Instead of using colorimetric level to identify colors, MAZeT’s JENCOLOR color sensors use the radiometric level. The MMCS6 sensor family makes a color measurement with seven spectral characteristics in the range of 380 to 780 nm based on spectral estimation. This data is used to calculate the chromaticity coordinate. This provides a much higher information […]
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Robotic Floor Cleaner Relies on Sensors
At the Digital Experience at the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas, Evolution Robotics displayed a robotic hardwood floor cleaner that used several different types of sensing technologies. For navigation, the robot uses a NorthStar navigation system that provides a GPS-like beacon using infrared technology to the robot to guide the robot’s path across the […]
Single IR-Based Sensor Performs Ambient Light and Proximity Sensing
At Convergence 2010 in Detroit, Intersil’s Niyant Patel explains how a single infrared (IR) sensor can provide both ambient light and proximity sensing for vehicles. The Intersil ISL29028 ambient light and proximity sensor operates linearly down to 1 millilux and can use 850nm and 950nm external IR LEDs. For more information on Intersil’s ISL29028 ambient […]
The Object of Pepperl+Fuchs Newest Photoelectric Sensors is Clear
That is clear object detection. GLV18 Series photoelectric sensors with Clear Object Detection use reflectors to detect transparent objects up to 2.5 m away, or opaque objects up to 5 m away. Offered in an industry-standard M18 threaded cylindrical housing, the sensor is up to 50% shorter. In addition, the company claims the power consumption […]
Scott D. Seehawer Named President of TRI-TRONICS
TRI-TRONICS COMPANY, INC. Since 1995, he has held the positions of Electrical Engineer, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and most recently Senior VP of Operations. Seehawer is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Enginneering and also graduated with honors from their MBA program. He holds several […]
Photoelectric Sensor Includes Suppression Sensors
Users looking to standardize on a mid-sized block style photoelectric sensor need to search no further than the BOS 23K sensor family from Balluff. Featuring the conventional sensing modes of diffuse, retro-reflective, and thru-beam, the BOS 23K also includes background suppression sensors, thus making it suitable as a “go-to” family for all of your sensing […]
SMARTEYE® ColorWise™ Sensor from TRI-TRONICS
TAMPA, FL: TRI-TRONICS COMPANY, INC. has introduced the first “True Color Sensor” designed to perform as well as an instrument or a spectrometer. The new SMARTEYE® ColorWise™ Sensor will solve the most difficult color applications at higher speeds than color cameras or other sensors; ideal for intricate color sorting or inspection problems found in today’s […]
Photoelectric Sensors Deliver Printed Circuit Board Detection
Pepperl+Fuchs launched their ML8 Series Miniature PCB Photoelectric Sensors. Available with 30 or 50 mm detection ranges, ML8 PCB sensors provide consistent, reliable printed circuit board detection regardless of holes, indentations and components on the circuit board, while delivering more precise detection of board edges by virtue of customized light beam patterns. These sensors come […]
Single Photon Detector
The SQLightSensor is an ultra low noise near infrared Single Photon Detector based on a Geiger-mode InGaAs avalanche photodiode and an internal thermoelectrically cooler. The SQLightSensor includes a Geiger-mode InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) and a thermoelectrically cooler (TEC) that ensures high detection efficiency up to 25%, low dark count (5.10-6 per ns gate), high speed […]
Photoelectric Sensors From Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has released two new ranges of light array photoelectric sensors – the Allen-Bradley 45DLA discrete light array sensors and 45MLA measuring light array sensors. Both ranges utilise optical synchronisation, and boast one of the smallest profiles on the market, making them ideal for a wide variety of applications, claims Rockwell Automation. According to […]