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 […]
What functions do sensors provide to drones?
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 […]
How fast is that thing going?
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 […]
No Contact- No Wear Angle Sensors
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 […]
Key standards to know when specifying sensors
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 […]
Bicycle Power Meter Easily Attaches to the Handlebars
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+ […]
Reflective /Infrared Sensors Help Control Product Flow on Conveyors
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 […]
Reliably Monitor Both Speed and Acceleration
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, […]
Hall-Effect Sensors Target Commutating Brushless DC Motors
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 […]
Displaying Vehicle MPG Data on Your Smart Phone
In this Frank Talk about Sensors, Randy Frank talks to Jim Kearns, founder of CardonWare, about a personalized MPG app to get sensor data from a vehicle displayed on a smart phone. To hear the discussion, click here. For more information about CardonWare’s ecoTRX, click here.
