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AutomationDirect Adds Photoelectric Laser Distance Sensors

AutomationDirect has expanded its photoelectric sensor offering to include OPT series short and long range distance sensors. Available with either Class 1 or Class 2 laser options, the distance sensors are constructed with rectangular plastic housings and fitted with an M12 quick-disconnect. OPT short-range diffuse distance sensors utilize high-resolution CMOS line array technology, eliminating...

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Current Sensor IC has thermally enhanced, integrated design.

Designed for maximum accuracy, ACS770 consists of linear Hall circuit with copper conduction path located near die. Precise proportional output voltage is provided by low-offset, chopper-stabilized BiCMOS Hall IC, while immunity to current conductor dV/dt and stray electric fields is offered by integrated shield technology. Available in 5-pin package, lead (Pb)-free product features digital...

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Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers

Current Sensor IC has thermally enhanced, integrated design.

Designed for maximum accuracy, ACS770 consists of linear Hall circuit with copper conduction path located near die. Precise proportional output voltage is provided by low-offset, chopper-stabilized BiCMOS Hall IC, while immunity to current conductor dV/dt and stray electric fields is offered by integrated shield technology. Available in 5-pin package, lead (Pb)-free product features digital...

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LVDT Linear Position Sensors Serve as Reliable Replacements to Pots On High Vibration Petroleum Drilling Equipment
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LVDT Linear Position Sensors Serve as Reliable Replacements to Pots On High Vibration Petroleum Drilling Equipment

Pennsauken, NJ – One of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry (oil & gas) is replacing potentiometers with Macro Sensors LVDT Linear Position Sensors as a critical position feedback component on its down hole drilling equipment.  Installed on a rotary steerable drilling system as part of the steering mechanism, Macro Sensors LVDT Position Sensors provide...

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LVDT Linear Position Sensors Serve as Reliable Replacements to Pots On High Vibration Petroleum Drilling Equipment
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LVDT Linear Position Sensors Serve as Reliable Replacements to Pots On High Vibration Petroleum Drilling Equipment

Pennsauken, NJ – One of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry (oil & gas) is replacing potentiometers with Macro Sensors LVDT Linear Position Sensors as a critical position feedback component on its down hole drilling equipment.-  Installed on a rotary steerable drilling system as part of the steering mechanism, Macro Sensors LVDT Position Sensors...

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MDT Showcases TMR Magnetic Sensors at Sensor Expo Japan 2013
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MDT Showcases TMR Magnetic Sensors at Sensor Expo Japan 2013

Advanced TMR Technology Enables High-Performance and Low-Power Magnetic Sensors for Industrial Sensor Applications TOKYO and ZHANGJIAGANG, China —- At Sensor Expo Japan 2013( http://www.sensorexpojapan.com/2013/contents_en ), MultiDimension Technology( http://www.multidimensiontech.com ) Co., Ltd. (MDT) will showcase its lineup of advanced Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetic sensors(...

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MDT Showcases TMR Magnetic Sensors at Sensor Expo Japan 2013
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MDT Showcases TMR Magnetic Sensors at Sensor Expo Japan 2013

Advanced TMR Technology Enables High-Performance and Low-Power Magnetic Sensors for Industrial Sensor Applications TOKYO and ZHANGJIAGANG, China —Â- At Sensor Expo Japan 2013( http://www.sensorexpojapan.com/2013/contents_en ), MultiDimension Technology( http://www.multidimensiontech.com ) Co., Ltd. (MDT) will showcase its lineup of advanced Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetic...

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Eddy-Current Displacement Sensors offer 15 mm measurement range.
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Eddy-Current Displacement Sensors offer 15 mm measurement range.

As fully compliant CompactRIO™ module, ECD140 sensors- offer plug-and-play displacement sensing. Direct access is provided to measurement data without any intervening hardware or modules, and those familiar with CompactRIO FPGA programming use downloadable drivers to connect to ECD140 and start making measurements. National Instruments CompactRIO, as open and expandable system powered by...

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