Sensors

Gems Sensors and controls has announced the launch of a new range of magnetically actuated proximity switches for a wide range of customer applications. Versatile, low cost and compact, these new switches are hermetically sealed for long lasting performance and easy installation.

For its FlexLevel Switch 4401, Baumer offers a sliding connection making the hygienic level switch suitable for high process temperatures of up to 200 °C. The optional sliding connection is available in 100 and 250 mm length and can serve as a cooling neck or extension, for example if the medium has to be reached through the tank insulation or the level detection has to be adjusted to a certain height. Thanks to the DN38 process connection, the sensor is excellently suitable for food and beverage industry applications. For the use in hazardous areas, different ATEX versions are available.

Calex is delighted to announce an innovative new range of compact infra-red pyrometers with built-in digital communications for easy systems integration.

When it comes into force at the end of December 2009 the new Machinery Directive will reference the new EN 13849 standard for safety-related parts of the control system instead of the familiar EN 954-1. ifm electronic Ltd is ahead of the game with a range of fail-safe inductive sensors fully compliant with the latest standards.

Ever since it was launched, Gefran’s series of rod-type magnetostrictive transducers for inside cylinder applications was a great success, confirming the product’s quality and its satisfaction of market demands.

Ace Controls International has introduced a new vibration sensor for process monitoring that detects local malfunctions in the automation process, thus preventing expensive repairs, maintenance and downtime.

Variohm EuroSensor has launched a new software application for communication and programming of Contelec Vert-X series non-contacting and contactless angle sensors. As the exclusive UK distributor for the Swiss manufactured range, Variohm offer OEMs the ability to reconfigure and customise the sensor curve and output characteristics over its 0º to 360º measurement range.

The Orbisphere 1100 series optical dissolved oxygen sensor from HACH LANGE is providing major advantages to international service company Serco, in the course of its work to solve corrosion problems within the UK power generation sector. The instrumentation has helped reduce maintenance time and service requirements to improve the overall monitoring efficiency of testing carried out under plant conditions.

Capacitec, Inc. has announced the successful application of high-temperature non-contact displacement sensors within disc brake wear analysis, glass manufacturing and aircraft engine testing applications. Since the 1970’s, Capacitec high temperature non-contact sensing technology has been in use in North America, Europe and Japan to solve the most demanding applications, measuring displacement of up to 0.4” (10 mm), within extreme temperature environments where resolution of one micron or better is a requirement, such as:

A complete suite of HART-enabled gas and flame detectors is now available from General Monitors. These safety instruments protect employees, equipment and facilities from the dangers of hydrocarbon gases, toxic gases, oxygen depletion and flames.