolis, MN 55426
Mar 16, 2012 Housed in subminiature SOT-23 surface mount package, SS39ET Series monitors magnetic fields from permanent magnet or electromagnet. Devices respond to both North and South poles, and can be powered with voltages as low as 2.7 V with low current consumption of 6 mA at 5 Vdc. Operating from -40 to 212°F, ICs are suited for pump control, current sensing for motor load monitoring, handlebar/throttle position sensing, and anti-tampering magnetic field sensing in smart remote utility meters.

Honeywell International, Inc.    Morristown, NJ 07960
Mar 08, 2012 Promoting flexibility for designs with tight space requirements, SS39ET Series comes in SOT-23 SMT package with subminiature footprint. IC responds to North and South poles and monitors magnetic fields from permanent magnet or electromagnet. Operating from 2.7-6.5 Vdc supply while consuming 6 mA at 5 Vdc, IC has thermally balanced design that provides stable operation over full -40 to +212°F operating range. Thin film resistors lend to accuracy and output stability.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Feb 28, 2012 Housed in 3.95 x 3.95 x 0.75 mm surface-mount package with I²C interface, Model VCNL4010 combines IR emitter and photo-pin-diode for proximity, ambient light detector, signal processing IC, and 16-bit ADC. Interrupt function enables sensor to work independently until predefined proximity or ambient light event occurs, and then it wakes up microcontroller, minimizing power consumption. With programmable LED drive current from 10-200 mA, sensor achieves object detection up to 200 mm.

Honeywell Sensing and Control    Golden Valley, MN 55422
Feb 24, 2012 Housed in IP67-sealed package with integral connector, RTY Series Rotary Position Sensors provide 12 million cycle product life and 8 operating ranges up to 360°, which are tolerant to over-travel. Low and high voltage versions cover input voltage range of 4.5-30 Vdc. Providing non-contact operation, sensors use magnetically biased, Hall-effect IC to sense rotary movement of actuator shaft over set operating range. Devices are protected against both reverse polarity and EMI.

Honeywell Advanced Circuits    Minneapolis, MN 55426
Feb 23, 2012 Offered with operating ranges up to 360° and input ratings from 4.5-30 Vdc, RTY Series comes in IP67 package with integral connector, reverse polarity protection, and EMI resistance. Solid-state Hall-effect technology provides non-contact operation and low torque actuation, while industry-standard AMP termination, 32 mm mounting pitch, North American and European pinout styles, and compact package foster replacement in existing applications.

Turck USA    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Feb 21, 2012 Using FDA-rated materials for washdown applications, uprox+ Q42 comes in top-facing and front-facing models that require no correction factor to detect any metal type. Unit is constructed with stainless steel connector and PA12 thermoplastic housing that resists chemicals and caustic cleaning agents, as well as shock from impact. Operating in temperatures from -40 to 100°C, Model Q42 offers sensing range of 50 mm to all types of metals.

Carlo Gavazzi, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Feb 15, 2012 Enabling an operating range of 10 m between controllers, WSS/WSM System consists of main controller (WSM), subcontroller (WSS), and photoelectric safety edge sensors (PB11). Each main controller can control up to four subcontrollers. Each subcontroller in turn can monitor two safety edges, or one safety edge and one door-in-door sensor. System is synchronized and multiplexed, operating on 16 different channels, eliminating crosstalk interference between individual sensors.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Feb 14, 2012 Weld-immune Factor 1+ sensors incorporate multi-coil design that enables sensing of all metals, ferrous and non-ferrous, at same distance without need to de-rate sensing distance based on target material. Suited for applications subject to magnetic interference from sources such as transformers, motors, drives, or welders, sensors have PTFE coating that helps protect against weld slag and weld flash. Also, housing and sensor identification meet automobile industry requirements.

TR Electronic, Inc.    Troy, MI 48083
Feb 06, 2012 By inductively supplying power and signals from fixed part to moving part, across air gap, PowerGap(TM) eliminates need for cables, connectors, and slip ring solutions. System features wear-free, non-contact design, which can transmit wirelessly through non-metallic barriers. Available in Standard M18, M30, and 90 x 90 mm square housings, PowerGap has up to 64 inputs and 32 outputs of discrete I/O and is DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, and RS232 compatible.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Jan 24, 2012 Featuring non-contact Hall effect technology, Model 20 LHE is available with spring return system and is suited for applications in harsh environments. Unit features linearity down to ±1 and performs up to 10 million cycles. With analog ratiometric or digital PWM output, sensor provides continuous performance with no drift of linearity. Operating with supply voltage of 5 V ±10% and supply current less than 16 mA, sensor withstands +20 V overvoltages and 10 V reverse voltages.

Pepperl+Fuchs    Twinsburg, OH 44087
Jan 19, 2012 Available in 8 mm dia models with barrel lengths as short as 35 mm, X-Series Pile Driver(TM) Extended Range Inductive Sensors have 100% stainless steel housings. Miniature sensors deliver 3 mm sensing range and feature single-piece machined barrel that is fully embeddable in steel. Black Armor(TM)-coated, weld-immune models are available to repel slag particles, and pig-tail connect versions feature integral high-visibility power supply and target presence LEDs.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Jan 19, 2012 Featuring ambient temperature range of 40-150°C, customer-programmable Model A1357 converts analog signal from internal Hall sensor element to digitally encoded PWM output signal. Duty cycle of PWM output signal is proportional to applied magnetic field. BiCMOS, monolithic circuit inside A1357 integrates Hall element, precision temperature-compensating circuitry, high-gain amplifier, dynamic offset cancellation circuits, and PWM conversion circuitry.

Automation Systems Interconnect Inc.    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Jan 10, 2012 Providing all functions of proximity, polarized retroreflex, and through beam, S50 Series is operated via IP67 sealed potentiometer, or using EASYtouch(TM) push-button teach system, which allows for automatic setting of switching points. Sensors come in flat plastic tubular housing, suited for M18 nut or screw mounting, or metal cylindrical housing featuring cable or M12 connection with EN standard NPN or PNO NO-NC configuration. Class 1 laser emission and analog displacement are available.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Jan 09, 2012 Programmed at factory to optimize magnetic switch point accuracy, Model A1244 uses 4-phase, chopper-stabilization technique. BiCMOS wafer fabrication process achieves magnetic stability over temperature and eliminates offset inherent in single-element devices when exposed to harsh environments. Available package styles include SOT-23W miniature low-profile style for surface mount applications and TO-92 3-lead ultra-mini single inline package for through-hole mounting.

Maxim Integrated Products    Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Jan 09, 2012 Housed in 2 x 2 x 0.6 mm package, Model MAX44000 combines digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensors. Device consumes 5 µA when ambient sensor is enabled, and 7 µA when both sensors are activated, extending application's battery life. BiCMOS technology enables integration of 2 photodiodes and optical filter to reject UV and IR light, enabling IC to replicate optical response of human eye. Applications include smartphones, portable devices, industrial sensors, and presence detection.