Instrumentation and Control News - Infrared Sensors

Innovative high-speed temperature sensor

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

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

Unique Interlaced FireWire™ Cameras From Firstsight Vision

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:25:36 +0200

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.

IR5000 Open Path Infrared Gas Detector with Expanded Range for Combustible Gas Monitoring

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:38:20 +0200

- Operator-friendly features simplify setup, status and control functions -

HART Communication Now Available for Multi-Spectral Infrared (MSIR) Flame Detector Offering Superior False Alarm Immunity

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:38:20 +0200

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.

Novel, high-speed temperature sensor wins German innovation award

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

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.

High tech comes to household products

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:28:42 +0100

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.

Firstsight Vision Introduces New UV and IR Lighting For Machine Vision

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:25:19 +0100

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...

Pacific Sensor technologies releases PST-AR-892 High temperature infrared thermometer

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:37:09 +0100

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 introduced new infrared sensor component

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:30:53 +0100

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 gets Army electronic sensor work

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:42:31 +0100

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.

Vishay Releases New Wide-Band IR Sensor For Code Learning And IR Extender Applications

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:47:16 +0100

New Sensor Covers Bandwidth of 30 kHz to 455 kHz with Supply Voltages from 2.7 V to 5.5 V

Thermo unveils CrystalVision CO2 sensor for beverage industry

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:14:57 +0100

Hi-G-Tek, A Provider of Asset Monitoring and Sensor Solutions, Licenses Savi Technology's IP for the ISO 18000-7 Active RFID Standard

SBIRS instructors hold keys to ground floor of new payload

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:14:57 +0100

Future Space Based Infrared System crews will get in on the ground level of Air Force Space Command's most advanced payload when they begin training at the 460th Operations Group's Detachment 1 on Jan. 12.

CNC Motion Systems develops Mechatronic Optical Sensor

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:09:00 +0100

The Mechatronic Optical Sensor is designed to run continuously, providing information, which allows immediate process adjustments, so the end product conforms to the manufacturer’s quality assessments...

Entrepix selected by defense contractor to provide CMP for infrared sensor production

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:08:58 +0100

The company says the agreement demonstrates the increasing acceptance of Entrepix' CMP FastForward portfolio by the integrated device, sensor and MEMS manufacturing markets...