TURCK’s PT4400 Pressure Sensor Series

Minneapolis, MN — TURCK introduces its new PT4400 pressure snsor series designed for intrinsically safe locations. This series utilizes a media isolated stainless steel diaphragm for use in pneumatics, water management, hydrogen storage, hydraulic systems, oil and gas, HVAC/R and industrial OEM equipment. 

The PT4400 is rated for UL/cUL 913 (CSA 157) Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D when installed with an approved barrier, such as a TURCK IM33 module. Constructed without welds or o-rings, these sensors allow exceptional pressure ranges up to 10,000 psi and burst pressure ranges up to 20,000 psi.

PT4400 sensors are manufactured using MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) technology. With its one-piece sensing design, the PT4400 offers many advantages over other pressure sensing technologies, including a high life cycle, plus high overload and burst pressure cycles.

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Compact 3100 Series Pressure Transducer

Setra Systems, Inc. offers its Compact 3100 Series pressure transducer providing a low cost solution for OEM applications such as Hydraulic Controls, HVAC Systems, Engine Controls, Industrial Process, Off-Highway Equipment, Compressors, and Pumps. 

This unit’s small footprint, less than 1 inch in diameter, makes it ideal for installations where space is at a premium, and its all stainless steel construction is resistant to corrosive media typically found in industrial process applications.

The 3100 Series employs highly accurate thin film technology and a unique custom designed ASIC offering exceptional performance with accuracy to 0.25% full scale, long-term stability of 0.1%/yr, and thermal stability accurate to within 1.0%/100°F over the entire compensated temperature range of -40°F to 250°F.

Offered in pressure ranges from 100 psi up to 30,000 psi and a wide variety of outputs(0 to 5, 1 to 5, 0.5 to 4.5, 1 to 6 , 0 to 10 VDC, 4 to 20 mA, and 0.5 to 4.5 V ratiometric,), pressure fittings (NPT, UNF, BSP and Metric), and electrical connectors (M12, Packard, Deutsch, DIN43650C and others), this unit can be configured in any number of ways without incurring extra costs associated with customization. In addition, voltage units are available with a dual temperature/pressure output.

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EtherCAT Sensors Can Receive Power Over Standard Cat 5 Cables

The EK1132 Power over EtherCAT junction terminal enables EtherCAT® sensors to receive power over a standard Cat 5 cable. Ultra high speed EtherCAT sensors that deliver low microsecond (µs) level communication can now be more easily installed in industrial applications. Based on the IEEE standard 802.3af, the EK1132 requires only a standard EtherCAT/Ethernet cable for the fieldbus signal and the power supply.

The EK1132 EtherCAT junction suits shaft encoders or length measuring devices that can now be connected by a single cable. The sensor supply voltage of 48 V is generated in the EK1132 junction from the 24 V used as the industry standard. The maximum current input of the terminal devices is 350 mA. The signal and energy transfer takes place on the same wire so four-wire cables can be used. The sensors are connected to Power over EtherCAT via a 4-pin connector such as M12. The maximum possible Ethernet cable length is 100 m.

An intelligent power distribution system detects which power consumer belongs to which performance class and distributes the total available power (15.4 W) to the connected devices accordingly.

Beckhoff Automation
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Navigation Sensor Expands Use of AGVs

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) typically work in climate controlled environments, although you will find rugged versions working out doors. A laser navigation sensor, the LS5 Navigator, promises to expand AGV application. It handles indoor and outdoor environments as well as cold storage, paving the way for AGVs to operate in harbor, loading platform, and similar applications.

The sensor withstands wide variations in temperature (-30° C to +50° C) and relative humidity (< 95%) as well as mechanical stress like vibrations and shocks. A direct drive motor with few moving parts minimizes maintenance.

The optics system maximizes measurement and consistency. It is adaptable to different types of communication, simplifying sensor replacement. It also works with AutoSurveyor, a software tool for automatic and accurate determination of reflector coordinates.

LS5 Navigator is available in two versions: One for outdoor/indoor use and one for indoor use only.

www.DanaherMotion.com

Custom Sensors & Technologies Names New CEO

Moorpark, CA – Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Schneider Electric (SE) has announced that effective March 1, 2009, Hal Grant assumed the position of CEO for Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), headquartered in Moorpark, California.

Hal joined Schneider Electric in 1985. His assignment prior to his appointment as CEO for CST was managing the Global Supply Chain functions for Schneider Electric. While in that position, Hal launched and implemented a program to simplify and rebalance SE’s global supply chain strategy, significantly increasing and streamlining overall effectiveness while reducing costs.

