With the introduction and current sampling of the BMX055, Bosch Sensortec’s 9-axis (accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic) sensor is the first available with all components developed and manufactured in house. The inertial measurement unit’s (IMU’s) footprint of 3.0 x 4.5 mm2 makes it the smallest on the market, too. Using the company’s FusionLib sensor fusion software […]
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TURCK’s High-Speed Inductive Linear Position Sensor
TURCK introduced a further developed LI inductive linear position sensor. A new electronics architecture increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz. In conjunction with the short signal run time (130 µs) and the highly resolved SSi output, the inductive linear position sensors can achieve the performance of potentiometers but […]
Monitor pH or ORP Values plus Temperature with One Transmitter
Changes in process fluids indicated by pH or oxidation reduction potential (ORP, measured in mV), and temperature for more accurate control in water, chemical, electronics, food production, environmental and wastewater applications are easily monitored with Sensorex’s TX-3000 pH/mV transmitter. The transmitter’s dual output design provides an isolated, 0 or 4 – 20mA output for pH […]
MEMS IMU Boasts Advantages over Fiber Optic Gyro Products
Using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, Sensonor’s STIM300 inertial measurement unit (IMU) offers 12 times less weight, 10 times less volume, and 5 times less power consumption when compared to existing solutions with similar performance. With this capability, the IMU can address applications that previously were addressed by […]
TURCK Miniature Magnetic Field Sensor for Short Stroke Cylinders
TURCK announces the BIM-UNTK, the shortest magnetic field sensor in this sector for detecting the piston position in compact pneumatic cylinders. The IP67-rated sensor features a length of only 19.7 mm, making it ideally suited for measuring particularly short hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic power clamps and grippers. Operators benefit from increased switch point accuracy, in addition […]
Sensing Technology Targets Farmers and Ranchers
Eking out the greatest return from the land requires today’s farmers and ranchers to carefully manage energy consumption, water levels, and equipment operations as well as monitor hazardous conditions that could jeopardize their livestock and consumables. Global Monitoring’s Messenger Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU) addresses these requirements. The RMU provides the capability to remotely manage and […]
MEMS IMU Offers 10 DoF
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) with 10-degree-of-freedom (DoF) measurements provide greater accuracy for orientation sensing in platform stabilization, navigation and instrumentation applications. However, in addition to a tri-axis gyroscope, tri-axis accelerometer, tri-axis magnetometer and a pressure sensor, the sensor must also have a sensor fusion algorithm to combine the readings from each device. With its ADIS16480, […]
Magnetic Encoder Adds Option to Positioning Measurements
Designers who use Hall-effect sensors or optical encoders should check out the full capabilities of the Measurement Specialties, Inc. KMA36 universal magnetic encoder. Using anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) technology to measure the magnetic field angle of an external magnet, the contactless sensor operates over a rotation of 360° as well as incremental positions along a […]
Monitoring Medical Fluids for Patients
In medical applications, monitoring fluid input and output is a common requirement. Although it is performed frequently, high precision is required for patient monitoring. FUTEK has developed a complete system to weigh intravenous (IV) or saline bag fluids. The LSB200 Miniature S-Beam Load Cell provides the sensing capability to measure the tensile force applied to […]
Gyro Enables the First Motion-Activated Screwdriver
Black & Decker’s GYRO 4V MAX Lithium-ion Rechargeable Screwdriver is the first of its kind product to use gyroscope technology. The gyro provides as a motion-enabled interface so users only have to rotate their wrist one quarter turn to the right for forward or left for reverse to automatically tighten or loosen screws. To get […]