New Contrinex Series 4050 photoelectric sensors with considerably improved background suppression are built into a 40 x 50 x 15 mm housing and excel by their long operating distance of 500 mm, with a setting range from 20 to 500 mm. The operating distance is independent of the target color, shape or surface structure, and […]
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Eaton Introduces View Series™ Photoelectric Sensors
PITTSBURGH, PA – Eaton Corporation announces it is introducing the View Series™ of photoelectric sensors, comprised of the new IntelliViewTM and NanoViewTM product families. The View Series sensors expands Eaton’s photoelectric sensor capabilities with new models designed for a variety of challenging industrial applications. The IntelliView sensors are a family of compact, high-performance specialty photoelectric […]
An Alternative to Vision Systems: A Touch Screen Image Sensor
by Brent Evanger, Banner Engineering, Sr. Application Engineer—Vision Sensors When an inspection application requires more sophisticated data acquisition than that provided by a traditional photoelectric sensor, many application engineers will choose a vision system. Through it, they can obtain image-based data and identify label orientation, part presence and arrangement, and other features. But for some of […]
Baumer Redesigns Series 14 Photoelectric Sensors
Southington, Conn. – Baumer has redesigned its extensive line of Series 14 photoelectric sensors with a number of improvements that facilitate sensor installation, adjustment and operation. The redesigned sensors now feature transparent rear housings and improved electrical connections including metal M8 connectors, molded M12 connectors, and a patented cable channel for restricted space applications. Baumer […]
AutomationDirect™ Expands Photoelectric Sensor Line
AutomationDirect™ has added several models to its 18mm photoelectric sensor line. The NPN and PNP diffuse sensor s offered feature one normally-open and one normally-closed output and have a sensing range up to 600mm. Also added are through-beam emitter and receivers in up to six-meter sensing ranges. The photoelectric sensors are available in axial and […]
Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi has launched the next generation of state-of-the-art miniature photoelectric sensors with exceptional features. Housed in a world standard style, these sensors are well-prepared for global applications. The new PD30 Series sensors feature simple to use, precise push button programming, eliminating the trial and error setup required with potentiometer based […]
Mini Photoelectric Sensors
Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi has launched a new series of compact, versatile photoelectric sensors, offering exceptional features and outstanding value. The new CGPS Series sensors feature a universal housing style which can be installed via the threaded M18 barrel, or secured with screws to a bracket via the mounting holes on the flat […]
Practical Photovoltaic Systems are No Longer Light Years Away
by John R. Gyorki, Editorial Director Although several theoretical and experimental techniques of converting sunlight into electric energy exist, only two, photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP), have survived for practical applications. Photovoltaic energy systems convert solar light energy directly into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells, also called solar cells, which exhibit the photoelectric […]
Balluff GlobalEye Photoelectric Sensors
Florence, KY — Balluff is introducing a new series of basic photoelectric sensors that will simplify the entire process of specifying photoelectric sensors. Balluff’s GlobalEye™ series includes three different form factors: 18 mm threaded combination, small block, and standard 18 mm tube, each of which is available in background suppression, diffuse, retroreflective, and thru-beam models. […]
