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SICK launches new product for non-contact measurement of speed and length

October 13, 2020 By Mike Santora

SICK

With the SPEETEC, SICK is expanding its product range for speed and length measurement of objects moving in a linear path to include technology that measures directly on the material surface. The non-contact sensor is able to measure a wide range of web and continuous materials, as well as blanks with an accuracy of just […]

Filed Under: Speed Tagged With: sick

User-programmable angle and speed sensors

March 26, 2018 By Mike Santora

Novotechnik-IOlink-4800

Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the IO-Link programming tool for its RFC-4800 Series of touchless angle sensors. This device connects a sensor to a mini USB port of a PC running Windows or newer operating system. IO-Link enables users to program, test and adjust custom offset values to null point, set direction of rotation as clockwise or […]

Filed Under: Speed Tagged With: novotechnik

What functions do sensors provide to drones?

November 29, 2017 By Randy Frank

Depending on the type of drone and its function, there can be a few essential sensors or an extensive number of sensors on board. Whether the drones are civilian or military craft, the sensors fall roughly into three categories: Make Them Fly, Make Them Work and Diagnose & Prevent Problems. Make Them Fly An inertial […]

Filed Under: Accelerometer, Chemical Sensor, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), GPS Speed Sensor, Gyroscope, Inclinometer, Inductive, Motion, Power Management, Pressure Sensor, Speed, Temperature, Uncategorized, Vibration, Vision systems Tagged With: AeroVironment, Boeing, DJI Innovations

How fast is that thing going?

May 22, 2017 By Randy Frank

The need for speed implies the requirement for speed sensing. Speed sensors provide the input and feedback data to monitor and control motors and other rate sensitive linear and rotary applications. For example, the throughput of automated high-speed production lines depends on many parameters but the line speed is an early indication of expected versus […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Hall Effect, Speed Tagged With: speed sensing

No Contact- No Wear Angle Sensors

December 26, 2016 By Randy Frank

Novotechnik, U.S. RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors can measure angular position up to 360° for a revolution counter and speed measurements. The RFC4800 Series of Hall Effect sensors includes programmable zero point offset, measurement averaging and sign of rotational direction and has a resolution of 14-bits across 360°, repeatability of 0.36° and independent linearity […]

Filed Under: Featured, Hall Effect, Speed Tagged With: novotechnik

Key standards to know when specifying sensors

February 8, 2016 By Editor

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by Ted Tomita, Global Product Marketing Manager, Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions Everything from an excavator to a thermostat is getting smarter and the demand for more intelligent and connected systems is driving more demand for sensors in nearly every industry. A report by market research firm BCC Research anticipates the sensor market will grow […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Speed Tagged With: Honeywell

Bicycle Power Meter Easily Attaches to the Handlebars

September 8, 2015 By Randy Frank

Measuring the power (in watts) produced by both legs at a rate of up to 800 times per second, the PowerPod power meter employees several sensors. It includes an accelerometer, air pressure sensor, elevation sensor and speed sensor as well as mounting hardware, and rechargeable internal battery, Micro USB cable. Transmitting data to any ANT+ […]

Filed Under: Accelerometer, Featured, Pressure, Speed Tagged With: LLC, Velocomp

Reflective /Infrared Sensors Help Control Product Flow on Conveyors

February 19, 2014 By Randy Frank

Intended for zero pressure accumulation applications, SICK’s recently launched R/IR sensors are designed to be mounted between the rollers on conveyors where mounting space is limited. The mounting location makes the sensors less susceptible to damage. Members of the company’s ZoneControl line, the sensors help control product flow on conveyors, reducing jams and allowing product […]

Filed Under: Featured, Infrared, Speed Tagged With: sick

Reliably Monitor Both Speed and Acceleration

February 12, 2014 By Randy Frank

Detecting wire, thread and web break quickly in industrial applications is important to reduce scrap and downtime. For these and other applications, SICK’s SAM inductive sensor provides both speed and acceleration monitoring. The sensor’s acceleration monitoring functionality measures the change in speed, detecting a break almost immediately. Both a raw pulse output and a programmable, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Inductive, Speed Tagged With: sick

Hall-Effect Sensors Target Commutating Brushless DC Motors

January 22, 2014 By Randy Frank

Using a quad Hall element and proprietary programming, Honeywell Sensing and Control developed a high sensitivity and fast response, latching sensor without using the traditional chopper-stabilization technique. Benefits of the new design include: high sensitivity, repeatability, and fast response time that all contribute to a more efficient brushless DC (BLDC) motor design. The SS360PT (SO-23 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Inductive, Speed Tagged With: Honeywell Sensing and Control

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