TURCK introduces the new QR24 rotary position sensor. Designed from the company’s rotary inductive sensor technology, the QR24 provides contactless position detection and wear-free performance in a variety of industrial applications ranging from solar energy plants and harvesters to crane vehicles and AGVs. Rotary feedback is critical in nearly every installation, and most rely on […]
Miniature Altimeter with 10 mBar to 2000 mBar Pressure Range
Measurement Specialties (NASDAQ: MEAS) has released the low-power MS5806, a compact digital barometric pressure sensor module that operates over an extended pressure range of 10 mBar to 2000 mBar. The new sensor’s altitude resolution of up to 20 cm makes it ideal for use in altimeters and variometers. Measuring only 6.4 mm x 4.0 mm […]
Molex Brad® SST™ AS-i Modules Provide a Simple Connection
Molex Incorporated launched its Brad® SST™ Actuator Sensor Interface (AS-i) Modules, designed to connect Rockwell Logix control systems, including CompactLogix, MicroLogix 1500 and ControlLogix, to an AS-interface network. The AS-i modules provide an open fieldbus solution enabling an easy connection between the PLC backplane and simple field I/O devices such as actuators, sensors, rotary encoders, […]
AutomationDirect Adds Photoelectric Laser Distance Sensors
AutomationDirect has expanded its photoelectric sensor offering to include OPT series short and long range distance sensors. Available with either Class 1 or Class 2 laser options, the distance sensors are constructed with rectangular plastic housings and fitted with an M12 quick-disconnect. OPT short-range diffuse distance sensors utilize high-resolution CMOS line array technology, eliminating material, […]
Sensirion Joins Atmel’s Sensor Hub Platform Ecosystem
Sensirion has partnered with platform manufacturer Atmel to create an easy-to-use and power efficient sensor hub solution. This relationship allows Sensirion to provide its customers with turnkey sensor hub solutions and enables designers to create smarter, connected devices including mobile devices and wearables. Atmel’s sensor hub solutions combine inputs from different sensors, which range from […]
TURCK Fully Programmable Temperature Sensor
TURCK introduces the TS530 temperature sensor, the latest addition to the company’s temperature sensor line. Featuring an integrated resistance temperature detector (RTD), the TS530 combines the display, process connection and RTD all in a single part for fast and reliable performance. Simple, push-button programming and large, highly visible LED displays ensure easy operation, while a […]
Balluff announces its new full line Sensor Catalog
Balluff, a global sensor specialist known for their comprehensive, innovative, and reliable products, just released its new full line object detection sensor catalog. With over 1000 pages and new products, this new catalog contains Balluffs complete sensor line, including: photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, and magnetic cylinder sensors, along with accessories and cables. Balluff offers one of […]
Honeywell Sensing and Control Launches HumidIcon™ Combination Sensors
Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced that new 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series of the HumidIcon™ combination digital output relative humidity (RH) and thermal sensor solutions are now available. Primarily targeted for medical, HVAC, and industrial applications, these new sensors offer industry-leading long-term accuracy, stability, and reliability plus true, temperature compensated digital I2C or SPI output. The […]
LVDT Linear Position Sensors Serve as Reliable Replacements to Pots
One of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry (oil & gas) is replacing potentiometers with Macro Sensors LVDT Linear Position Sensors as a critical position feedback component on its down hole drilling equipment. Installed on a rotary steerable drilling system as part of the steering mechanism, Macro Sensors LVDT […]
SensorData Technologies Unveils Redesigned Website
SensorData Technologies Inc. has launched a completely redesigned website www.sensordata.com. The new website was developed in collaboration with global marketing partner, Embassy Global, LLC (www.embassyglobalpr.com). Designed to help customers find required information quickly and easily through improved navigation, ease-of-use, and enhanced search capabilities, www.sensordata.com offers a number of specialty customer tools, including: an online standard […]