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.

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.

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).

Eriez Magnetics    Erie, PA 16506
Apr 26, 2013 Constructed of 304 stainless steel for sanitary environments, such as meat and poultry industries, E-Z Tec® XR-Clean detects foreign objects such as metal, stone, bone, and glass. NEMA 4/IP69-rated system offers inspection rate of 600 unit/min or 200 fpm, and meets USDA, FDA, AMI, and 3A Dairy standards. Measuring 60 in. in length, system features tool-less disassembly for cleaning, down-shoot beam geometry, touchscreen HMI, and auto learn capabilities.

Schroeder Industries LLC    Leetsdale, PA 15056-1025
Apr 24, 2013 Intended for hydraulic and lubrication fluids in industrial environments, TWS-D has integral display area that removes need to connect and mount separate display for monitoring water content of fluid. It may also be rotated along 2 axes, enabling visibility from nearly every angle. Equipped with internal switch, this water saturation and temperature sensor can be programmed directly from display and sends alarm if water saturation level exceeds limit.

Gems Sensors Inc.    Plainville, CT 06062
Apr 24, 2013 IP67-rated, 2/25 x 1/18 in. CAP-100 Series senses liquid level through walls of various bottle types – plastic, glass, fiberglass – with wall thicknesses to 0.39 in. Monitoring level from outside sealed container, this non-contact, non-intrusive series supports aqueous or non-aqueous liquid detection with choice of Wet- or Dry-Sink switch actuation. Sensors suit medical applications, such as waste, reagent, buffer, or diluent as well as dark, sticky, or viscous fluids.

Video Products, Inc.    Aurora, OH 44202
Apr 12, 2013 DET-RFLENS RF and Camera Lens Bug Detector locates wireless and wired hidden cameras, dead or alive, and can be used to sweep areas for 1 MHz to 6.0 GHz RF signals – including VHF, UHF, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GSM – from bugs. To prevent false alerts, portable unit offers adjustable LED flash speed for camera detection and RF signal strength for bug detection. There are 3 auto-detecting alarm modes, and detection ranges are 0.16–32.8 ft (RF) and 0.33–65.6 ft (wired camera laser detection).

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Apr 10, 2013 Offering 33 W of output at 355 nm, AVIA™  355-33 Micromachining Laser includes ThermEQ™, PulseEQ™, and PulseTrack™, which enable precise control of delivered pulse energy, allowing OEM to define and optimize laser process. Laser also has automated harmonic crystal shifter to maintain constant output power for more than 20,000 hours. With Posilock™ beam position sensor and feedback loop, AVIA 355-33 provides optimal beam position stability over lifetime.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Mar 22, 2013 Available in ¾ or 3/8 in. pipe, Series LOFM liquid mag meter uses conductivity of fluids to measure flow. Liquid flow through magnetic field produces voltage which is measured and translated into pulse output signal. Housed in splashproof HDPE plastic, meter comes with variety of factory-installed adapters and O-rings. With no metal parts, unit is corrosion-resistant and compatible with wide range of chemicals. Meter also has no moving parts, making it suitable for dirty water applications.

Optex FA - US Sales Div. of Ramco Innovations    West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mar 20, 2013 Supplied in 18 x 31 x 44 mm package, CD22 series features built-in display. Tri-Core technology, which incorporates digital sub pixel processing, hybrid lens, and automatic shutter control, is leveraged to detect range of materials with optimal accuracy and resolution. Possible uses include detecting small parts in nest, loop/tension control, thickness measurement, part height measurement/control, and background suppression apps that require analog output.

Thermo Fisher Scientific    Minneapolis, MN 55433
Feb 05, 2013 With high-power X-ray source and compact sanitary drum motors that drive conveyor, Xpert C400 is suited for thick, dense, and/or high speed production, helping food processors meet stringent foreign object detection goals. In addition to detecting metal, glass, and dense plastics, system can analyze X-ray image to estimate weight and fill or determine whether packaged item has missing objects. Xpert C400 meets IP65 requirements for dust and washdown and operates from 5–40°C.

Bunting Magnetics Company    Newton, KS 67114 0468
Feb 01, 2013 Along with color touchscreen, Metal Detection 07 Electronics system features dual entry user access for additional security and USB interface for data exchange of backup, updates, and quality control logs. Automatic product learning permits storing as many as 1,000 unique products. While multiMODE™ feature lets operators expand product range, autoTEST™ capability provides automatic self-testing at any selected time interval. Built-in networking also comes standard.

