Inductive

Expanded portfolio of intrinsically safe sensors

February 20, 2020 By Paul Heney

Balluff’s newly expanded inductive portfolio delivers a wide range of intrinsically safe sensors for use in explosion protected areas. Each sensor is approved for all explosive zones and offers reliable detection and position measurement when hazardous materials, such as explosive gas, dust, or flammable liquids, are present. Designed specifically to meet the demands of applications […]

Inductive proximity sensors with analog output from AutomationDirect

January 16, 2020 By Mike Santora

DW Series round metal inductive proximity sensors with analog outputs are now available from AutomationDirect in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm, and 30mm cylindrical sizes. These DC-powered (10-30V or 15-30V) threaded-barrel sensors are IP67 rated and are available with 2m pigtail cable or quick-disconnect. 8mm analog inductive proximity sensors detect the presence of ferrous metal objects at […]

Alliance Sensors Group’s LV-45 Series LVIT linear position sensors

November 25, 2019 By Mike Santora

H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group has released its LV-45 series inductive, contactless linear position sensor using LVIT Technology. The LV-45 linear position sensors are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices, whether measuring position of steam turbine valves, mounted in a paper mill head box or calendar roll stand, or outdoors fastened […]

Balluff inductive couplers for discrete sensors

November 12, 2019 By Mike Santora

Balluff’s inductive couplers connect up to eight discrete sensors across a small air gap, eliminating hardware failures that can occur when slip rings, connectors, or other electromechanical connections wear out. The M18 cylindrical version can connect to up to 4 discrete PNP sensors with 100 mA of output current, and the Q40 cuboid version can […]

Inductive couplers for discrete sensors transmit power, signals across air gap

November 11, 2019 By Mary Gannon

Balluff’s inductive Factor 1 sensors

July 30, 2019 By Mike Santora

Balluff’s new generation of high-precision inductive factor 1 sensors accurately detect ferrous (iron-based) metals like steel and non-ferrous metals like aluminum and brass at the same rated switching distance. Typical inductive sensors have a reduced range for non-ferrous metal, requiring a correcting factor to calculate their switching distance. Not so with Factor 1 sensors; they […]

Inductive safety sensor portfolio from Pepperl+Fuchs

April 2, 2019 By Mike Santora

The new family of safety sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs includes four cylindrical and rectangular series with cable and plug connection. The sensors are TÜV-certified in accordance with the Machinery Directive (EN 13849) Performance Level PLd, Category 2, and SIL 2. They are used to safeguard machines and plant components as well as for reliable position detection […]

Harsh duty and quadruple sensing distance proximity sensors

February 20, 2019 By Mike Santora

The AutomationDirect line of inductive proximity sensors now includes additional harsh duty sensors and new standard duty sensors with quadruple sensing ranges. Contrinex DW series 4mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 12mm diameter round body inductive proximity sensors have been added. Intended for harsh duty applications, 4mm smooth and 5mm (M5 threaded) models are available with full […]

How does sensor packaging adapt for challenging applications?

February 6, 2019 By Randy Frank

At the device level, packaging for microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors is often performed by an outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) company. The sensors could include accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers and microphones as well as pressure, temperature, infrared, biomedical, chemical and gas sensors. The first level of chip packaging formats includes cavity land grid array (LGA), molded cavity […]

Inductive proximity sensors with IO-Link

January 14, 2019 By Mike Santora

CARLO GAVAZZI has announced the launch of its new IBS, ICS and ICB Series Inductive Proximity Sensors with integrated IO-Link communications. The IBS04 and ICS05 and 08 Series represent a suitable solution for industrial automation applications where space is limited, but long switching distance is needed. They are available in robust Ø4mm, M5 or M8 […]