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AutomationDirect’s capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment

July 1, 2019 By Mike Santora

AutomationDirect-capacitive-sensor

AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18mm and 30mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment from AutomationDirect

June 30, 2019 By Lisa Eitel

AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18-mm and 30-mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Industry News Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment

June 21, 2019 By Mike Santora

AutomationDirect-capacitive-sensor

AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18mm and 30mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Capacitive proximity sensors with IO-Link

January 25, 2019 By Mike Santora

Carlo-Gavazzi-Capacitive-IOLink

Carlo Gavazzi has announced the launch its Capacitive Proximity Sensors with Integrated IO-Link Communication. Based on our 4th generation of TRIPLESHIELD sensors, the CA18CA and CA30CA Series represent a suitable solution for automation applications where sensor flexibility or sensing performance needs to be constantly and accurately monitored and logged. The sensors are housed in robust […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: carlogavazzi

Specialized sensors perform in extreme environments

February 5, 2018 By Mary Gannon

Examples of Extreme Environments

Sensors withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and aggressive chemicals By Will Meenan, Kaman Precision Products / Measuring It takes an extremely durable design to make reliable measurements in extreme conditions. Extreme environment position/displacement sensors perform where most sensors cannot survive. These sensors are designed to operate in the following environmental conditions: High or cryogenic temperatures Aggressive […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Inductive Tagged With: kamanprecisionproducts

Capacitive sensors for OEM applications

July 5, 2017 By Paul Heney

micro epsilon

A bandwidth of up to 20kHz enables the new capaNCDT 6112 controller to reliably monitor fast processes. A compact design and user-friendly handling make the controller suitable for measuring displacement, distance and position in a diverse range of applications, from test cells to highly automated environments and is therefore ideal for OEMs and high volume […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured Tagged With: microepsilon

High-performance MEMS capacitive accelerometers feature improved temperature performance, scale factor and bias temperature shifts

June 6, 2017 By Paul Heney

silicon designs

Silicon Designs Inc. has announced the global market introduction of six new series of low-cost, high-performance MEMS capacitive accelerometers, in both traditional and smaller footprints. These include the single axis Model 2220 or triaxial Model 2470, featuring aluminum housings and a standard 1 meter integral cable; the single axis Model 2240 or triaxial Model 2480, featuring […]

Filed Under: Accelerometer, Capacitive Tagged With: silicondesigns

Digital Controller for High Precision Capacitive Sensing

March 30, 2016 By Randy Frank

To simplify the use of its pioneering capacitive sensors and provide precise positional feedback in closed loop applications, Queensgate developed its NPC-D-5200 digital controller. The controller incorporates a precision capacitive measurement circuit that is updated with the stage position 120,000 times per second. This allows it to deliver high positional accuracy at speed. The controller/sensor […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Position Tagged With: Queensgate

Measuring at the Nanoscale

January 27, 2016 By Randy Frank

Sometimes measurements have to be made at the smallest levels. Queensgate’s NX NanoSensor has the sensitivity to measure changes in position to an atomic scale. Key applications include: stage feedback, vibration measurement, metrology, deformation measurements, precision manufacturing, drift measurement, precision beam steering and microscopy. The non-contact position measuring system consists of two sensor plates – […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Position Tagged With: Queensgate

MEMS-Based Pressure Sensor Uses Thermal Differential for Sensing

January 25, 2016 By Randy Frank

Designed for VAV damper control as well as HVAC applications such as room pressure monitoring, fume hood controls, furnace press switches, heat recovery systems, burner control, fan control, filter monitoring and more, the MDP200 Pressure Sensor from MEMSIC Inc. is an integrated MEMS thermal differential pressure sensor. The sensor utilizes thermopile structures similar to the […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Uncategorized

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