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Transducers suit extreme duty and food grade applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:36:48 -0400

Family of SS resolver transducers are IP67-rated and feature input shaft that extends through internal core of resolver rotor windings, eliminating internal coupling components and maximizing shaft strength. Units are available with either 1/4, 3/8, or 5/8 in. SS shaft with optimized shaft loading and temperature rating up to 302°F. Offered with oversized double row sealed bearing, tranducers include optional 303 or 304 SS housing/shaft and various mounting styles.

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Low-Range Pressure Sensor suits aircraft/ground applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:00 -0400

Suited for use in aircraft, troop transport vehicles, and UAVs, stainless steel sensor measures pressure over typical ranges of 0-1, 0-10, 0-30, and 0-350 psi - gage, absolute, or differential. It is available with amplified (0.5-4.5 Vdc) or non-amplified (50-100 mV @ 10.0 Vdc) output and can be packaged with isolated or non-isolated temperature sensor. It weighs less than 6.5 oz, accuracy is ±1% FSO, and MTBF is 300,000 hr at nominal operating temperature (-55 to +125°C).

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Linear Position Sensors are suited for plastics industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:38:59 -0400

Magnetostrictive Temposonics® linear-position sensors of R-/G-/E-Series are offered with 10 kHz update rate option, available for SSI and EtherCAT® protocols, that allows updated measurements every 100 µsec. They can generate up to 20 simultaneous position outputs along given sensing element. While E-Series suits less-demanding applications, G-Series is more rugged. R-Series offers linearity down to ±20 microns or better, resolution of 1 micron, and repeatability within 0.001%.

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Photoelectric Level Sensors mount directly to standpipes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:04 -0400

Suited for wide range of liquid level detection applications, FFDK 16 compact non-contact sensors are designed to be mounted onto transparent or half-transparent standpipes of 3-13 mm dia. They feature integrated electronics, require no adjustments to be made post-installation, and are made with PFI for chemical resistance. Optical version of FFDK 16 sensor features fibers that are arranged in rows, which allow sensor to suppress foam and air bubbles up to 3 mm in size.

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Level Indicating Transmitter employs non-contacting sensor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:00 -0400

Mounted at top of tank, LIT25 uses ultrasonic sensor to accurately measure fluid level for applications including chemical inventory as well as water and wastewater level. Standard features include 4-digit LCD, isolated 4-20 mA output, and control relay. Watertight NEMA4X enclosure and display can be mounted within 500 ft at convenient location for operators. To facilitate calibration without climbing tank, 2-button keypad allows direct entry of span as in. or cm without reference targets.

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Safety Camera System is built for flexible integration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:34:59 -0400

Suited for point-of-operation safeguarding applications, V200/V300 WS Safety Camera Systems are single-unit devices that require no alignment or software configuration. They can be mounted in corner of rectangular frame opening to safeguard areas where operators must reach into machine and use invisible LED light beam to illuminate reflective strips that define protective coverage area. Any interruption to that area is detected by camera, and dangerous movement is stopped.

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Ultrasonic Sensors carry out effective distance measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:34:59 -0400

Offering 0.18 mm resolution throughout entire measurement range, UM30-2 sensors can ignore foreground or background targets and may be connected together to act as one large sensor. They can also be connected together and programmed to multiplex to avoid cross talk and mutual interference. EasyTouch display and keypad facilitate setup, configuration, and access to 14 features without use of any external PC or programming module.

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Toxic Gas Detector supports HART communications protocol.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:34:58 -0400

Displaying gas concentrations up to 500 ppm, Model TS4000H offers protection against wide range of hazardous industrial gases and can safeguard against oxygen deficiency. In addition to HART configuration, detector is available in Modbus configuration and with three 8 A relays. All electronics are contained within explosion-proof housing. Interface module's galvanically isolated, intrinsically safe design supports sensor field replacement without special tools or hot work permits.

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Laser Displacement Sensors offer teach-in feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:34:57 -0400

OptoNCDT 1402 sensors have teach-in function that lets user limit measuring range to suit application requirements while maintaining full 4-20 mA, 1-5 V, RS422 output. Integral controller compensates in real time for difficult-to-measure surfaces, enabling accurate measurement of object parameters including thickness, roundness, position, deflection, tilt, displacement, and vibration. Measuring rate is 1.5 kHz, and series comprises 7 sensors with measuring ranges from 5-250 mm.

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Fiber Optic Gyro utilizes DSP electronics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:41 -0400

With single continuous length of optical fiber wound into 1.5 in. dia housing, Model DSP-1500 features scale factor of 0.1% and bias stability of less than 5°/h. Tethered design enables sensor to be installed separately from power and processing circuit boards. Utilizing DSP electronics, which virtually eliminate temperature-sensitive drift and rotation errors, miniature unit is suited for demanding commercial stabilization and pointing applications in land vehicles, aircraft, and vessels.

