AutomationDirect’s photoelectric sensor offering now includes DC models with extended sensing ranges. Offered in diffuse with background suppression and polarized retro-reflective models, the IP67 rated sensors feature round all metal housings with 30mm mounting bases fitted with an M12 quick-disconnect and easily replace standard 30mm mount rectangular photoelectric sensors. The FW series diffuse with background […]
FARSENS Launches a New Website
Farsens S.L. has launched a new website to help customers find more information about their active and battery free wireless sensor solutions. This new website is divided in two main areas: battery free sensor solutions and wireless sensor solutions. The first area includes wireless battery-less sensor products, covering different sensor types (temperature, pressure, acceleration, etc.). […]
Measurement Specialties’ Mini LVDTs Performing at Higher Speeds
Measurement Specialties (NASDAQ: MEAS) offers a series of miniature, high-reliability LVDTs (linear variable differential transformers) that provide precise measurements at higher displacement speeds. Measuring just 3/8″ (9.52 mm) in diameter, the MHR Series can easily be used in environments with significant space limitations. Designed with a very lightweight core that reduces inertia, the MHR series […]
Banner Engineering Self-Contained, Compact Photoelectric Sensors
Banner Engineering introduces its next-generation S18-2 compact photoelectric sensor series. These self-contained, DC-operated sensors provide an economical sensing solution for cost-sensitive and high-volume installations. Built with Advanced ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) technology, the diffuse mode S18-2 sensors are resistant to fluorescent light and offer a high level of crosstalk avoidance. Banner S18-2 sensors feature […]
Hermetically Sealed Vs. Vented LVDT Linear Position Sensors
The LVDT Linear Position Sensor is a robust sensing device applicable for use in a range of position measurement applications. Constructed of stainless and with no moving parts, LVDTs are often the best linear feedback technology in terms of reliability and longevity. When applications require position sensors to operate in extreme environments with high temperatures […]
Battery Free Full Sensor System from Farsens
Farsens has developed wireless sensor devices that can be used without the need of batteries on the sensors. These battery free sensor tags are based on UHF RFID technology and are able to continuously monitor and transmit data, together with the 96-bit EPC unique tag identifier, to any EPC Gen 2 standard compliant reader. Farsens […]
CompactRIO Eddy-Current Displacement Sensor Increase Measurement Range
ECD140 Eddy-Current Displacement Sensors from Lion Precision now offer measurement ranges up to 15 mm. Previously, 3.5 mm was the largest measurement range. We’ve added several new probe sizes with larger ranges for the ECD140, according to Don Martin, company president. Users of the National Instruments CompactRIO system have enjoyed plug-and-play displacement sensing for their […]
AutomationDirect extends Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors line
AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoTouch™, EchoSpan®, and EchoSwitch® lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters, as well as the PodView digital level indicator to their product offerings. These innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensor families replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, […]
WeatherPro with Sensor Support from Sensirion
The new version of WeatherPro for Android 3.0 now also supports sensors integrated in the cell phone, such as the humidity and temperature sensor from Sensirion. The sensor data is displayed in the daily forecast. This enables users to compare the data from their current location with the forecast values, making them better prepared for any weather. David […]
New Wireless Noncontact Displacement Sensors Use Eddy-Current Technology
Wireless capabilities have now been brought to precision non-contact displacement sensors by Lion Precision. The company has adapted its high-performance eddy-current sensors to use a wireless interface for measurement data. Machine designers and production engineers will benefit from remote measurement of production variables and machine performance. The wireless system is particularly useful when they must […]