Sensors

Water treatment applications place high demands on pressure and level measuring instruments. For these applications, Baumer offers robust sensors which are suitable for high vibrations as well as for the use with aggressive media. For example, sensors made of seawater-resistant Hastelloy C and with a ceramic sensing element are available for desalination plants. Flush mount versions are offered for sewage applications. The devices can be easily configured on PC via the FlexProgrammer 9701.

Phidgets Inc. released today the 1135 - Precision Voltage Sensor; the 1135 replaces the 1123 - Precision Voltage Sensor. The new sensor is substantially more accurate and can measure voltages from -30 to +30V with a typical error of ±0.7%.

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.

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

The new PI nano™ piezo-Z stages are optimized for very fast step and settle and easy integration into high-resolution microscope applications. They feature a very low profile a large aperture, and travel ranges of up to 200 µm with sub-nanometer closed-loop resolution–ideal for leading-edge microscopy and imaging applications. The piezo stages are designed for inverted microscopes from the four major manufacturers: Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss. The low profile design of 20 mm (0.8”) facilitates the integration. The large aperture accommodates microscopy accessories such as slide holders, Petri dish holders, etc.

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

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.

The new FTS fibre optic displacement sensors are designed for flight test applications. Weighing just 175 grams, the sensor electronics feature a 25 x 50 x 75 mm enclosure with MIL-DTL-83513 Micro-D connector for power and output signals.

Renishaw has announced the launch of a successor to its well established QC10 ballbar system; a tool adopted worldwide for the assessment of machine tool positioning and servo control performance.

A manufacturer of thin-film solar power modules is using non-contact measurement systems from Micro-Epsilon in order to inspect the quality of solar glass panels. The measurement system has helped to reduce the cost of processing defective parts.