According to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, “Hal’s mission will be to develop the CST business in four strategic areas; grow the commercial network, increase the competitiveness of the industrial approach, continue to develop a technological advantage in customized sensors, and develop synergies with the rest of the Schneider Electric group of companies.”

Hal replaces Chuck Treadway, who held the position of President and CEO at CST for three years. At this time, Chuck has chosen to make his next career step outside of Schneider Electric organization.

www.cstsensors.com

Baumer Redesigns Series 14 Photoelectric Sensors

Southington, Conn. - Baumer has redesigned its extensive line of Series 14 photoelectric sensors with a number of improvements that facilitate sensor installation, adjustment and operation. The redesigned sensors now feature transparent rear housings and improved electrical connections including metal M8 connectors, molded M12 connectors, and a patented cable channel for restricted space applications.

Baumer Series 14 Sensors are designed to detect the presence, placement/orientation, or size of an object. These photoelectric sensors rely upon either LED or laser light sources and are available with three methods of operation: thru-beam (emitter and receiver), retro-reflective (emitter and reflector) and diffuse (single sensing unit with background suppression, foreground suppression or intensity difference).

All Series 14 Sensors now feature a transparent rear housing that allows operating and reception LEDs to be viewed from practically any angle, simplifying installation and operation. Two new connector styles are now available: an innovative molded M12 (S14) connector and a new metal four-pin M8 connector (S35A) that provides improved resilience and increased torque values.

The redesign of Baumer Series 14 Sensors also includes a patented channel that allows the cable to lay flush against the sensor housing for limited space installations. This channel requires no additional depth like a plug-in connector, and can face backward or upward depending upon installation requirements.

A comprehensive range of accessories and fasteners are compatible with the redesigned sensor family. Series 14 Sensors are used in a range of industrial applications in the automotive, electronics, heavy equipment, packaging, printing/graphics, textile processing and wood processing industries.

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Siemens Expands Simatic® HMI Product Line

ATLANTA, GA – Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. has added four new HMI color touch panels to its Simatic® HMI product line that are designed to increase productivity and lower costs.

Two new Simatic Basic touch panels deliver a low cost, reliable industrial grade touch panel for simple automation systems that need common HMI functionality. Both the 10-inch model with function keys and a 15-inch XVGA resolution model provide TFT color displays.
While still compact, the new TP 177B four-inch touch panel offers more space for additional graphic objects than the traditional 320 x 240 quarter-VGA resolution panels. It supports 480 x 272 pixel widescreen resolution on a bright TFT color display, providing extended screen area and visibility. Additional standard features include four configurable function keys and built-in Profinet/Ethernet and Profibus/MPI communication ports to provide greater flexibility.

The new MP 177B helps companies lower costs by reducing the need for additional hardware. This six-inch touch panel is a multipurpose HMI capable of running Simatic WinAC PC-based control software along with standard WinCC flexible HMI panel software. With its TFT color display and built-in Profinet/Ethernet and ProfibusS/MPI communication ports, this panel is capable of running control logic and providing HMI screens for an automation system, eliminating the need for a separate logic controller.  Designed on the Windows CE operating system, the MP 177B can run many standard PC applications including HTML and JAVA support within its pre-installed Microsoft CE Internet Explorer to enable remote monitoring and control for quick troubleshooting or program changes.

All Simatic HMI operator panels meet Type 4/4X indoor environmental enclosure ratings and are certified with industry standard agency approvals including cUL US, CE, and C-Tick.

For more product information visit http://www2.sea.siemens.com/Products/Automation/Human-Machine-Interface/Human-Machine-Interface.htm.

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High Temperature Resistant Position Sensors

Pennsauken, NJ - Built for extraordinary reliability and resistance to high temperatures, Macro Sensors’ HSTAR 750 Series Hermetically Sealed Position Sensors offer a highly accurate and long life solution for the position measurement of steam control valves in power generation plants. Constructed of stainless steel, these ¾” (19 mm) diameter AC-operated position sensors operate in environments with high temperatures (400°F).