BlueLevel Technologies, Inc.    Rock Falls, IL 61071
Jan 07, 2013 Used for point and continuous level measurement of powder, granular, liquid, and slurry materials, Models AP/APX come in 5 probe configurations – Standard, Mini, Cable-Extended, High Temperature, and Super High Temperature – all of which include integral electronics available with Ordinary Location or Explosion-Proof enclosures. Features include LED indication of normal and relay alarm status, NEMA Type 4X powder-coated enclosure, and ¾ in. NPT stainless steel process connection.

Keyence Corporation of America    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Dec 14, 2012 Featuring 3.94 mil repeatability regardless of target color, IL Series triangulation-based laser sensor weighs 2.1 oz and features die cast steel sensor head. Interface facilitates measurement of height, thickness, liquid fill level, roll diameter, part positioning, width, distance, or hot metal part sensing, and dedicated mode allows calibration to be completed in 3 steps. Control system includes built-in, application-specific operation modes, including thickness and step height.

Nextec Laser Metrology LLC    Eastlake, OH 44095
Dec 07, 2012 Relying on vision and laser technologies featuring optics and image processing, next generation WIZprobe is used for precision scanning and geometry data collection. Non-contact optical laser scanning sensor comes with Renishaw probe extension option that enables extended reach for cavity/void accessibility. Able to handle variety of materials at varying angles and surface finish types, product also features calibration algorithm and real-time adaptive control.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
Dec 04, 2012 Designed for high-power, short-pulse YAG laser and harmonic generation applications, PE50BF-DIFH-C and PE100BF-DIF-C respectively offer energy measurement capabilities down to 200 µJ and 0.7 mJ, and damage thresholds up to 6 and 3 J/cm². BF coating and diffuser deliver damage thresholds up to 6 J/cm² for nanosecond pulses, while user-adjustable threshold helps prevent false readings in noisy environments. Sensors support repetition rates up to 250 Hz and pulse widths up to 20 msec.

Network Technologies, Inc. (NTI)    Aurora, OH 44202
Nov 16, 2012 Featuring 100% waterproof electronics, ENVIROMUX-LD-LCx-y utilizes 2-wire cable connected to ENVIROMUX DIGITAL IN terminals, and liquid detection rope, which is placed in selected areas for monitoring. When conductive liquid or moisture comes into contact with sensor cable, it will close circuit and trigger alarm on ENVIROMUX system, which will send warnings to personnel. Water sensor cable, made of PVC twisted pair with 316 SS elements, has 0.14 in. diameter and comes in 1–600 ft lengths.

Pass & Seymour/Legrand    Syracuse, NY 13221
Nov 15, 2012 Suited for lighting loads up to 1,200 W, Line Voltage Ceiling Sensors do not require power pack and have terminal wiring. Walk through mode turns on light upon detecting human presences and switches light off after 3 min without any detected movement or presence. Available in series for wet and dry locations, High Bay sensors suit spaces with high bay ceilings that require motion detection. Mounting heights range from 20–60 ft., and coverage ranges from 60 x 20 ft. up to 60 ft dia.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
Nov 15, 2012 Designed to handle laser beam sizes from 20 mm to 180 x 180 mm, Fast Axial OEM Sensor delivers over 2,000 J pulse energy and over 20 KW average power. As opposed to radial flow sensors, heat flows axially through thermopile deposited as thin layer on surface of heat sink, enabling 10-90% response time in 50 ms. High speed, small aperture versions of sensor can be used as internal monitors of high power industrial lasers.

AMETEK Drexelbrook    Horsham, PA 19044
Nov 12, 2012 Equipped with built-in LCD and keypad, Universal IV™ CM Model provides measurement resolution down to 0.0002 % water. Unit features Cote-Shield™ technology, which ignores coating buildup on probe. Extending minimum of 15 in. into process line, sensing element takes average of capacitive property of fluid over its entire length. Probe handles pressures to 1,500 psi and temperatures to 450°F. Configurable for NPT or flanged mountings, Universal IV CM comes pre-calibrated to 1 of 11 pre-set ranges.