Proximity Sensors

Proximity Sensors

High-Speed Door Safety System communicates presence with light.

To prevent potential accidents, including collisions between forklifts and workers, LED Virtual VisionÂ-® warns workers when another worker or object is approaching high-speed door from opposite side. Motion sensor on each side of door triggers one strip of red LED lights to flash on opposite side. Typically, LED lights are placed just outside of door's frame on each side but can be set up...

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Locon Sensor Systems Sells Revolutionary Products

Locon Sensor Systems is a proud distributor of Contrinex products, and the world will soon find out what we've always known: Contrinex is a reliable and innovative manufacturer of inductive, capacitive and photoelectric sensors used in a variety of applications. So how will the rest of the world find out? Well, we are pleased to share the news that Contrinex is a finalist for the Innovation Prize...

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Worldsensing and SIGFOX Announce the World's Largest Intelligent Parking Deployment with Micronet, the SIGFOX Network Operator for Russia

LONDON and LABÈGE, France - The Intelligent Parking solution in Moscow, now in its second year of operation, has proven the success of the combination of Worldsensing's Fastprk solution and cost-effective, low-energy consuming SIGFOX connectivity Fastprk, the intelligent parking solution from Worldsensing, combined with the unique SIGFOX cellular based connectivity offer, has proven its...

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Laser Profile Scanners provide gap measurements.

With compact design and advanced triggering capabilities, gapCONTROL 2611 and 2911 can be integrated into industrial environments, such as welding, joining, and assembly processes. Sensors measure gaps as well as flushness, overlapping, proximity, and height offsets. Included gapCONTROL Setup Software configures sensors, defines metrics, and outputs measurement values. Results can be used, for...

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Proximity Sensor solves smartphone hang-ups.

CombiningÂ- time-of-flight sensor, ambient light sensor die, and infrared emitter, FlightSense™ VL6180 uses proximity measuring technology to calculate distance between smartphone and user, minimizing incidence of dropped calls and enabling innovative interactions with smartphones. IR emitter sends out light pulses,Â- while light detector picks up reflected pulses, and electronic...

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Vishay Intertechnology Announces Super 12 Featured Products for 2013

Innovative Components Offer Industry-Leading Specifications for a Variety of Applications MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) today announced its Super 12 featured products for 2013. Each year, Vishay's Super 12 collection showcases the company's industry-leading capabilities in semiconductor and passive devices, providing design engineers with a shortcut to leading industry...

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Proximity Sensors detect ferrous metals.

Requiring only presence of metal to operate, PRX+11200, 11300, and 11400 can be activated from multiple sides withoutÂ- magnet or power source.Â- Steel sensors have hermetically sealed contacts, making them immune to oxidation, dust, and particles. Featuring standard hole spacing, heavy-duty mounting flange, and adjustable trip point, units are suited forÂ- limit sensing, position...

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Downtown Jacksonville Gets Smart on Parking

Mayor highlights Streetline technology making parking easier JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Visitors to Downtown Jacksonville will soon be able to know more easily and in real time where on-street parking is open. Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville are working with Streetline, a leading provider of innovative parking solutions, to implement the company's smart parking system in certain sections...

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