PCB Piezotronics, Inc. announces the release of a triaxial charge accelerometer designed for use in environments with ambient temperatures up to 900 °F/482 °C. Model EX356A73 is certified as intrinsically safe through the ATEX, CSA and IECEx programs. It is ideal for use in aviation/power generation turbine research & development, nuclear power plant commissioning and […]
Rugged through-beam sensors resist chemicals, coolants and more
A new family of stainless steel fork sensors with resistance to aggressive cleaning agents, chemicals, coolants or other media provides a viable solution for demanding environments in a variety of applications including hygienic. These sensors are suitable for the packaging, food and beverage industries. These sensors can be used in other applications and industries that […]
Non-Contact safety sensor SRF from Altech Corp
The new SMART Non-Contact Safety Sensor SRF from Altech Corp. protects machine operators from potential injury by monitoring moveable separating protective devices (such as doors, gates, panels, and hoods) and shutting down or preventing startup of a machine when a device is not properly closed. The SRF sensor is also the only safety sensor currently […]
Novotechnik introduces customizable angle sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the Vert-X 2800 Series of sensors that measure angular position. These sensors convert rotational angle into an analog or digital output. Digital interface options include J1939 CANBus as well as SPI and PWM. The J1939 CAN bus option enables peer-to-peer or broadcast signaling and is a standard often found in commercial vehicle […]
PCB Piezotronics launches USB digital accelerometer
PCB Piezotronics, Inc. announces the release of a USB digital accelerometer designed for use in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring applications. Model 633A01 is a high-resolution, broad-frequency piezoelectric accelerometer with integrated internal digital data processing for USB plug-and-play capability as well as easy data collection and sharing The product has a frequency range of 1.5-11,000 […]
Endress+Hauser introduces the Memosens CCS50D chlorine dioxide sensor
Endress+Hauser is developing a new platform for disinfection sensors. The new Memosens CCS50D chlorine dioxide sensor supports safe and effective disinfection for clean drinking water, pathogen-free cooling water, and high-quality process water Systematic disinfection is an essential step in water treatment and legally required in many areas to protect people and systems from illness or damage. […]
Sensor fusion inclinometer for itch, yaw, and roll feedback
Joral LLC announces a G-force compensated inclinometer that provides feedback for pitch, yaw, and roll. The new technology uses sensor fusion, which is the combining of more than one complementary sensing method. The new Joral SGAM and DGAM incline sensors take input by a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer to provide a 3-axis output for X, […]
Touchless angle sensors with CanBus Interface
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, revolution counter and speed—with J1939 CANBus interface in addition to CANopen. Features include programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction. RFC4800 Series has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity […]
High-pressure and seawater-resistant position sensors
NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the P-Series of High-Pressure and Water Resistant LVDTs for highly reliable position measurement in deep subsea environments and other extreme high-pressure applications such as pressure test vessels and hydraulic actuators. These sensors serve as ideal replacements for load cells, pots and magnetostrictive sensors in underwater use. While other position measurement technologies such […]
Mechanical two position sensor
Microprecision is introducing a new product for mechanical position detection. The new MP600 series of mechanical sensors is designed to detect two positions within one single product. The distance between the two positions can be customized to the user’s application between 0.3 and 1.5mm. The fixed NC and NO contacts activate with no measurable hysteresis. […]