Instrumentation and Control News - Position Sensors

DS30 distance sensor available from Sick

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:42:47 +0200

The DS30 available from Sick is more than just an expansion of one of the wide portfolios of industrial distance sensors on the market with its hitherto unique combination of small housing size and precision the DS30 represents a new era of time-of-flight of light measurement.

ASM offers a new angle on position sensing

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

The new PRAS1 magnetic angle sensor is mounted in a compact M12 housing. With only a 13 mm diameter and an overall length of approximately 50 mm, this small sensor saves space and can be installed in the tightest locations. Its dependable and rugged design makes the PRAS1 angle sensor well-suited for angle monitoring in a wide variety of heavy duty applications such as factory automation equipment, variable valve controls and mobile working machines.

ASM Sensors, Inc. Introduces Magnetic Angle Sensor In 20 mm Flat Servo Flange Housing

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

Since this sensor is in a rugged IP 68 stainless steel housing, it can reliably handle the toughest industrial environments and makes it suitable for many applications such as steering and tilt angle measurement on mobile construction equipment.

Goodrich Sensor Delivered for NASA's Hubble Space Telescope

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

Hubble's fine guidance sensors are critical components of the telescope's precise pointing control system and are responsible for maintaining the stable pointing that produces the outstanding pictures and data provided by the Hubble. The fine guidance sensors are also used for astronomy. The technology aids in the discovery and measurement of the mass of planets in other solar systems and can improve theories of star formation and evolution by measuring the mass of binary star systems.

MTS introduces redundant G-Series position sensor

Tue, 15 May 2007 22:23:51 +0200

“At critical measurement points, the GT sensor provides safe, reliable position measurement, protects against failure and ensures availability,” said Drew Smedley, Director of Global Marketing, MTS Sensors. “This redundancy ensures maximum safety in applications where a failure would have disastrous effects on safety as well as costs.”

Compact distance sensor available from Sick

Tue, 08 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

The compact distance sensor is designed for distance measurement at ranges between 50 mm and 500 mm. Measured values are transmitted via a 4 to 20 mA analogue output. In addition, the teachable switching output also allows transmission of a freely definable signal value.

High accuracy and resolution laser position sensor

Wed, 02 May 2007 01:25:56 +0200

A non-contact, optoelectronic displacement (position) measurement sensor has been launched that offers OEMs, machine builders and end users all the normal technical advantages, at half the cost

Everight Precision Introduces World's Most Robust, Intrinsically Safe Linear Position Sensor in its Class

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:37:52 +0200

With no wearing contacts, Positek inductive transducers are extremely reliable over very long time periods (virtual infinite life) and maintain output stability over a wide temperature range. The X111 features rugged stainless steel bodies sealing between IP65 and IP68, depending upon selected cable or connector options.

Intelligent Dual-Channel LVDT Controllers and Indicators from Macro Sensors

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:37:16 +0200

Suited for applications utilizing ac and dc operated LVDT inputs, the microprocessor-based, dual-channel Series DMC provides digital position indication and cross-channel math and control functions for monitoring, measuring, and control requirements. Units offer programmable input averaging, digital filtering, and HI/LO limit detection. GUI enables operators to calibrate and set up sensors, retrieve or send programs, and view and collect data remotely through RS-232 or Ethernet.

How fast? How far? Let the gadgets do the work as you run

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:03:04 +0100

Carmel is home to a thriving running community, and road racer Josh Trisler is one of its brightest stars.

MTS sensor helps brake Bugatti Veyron

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:03:04 +0100

MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division has adapted its mobile hydraulic (Model MS) Temposonics® magnetostrictive sensor for use in the Bugatti Veyron high-end passenger car, the world’s fastest street-legal motor vehicle.

Long range wafer mapping sensor

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:45:06 +0100

The patented laser diffuse sensor with background suppression has a laser line as an emitting beam, high accuracy optics and signal compensation to allow a high excess gain on standard 300 mm wafers...

Intelligent Dual-Channel LVDT Controllers and Indicators Offer Simplified Application Set-Up, GUI Interface

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:07:10 +0100

DMC Digital Controllers feature microprocessor-based logic and advanced software to provide digital position indication and cross-channel math and control functions for advanced monitoring, measuring and control requirements. It features programmable input averaging and digital filtering and HI/LO limit detection for "Go/No-Go" gaging applications for in process gaging, quality control and product sorting.

Fail-safe position sensor uses redundancy

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:57:18 +0100

The redundant G-Series sensor measures critical variables by means of two or three independent, functionally identical measurement systems. They are completely independent and can be switched on individually.

The new MZT6 magnetic cylinder sensor

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:02:25 +0100

The sensor, used for detecting the position of pistons in pneumatic cylinders, is based on a new type of chip technology. Its 2D magnetic field evaluation considerably improves both the accuracy and the hysteresis of the switching signals, preventing the double switching that would otherwise occur frequently...