Installed within the harsh environs of a steam plant, the HSTAR 750 Position Sensors can provide highly accurate position feedback of different control valves, providing output to remotely located electronics and/or control systems. For example, a typical two-stage steam turbine can contain a number of control valves – governor valve, throttle valve, interceptor valve, re-heat stop valve – all of which are operated by hydraulic actuators. Because the governor and throttle valves are modulating valves whose steam flow is of paramount importance to the efficiency of the turbine, it is especially critical to know their positions. It is also important to know if the interceptor and stop valves are either fully opened or closed. The HSTAR 750 Sensors can provide the necessary position output to signal an operator if something is not working properly. The cost to the plant operator of improper operation and inefficiency due to wrong valve settings can result in as much as several million dollars a year.

About the HSTAR 750 Position Sensor
Along with its resistance to high temperatures, the HSTAR 750 units feature high resolution, excellent repeatability and low hysteresis as well as the highest sensitivity consistent with good linearity. This means operators don’t need to change out units frequently and can rely on output to maintain optimum plant operations.

Electrical termination of the HSTAR 750 Series also is made through a sealed radial connector located near one end. The radial connector results in a through-bore design that permits access to either or both ends of the unit’s core for better mechanical support and core guidance, and easier cleanout in dusty or dirty locations. As the radial connector has a shorter installed length, the length of the HSTAR 750 Series sensors are at least 2” shorter than comparable units with an axially mounted connector for easier installation in tight spaces.

Available in ranges of ±0.050 inch (±1.25 mm) to ±10.0 inches (±250 mm), HSTAR 750 sensors are offered in several standard options including metric threaded cores, smaller diameters and low mass cores. For information visit: HSTAR Marcro Sensors.

www.macrosensors.com

3M Introduces Next-Generation Rugged Touch Solution

METHUEN, MA - 3M Touch Systems announces the availability of the 3M MicroTouch System SCT7650EX, 3M’s next-generation, price-competitive surface capacitive touch solution for vandal-prone, heavy-use environments.

Three key product features offer display integrators an economic, user-safe, easy to seal, robust touch solution for unattended public applications such as ATMs, kiosks, and vending machines. First, the 3M MicroTouch System SCT7650EX is now up to 40% less expensive than 3M’s current 3M MicroTouch ToughTouch II system. Second, the SCT7650EX touch system still features optically-clear laminated glass-on-glass construction which provides superior impact resistance and 86.5% light transmission for brighter, crisper display images. And finally, now the SCT7650EX touch system uses a conductive adhesive-bonded flexible circuit tail in place of the traditional solder connections and wire leads designed to facilitate a superior liquid and dust seal between the touch sensor and display bezel.
The 3M MicroTouch Sensor SCT7650’s laminated construction withstands the EN/UL 60950-1 impact resistance test and provides the necessary surface durability for most unattended, public-access environments. If surface breakage occurs due to extraordinary impact, the lamination helps isolate the glass shards between the touch surface and LCD to protect the user. In addition to providing high impact strength, the sensor construction can also include 3M Vikuiti Advanced Light Control Film (ALCF), which increases application security by restricting the display viewing angle and helping keep sensitive data private.

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Explosion Proof Pressure Sensor

Mt. Olive, NJ - American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) offers the AST46HA, a Media Isolated Explosion Proof Sensor with Digital Compensation and Single Seal Approval. Featuring all stainless steel construction and approved to CSA30 (UL1203/FM3615) Class 1, Division 1 and Zone 1 Group IIB Explosion Proof, Groups C and D, the AST46HA is the cost effective solution for extreme temperature applications, including arctic environments and off shore platforms. By applying digital compensation and utilizing Krystal Bond™ Technology, this product offers top performance in the most extreme temperature conditions. While oil filled sensor technologies can experience freezing or boiling at extreme temperatures, the AST46HA pressure sensor utilizes a one-piece stainless steel, non-oil filled sensor design offering continuous operation at temperatures that cause other sensors to fail. If linearity and repeatability are critical for your application, this product will exceed your expectations at an affordable price.

The AST46HA is extremely versatile and suitable in a variety of applications. These applications include: oil and gas pipelines, well optimization, drilling platforms, CNG/LNG fill stations, paint booths and remote transmitter units (RTU). Moreover, the AST46HA operates at a wide ambient temperature range [-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)], offers a compensated temperature range of [-30 to 55°C (-22 to 131°F)] and media temperature range of [-40 to 125°C (-40 to 250°F)]. All AST46HA units come standard with ±0.1% BFSL accuracy, EMI/RFI protection of 100V/meter and a variety of output options including 4-20mA, 1-5V, and 0.5-4.5V ratiometric.

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