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Sensors Monitors & Transducers -> Sensors & Detectors -> Target Detection & Particle Presence Sensors


Target Detection & Particle Presence Sensors







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Production Quality Control System meets needs of tissue manufacturers.

Honeywell International    Freehold, NJ 07728
May 25, 2012 Experion® MX Quality Control System (QCS) is capable of making Transmission Infrared (TRIR) Fiber Weight and Moisture Measurements via sensor that simplifies overall operations in tissue production industry. Sensor provides measurement of both dry weight and moisture while decreasing sensitivity to environmental factors such as temperature and head alignment. Solution can also be retrofitted to replace older systems containing nuclear source betagauges.

Radar-Based Sensors detect objects in all types of weather.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
May 14, 2012 Supporting collision avoidance and vehicle detection, R-GAGE Series of radar-based sensors have capability to detect large objects in outdoor environments. Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar, unaffected by rain, snow, wind, fog, light, humidity, or temperature, promotes reliable detection and can also detects stationary objects that cannot be detected by Doppler radar. Distance capabilities minimize dead zones, and dual-zone signaling prevents damaging collisions.

Plug-In Through-Beam Sensors offer sensing range up to 8 m.

Plug-In Through-Beam Sensors offer sensing range up to 8 m.

Pepperl+Fuchs    Twinsburg, OH 44087
May 09, 2012 Offering snap-in installation, BB10 Series operates from -40 to 60°C, making sensors suited for door, turnstile, elevator, and escalator applications in locations that experience widely fluctuating temperatures. Units feature watertight IP67-rated housing with sealed rear panel and status LED that confirms alignment and signal strength. Housing depth of less than 1 in. enables sensors to fit within door frame or extruded metal railing.

Submersible Liquid Level Transducers come in IP68 housing.

Submersible Liquid Level Transducers come in IP68 housing.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
May 08, 2012 Designed for liquid level measurement and control environments, LTA and LTB have pressure sensor assembly designed for hostile fluids and offer static accuracy of ±0.25% FSO over -4 to +140°F operating range. LTA has 1.0 in. body and ported nose cap design that protects stainless steel diaphragm from damage, while LTB has wide mouth non-fouling protective cage that protects 2.75 in. TFMR PTFE flexible diaphragm. Precalibrated pressure ranges include 0-5, 0-15, 0-30, and 0-50 psi.

Magnetostrictive Probe provides continuous level measurement.

Magnetostrictive Probe provides continuous level measurement.

L & J Technologies, Inc.    Hillside, IL 60162
Apr 19, 2012 Comprised of wave guide, probe housing, float with permanently-embedded magnets, and motion or stress sensing device, MCG 8151 gathers level gauging information, can act as point switch for overfill alarms, and has 5 temperature sensors to provide average temperature measurement of product. Offering resolution of ±.001 in., MCG 8151 is available in lengths up to 70 ft and can be installed in nearly any type of storage or process vessel, aboveground or underground.

Vision Sensor enables flexible presence detection.

Vision Sensor enables flexible presence detection.

Keyence Corporation of America    Itasca, IL 60143
Mar 14, 2012 Combining functionality from machine vision and traditional sensors into one system, IV Vision Sensor accommodates range of presence detection applications. Standard equipment - Hi-R illumination, high-performance quad lens, and selection of 8 different sensor heads - provide image sharpness, clarity, and stability, while Easy Navigation feature enables setup to be accomplished in ~1 min. Supplied in IP67 enclosure, sensor also offers automatic focus and one-touch brightness adjustment.

Photoelectric Sensors offer long range, precise detection.

Photoelectric Sensors offer long range, precise detection.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Feb 02, 2012 Supplied in IP67 housing with glass lens, BOS 50K series suits installations where laser sensors may cause safety concerns or perform poorly due to airborne contaminants. Background suppression sensor, with visible red light emitter, can detect objects regardless of color and has 2 m range. Design aids setup, and potentiometer accelerates adjustment. Other members of this series include diffuse mode with 2 m range, polarized retroreflective with 18 m range, and thru-beam with 60 m range.

Laser Sensors turn PCs into power/energy measuring systems.

Laser Sensors turn PCs into power/energy measuring systems.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Feb 01, 2012 Bundled with Juno USB-based PC interface and StarLab laser measurement software, StarLink Series Sensors form portable, meterless laser measurement system. System can measure down to picowatts with photodiode sensors and 10 kHz repetition rates with pyroelectric sensors. Using StarLab 2.30, sensors can be displayed separately or multiple data sets can be displayed in 1 graph. Graphic options include line plot, histogram, bar chart, and simulated analog needle.

Universal Tubular Sensors offer background suppression.

Universal Tubular Sensors offer background suppression.

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.

Asset Monitoring System monitors tank levels and door sensors. .

Numerex Corp.    Atlanta, GA 30339
Dec 27, 2011 Featuring satellite-based design, Remote Asset Monitoring Solution enables VARs to provide secure, configurable asset visibility to customers seeking to monitor liquid tanks and door open/close events. FLEX SNSR interface is connected to tank level or door sensor and wirelessly transmits data to Satellite FLEX tracking device, which can link up to 4 FLEX SNSRs. Satellite FLEX sends data to web-based FASTrack application, which can generate visual and audio alerts as well as email notifications.

Photoelectric Sensor helps maximize machine productivity.

Photoelectric Sensor helps maximize machine productivity.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Dec 15, 2011 Subminiature ML4.2 Series includes models with response times as fast as 250 µsec, multibeam redundant detection, independent outputs, and zero deadband sensing. Dual sensor redundant detection can detect transparent or glossy objects wrapped in foil or plastic. Precise sensing models include one sensor with visible red emitter that senses black and white color extremes at distances up to 20 and 21 mm from sensor, respectively. Retroreflective sensing and thru-beam models are also available.

