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Fujitsu Selects Cypress' TrueTouch Touchscreen for F-04B Mobile Phone

Fujitsu Selects Cypress' TrueTouch Touchscreen for F-04B Mobile Phone

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced that Fujitsu Limited has selected Cypress's TrueTouch(tm) solution to implement the touchscreen in the world's first separable handset from NTT DOCOMO, the docomo PRIME series F-04B mobile phone. The new phone leverages Cypress's CY8CTMG200 controller to power the robust multitouch interface with a slim 9.8-mm form-factor that can operate separately from the keyboard. By detaching the phone's keyboard from the display, users can easily send e-mails, watch TV broadcasts or search address books using the touchscreen interface while talking on the baseband.

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High Accuracy HDI Pressure Sensors Offer 3 V Supply Versions for Battery Powered Applications

High Accuracy HDI Pressure Sensors Offer 3 V Supply Versions for Battery Powered Applications

Sensortechnics' HDI sensors measure absolute, differential or gage pressures in various ranges from 10 mbar up to 5 bar. The HDI series features 3 V supply versions which are ideally suitable for battery powered applications, e.g. in portable or handheld devices. HDI pressure sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and achieve ultra high accuracies with an excellent Total Error Band (TEB) better than ±0.5 %FSS over a temperature range of 0…+85 °C.

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New Amplified Pressure & Temperature Combination Transducer Series

New Amplified Pressure & Temperature Combination Transducer Series

Paine Electronics' new Amplified 212-64 Pressure & Temperature Combination Series is offered in pressure ranges from 0-1,000 to 0-7,500 PSIA, operates at temperatures from -40°F to +250°F (-40°C to +121°C) and provides high level output signal amplification.

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ABLE pressure switch prevents overheating on hot oil heater skids

ABLE pressure switch prevents overheating on hot oil heater skids

The ABLE range of ONE series electronic switches are being used to replace electro-mechanical switches in many diverse applications on plant upgrades.

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Tactile Pressure Sensors for use at temperatures up to 200 C (400 F)

Tekscan, Inc, announces high temperature, tactile pressure sensors for use in environments up to 200 °Celsius (400 °Fahrenheit).

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Pressure Sensor / Transducer with Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast Now Available on AST4000

Pressure Sensor / Transducer with Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast Now Available on AST4000

American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released its AST4000 pressure sensor, transducer and transmitter series to the OEM market with four-pin DT04 Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast electrical connection options. Popular in on-road, off-road, hydraulic and agricultural applications; the DT04 Deutsch connector is a rugged connector that is similar to the Packard Metripack 150 series. The M12x1 Eurofast connection has seen growth in factory automation and OEM applications. This connection is compact and threaded to ensure a proper connection between the sensor and cable assembly under shock and vibration.

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Low Pressure Oil-Filled Stainless Steel Pressure Sensor Model 82

Low Pressure Oil-Filled Stainless Steel Pressure Sensor Model 82

Measurement Specialties, introduces a new constant voltage excitation feature to its industry leading Model 82 Series pressure sensor. The Model 82 Series industrial grade stainless steel isolated sensors are available in pressure ranges from 0 - 1psi through 0 - 500psi and are compatible with corrosive fluids & gasses. The new constant voltage versions allow compatibility with legacy electronics and competitive sensor electronics that run off a constant voltage supply and don't require the added performance of the standard constant current versions.

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Industry’s Highest-resolution Miniature Digital Pressure Sensor Module

Industry’s Highest-resolution Miniature Digital Pressure Sensor Module

Measurement Specialties has just released for production, the Model MS5607-B digital pressure sensor featuring 24-bit resolution and the industry's lowest current consumption. This device also features a fast conversion rate of 0.6 ms at 8-bit resolution to 8.3 ms at 24-bit resolution.

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PB Series – Maximum Flexibility due to Modularity

PB Series – Maximum Flexibility due to Modularity

With the PB series, Baumer is introducing a new pressure transmitter family based on a modular system which can be adjusted individually to customers' needs. Remarkable is the high accuracy (of up to 0.1 % F.S.) over a large compensated temperature range of -40 °C up to +85 °C. The pressure range is between 100 mbar and 1600 bar. The FlexProgrammer 9701 enables the transmitter's easy configuration.

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Digital Pressure Gauge Barflex for Extreme Surroundings

Digital Pressure Gauge Barflex for Extreme Surroundings

With the Barflex, Baumer offers a robust digital manometer with integrated data memory. In the ATEX version Barflex 4Y, it is also suitable for the use in rough and hazardous surroundings. It can measure the gauge and absolute pressure of almost all liquid and gaseous media in a range from 500 mbar to up to 1000 bar and with an accuracy of up to 0.1 % of full scale. Used as a barometer, the Barflex displays the atmospheric pressure from 200 to 1150 hPa with an accuracy of 1 hPa.

