Sensors

Universal Magnetic Field Sensors for C-Slot Usable on Any Pneumatic Cylinder
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Universal Magnetic Field Sensors for C-Slot Usable on Any Pneumatic Cylinder

The newest addition to Balluff’s portfolio of magnetic field sensors can be used on any pneumatic cylinder with a C-slot, regardless of the manufacturer. The universal design allows the new models to replace several previous versions. Using fewer sensor variants reduces inventory needs and, therefore, costs. Flush-mountable and available in an extremely short design, these were designed for space-critical applications.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Presents New Portfolio of Vibration Sensors for Optimum Plant Availability
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Pepperl+Fuchs Presents New Portfolio of Vibration Sensors for Optimum Plant Availability

From milling machines to pumps and fans to wind turbines—wherever vibrations occur, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance play a crucial role in ensuring personnel and plant protection. In order to perform reliable measurements of vibration velocity and acceleration in low- or high-frequency ranges, Pepperl+Fuchs offers three new vibration sensor series.

 

 

 

Banner Engineering: Next Generation Standalone Scanner Enhanced with Additional Features
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Banner Engineering: Next Generation Standalone Scanner Enhanced with Additional Features

SX-Series safety laser scanners protect personnel, equipment, and mobile equipment within a user-defined region. Banner’s new SX5-B6 can continuously scan a 275° area to create a two-dimensional protected zone around a potential hazard or obstruction. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically, installed to monitor the space around corners, or positioned centrally to observe two separate 90° zones, or attached to automated guided vehicles (AGV) to prevent collisions.

 

 

 

Banner Engineering: New Differential Pressure Sensor Added to the Q45 Family
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Banner Engineering: New Differential Pressure Sensor Added to the Q45 Family

Banner introduces an additional sensor to its Q45 family, increasing the amount of model types within the series and broadening the applications that can be monitored. The Q45DPSD Differential Pressure Sensor continues to build upon the line of sensors compatible with Banner’s wireless network, and lets users monitor an additional application. Each Q45 sensor includes Banner’s reliable, field-proven wireless architecture and sensing transducers, eliminating the need to order multiple components.

 

 

 

Banner Engineering: T30R-1515 Radar Sensors with New Capabilities
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Banner Engineering: T30R-1515 Radar Sensors with New Capabilities

Introducing the T30R-1515 radar sensor from Banner Engineering. The 15° × 15° models of the T30R radar sensor can now measure the distance to objects at closer range. While the minimum presence/absence detection range of 150 mm has not changed, the nearfield measurement range has been improved. The sensor can now measure the distance to items as close as 200 mm away (a 100-mm improvement over previous specifications of 300 mm).

 

 

 

Pilz: Safe Protection Zone Monitoring Can Also Be Used for Robotic Applications
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Pilz: Safe Protection Zone Monitoring Can Also Be Used for Robotic Applications

For safe protection zone monitor in rugged conditions such as dust, dirt, rain, light, sparks or vibrations, the safe radar sensor PSENradar, in conjunction with the configurable small controller PNOZmulti 2, offers the optimum solution: in addition to outdoor applications and areas in woodworking and metalworking, it is now also possible to safeguard robot applications because the solution achieves a higher category Cat. 3 / PL d.

 

 

 

TE Connectivity Introduces Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connector
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TE Connectivity Introduces Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force XMC Connector

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, introduces its Mezalok High-Speed Low-Force (HSLF) XMC connector to support data rate speeds up to 32+ Gb/s for improved signal processing on embedded computing applications.

Banner Engineering: EZ-Array is Now Available With IO-Link 1.1
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Banner Engineering: EZ-Array is Now Available With IO-Link 1.1

The updated EZ-Array with IO-Link provides a much-anticipated upgrade. This allows for more data availability via process data and enables significantly faster data transfers. The EZ-Array series of measuring light curtains feature closely spaced infrared beams that detect objects as small as 5 mm. Updated IO-Link receiver models with expanded process data options offer the ability to access additional information.

 

 

 

Parker SensoControl Introduces New Pressure Sensor, SCPSi, With IO-Link Functionality for Usage Within Smart Internet of Things Applications
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Parker SensoControl Introduces New Pressure Sensor, SCPSi, With IO-Link Functionality for Usage Within Smart Internet of Things Applications

Parker Hannifin, a global supplier of motion and control technologies, has launched the SCPSi pressure sensor with IO-Link functionality to meet customer demand in more and more smart industrial environments. The sensor, which has an optimised, compact design, enables particularly simple and fast commissioning and parameterization thanks to the IO-Link interface.

 

 

 

Sterling Systems & Controls: Size Reduction Mill Monitoring
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Sterling Systems & Controls: Size Reduction Mill Monitoring

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. announces the availability of its new Mill Monitor. Particle size reduction equipment, also known as grinders and classifiers, are used to reduce the particle size of dry solids.  These devices are rotating machinery and therefore a bearing condition monitor is advantageous. Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. designs and manufactures high quality bearing condition monitors for use with high speed mills or classifiers.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Releases OpreX Multi-Sensing Remote I/O VZ20X Analog Sensing Unit
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Yokogawa Releases OpreX Multi-Sensing Remote I/O VZ20X Analog Sensing Unit

Yokogawa Electric Corporation recently announced that it has developed the OpreX Multi-Sensing Remote I/O as an addition to its OpreX Components lineup. OpreX Multi-Sensing Remote I/O devices accurately obtain data from multiple sensors, convert it to a digital format, and transfer it to a higher-level system for monitoring. The first model is the VZ20X Analog Sensing Unit, which was released for sale on August 31 in 64 countries and regions in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

 

 

 

STAHL Hazardous Location Alarm Buzzers from AutomationDirect
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STAHL Hazardous Location Alarm Buzzers from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added Stahl hazardous location alarm buzzers to their lineup of control and indicating devices. The STAHL YA11 series signal alarms sound an audible warning, alert, or information in the event of equipment malfunctions, safety issues, or when systems are starting up. These alarms provide an omni-directional audible signal, are intended for use in hazardous areas or the harshest environments, and have hazardous area certifications for international use.