Instrumentation and Control News - Smart Sensors

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

Tue, 16 May 2006 00:20:55 +0200

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

Inductive connector makes sensors intelligent

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:15:37 +0200

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.

IEEE approves 2 transducer standards, starts work on integrating sensor networks

Sun, 13 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

IEEE approved two smart transducer standards for common interfaces among sensors, actuators, instruments and networks. The standards allow for interoperable and interchangeable transducers

Vectron International's Low Shear ViSmart(TM) Viscosity Sensor Successfully Tested in an Oil Aging Detection Application

Tue, 01 May 2007 22:23:51 +0200

Major Fluid Management Systems Manufacturer Finds Exceptional Accuracy and Repeatability Values, Taking Next Steps to Integrate ViSmart(TM) Sensor into System Design

Thermox smart sensor product line simplifies installtion and operations

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:08:47 +0100

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...

InSync Software, Inc. Releases Edgeware 3.1 for Sensor-Driven Supply Chain Execution

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:25:26 +0100

"Edgeware 3.1 provides a revolutionary software solution that enables sensor networks to drive mission-critical supply chain processes,"

Digital optics enable breakthrough handset sensor

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:47:29 +0100

Breakthrough 3.2Mpixel imaging sensor features a revolutionary embedded imaging technology that eliminates the need for a physical auto-focus in camera phones.

Intelligent Sensor Management Systems: Information For Efficiency

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:19:35 +0100

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.

Smart Sensors

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 00:47:07 +0100

TECHNOLOGY: Wireless networks are extending the Internet's reach, but could hinder privacy.

VIP SENSORS Announces New MEMS Piezoresistive Accelerometer

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:03:04 +0100

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.

Intelligent Temperature Sensors from Turck

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:46:59 +0100

TS400 and TS500 temperature sensors are platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), a technology commonly referred to as Pt-100. Pt-100 technology is known for its precision, repeatability and ability to provide incredibly fast response times. The sensors may be mounted directly or remotely, and sense a temperature range of -50 to 500 degrees Celsius...

U.S. signal intel sensor begins testing

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:35:06 +0100

"I am confident that future flight tests will validate the sensor's maturity to achieve its operational milestone," Northrop Vice President Imad Bitar said in the announcement..

Sensor used in bottling inspeccion stations

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 02:39:37 +0100

Their positive experiences with the checking system for boxes of cans encouraged the maintenance department to introduce the solution to further applications. The next step was to introduce a completeness check on the beer crates. This inspection method needed to be replaced with a more modern, more flexible and more reliable checking technology...

Real-time Location and Tracking System

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:09:00 +0100

Sky-Trax Partners with Intelligent Instrumentation to Introduce Real-time Location and Tracking System

New Ultrasonic Sensors Utilize Microprocessor Technology to Enable High Accuracy in the Face of Environmental Variables

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 04:41:03 +0100

These ultrasonic sensors provide a reliable method of detecting level, presence/absence, volume, proximity and distance measurements. They incorporate microprocessor technology that accommodates for environmental factors such as temperature change, waves on liquid, tank irregularities, agitators and humidity, among others...