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PC Board Mountable Low Pressure Sensor

PC Board Mountable Low Pressure Sensor

Measurement Specialties has introduced the new Model 1210 Sub PSI designed specifically for low pressure applications requiring high output and stability. These sensors are temperature compensated and operate using a constant current supply. Offered in 5 & 10 inches H2O ranges (12.5mB & 25mB), these newly designed ceramic barbed ports are rugged and make secure pressure connections to 3/32 inch (2.4mm) ID hosing. The ceramic ports are available with matching port volumes that minimize errors in flow measurements.

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Gems Introduces New Compact, Low Pressure Transducer

Gems Introduces New Compact, Low Pressure Transducer

Gems Sensors & Controls announces the launch of the new 3300 series pressure transducer. The 3300 series transducer is designed for low pressure applications that demand small size and low cost along with high accuracy and stability. The 3300 Series pressure transducer is well suited to applications such as chemical sterilizers, autoclaves, pneumatics, HVAC&R, pumps & compressors.

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Ready-to-mount, ATEX-prepared pressure sensor modules for OEMs

Ready-to-mount, ATEX-prepared pressure sensor modules for OEMs

A new range of ready-to-mount pressure sensor modules for OEMs is now available that customers can integrate into their machine designs and instrumentation, including equipment that needs to be ATEX-certified for hazardous environments.

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Robust Pressure Transmitter for Aeronautical Equipment

Robust Pressure Transmitter for Aeronautical Equipment

A new pressure transmitter especially for aeronautical applications has been developed by Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation. Completely made of stainless steel, the compact device meets the high requirements for the use in aviation operations and can be deployed for the pressure measurement of most gases and liquids.

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Impress Sensors & Systems to distribute Ashdown Control products

Impress Sensors & Systems to distribute Ashdown Control products

UK-based sensor and instrumentation specialist Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd has become an official distributor of Ashdown Control products, the pressure instrumentation specialist based in Folkestone, Kent.

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ABLE announces Explosion-Proof One Series Pressure Switch

ABLE announces Explosion-Proof One Series Pressure Switch

ABLE is pleased to announce the availability of the new One Series Ex d, an explosion-proof electronic pressure and temperature switch for Class I, Division 1 (Zone 1) hazardous locations. Based on the One Series 2W, 4W and 8W electronic design, the One Series Ex d 2X, 4X and 8X models provide an explosion-proof enclosure based on ABLE's popular 120 Series mechanical switches. Using the same "footprint" as the 120 Series and adding programmable digital electronics, the One Series Ex d is ideally suited for the rigors of critical areas classified as harsh and hazardous. The conduit openings, sensor port and mounting holes are in the same locations as the 120 Series for easy installation.

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New Electronic Pressure Switch from Bosch Rexroth

New Electronic Pressure Switch from Bosch Rexroth

Flexible in design, Bosch Rexroth's compact PE5 electronic pressure and vacuum switch is easy to operate and install, with three ergonomically-arranged buttons and numerous pneumatic connection options. The fully IP65-protected switch features a large, four-digit LCD display that is easy to read, and the pressure units shown can be tailored to suit the environment.

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Pressure Gauge MEX3 with Robust Housing for Rolling Stock

Pressure Gauge MEX3 with Robust Housing for Rolling Stock

The pressure gauge MEX3 offered by Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation is now available in a particularly robust version for heavy duty applications. It has been developed especially for the pressure control in hydraulic parking brakes in trains. In order to protect the sensing element against shock and the impact of stones during operation, the device is mounted in an aluminium housing equipped with a polycarbonate window.

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Pressure Sensors with CANopen Interface

Pressure Sensors with CANopen Interface

With the series PDRJ and PDAJ, Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation offers rugged pressure sensors that communicate via the CANopen protocol and can measure a relative or absolute pressure from -1 up to 1000 bar. In the operating temperature range of -25°C to 85°C, the maximal total error is at 1% FSR for the T-class and only 0,3% FSR for the S-class. The measuring devices are suitable for complex systems over big distances or security-relevant applications like engine test benches requiring a high accuracy.

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Robust Safety Pressure Gauges for the Oil Industry

Robust Safety Pressure Gauges for the Oil Industry

For the use under difficult conditions on oil fields and in refineries, Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation has developed a range of special safety pressure gauges. Sensing elements made of stainless steel or Monel as well as polypropylene or phenolic cases reliably protect the devices against aggressive substances.

