Sensors

Specialist electrochemical sensor manufacturer Analytical Technology Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a framework agreement to supply and install bufferless chlorine monitoring systems to Yorkshire Water. An in-depth technical evaluation was carried out by Yorkshire Water, in which Analytical Technology’s products were compared with a competitor’s against benchmark buffered units. Following this extensive process, Analytical Technology secured the agreement and commenced an asset replacement scheme for over 450 chlorine monitors.

Sensortechnics develops highly sensitive thermal mass flow sensors for air and gases with measuring ranges up to 500 l/min. For the demanding requirements of medical ventilators Sensortechnics offers custom solutions with two sensing elements featuring excellent resolution and accuracy over the complete measuring range. One sensor chip is located in the middle of the main stream for the measurement of very small flows around the zero flow point. A second chip is arranged in a bypass configuration and measures higher flows up to full scale. The flow sensors utilise a microcontroller for digital signal processing and can continuously switch between the two sensing elements. Sensortechnics’ mass flow sensors achieve very fast response times below 10 ms and offer a linear analog output signal and a digital I²C or SPI bus interface at the same time.

Measurement Specialties has just released its new fluid property sensor (HTM2500B3C4OIL) for measuring dissolved water in oil. This is critical data for oil system management as water consumes oil additives that can result in severe mechanical damages due to degradation of lubricant properties. This rugged device is specifically designed for OEM applications where cost-effectiveness, accuracy and reliability are critical.

The Deeter Group, market leaders in the design, development and manufacture of electronic sensors and control systems, has added a Wireless Modbus Gateway to its range of Wireless Sensor Network products.

Inmoco has launched a new version of its new Mercury II™ 6000 series of micro encoders from MicroE Systems, for use in vacuum environments. The new encoder is rated to 10-8 torr vacuum, and bake out at 150 degrees C for 48 hours. In common with other encoders in the Mercury II™ 6000 series, it enables OEMs and users to reduce both system size and cost. The encoder’s sensor height is half the size of competitive encoders, making it easier to fit into system designs. This reduction can also cut motion system weight and cost by allowing the use of smaller motors and stages.

Sherborne Sensors, has announced its selection of Tritek Solutions, and its subsidiaries, to represent the Company on both the US West Coast, and in the New England region. Tritek Solutions will be responsible for providing total sales support for the entire line of Sherborne Sensors’ products and services, including inclinometers, accelerometers, force transducers, displays, power supplies, and accessories.

The Deeter Group announce the introduction of a free site survey service for customers considering the implementation of a Deeter or any other wireless sensor network operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band. Deeter’s own wireless sensor networks may be used to remotely monitor temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, liquid level, float or proximity switches or any sensor connected to a 4-20mA control loop.

Infrared temperature sensors from Calex Electronics have been used with success for over 7 years by a provider of packaged gas for measuring the temperature of gas cylinders as they are filled. When a gas cylinder is filled and the pressure increases, the cylinder will warm up. The temperature of the surface is monitored for several reasons:

Sherborne Sensors, a global leader in the design and manufacture of sensors for military, aerospace and industrial applications, announces the LSW series, a family of rugged, high‐precision inclinometers, designed for use in demanding all‐weather applications.

Endress+Hauser announces the Instrumentation for Aeration Control package geared specifically toward advanced aeration control strategies. Instruments available measure dissolved oxygen, nitrate, ammonium, pH, suspended solids, temperature, air flow rates, air pressures and water levels in aeration basins to provide enhanced and reliable control of a process. Direct measurement of these parameters can drastically reduce energy costs associated with operating aeration basins.