Smart Sensors

Port Westward to be Among the First Combined Cycle Power Plants to Showcase Digital Bus Technologies

Submitted by nestorb on Mon, 2006-05-15 18:20.

Approximately 60 percent of new Port Westward plant to utilize digital bus technologies; installation of Emerson’s PlantWeb® digital plant architecture with Ovation® control system reinforces power industry’s growing acceptance of digital automation approach

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Inductive connector makes sensors intelligent

Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-06-01 23:15.
The involvement of the world’s leading sensor manufacturers in a new non-proprietary inductive connector system will allow users to retain their tried and tested pH electrodes, without depending on sensors from a single manufacturer.
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IEEE approves 2 transducer standards, starts work on integrating sensor networks

Submitted by nestorb on Sat, 2007-05-12 23:37.
IEEE approved two smart transducer standards for common interfaces among sensors, actuators, instruments and networks. The standards allow for interoperable and interchangeable transducers
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Vectron International's Low Shear ViSmart(TM) Viscosity Sensor Successfully Tested in an Oil Aging Detection Application

Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2007-05-01 16:23.
Major Fluid Management Systems Manufacturer Finds Exceptional Accuracy and Repeatability Values, Taking Next Steps to Integrate ViSmart(TM) Sensor into System Design
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Thermox smart sensor product line simplifies installtion and operations

Submitted by nestorb on Sat, 2007-03-17 20:08.
All the main Thermox products have been upgraded including the WDG IV/IQ oxygen analysers, the WDG HPII/IQ, the WDG Insitu/IQ, and the CEM O2/IQ. Also being upgraded is the EI 20/IQ carbon monoxide analyser for across the stack infrared monitoring of carbon monoxide. Thermox smart sensors provide serial communications or 4-20 mA outputs for proper control...
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InSync Software, Inc. Releases Edgeware 3.1 for Sensor-Driven Supply Chain Execution

Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2007-03-08 23:25.
"Edgeware 3.1 provides a revolutionary software solution that enables sensor networks to drive mission-critical supply chain processes,"
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Digital optics enable breakthrough handset sensor

Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2007-03-06 13:47.
Breakthrough 3.2Mpixel imaging sensor features a revolutionary embedded imaging technology that eliminates the need for a physical auto-focus in camera phones.
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Intelligent Sensor Management Systems: Information For Efficiency

Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-02-23 10:19.
Maintenance and consumable costs are a self-fulfilling problem in that the very presence of the equipment and the fear of downtime justify high maintenance budgets. An intelligent sensor management system can alleviate this situation.
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Smart Sensors

Submitted by nestorb on Sat, 2007-02-17 19:47.
TECHNOLOGY: Wireless networks are extending the Internet's reach, but could hinder privacy.
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VIP SENSORS Announces New MEMS Piezoresistive Accelerometer

Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-02-16 19:03.
VIP Sensors offers a range of piezoelectric and voltage mode accelerometers, piezoresitive accelerometers, signal conditioners, cable assemblies and accessories in addition to their newly released Smart Sensors Network System.
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