Small object counter
29 September, 2009 byBanner Engineering has introduced the D10 Expert Small Object Counter, designed for high-performance, small object counting to solve a variety of applications, including: pharmaceutical pill, tablet and gel cap counting; agricultural seed counting; process verification; and verifying product flow from the nozzle of a chute.
3D image sensor
29 September, 2009 byThe 3D Image Sensor from ifm efector evaluates size, shape and volume in material handling applications. An integrated 64 x 48 pixel array - in which each pixel represents a time of flight measurement - defines the field of view for the sensor.
Extended range proximity sensor
29 September, 2009 byTurck has announced that the company’s Q08 uprox+ factor 1 sensor - designed to detect steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminium at the same rated sensing distance - now offers an extended range of 8 mm.
Turck stainless steel inductive sensors
29 September, 2009Turck has announced a line of 2- and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard+ stainless steel, front face, inductive sensors. The line includes 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm barrel diameters with 1.5 to 10 mm achievable sensing distances.
Light array sensors
25 September, 2009 byThe Allen-Bradley 45DLA discrete light array sensors and Allen-Bradley 45MLA measuring light array sensors utilise optical synchronisation and a small profile.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors
21 September, 2009 byThe PyroCouple series is a range of high-quality, low-cost, compact sensors which measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. They can measure temperatures from -20 to 500 °C, accurately and consistently, with a response time of 240 ms.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensor
21 September, 2009 byThe PyroUSB sensor can be connected directly to a PC via a USB cable (included) and operates without the need for any additional hardware interface or power supply. The sensor is also equipped with a 4-20 mA output, which has a linear output with temperature.
Displacement sensors
21 September, 2009 byThe OD Value series displacement sensors offer four different measurement ranges from 26-34 mm to 60-180 mm and resolutions between 2 and 30 µm. The devices are capable of precisely measuring the position of bright, dark or highly reflective objects.
Interface modules with FDT/DTM
21 September, 2009 byTo simplify device set-up and installation time, Turck’s interface module (IM) family may now be programmed via a PC or onboard push-buttons using FDT/DTM software, along with PACTware.
Pneumatic cylinder position sensors
21 September, 2009 byThe MZT8, MZ2Q and MPS series magnetic cylinder sensors are designed to meet the needs of numerous automation requirements that use pneumatic cylinders.
42CA Series C photoelectric sensors
21 September, 2009The Allen-Bradley 42CA Series C is an improved and expanded line of 18 mm cylindrical photoelectric sensors. Featuring rapid 0.5 and 1 ms response times, these presence sensors are suitable for general-purpose and high-speed applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.
IO-Link AS-i modules
10 September, 2009 byThe IO-Link AS-i module from ifm efector combines the advantages of the AS-i wiring system with the standardised IO-Link communication. The simple AS-i connection technology enables the establishment of the data connection and energy supply for IO-Link devices.
Photoelectric sensor
21 August, 2009 byThe Allen-Bradley Photoswitch 42JS VisiSight features a visible light source for ease of alignment and a rapid 1 ms response time, and is suitable for general purpose detection applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.
Stainless steel photoelectric sensor
14 August, 2009 byConstructed with food industry-grade materials, the E3Z-M has been designed so that the detergents and disinfectants used during cleaning do not destroy the sensor — unlike standard plastic and metal types.
High-temperature proximity sensor
14 August, 2009 byIn heat treatment or cooking applications, hot steam or heated metal parts may damage standard sensors. The E2E-H heat-resistant inductive sensor provides both temperature resistance up to 120 °C and high detergent and water resistance.
