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 […]
Proximity
AutomationDirect Offers Additional Magnetic Proximity Sensors
AutomationDirect’s M-series cylindrical magnetic DC proximity sensors are now available in 8mm, 12mm, and 18mm sizes. With 10 models available, the magnetic sensors feature stainless steel shielded housings, are offered as NPN or PNP models with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, and are available with standard sensing distances of 0 to 70mm. M-series sensors are IP65/IP67 […]
Inductive Proximity Sensor Boasts Ease of Use
Making a sensor easy to replace in industrial applications should get the attention of many users. For sensing proximity, SICK’s IQG inductive proximity sensor targets a wide variety of applications. For easy replacement aspect #1, the 40 x 40-mm sensor can fit into most brackets. For easy replacement aspect #2, the sensor’s tight manufacturing tolerances […]
Miniature inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s miniature inductive proximity sensors are now available in sizes ranging from 4mm to 8mm and feature stainless steel shielded housings. Offered as NPN or PNP models and with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, sensors are available with standard sensing distances of 0.8mm or 1.5mm; available extended distance models have either 1.5mm or 2mm sensing ranges. […]
Stainless steel faced sensors
The BI12-EG30F-AG6X stainless steel faced sensors are a good replacement for traditional plastic faced sensors in applications where the sensors are routinely damaged by impact. The one-piece housing is made from high-grade stainless steel which resists corrosion and is rated IP67 against moisture ingress. The standard temperature rating for the line is -25 to +70 […]
Digital variable impedance transducer for noncontact linear position sensing
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a manufacturer of precision non-contact position measuring systems, announces the digiVIT transducer. The digiVIT features a self-tuning bridge, which is capable of performing with nearly any sensor, from any manufacturer, as well as any conductive target. The transducer also features simple push button calibration, temperature compensation, and […]
Laser Scanner for Improved Safety and Increased Productivity
Dirty industrial environments with weld sparks or cross talk can cause problems for optical scanners – especially for area and access guarding applications. With the microScan3 Core, SICK addresses these issues. The compact safety laser scanner has a 5.5 m range and boasts an industry first 275° scanning angle. Patented safeHDDM™ (high definition distance measurement) […]
Compact yet Tough Photoelectric Sensors
Giving up ruggedness for size is usually not a good tradeoff. SICK PowerProx photoelectric sensors avoid this compromise and provide reliable detection over long sensing ranges in a compact form factor. The sensor’s time-of-flight laser scanning technology with Class 1 eye-safe lasers can reliably detect fast-moving objects, small and flat objects, and dark or shiny […]
Rugged Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors
Harsh environments dictate specially qualified packaging. While the purchase price of low cost plastic sensors may initially make them attractive, untimely failures in a harsh environment can quickly change the selection to more a rugged package. It is these types of applications that Banner Engineering wants to address with its new M18-4 self-contained photoelectric sensors. […]
Sensing Invisible Targets
Do you need to perform error checking, sorting, measuring and positioning materials that blend into a background or are invisible? If so, Pepperl+Fuchs has designed a solution for you. The DK50-UV Luminescence Sensors also can detect fluorescent chalk marks, clear glue, tamper-proof seals and other marks that regular contrast sensors cannot. A light spot with […]
