Sensirion, the world’s leading manufacturer of humidity, temperature and flow sensor solutions, now offers an on-package filter membrane option for selected humidity sensors in the SHT3x series. The SHT3x membrane is an PTFE film that protects the sensor opening from water and dust according to IP67. It thus allows sensor use under harsh environmental conditions, […]
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Sensing Dust in the Wind
A major problem that often turns deadly is a dust storm blowing across a busy freeway. In desert areas, dust storms seem to occur out of nowhere. Today, vision sensors provide the ability to see real-time conditions on the roadway and in-pavement sensors report the speed and flow of traffic to remote monitoring locations. Along […]
Partnering for Best-in-Class Sensing Solutions
With today’s sensors / systems complexity, it is difficult for one company to have all the expertise to execute a complete design, especially one that’s best-in-class. To overcome the limitations, Balluff Inc. partnered with InformaTrac, Inc. Together, the two companies can provide a complete RFID and Asset Management Solution. For partnership solutions, InformaTrac contributes its […]
NEW Wireless, Non-Contact Magnetic Sensors
Wireless, non-contact magnetic sensors, in the presence of their actuating magnet, send a unique, coded telegram to one or more compatible, easily-programmed Receivers. Receiver accepts up to 10 discrete telegrams per channel. Powered by long-life (field-replaceable) lithium battery. Features: Available for operation at 915 MHz (USA/Canada/Australia) or 868 MHz (Europe) Maximum nominal transmission range: 40 […]
Smaller Light Sensors, Better Performance
With its TMD2620 proximity sensor and TMD2725 ambient light sensor (ALS) modules, ams AG reduces the LED emitter-to-sensor gap to just 1.0 mm while eliminating the effect of optical cross talk. The TMD2620 and TMD2725 enable aperture size as small as 1.4 and 2.0mm respectively. This means that android smartphone manufacturers can reduce the sensor […]
Ruggedized Sensor Packaging
One way to improve a successful sensor and expand its applications is design the package for more demanding environments. This was the goal for Carlo Gavazzi’s PD30ET Series of IP69K Stainless Steel Photoelectric Sensors. With AISI316L stainless steel housings, an IP69K environmental rating and ECOLAB certification, the sensors can operate reliably in applications exposed to […]
Improving Oxygen Sensors
For sensors and many other products, smaller size, higher performance and/or longer life are all very desirable attributes. The Zirconia Miniature series oxygen sensors from SST Sensing Ltd achieves all of these. Offered in 12-mm diameter metal cans, the 5-pin sensor has a response time of as little as 4 seconds and covers an oxygen […]
New IP69K Rated Stainless Steel Fork Sensors from Balluff
Balluff’s newest addition to the industry’s leading line of fork sensors now includes IP69K rated stainless steel self-contained through-beam sensors designed for the most challenging environments. These robust sensors incorporate a 316L stainless steel housing that is able to withstand aggressive cleaning solutions, coolants, and lubricants. The protection provided by the housing makes these sensors […]
Hall Effect Sensors
By Chris Francis Magnetic sensors are typically Hall effect sensors (named after Edwin Hall who discovered the effect in 1879), whereby a small voltage difference can be measured across a conductor with current flowing through it when a perpendicular magnetic field is applied. They are available as small, integrated solutions with signal or multiple outputs, […]
Motor Control Demo Employs AMR Sensors
At Sensors Expo 2016, Dan Zaleski, a product applications engineer from Analog Devices explains the motor control demo that he designed. Reminiscent of an Erector Set project, the demo uses sensors to control motors. For more information, about the ADA4571 AMR sensor and signal conditioner, click here.