Sensors

Availability of a diverse range of compact gas sensors from Figaro is announced by RS Components. Targeting a wide range of gas monitoring and detection applications across many industrial sectors, the Figaro range employs multilayer, semiconductor and electrochemical detection methods that are specially optimised for specific gas types.

The SCA3300-D01 three-axis accelerometer and inclinometer from Murata is available at Mouser Electronics. The surface-mount MEMS sensor provides user-selectable measurement range and extensive self-diagnostics features, and delivers bias stability, linearity, and low noise while also offering high reliability and performance under both mechanical vibration and shock endurance through a mechanically-damped sensing element.

A new BlueBeam technology has been developed for incremental rotary encoders with optical sensing principle increases efficiency when generating signals. Specially developed blue emitter LEDs, combined with modern and more finely structured sensing chips, allow a more energetic penetration depth of the blue light in the chip. The result is a higher resolution, significantly improved signal amplitude, and a considerably improved signal quality.

A brochure for the Decagon Devices range of sensors and systems for environmental measurements, monitoring and analysis has been released by Labcell. The fully illustrated A4 guide is packed with detailed data to help users identify the optimum products for any given application. At the front there are new and recently introduced instruments.

Exposed, incremental linear encoders are the feedback system of choice from the axes of CNC equipment for applications where very high positional accuracy is required, for example in semiconductor manufacturing and measurement, printed circuit board assembly machines, metrology equipment and high precision machine tools.

The Encoder Digitised Resolver (ERD) has been introduced by Empire Magnetics, which is suitable for beamline facilities, but can be used for any multi-station automated system with centralised control. The ERD significantly reduces cabling costs through its ability to provide feedback from each station/device into an Ethernet network.

Hamburg-based company Dr.Weigert is a producer of cleaning and disinfecting agents. The manufacture of such products involves potentially dangerous and manufacturing processes and, as such, employee protection is high on the list of the company’s priorities.

Proprietary Advanced Sensors Technology has been successfully integrated into strain gauge products by the Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group. Advanced Sensors Technology applies tangible specification and manufacturing process improvements, along with industry-exclusive strain gage sensor design techniques, for direct customer benefit.

A new PIR – a surface mounted controller that provides auto on/auto off switching of infrared controlled air conditioning (AC) units has been launched by CP Electronics. Battery powered, easy to install and adjustable via a simple push button operation, the intelligent PIR learns the infrared code of an AC unit, overrides the on/off commands and regulates the use based on room occupancy. As a result, significant energy savings can be achieved.

A series of new SAE J1939 CAN hydraulic sensors has been announced by Webtec, for OEM mobile and industrial applications where customers require real-time monitoring of hydraulic flow, pressure and temperature around the clock. Designed for closed loop control on high-pressure hydraulic systems, the sensors help users predict imminent hydraulic failure or they can be used to perform diagnostic fault-finding, ultimately helping to prevent or reduce downtime and warranty claims.