Proximity Sensor has 4 times standard sensing range.

Proximity Sensor has 4 times standard sensing range.

HyperPROX 4X long-range proximity sensor incorporates on-board temperature compensation ICs that eliminate impact of temperature on sensing distance. Sensor may be mounted farther away from target, minimizing risk of mechanical damage. Applications include controlling, regulating, automating, positioning, and monitoring work processes in machine-tool, plastics, textile, and automotive industries...

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Level-Detection Sensor sees through metal walls.

Level-Detection Sensor sees through metal walls.

levelprox, designed for use with metal storage tanks, utilizes ultrasonic sensing technology to detect liquid levels inside metal-walled tanks. Suitable for applications where intrusion into tank is not desired, levelprox can sense through metal walls from .040 to .590 in. thick. It incorporates 1-102 Tri-clamp fitting into sensor and can be used with optional mounting kit. It includes alarm...

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Sensor suits precision, position, and opacity measurements.

Non-contact, laser-based, industrial gauging sensor, based on shadow measurement principle, is suitable for non-stationary, rubber, metalworking, aluminum, paper, textiles, and plastics applications. Class II Laser Beam Sensor (LBS) consists of emitter and receiver, and allows up to 3.3 ft distances between them. Measurement range varies from 0.02 to 1 in., accuracy is better than 0.5 percent at...

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Strain Gage Amplifiers handle multiple channels.

Strain Gage Amplifiers handle multiple channels.

MAC MultiAmplifier Card and IMUX Tension Multiplexer provide multi-point tension monitoring. MAC amplifies signals from up to 8 tension transducers or load cells, and supplies corresponding number of 0 to 10 Vdc signals. Signals may be used as inputs to drives, PLCs, or other control devices. Additional 0 to 1 mA or 0 to l00 microA signal is supplied as meter output. IMUX can select and display...

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Position Sensor fits limited-space applications.

Position Sensor fits limited-space applications.

TemposonicsÂ-® L Series LD4 sensing element and overlapping electronics module can be mounted inside end cap of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. Complete sensor installed height is 28.5 mm. Sensor fits in end caps with bore diameter as small as 51 mm, and suits clevis-mount configurations. Design allows users to install and maintain sensor without disassembling complete cylinder. Sensor is...

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Light Sensor converts light intensity to digital signals.

Light Sensor converts light intensity to digital signals.

TSL2550 single-chip, ambient light sensor produces digital output capable of direct SMBus interface. It reduces overall system power by measuring ambient light to control display screen backlighting in portable equipment and also identifies light source type. Sensor utilizes 2 photodetectors and companding analog-to-digital converter to provide light measurements over 12-bit dynamic range....

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Gas Monitor attaches to clothes or hard hat.

Gas Monitor attaches to clothes or hard hat.

Compact T40 Rattler(TM) protects employees from carbon monoxide or hydrogen sulfide exposure. Monitor operates for up to 500 hr on single, replaceable AA alkaline battery and will alert user to low battery life with audible and visual indicators. Liquid crystal display provides continuous real-time readings in parts-per-million. When low or high alarm setpoints are exceeded, it alerts user by...

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Incremental Encoder works at speeds to 10,000 rpm.

Incremental Encoder works at speeds to 10,000 rpm.

C120 Series with 2 in. housing is available with any incremental count from 1 to 8,192 ppr. It has electrical bandwidth up to 820 kHz and firmware generated marker pulse of 90 or 180, providing feedback at speeds up to 10,000 rpm while maintaining marker width and synchronization. Encoder combines hybrid OPTO-ASIC and small, unique code disk. Both tracks are read simultaneously by sensor array...

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Avalanche Photodetectors handle fast fiber optic devices.

Rated at 2.5 and 10 Gigabit/sec, InAlAs/InGaAs avalanche photodiodes detect incoming laser light from transmitters, convert light into electrical signals, and amplify signal internally by process known as avalanching, thus enhancing receiver sensitivity. Applications include long-haul and metropolitan optical communications systems.

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