TDI the least complex of any gauging system
21 January, 2008With NDC Infrared every sensor and every scanning frame comes with its own built-in intelligence for higher speed and greater accuracy in measurement. This distributed intelligence is achieved by a state-of-the-art processing engine called a D-BRIC. Each D-BRIC is smaller than 4 x 6" (10 x 15 cm), yet powerful enough to run an entire gauging system on its own.
NDC Infrared SR7I0 reflectance gauge
19 November, 2007The NDC Infrared SR7I0 reflectance gauge is a sensor designed to allow accurate, online measurement of thin coatings on metal foils or metallised papers and plastics.
O4 series photoelectric sensors
17 October, 2007The ifm electronic opto family is growing with the release of the O4 series, a photoelectric sensor with ranges up to 50 m.
Fibre-optic photoelectric switch
19 September, 2007The WLL190T-2 fibre-optic photoelectric switch from Sick has two programmable switching thresholds per device, an additional analog output and a response time of 60 µs. Together with over 80 different fibre-optic cables in the Sick LL3 series, it is suitable for those tasks where little mounting space is available, the sensor head (ie, the fibre-optic cable) must be adapted to meet the needs of the application, or the sensor (as an evaluation unit) must be installed at a distance to the objects to be detected - due to EMC, high temperatures or chemical effects.
Non-nuclear X-ray backscatter gauge
19 September, 2007NDC Infrared has announced the model 318 XRB sensor — a non-nuclear X-ray backscatter gauge designed as an alternative to GBS and beta sensors.
Position sensors
22 May, 2007Cylinder sensors are used to detect the position on pneumatic C slot cylinders. The advantage is that the non-contact sensors virtually work without wear and often achieve a longer life than reed switches, saving on repair costs and down times.
Capacitance sensors
23 January, 2007The Minicap capacitance sensors are commonly used in the dust environment of the grain handling industry. Applications include level control and conveyor speed detection.
Smart positioner
06 December, 2006The YT-2350 smart electro pneumatic positioner is housed in a Stainless Steel 316 IP66 enclosure and fits well in areas of high corrosion. It is available in both rotary and linear design. Incorporated in the design is an easy-to-see LCD offering logical auto calibration and parameter setup. The option of HART communication and 4-20 mA feedback signal are available in both the linear and rotary designs.
Dual-receiver sensors
06 December, 2006The 44B photoelectric sensor incorporates adjustable background or foreground suppression. The sensor is designed for industrial applications requiring reliable detection of targets close to a surface - such as a conveyor - that must be ignored by the sensor.
Sensor Smarts
06 October, 2006 by Brian Betts, Data Acquisition Group Mgr, National InstrumentsA new standard for analog sensors, the most common kind in use today, should make the problems of miscalibration a thing of the past
Bearing block
05 June, 2006Separation of bearing load and sensor component in belt shaft copying systems leads to a longer service life.
Mini sensors to fight corrosion
26 May, 2006An array of mini sensors are poised to change the costly and resource-intensive process of fighting corrosion in industries such as aerospace, shipping, mining, oil and gas.
Linear positioner
04 May, 2006Balluff's Micropulse BIW transducer uses pulse-inductive technology to provide high performance and reliability with a non-contact design that allows drop-in-fit replacement for pots.
Sensing breakdowns in mechanical parts
23 February, 2006Sensors which are able to predict when mechanical parts in machinery and transport will breakdown before they actually do could be introduced by 2010, slashing maintenance costs across the manufacturing, automotive and plant machinery industries.
