IP (ingress protection) ratings classify the level that a sensor is protected against infiltration by foreign materials such as dust and water. The first digit of the IP rating indicates the protection level against solids entering a sensor while the second one notes moisture resistance (Table 1). While a zero designates that there is no […]
Background suppressing sensors
In a sample application product presence needs to be verified—objects in a blister pack—before the sealing process occurs. The product and blister pack material can be various colors and textures, and in some cases, they will be close to the same color as the product. A properly specified sensor will therefore have a small, focused […]
Key standards to know when specifying sensors
by Ted Tomita, Global Product Marketing Manager, Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions Everything from an excavator to a thermostat is getting smarter and the demand for more intelligent and connected systems is driving more demand for sensors in nearly every industry. A report by market research firm BCC Research anticipates the sensor market will grow […]
Compact Ultrasonic Sensors in Thermoplastic and Stainless Steel
Carlo Gavazzi is pleased to announce a new range of compact ultrasonic sensors, available in M18 housings constructed of thermoplastic (UA18CSD Series) and stainless steel (UA18ESD Series). These new sensors provide long sensing distances up to 800mm, in spite of their compact thread length of merely 38.3mm. They provide an excellent cost/performance ratio for OEMs […]
The evolution of liquid level sensing
by Matt Burns, Technical Marketing Director, Sensors, Avnet There are multiple ways for engineers to measure and keep track of liquids in a container, and one will fit your application. Anyone who lives near a river or creek knows the anxiety that can happen during a thunderstorm, when rising water levels can cause high stress […]
Helpful Tips in Specifying an LVDT Linear Position Sensor
When searching for an LVDT Linear Position Sensor for an application, you or your design engineer often must decipher a multitude of product specifications to configure the right sensor. Below are tips on how to take a step-by-step approach in sorting through all the information to specify the right displacement sensor that matches your requirements. […]
Master Electronics receives C&K’s distributor of the year award
Master Electronics, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, today announced that the company has been honored with the prestigious Distributor of the Year Award from C&K. The award was presented at an intimate ceremony at the EDS Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last month. In accepting the award, Master Electronics’ President, Jamil […]
Big demand for small footprints
by Randy Durick, VP, Network & Interface Div., TURCK Automation component manufacturers shrink I/O blocks to meet growing demand for compact systems A Midwest automated machine builder had an installation problem on the factory floor. A new machine was a perfect solution to the space and efficiency demands of its customers. But to make it […]
AutomationDirect adds Harsh-Duty Photoelectric sensors
AutomationDirect’s new FM series harsh duty photoelectric sensors are IP69K-rated sensors in three-wire NPN or PNP styles and are available in 27 washdown models. Ideal for food and beverage applications, the 10-30 VDC rectangular sensors are fitted with 316L stainless steel housings and are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression and polarized retroreflective styles […]
Inductive versus capacitive position sensors
by Mark Howard, Co-founder, Zettlex UK When it comes to inductive and capacitive position sensors, each is built quite differently, meaning that each technology is suited to particular geometries and applications. When German scientist Ewald Georg von Kleist suffered an electric shock from his laboratory apparatus in 1745, he suddenly learned that it was possible […]
