Banner Engineering announces it has added IO-Link communication to its industry-recognized DF-G1 fiber amplifier. With IO-Link, Banner’s DF-G1 fiber amplifier can achieve point-to-point communication, allowing for complete configuration and monitoring capabilities. The DF-G1 features an intuitive interface, dual display, digital readouts and easy set-up and configuration. An updated mechanical design with an improved fiber clamp […]
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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 […]
Molex Brad® SST™ AS-i Modules Provide a Simple Connection
Molex Incorporated launched its Brad® SST™ Actuator Sensor Interface (AS-i) Modules, designed to connect Rockwell Logix control systems, including CompactLogix, MicroLogix 1500 and ControlLogix, to an AS-interface network. The AS-i modules provide an open fieldbus solution enabling an easy connection between the PLC backplane and simple field I/O devices such as actuators, sensors, rotary encoders, […]
CompactRIO Eddy-Current Displacement Sensor Increase Measurement Range
ECD140 Eddy-Current Displacement Sensors from Lion Precision now offer measurement ranges up to 15 mm. Previously, 3.5 mm was the largest measurement range. We’ve added several new probe sizes with larger ranges for the ECD140, according to Don Martin, company president. Users of the National Instruments CompactRIO system have enjoyed plug-and-play displacement sensing for their […]
AutomationDirect extends Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors line
AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoTouch™, EchoSpan®, and EchoSwitch® lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters, as well as the PodView digital level indicator to their product offerings. These innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensor families replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, […]
It’s a Small World: Sensing in Tight Spaces
by Randy Frank, Contributing Editor Incredible shrinking sensors satisfy system requirements. Many of the newest sensing technologies are based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and have an unpackaged footprint of a few millimeters or less. However, it takes more than a small sensing element to have a sensor that works in tight spaces. The sensor […]
Tactical-Grade GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System from LORD MicroStrain
LORD Corporation MicroStrain® Sensing Systems has introduced its new tactical grade GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS): 3DM-RQ1™ -45. Designed to meet DO-160, the 3DM-RQ1™ -45 provides cost-effective ruggedized airborne navigation with 5°/hour gyro bias stability. Additionally, the innovative MEMS architecture achieves tactical-grade performance with the smallest and lightest package in its class. The new 3DM-RQ1™ […]
BEI Sensors Launches New Website
BEI Sensors announces the launch of its fully redesigned website that features improved navigation and functionality. Visitors can easily access an extensive product portfolio with detailed information on optical and magnetic encoders, potentiometers, Hall effect sensors, and a variety of other related position sensing products. The website provides visitors several ways to quickly find product […]
Pepperl+Fuchs’ Sensor and Systems Catalog and Selection Guide now available
Pepperl+Fuchs’ comprehensive North American Sensor and Systems Catalog and Selection Guide — Edition 2.0 is now available online. The interactive elements of the online catalog make this a go-to source for all sensing needs. Users can skip to desired sections by using the table of contents or thumbnails. Users can also download or share the […]
LORD MicroStrain Introduces Watt-Link
LORD MicroStrain Sensing Systems introduce Watt-Link, a wireless energy and power monitoring sensor node. Watt-Link streamlines discrete industrial power installations and provides remote energy monitoring and reporting via any web-connected device. Applications include energy management, building automation, metering, and equipment performance monitoring, verification, evaluation, and diagnostics. Watt-Link operates on the MicroStrain LXRS wireless communication network […]