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Tire Inflator Gauge inflates within 10-120 lb pressure range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:11 -0400

Featuring weatherproof aluminum body and rugged construction, tire inflator gauge has 6 in. chrome-plated dual-head chuck with full 360° swivel and magnifying bubble lens, allowing full view of pressure scale. It shows inflation in 2 lb increments, and comes with 15 in. air hose with ¼ in. female NPT and 3/8 in. -24 thread air intake. Inflator has replaceable gauge and valve cartridges, corrosion-resistant brass valve, and 2 steel washers for air-tight seal.

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Transmitter combines humidity and temperature sensing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:09 -0400

Series RHP combines voltage or current humidity transmitter output with passive temperature thermistor or RTD output. Polymer capacitance humidity sensor is not affected by condensation, fog, high humidity, or contaminants, and humidity sensors are available with 2% or 3% accuracies. In addition to optional 2-line alphanumeric LCD, duct-mounted transmitters are available with interchangeable filter options and replaceable sensors.

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HD Microphones are available in single/dual-channel versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:06 -0400

Providing 50 Hz to 20 kHz audio, HD-series wireless microphones are able to capture entire human voice spectrum. Devices utilize Revolabs RF Armor(TM), which protects them from GSM noise, and offer audio processing EQ and mixing capability. Also, units operate in 1.92-1.93 GHz Unlicensed Personal Communication Services (UPCS) range and are suited for videoconferencing, amplified voice, and recording applications.

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CO2/Temperature WiFi Sensor helps conserve energy in buildings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:05 -0400

Designed to utilize existing IEEE 802.11 voice/data networks, wall-mounted TR9294-WF can be used to regulate outside air ventilation based on actual number of people in particular space. Signal can be directed over local network to building control system and/or over Internet to any remote monitoring/data collection location. Self-calibrating and maintenance-free sensor uses 24 Vac low-voltage power and supports wireless encryption protocols as well as DHCP or static IP address.

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Ice Detecting Sensor features self-defrosting design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:46 -0400

With adjustable ice sensitivity to less than 0.001 in., Ice*Meister(TM) Model 9734-HTR allows any controlling host to respond to earliest formation of ice and take remedial action in real-time. Pulsing 1.2 A at 24 Vdc, sensor's radiant heater heats sensor probe and melts away offending ice, while gravity alone removes icemelt. Temperatures of aluminum heater panels are limited to 50°C for personnel safety. Applications include webcams, radio towers, weather stations, and telescopes.

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Dynamometer measures machining forces during turning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:43 -0400

Machining Force Measuring System Type 9129A is 3-component, modular system that measures cutting force, feed force, and passive force during turning processes. Various lathe adapters and sizes of turret adapters can be mounted with minimum manipulation. Temperature error is minimized and product features ground-isolated mounting, avoiding ground loop errors. Corrosion-resistant system includes Type 9129AA dynamometer with height of 32 mm and measuring range of up to ±10 kN.

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Laser Energy Sensors offer high damage threshold.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:41 -0400

Using single diffuser to cover UV, Visible, and Mid-IR wavelengths, E50BF-DIF Pyroelectric Detector has broadband absorber that accurately collects measurements from 193 nm to 3 µm. Unit's 35 mm aperture measures repetition rates to 120 Hz with pulse widths up to 5 ms. Damage threshold for UV wavelengths ranges from 4 J/cm² at less than 100 ns to 80 J/cm² at 5 ms. Featuring 46 mm aperture, non-diffuser Model PE50PB has damage threshold of 800 mJ/cm² for Q switched lasers.

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Photoelectric Sensor integrates background suppression.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:40 -0400

Able to sense black objects up to 2 m away or white and grey objects at up to 2.5 m, PD112 can be fine-tuned to detect target at desired distance while ignoring reflective objects in close proximity. Support for NPN and PNP output is standard, and NO or NC output can be selected via dip switch. Also, 2 adjustable timers are provided for on/off delay, and users may select traditional industrial or door mode operation. Triangulation lets sensor be adjusted via 28-turn potentiometer.

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Profile Sensor is suited for defined measurement tasks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:31 -0400

As stationary/moving measurement unit, scanCONTROL 2710 can be used to recognize and track angles, steps, and positions. Same can be done for profiles, including adhesive beads, weld seams, grooves, and gaps. After configuration, system runs in standalone mode and can be connected directly to controller. Using integrated controller, sensor can perform data acquisition, profile calculations, and measured value generation for complete measurement field and at full resolution at 100 Hz.

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Inductive Proximity Sensors offer range of up to 15 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:28:07 -0400

Available in 12, 18, and 30 mm dia models with ranges of 5, 10, and 15 mm, respectively, X-Series Pile Driver(TM) Extended Range Inductive Sensors detect all metals and are suited for automotive manufacturing applications, enabling detection of irregularly shaped contours. Units feature SS housing as well as circuitry that allows restriction-free mounting and immunity to industrial noise and temperature extremes. Sensors are IP69k-rated to withstand high-pressure washdown cleaning.

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