Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Series IO Ultrasonic Sensors. These IO-Link compatible sensors establish a new level of versatility and convenience with simple pushbutton programming. Pushbutton programming provides fast and easy on-site sensor parameterization without requiring any software. IO-Link compatibility unlocks a series of control functions that customize the sensor for installation in the most challenging environments. These […]
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Ultrasonic Sensor Packaging Shrinks
For most sensor applications, smaller is better, especially if performance does not suffer. With this goal, MaxBotix Inc. designed its UCXL-MaxSonar-WR-series sensors building on the success of its current outdoor sensors. With a shorter overall height of 25.27 mm (0.9995 in), the flexible, OEM-customizable products are intended to be integrated into a customer’s system with a […]
Photoelectric and Ultrasonic Sensors Use the Same Design
Photoelectric sensors target applications with very small objects and high speed operation. Ultrasonic sensors detect almost every object. Until now, choosing one design approach posed significantly difficulties if the other type was desired later. With the same design approach, Baumer’s U500 ultrasonic sensor added to its existing portfolio of NextGen sensors changes that. The new […]
Google’s Acquisition of Hardware Supplier Advances IoT Connectivity
With Google Inc’s announcement of its plans to acquire Nest Labs Inc, the Internet of Things (IoT) received a tremendous boost. Nest Labs makes smart thermostats and smoke alarms that have a high degree of connectivity. The Nest Protect smoke alarm uses six sensors: photoelectric smoke sensor, carbon monoxide (CO) sensor, heat sensor, light sensor, […]
Small Size Sensors Increase Application Opportunities
Many companies are addressing the need for smaller sensors. Check out: It’s a Small World: Sensing in Tight Spaces. However, Balluff has a particularly strong effort in this area with miniature sensors that use inductive, photoelectric, magnetic, capacitive and ultrasonic operating principles. In addition to increased design freedom from limited space constraints, the sensors do […]
Ultrasonic Sensors Offered with Form Factor Options
Operating independently of color and surface finish and not affected by transparent objects that generate strong reflections, new ultrasonic sensors from Balluff can measure distance or detect the position of granules, fluids and powders. In addition to availability in a variety of form factors and output types, the sensors have detection ranges that extend from […]
AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line
AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs. The sensors are equipped with LED status indicators and a push-button teach feature for configuration of normally-open and normally-closed states for DC output models and for adjustable sensitivity on analog output models. The IP67 rated […]
Sense Air in Line to Avoid Problems
When fluids flow in tubes for patients, the presence of air in the line creates significant problems. To detect the presence of air, Morgan Technical Ceramics uses its piezo ceramics capability in ultrasonic sensors. The Air in Line (AIL) sensors include a bubble detector for a 4-5 millimeter (mm) tube. Operating at a nominal resonant […]
Simplifying the Setup for Industrial Sensing Applications
Think that there might be an easier way to teach sensors in industrial applications? You are not alone. Engineers at Lion Precision thought there could be a better way and developed the “Gap Quickset” feature for LRD8200 Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor. Rather than requiring the operator to execute several key presses to align the sensor […]
Clear Label Sensor Now Offers “Gap Quickset” For Easier Setup
The Lion Precision LRD8200 Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor has a new “Gap Quickset” feature for easier setup. The feature enables the user to place a gap in the sensor and with one click set the sensor’s “Gap” setting. Previously, operators had to use the Up and Down arrows until a display indicated the proper setting. […]