Laser Sensor offers power, energy, position measurement.

Laser Sensor offers power, energy, position measurement.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
Dec 08, 2011 In one sensor, BeamTrack 3A-QUAD combines laser power, energy, and position measurement functionality. Measurement ranges include power from 100 µW to 3 W, energy from 20 µJ to 2 J, and spectral range from 190 nm to 20 µm. With 9.5 mm aperture, sensor tracks beam position down to 0.1 mm to meet needs of high-sensitivity applications. Beam position measurement function also allows tracking of beam wander. Unit operates with Nova II and Vega smart displays and Juno PC interface.

Non-Contact Laser Height Sensors are used for vehicle measurements.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Dec 02, 2011 Designed to be fully operational on sand, gravel, snow, ice, and other surface conditions, Kistler Corrsys-Datron Type CHFA sensors are designed to support ride height, distance, as well as other static and dynamic vehicle measurement requirements. Measured values are provided as analog signals (0-10 V), RS-232C outputs, or CANBus messages. Offered in 3 models with working distances from 100-900 mm, series features sensing elements housed in anodized, corrosion-resistant aluminum package.

Wireless Monitoring System detects and relays vehicle presence.

Wireless Monitoring System detects and relays vehicle presence.

Safety Technology International    Waterford, MI 48327
Nov 18, 2011 Offered in solar (STI-34100) or battery (STI-34150) versions, Wireless Driveway Monitor mounts next to home or office driveway, detects when vehicle enters/leaves, and triggers indoor 4-Channel Receiver (STI-34104) to chime and flash. Receiver plugs into any electrical wall outlet inside and can be as far as 1,000 ft (line of sight) away from sensor. After trip, sensor requires 10-15 sec reset time before next vehicle will be detected.

Walk-Through Metal Detectors comply with strict security standards.

Ceia USA Ltd    Twinsburg, OH 44087
Sep 27, 2011 Equipped with Met-Identity® technology, PMD2 Plus Walk-Through Metal Detectors precisely identify location, amount, and type of metal being brought into secured area. Option for integrated web-server and logger enables users to remotely monitor, control, and report on CEIA security metal detector network. Available in Elliptic® column or traditional panel style, detectors provide 60 precision zone locations visible from both inbound and outbound detector directions simultaneously.

Liquid Flow Sensor serves low-volume dosing applications.

Liquid Flow Sensor serves low-volume dosing applications.

Sensirion Inc.    Westlake Village, CA 91361
Jul 11, 2011 Able to detect flow rates below 120 mL/min for hydrocarbon-based liquids, SLQ-QT105 offers ~40 msec measurement response time and sensitivity for flow rates down to 3 mL/min. Detection of air bubbles in µL range is also possible, and all wetted materials are made from PTFE or quartz glass. Flow is measured without moving parts and non-invasively through wall of straight flow path. Features include fittings for 4 x 3 mm PFA tubing, digital interface, and RS485 communication.

Photoelectric Sensors offer extended sensing ranges.

Photoelectric Sensors offer extended sensing ranges.

Carlo Gavazzi, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jun 29, 2011 Featuring M18 housing that meets standards of IP67, IP69K, and ECOLAB certification, PA18 Series can withstand temperatures to 176°F and pressures to 1,450 psi when being cleaned. Sensing ranges are 1 m in diffuse mode, 6.5 m in retro-reflective mode, 5 m in polarized retro-reflective mode, and 20 m in through-beam. Available in cable and plug versions, sensors feature laser markings instead of labels and mounting adapter that allows for smooth flush mounting with 1 jam nut.

Digital DP Level Sensor System replaces mechanical impulse piping.

Digital DP Level Sensor System replaces mechanical impulse piping.

Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Div.    Chanhassen, MN 55317
Jun 28, 2011 Suited for applications such as tall vessels and distillation towers, Rosemount® 3051S Electronic Remote Sensor (ERS(TM)) System replaces mechanical impulse piping with two 3051S pressure sensors linked together electronically. Differential pressure (DP) is calculated in one of 2 sensors and transmitted via 2-wire, 4-20 mA HART signal. In addition to DP calculation, system provides real-time access to readings from each pressure sensor and scaled output for tank level or volume measurement.

Compact Laser Displacement Sensor delivers 1 nm resolution.

Compact Laser Displacement Sensor delivers 1 nm resolution.

Keyence Corporation of America    Itasca, IL 60143
Jun 15, 2011 Suited for semiconductor HDD and web processing industries, SI-F1000 Series Micro-Head Spectral-Interference Laser Displacement Sensor provides precision performance from 2 mm dia sensor head. It delivers laboratory accuracy measurements inside production process as well as assembled products. Optical system uses fiber optic detecting, enabling precision measurements to be taken without introducing electromagnetic effects or adding another head to measurement system.

Smart Parking Sensor detects arrival and departure of vehicles.

Libelium Comunicaciones Distribuidas S.L.    Zaragoza   Spain
Jun 06, 2011 Waspmote-based Smart Parking platform provides information to city motorists searching for available parking spaces. Buried under parking spaces, robust sensors feature PVC casing and are rated IK10 for mechanical impact protection, IP67 for ingress protection, and operate for 5 yr before requiring battery replacement. Devices use radios at 2.4 GHz or 868/900 MHz for communications and can be programmed and upgraded over radio network without having to dig up parking spaces.




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