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New KTE2000CS Submersible OEM Transmitters Measure Low Liquid Levels From 0.5 m H2O

New KTE2000CS Submersible OEM Transmitters Measure Low Liquid Levels From 0.5 m H2O

Sensortechnics' new KTE2000CS submersible OEM pressure sensors offer precision hydrostatic low level measurement from only 50 mbar (0.5 m water column) Full Scale. The KTE2000CS series consists of highly accurate capacitive ceramic pressure cells in a rugged stainless steel construction. They feature excellent long term stability and are compatible with many corrosive and aggressive liquids.

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Pressure Transmitter with Parylene Coating for Extreme Environments

Pressure Transmitter with Parylene Coating for Extreme Environments

For the use in seawater or with aggressive media, Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation offers pressure transmitters with Parylene coating protecting against corrosion and increasing the life cycle of the measuring devices. Especially in applications of over- and underwater shipbuilding, the sensors have to be resistant against seawater.

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Pressure switches now certified for hazardous areas

Pressure switches now certified for hazardous areas

A range of compact, low cost pressure switches are now available that are ATEX-certified for use in Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 gaseous atmospheres.

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Rugged pressure sensors offer high accuracy and a wide operating range

Rugged pressure sensors offer high accuracy and a wide operating range

A new range of stainless steel sensors is now available that measure the pressure of liquids and gases in a diverse range of applications, to a high accuracy (0.05%) and across a wide pressure range (from 0-10mbar up to 700bar).

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Digital Modbus Pressure Transmitter EC6 with Very Fast Response Time

Digital Modbus Pressure Transmitter EC6 with Very Fast Response Time

The Modbus Fast Response pressure transmitter EC6, developed by Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation on special customer request, stands out due to its extremely fast response time of only 1msec. For the first time, a very fast, robust and fully configurable pressure measuring device can be provided for applications communicating over Modbus such as pressure test benches and water treatment or gas generation units.

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Pressure sensors ideal for viscous fluids and withstand wash downs

Pressure sensors ideal for viscous fluids and withstand wash downs

A range of ceramic and stainless steel pressure sensors for viscous and gaseous media is now available, which not only withstand frequent wash downs and temperatures of up to 300°C, but are also certified for use in explosive atmosphere (ATEX, Zone 0) environments.

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Hygienic Pressure Measuring with ED 701

Hygienic Pressure Measuring with ED 701

Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation offers the electrical pressure transmitter of the ED 701 series with a range of new features. Therefore the ED 701 is now also highly suitable for hygienic pressure measuring in the pharmaceutical and food industry.

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Pressure Transmitter EF6 for Transport Applications

Pressure Transmitter EF6 for Transport Applications

With the EF6, Baumer's product segment Process Instrumentation has developed an EMC-safe pressure transmitter suitable especially for transport applications. It is already applied in the brake system of several high speed trains.

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New Low Pressure Transducer Announced By Gems Sensors

New Low Pressure Transducer Announced By Gems Sensors

Gems Sensors & Controls announces the launch of the 3300 series pressure transducer. Based on the highly successful 3100 series, the 3300 series is characterized by its low pressure ranges, compact size, absolute or gauge reference and low cost. The new transducers have been designed for use by OEMs in a variety of applications across a number of different industries. Applications include pneumatics, autoclaves, chemical sterilizers, liquid storage and distribution, compressors and anywhere with low pressure requirements.

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Tough, explosion proof TX200 pressure transmitter is now suitable for even more hazardous area applications

Tough, explosion proof TX200 pressure transmitter is now suitable for even more hazardous area applications

ABLE is pleased to announce that the popular TX200 pressure transmitter for use in hazardous areas is now available with sixteen additional process / pressure connection options and three new low-pressure* ranges. These expanded product specifications will allow the TX200 pressure transmitter greater flexibility in meeting application requirements.

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Temperature, pressure and level switches now come with SIL2 approval

Temperature, pressure and level switches now come with SIL2 approval

A UK-based company is now offering a range of temperature limiters/controllers, pressure transmitters, screw-in transmitters, submersible probes and level control switches, all with SIL2 (Safety Integrity Level 2) approval for hazardous environments.

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Intelligent pressure sensors offer the best in design, functionality and flexibility

Intelligent pressure sensors offer the best in design, functionality and flexibility

A new range of high precision pressure sensors has been launched, which not only offers extremely high operating temperatures of up to 300°C, but also provides a unique, easy-to-clean 'globe' shaped LCD display housing, that is ideal for hygienic applications, such as food and beverage processing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

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