Integration that reduces system complexity is always a highly desirable goal. Turck’s TTM series are integrated miniature temperature transmitters. The units have analog output that eliminates the need for specialized RTD PLC input cards. This saves both space and cost associated with these cards. Stainless steel connections make the transmitters well-suited for food and beverage […]
High-resolution Capacitive Sensor has User-adjustable Setpoint
Need high precision in proximity sensing?The setpoint of Lion Precision’s CPA100 capacitive sensor can be adjusted to detect presence/absence with 15 nm RMS (150 nm p-p) resolution. Industrial processing applications of the analog ouptut sensor include: production line part sorting, double sheet detection in printers or related processes and monitoring of processes involving nonconductive materials. The […]
Get Into Energy Harvesting with a Design Kit
All it takes is a sensor to be in the energy harvesting development mode with MicroStrain’s Advanced Pioneer Kit. The kit is based on MicroStrain EH-Link a hybrid energy harvesting wireless sensor node. The node collects energy from multiple sources including strain, vibration, thermal gradients, ambient light and electromagnetic fields. The Pioneer Kit includes an EH-Link […]
Capacitive Signal Conditioner for MEMS Sensors in Harsh Industrial Environments
ZMDI’s ZSSC3122 is capacitive sensor signal conditioner with wide-dynamic-range and low power consumption. The chip delivers 14-bit resolution and 0.25% full-scale-output accuracy. The signal conditioning circuit has an operating current as low as 60 µA over the entire voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V. A built-in sleep mode lowers current consumption to <1 µA for […]
Analog Devices Offers Trio of New Gyros
Three new gyroscopes from Analog Devices, Inc. provide new design options. Using differential quad-sensor technology to reject the influence of linear acceleration and vibration, the MEMS gyros have exceptionally accurate and reliable rate sensing even in severe shock and vibration ambients. Rated at ±250°/s, the ADXRS642 brings improved vibration and shock immunity performance to existing […]
Secure Wireless Data Communication Module for Sensors
Based on the IPv6 Internet protocol, ZMD AG (ZMDI)developed a secure and easy-to-integrate low-power wireless data communication module for sensors and other space critical applications. The ZWIR4512 operates in the 868/915MHz frequency band and provides simplicity for network management, mesh routing with self-healing capability, data encryption and authentication, as well as multiple interfaces to support […]
Diffuse Contrast Sensor Operates within 50 µs
Print mark detection in high-speed packaging and printing operations requires a rapid response sensor. Baumer’s FKDK 14 diffuse contrast sensor uses a white LED to precisely detect print marks within a response time of 50 µs. With the white light source, the photoelectric sensor can reliably detect print marks of all colors, even with slight […]
Sensing Print Mark Detection
TRI-TRONICS MARK•EYE PRO sensor has a 45-µs response time and high immunity to ambient light. Using the broadband characteristics of a white light LED, the sensor achieves high-resolution for detecting the greatest variety of color combinations on any color background. With the sensor’s “One-Touch” AUTOSET, setup simply involves putting the background in view, pressing the […]
Sensing in Wireless Bicycle Computer System
The iBike Dash CC (Cycling Computer) turns a bicycle into a versatile exercising machine. The system incorporates sensors and external data to measuring the rider’s speed, power, heart rate, wind speed, time, trip, elevation, and calories. A free iPhone/iPod touch Bike App displays the data on a iPhone or iPod touch screen with color graphics […]
Motion Sensor Market Growing 20.3% Annually
All those accelerometers, gyroscopes and compasses and in mobile and gaming applications add up quickly. In fact, in the new report “Motion Sensors for Consumer & Mobile Applications,” Yole Developpement researchers expect 2009’s sales of $847M to reach $2.56B in 2015 – a 20.3% annual growth rate. Yole projects that many applications will employ 3-axis […]