A proximity sensor that suffers from the environmental impact of dust, humidity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), can pose a serious problem in many applications. Building on its established capability, Carlo Gavazzi’s TRIPLESHIELD CA30CA capacitive proximity sensors provide increased immunity to these problems and more. The CA30CA Series includes diagnostic alarms and two LEDs for improved […]
Sensor Measures Position with 50 Picometer Precision
For position/displacement measurements that require very precise readings, Lion Precision’s CPL490 Capacitive Displacement Sensor could be the answer. The precision device measures position/displacement with 50 picometer precision or less. This means that the sensor can measure changes in an object’s position when it moves less than the diameter of one of the molecules without filtering […]
New 4th generation TRIPLESHIELD™ capacitive sensors
CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of their new 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELDTM CA30CA Capacitive Proximity Sensors. In addition to greatly improved immunity to dust, humidity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), the CA30CA Series includes diagnostic alarms and two LEDs for better reliability and simplified troubleshooting during installation. The Carlo Gavazzi TRIPLESHIELDTM design, now in […]
Customized Sensors & Components Made by Endress+Hauser
An established international supplier that extends its products and services to the North American marketplace provides new options for designers. When that supplier uses those same capabilities in its own automation instrumentation products, the option is even more enticing. In the pressure sensor area, this is exactly what Endress+Hauser’s Sensors and Components division has done. […]
Quick Disconnect Cables from Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi offers a complete range of quick disconnect cables for use with inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, and ultrasonic sensors. Our cables are available with 3, 4, or 5 wires and with either a straight or angled connector. The cables feature a PVC sheath and are available in 2, 5, or 10 metre lengths. Furtherore, we […]
Seven Tips for Specifying Sensors in Hazardous Environments
by Randy Frank, Contributing Editor It’s a dangerous world out there—especially for sensors If you’re designing in sensors in a hazardous application, you may want to get some tips from the experts. We’ve consolidated tips from several sensor experts for designers encountering hazardous environments for the first time. There certainly is not a lack of […]
Small Size Sensors Increase Application Opportunities
Many companies are addressing the need for smaller sensors. Check out: It’s a Small World: Sensing in Tight Spaces. However, Balluff has a particularly strong effort in this area with miniature sensors that use inductive, photoelectric, magnetic, capacitive and ultrasonic operating principles. In addition to increased design freedom from limited space constraints, the sensors do […]
Sense Clear Labels in Tight Spaces
Capacitive technology solves the edge detection problem that clear label sensors present. Reducing the size of the sensor allows it to address more applications. That was the goal when Lion Precision developed the LRD3120 Clear Label Sensor. The sensor has a remote sensing head that is only 14 x 18 x 24 mm and connects […]
Solar Energy Harvesting Powers Intra-Ocular Pressure Sensor
An Intra-Ocular Pressure Monitor (IOPM) device that is less than 1.5 mm has been designed for implanting in the eye of a glaucoma patient. Developed by researchers at the University of Michigan, the design uses a capacitive pressure sensor developed at the university, an integrated 0.07mm2 solar cell, a Cymbet EnerChip solid-state battery and other circuitry […]
Pressure Sensors Target Tough Measurements
While it is the most popular approach for pressure sensors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology requires considerable packaging enhancements to address liquid and corrosive gas measurements. In contrast, ceramic pressure sensors can more readily make these types of measurements. In its Ceracore UCS2 pressure sensors, Endress+Hauser uses Al2O3 (99.9 %), a highly resistant ceramic material. This allows the […]
