Instrumentation and Control News - Optical Sensors

Reflective sensor distinguishes colours

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:23:51 +0200

Optek`s high-resolution sensor combines a white-light LED and a reflective colour sensor in a tiny plastics housing. The LED (which adjusts itself automatically to minimise the effects of non-uniform ambient lighting) illuminates the surface of the object being sensed, while the sensor measures the HSL (hue, saturation, luminance) value of the light reflected from the surface.

Want to Reliably Detect Target Objects No Matter How Small or Close They Are? Think Automation and beyond ...

Tue, 15 May 2007 20:15:09 +0200

When you have an application that calls for a sensor that can reliably detect small-profile objects at close proximity, look no further than the new IDEC SA1E convergent (pointed-focus) reflective photoelectric sensor!

Dental Systems - RVG 6100 Digital Radiography System

Mon, 14 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

Due to new technological advances with the optical plate and scintillator, all size sensors have increased "sensitivity," which allows a practitioner to decrease the radiation dose - up to 10% decrease for sizes 1 & 2 and 40% decrease for size 0 (depending on type and age of x-ray generator).

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

Compact optical sensors offer high precision

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:11:26 +0100

As well as axial measurement, the new range of sensors also includes a 90-degree version that enables users to measure (radially) the inner surfaces of small components. The sensor head can be rotated inside the bore, so users can measure surface defects inside and check the concentricity or roundness of bores or drilled holes.

Ultrasensitive optical sensor detects viruses fast

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:25:27 +0100

The sensor could be used to quickly screen people at hospitals, airports and emergency clinics to control outbreaks of diseases such as SARS and the bird flu. All it would take is a tiny sample of saliva, blood, or other body fluid.

Olympus Expands Digicam Line

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:08:27 +0100

Olympus Imaging America Inc. has expanded its digital camera line with eight new models, including a rugged shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and crushproof model; and the “world’s first” digicam with 18x optical zoom.

CyberOptics, JUKI Join on Optical Sensor

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:17:57 +0100

The product enables simultaneous alignment of components on the six nozzles of each placement head inside JUKI's pick-and-place machines. The objective of this initiative is to develop a product that ensures correct orientation of each component at time of placement, on the fly...

SAMSUNG Launches the World’s First ‘Optical Joystick’ Phone

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:59:36 +0100

Samsung’s SCH-V960 features optical sensor button for user convenience

DSLR sensor cleaning system from Delkin

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:39:37 +0100

The SensorScope looks like a camera lens, but lets users look back into their cameras to inspect the sensor. It provides 5x magnification and 4 LED lights which illuminate the field of inspection. Users look through the Scope to check their sensor to see if it needs cleaning.

Industry leader ships 600 millionth optical mouse sensor

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:53:47 +0100

Avago pioneered optical sensing for mouse technology and continues to be a trend setter in providing entry-level to next-generation optical and laser mouse sensors to all major LED and laser optical-mouse manufacturers worldwide.

A clearer picture of turbidity measurement

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:00:21 +0100

Analytical Technology's new A15/76 turbidity monitor is designed to meet the needs of both municipal drinking water systems and industrial water treatment for reliable, low-range turbidity measurement

RGB colour sensor in small outline

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

Avago Technologies claims to have one of the smallest Red, Green and Blue (RGB) digital colour sensors.

Sensors verify color of target over 30-100 mm distances.

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 04:53:47 +0100

With switching frequency suited for high-speed applications, BFS 30M sensor models include 7-color channel discrete output model and 15-color channel hexadecimal output version. Sensor issues discrete signal that indicates color match when readings of all 3 color components (RGB) fall within preprogrammed parameters. Products are programmed via Windows(TM)-based application that enables comprehensive set-up, file management, and real-time sample analysis and evaluation.

Mouse navigation sensor has built-in laser light source

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:47:19 +0100

The ADNB-6532 bundle is expected to create many new application opportunities, especially in space-constrained environments. These include highly responsive cordless miniature navigation devices used in PC mice and miniature mice for portable notebook computers.