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What types of problems can fiber optic kinetic sensor solve?

December 18, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2019, Dennis Horwicz, Product Manager at Micronor explains how his company’s fiber optic sensors for mechanical motion applications can be used in challenging applications that include electromagnetic interference (EMI)/ radio frequency interference (RFI), radiation, high voltage, magnetic field, temperature extremes and even an explosive atmosphere. A fiber optic kinetic sensor to measure […]

Filed Under: Encoder, Featured, fiber optic, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Optical, Rotary, Temperature Tagged With: Micronor

Line of fiber optic incremental encoders reduce controller size and cost

June 24, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

fiber optic incremental encoders

At Sensors Expo 2019 (June 26-27, San Jose, CA, USA), Micronor will unveil the MR340 series ZapFREE Fiber Optic Rotary and Linear Incremental Encoders. The new products offer a comprehensive family of solutions for End User and OEM motion control operations stressed by EMI, RFI, Microwaves, Magnetic Fields, High Voltage, or Explosive Atmospheres. The new […]

Filed Under: Encoder, Linear, Rotary Tagged With: Micronor

Fiber-optic temperature measurement covers -200° to 300° C, includes USB, RS232 and SPI interfaces

June 12, 2017 By Maddie Lippert

Debuting at Sensors Expo (June 28-29, 2017), Micronor and Optocon AG have collaborated to create the FOTEMP1-OEM-MNT; a low cost, small form factor, single channel signal conditioner that seamlessly integrates Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing into any industrial control system, medical instrumentation or other OEM design. The compact FOTEMP1-OEM-MNT controller works with all TS series fiber optic temperature sensors, a […]

Filed Under: fiber optic, Temperature Tagged With: Micronor

Inherently safe fiber optic estop and u-beam sensors

October 6, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon

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MICRONOR introduces two new inherently safe, fiber optic signaling products for the industrial automation, robotic and medical markets. The MR380 series Fiber Optic Emergency Stop offers ESTOP Functional Safety compliance with SIL1 rating. The MR382 series Fiber Optic U-Beam Sensor is a general purpose photo interruption/slot sensor. The products consist of a passive optical Sensor […]

Filed Under: Optical Tagged With: Micronor

Fiber optic sensors enable new MRI applications

August 14, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon

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Fiber optic sensors have become a critical technology enabler behind the latest functional MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) suite upgrades and new MRI equipment designs. It is increasingly desirable to synchronize certain patient activity with the MRI imaging system. The incredible high magnetic field strengths are increasing with each generation (3.0 Tesla being the top of the […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Micronor

Enhanced Fiber Optic Position Sensor Now Offers 14-Bit Resolution

April 1, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon

Micronor

The Micronor MR330 series Fiber Optic Absolute Position Sensor System now features 14-bit single-turn resolution. The enhanced performance is accomplished via improved electronics and new firmware-based algorithm update to the MR330-1 SSI Controller Module which is backwards compatible with earlier units. Rotary sensors are offered in two models – Standard MR332 and MRI Safe MR338. […]

Filed Under: Position Tagged With: Micronor

Micronor launches Model MR330 fiber-optic position sensor

July 13, 2011 By sensortipsadmin

Micronor MR330 fiber optic position sensor

Micronor (www.micronor.com) has unveiled the first commercially offered fiber-optic position sensor suitable for long-distance position sensing without being affected by ground loop issues — the Model MR330 fiber-optic position sensor. Its optical design provides immunity to all electro-magnetic interference such as radiation, magnetic fields, lightning and other extreme conditions. Without any electronic component, the position […]

Filed Under: Position Tagged With: Micronor, Model MR330 fiber-optic position sensor, position sensor

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