Pepperl+Fuchs (www.pepperl-fuchs.com) has announced the launch of its LS680 Series Optical Data Couplers, which allow live video communication with its unique capability of transmitting signals, a feature that was previously not possible in material handling applications. Compared to other competitive models in the market, the LS680 provides a cutting-edge speed, which is 33 up to […]
Sensors + Vision
Global.CProx Capacitive Proximity Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s new Global.CProx line of capacitive sensors offers a broad range of products to reliably solve object and level detection applications. The Global.CProx family includes a wide array of tubular M12, M18 and M30 sensors available with either M12 connectors or pre-wired cables. Built to Balluff’s high standards, all of the Global.CProx […]
Fast Piezo Focusing Systems presented at BIOS
Physik Instrumente (PI) L.P. (www.physikinstrumente.com) proudly introduces a more affordable series of Fast Piezo Focusing devices at the 2011 BIOS (Biomedical Optics) conference held together with SPIE’s Photonics West. The latest PIFOC system packages are developed to improve results in lens positioning and fast focusing including deconvolution / 3D imaging, as well as to minimize […]
New Linear Position Transducer with VARAN Bus Interface from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff announces the Micropulse AT Linear Position Transducer with the VARAN Bus interface. It is able to track the location of up to four position-marker magnets. The transducer outputs a start/stop signal, which is used to calculate the position of each magnet using the transducer length and resolution. It’s available in a non-contact, floating magnet […]
National Instruments launches PXIe module for high-channel count dynamic signal acquisition
National Instruments (www.ni.com) has released its PXIe-449x devices, which provide AC/DC coupling for sensor measurements with voltage measurements from a tachometer or device under test and an accelerometer or microphone, to allow engineers the use of a single device for their vibration and sound acquisition needs. The NI PXIe-449x modules provide 113 dB dynamic range […]
Schaeffler’s generator sensor bearing unit upgrades rail track safety
The Schaeffler Group has created an award-winning Train Support System out of its Generator Sensor Bearing (GSB). This unique, onboard unit allows the recording of information relevant to the condition of wheelsets, rail tracks and bearings, and sends the data to a higher level control system. The evaluated information forms the basis for repair and […]
Sanitary Process Viscometer has integrated temperature control
Cambridge Viscosity has developed a new small flow-thru sanitary process viscometer, the SPL-374, for highly accurate and repeatable viscosity readings, clean-in-place simplicity and tight temperature control for small diameter process loops. Its initial uses are across a range of biopharmaceutical and R&D applications. The new SPL-374 sensor directly connects into a ¼” (6mm) process line […]
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the G10 family of Ultra-Compact I/O Modules
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the G10 family of Ultra-Compact I/O Modules with Connect & Done technology that can eliminate mounting requirements in many applications. The world’s smallest AS-Interface I/O module with IP68/69K protection, at just 40 mm x 27 mm x 22mm the G10 fits easily into any cable duct and enables quick, convenient sensor connections using […]
SICK UK launches OLM200 for materials handling applications
SICK UK (www.sick.co.uk) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new OLM200 for high performance materials handling applications. With this release, the company has extended the capabilities of its optical linear measurement sensor portfolio. The innovative positioning sensor – delivering increased accuracy, repeatability and speed – uses a barcode tape to deliver non-contact linear […]
Cognex Connect supports Ethernet and industrial protocols
Cognex Corporation (www.cognex.com) is proud to announce the release of its all-new – a comprehensive suite of communication capabilities such as PROFINET and EtherNet/IP. It already comes with the DataMan 200 fixed-mount ID reader series and In-Sight vision systems. The Cognex Connect allows industrial connectivity for DataMan 8000 ID readers from Cognex via EtherNet/IP support […]