267 press releases : Detection, Measurement: Position, Movement, Weight, Force...

Realtime communication from control system all the way down to an encoder. Leine & Linde has lately been involved in the development of the standardized encoder profile 3.162 version 4.1 related to PROFIdrive, which describes how an absolute position encoder should work in a PROFINET network. Parallel with this, the creation of an absolute encoder, with built-in support for PROFINET, was develop...

Setra Systems Introduces its Family of Digital Current Switches CSS (Current Switch Solid), Solid Core Design CSC (Current Switch Clamped), Split Core Design Boxborough, Mass.--Setra Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and designer of pressure measurement instrumentation, introduces the CSS Series and CSC Series of current switches. Utilizing magnetic current sensing technology, the CSS and...

SETRA SYSTEMS INTRODUCES MODEL SRPM SECURE-SENSE® ROOM PRESSURE MONITOR Pressure Monitor Now BACnet Capable Boxborough, Mass. -- Setra Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and designer of pressure measurement instrumentation, announces that the Model SRPM (Setra Room Pressure Monitor) is now BACnet Capable. The SRPM is designed for pharmaceutical, hospital, semiconductor, clean rooms, research...

Hardy Instruments’ HI 4060 Rate Controller Now Available in Factory Configured Enclosure San Diego, CA (short version) — Hardy Instruments’ feature-rich HI 4060 Rate Controller is now available factory installed in a stainless steel (Nema 4x) enclosure. It can be configured as a blind unit or with a keyboard and display. A load cell summing board or intrinsic barrier assembly can be added to el...

The world's most popular portable Load Cell Tester model LCT-01 is now celebrating 12 years since it first reached the market with thousands units being used by proffesionals all around the world. For a limited time only the LCT-01 is now offered for a special price of US$ 555- (or Euro 400-) including shipping and handling to Europe and North America. To take advantage of this special offe...

Software simplifies data documentation and saves costs Dransfeld, 10.08.2009 - With the new software SHARKNET 2 users can easily control industrial metal detectors. The software documents all data automatically. The German manufacturer Cassel Messtechnik GmbH has recentlly launched the Windows-based software SHARKNET 2. It is a convenient solution to document operational data on a central com...

The Compact-S is a dual-channel-differential hall sensor for detection of speed and direction of rotation. The impressive features are: - extremely short (insertion depth 30mm / total length 49,5mm) - protection class IP69K - phase shift of (2) output signals, customized, adjustable - sensor tip pressure resistant up to 15bar - temperature resistant up to 140°C / depending on application up t...

An ideal instrument for measurement of rotational speed at rotating surfaces, rolls, wheels... The user can choose the contact measuring mode with direct contact to the surface of the rotating part or the non-contact mode (optical mode). The optical measurement needs small reflecting types for remitting the signal to the instrument. DT-2236A Features: optical measurement with reflecting tape str...

Optex FA has started business selling MVS, Multi Camera Vision Sensor in Europe. If you are interested in MVS vision sensor, please send a e-mail to faovs@optex-fa.com Following are our distributors in Europe as of 02Nov09. Any inquiry, document and quotation, are welcome! Especially from companies related packaging and print inspection!! United Kingdom: ClearView Imaging Ltd Cornwall ...

Three new versions of Level Sensor Series LS03 have been introduced into the market to meet the wider demands of our customer's more specialized application needs. Thus far, the LS03 Level Sensors were only capable of mounting to the inside of the liquid container or reservoir. The demand for level sensors which can be externally mounted has progressed as more and more sophisticated devices are b...

Perpendicularity measurement is very important in the assembly and maintenance of machine tools, moulding presses, large vertical mounted rotating machinery and hydro turbines. For a manufacturing company to be successful, it is vital that production and maintenance departments work together. Maintenance must be recognized as an integral part of the plant production strategy. Using a proactive ap...

A quarter century of OPTALIGN® technology is reason enough to celebrate laser-optical alignment with us. 25 years ago PRÜFTECHNIK invented this technology – that’s why we have put together attractive anniversary packages for you. The ALIGNEO® anniversary package includes functions like use of multipoint mode, opportunity to align vertical machines, and compensation of thermal growth. And most im...

It has been developed and tested in compliance with current standards (EN 60 947, DIN 41 636 type F, NF EN 50 124-1, NFF 16 101/102). The electrical configuration of this switch is based on a double insulated failsafe circuit (1 NO + 1 NC) with two types of contact (silver or gold-plated silver) available, based on the voltages and switching loads involved. Available in IP40, IP 65 or IP67 ve...

RDP Electronics Ltd has recently had its ISO 9001 approval re-certified to ISO 9001:2008 accreditation following a successful inspection and validation of all the company procedures from design to manufacture. ISO 9001:2008 is an internationally recognised standard for an organisation’s internal quality management. Quality has always been a cornerstone of the culture at RDP, and even before quali...

Compact and powerful M18 photoelectric sensors. * For standard applications in conveying and materials handling. * The low-cost alternative. * Through-beam and retro-reflective sensors with fixed setting (plug & play). * Diffuse reflection sensor: easy setting via potentiometer. * Universal mounting using system components and mounting accessories. Applications The OG...

The Phantom Miro eX-Series provides the perfect balance of resolution, speed, and light-sensitivity in a self-contained solution enabling anyone to capture high quality, slow-motion movies. A built-in touch screen display is used to set up the camera as well as immediately view results. Battery power means freedom from power cords. Flexible triggering helps you capture even the most challenging eve...

3DM-GX3™-25 is a high-performance miniature Attitude Heading Reference System, utilizing MEMS sensor technology. It combines a triaxial accelerometer, triaxial gyro, triaxial magnetometer, temperature sensors, and an on-board processor running a sophisticated sensor fusion algorithm to provide static and dynamic orientation, and inertial measurements. It offers a range of output data quantitie...

Bloomington, MN—July 27, 2009— PPT VISION, Inc. announces the machine vision industry’s most intuitive OCR (optical character recognition) technology is now available with its 8.3 release of IMPACT™ software. “PPT VISION, a long-time leader in machine vision cameras, offers an incredibly robust character reading and verification tool,” said Sean O’Driscoll, Executive Vice President of PPT VISION...

Zone scanners are used to detect the presence or movement of targets, primarily in or around entries intended for the passage of people, such as automatic sliding, swinging, revolving, & bi-folding doors. Zone scanners for pedestrian doors - 100mm - 2.5m sensing range - 50mm light spot diameter at a range of 2m - Active presence scanner, diffused mode with background suppression - AIR30 series -...

Small in size, big in practice In railway applications such as propulsion, space is limited and valuable. That’s why JAQUET builds its new railway sensors with an ASIC chip. The Hall-ASIC allows a reliable, fully integrated measurement circuit. The performance of the electric parts of the sensor, their reliability and MTBF-figures profit. Due to the reduced size (the chip is only 4 x 5 mm) small...