Sensors

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.

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.

With engine efficiency under the spotlight like never before, automotive companies are exploring all avenues for improving performance. And because engines have a rotating power output, torque is the key measurement.

At this year’s Mtec 2009 exhibition (25-26 March 2009), sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd will be showcasing a range of unique sensor products on stand 816. The stand will include ‘live’ working demonstrations of sensor products solving real-world measurement problems.

This unique style lateral force sensor is used to evaluate the durability of passenger tires. It features an element design that is able to withstand very high extraneous loads experienced during aggressive vehicle maneuvers, while not affecting the desired tire performance measurement.

Gems Sensors & Controls has launched the UCL-520 Series of Ultrasonic Level Sensors. The UCL-520 Series is suitable for non-contact applications such as industrial water treatment, wastewater management, chemical storage as well as many other challenging fluid applications.

A range of strain gauge displacement transducers is now available, which offer expanded stroke lengths from as low as 0-5mm up to 0-100mm. The transducers are fully interchangeable with alternative strain gauge displacement transducer models currently on the market and offer long service life and excellent mechanical reliability.

An affordable thermography solution for the predictive maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems is being introduced with IDEAL’s new HeatSeeker™ Thermal Imager. Less cumbersome to use than traditional thermal imagers, the handheld HeatSeeker was designed to meet the stringent standards for performance set by professional electricians, engineers and building inspectors.

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.

NHTSA's FMVSS126 test is being adopted as a worldwide standard for vehicle safety by the United Nations Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear group. In the United Nations' version of FMVSS126 the RT2500 Inertial and GPS Navigation system is listed as recommended equipment.