Far infrared (FIR) imaging is becoming an important aspect of many market segments including: automotive – pedestrian detection, close range blind spot detection and occupancy classification smart buildings -thermal measurement and occupancy functions homes - smarter microwave and conventional ovens energy efficiency – to detect heat losses and illustrate the need for improvements industrial – […]
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Noncontact Infrared Temperature Sensors with Network Communication Options
Raytek has simplified connecting noncontact temperature sensing in industrial applications. Its MI3 infrared (IR) sensors are now compatible with the Modbus and Profibus network protocols. Multi-channel noncontact temperature measurements can be made with a range of optical resolutions (2:1, 10:1 or 22:1) and response times as fast as 20 mS. Offered in a temperature range […]
MEMS IR Sensor Detects Occupancy
Donna Sandfox, MEMS product manager with Omron Electronic Components discusses the company’s thermal IR Sensor at Sensors Expo 2011. With eight microelectromechanical system (MEMS) chips in the sensor, the D6T-8L can determine occupancy for several building automation, commercial and consumer applications. The sensor is in development so for more information consult Omron Electronic Components. To […]
IR Sensing Used in Instrument Panel Concept
At the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas, an expert in Visteon’s tent demonstrates infrared (IR) technology to sense where a driver points in a concept instrument panel to Sensor Tips senior editor Randy Frank. Occupant interface technology using IR sensing tracks the finger and has advantages over a capacitive proximity sensing. To see the […]
