Instrumentation and Control News

A novel, high performance, non-contact IR temperature sensor from Micro-Epsilon boasts a temperature range from -40C to +975C, and unique 75:1 infrared optics giving a small monitoring spot size

Offering a highly cost-effective entry into digital image processing, these new models are very easy to use in applications where interlaced analogue cameras and framegrabbers have traditionally been used. Integrated Smart Functions take over essential functions of the frame-grabber.

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Setting a new industry standard for performance, reliability and value, the FL4000 Flame Detector gives process and plant engineers a powerful new tool in protecting people, equipment and facilities from dangerous hydrocarbon flame sources. It provides exceptional performance and reliability while minimizing operational costs associated with false alarms.

Micro-Epsilon’s new ‘Optris CT Laser Series’ of non-contact, infrared temperature sensors, combine the accuracy of 75:1 infrared optics (the highest ratio currently on the market for this type of sensor) with small spot sizes, low temperature measurement and precision aiming.

SimpleHuman has added infrared sensors to the trash can, so that it automatically opens and closes. The company also has added a sensor to a soap dispenser with a very smart clear container so there is no guessing if the unit is full. Taking infrared a step further, iTouchless introduced the EZFaucet, which can control the water on any standard sink faucet.

The IR range is available in 32 models, offering different illumination geometries for different applications. The UV LEDs are available in 31 different models and have a peak wavelength of 365 nm and a light spread of 20° for good intensity, range and uniformity...

The Pacific Sensor technologies PST-AR-892 High temperature infrared thermometer is tri-pod mountable and can be used to data log temperature critical events and communicate back to a PC via its integrated RS232 interface.

Avago's new series of IR emitters and detectors can be used in devices such as smoke detectors, IR spotlights for cameras, and remote control devices. Avago's new family of integrated reflective proximity sensors are ideal for use in applications that require high-speed switching for object detection or proximity sensing, such as packaging and assembly equipment, beverage dispensing machines, copiers and printers...

CACI International Inc. will continue developing electronic sensors for the Army to use to lock on targets and give troops better battlefield awareness through an 18-month, $39 million contract.