Banner’s versatile Q5X series delivers best-in-class laser sensor performance for a wide variety of detection functions. Now its capabilities have been expanded even further. The latest model extends detection distance from 2 to 3 meters, incorporates analog and discrete outputs, and features increased excess gain to easily identify traditionally challenging targets.
AutomationDirect has added Gefran WPG and WPP series magnetostrictive linear position transducers. These transducers work like other linear position sensors by translating a linear position to an electrical signal. However, they are contactless, which provides a longer life because there is no mechanical wear; since they use magnetostrictive technology, they are also immune to electromagnetic interferences.
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), recently introduced the Neutrino SX8 mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) camera module and four additional Neutrino IS Series models designed for integrated solutions requiring HD MWIR imagery with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP+C) constraints for commercial, industrial, defense original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and system integrators.
The Q45 line of photoelectric sensors is now available in a D-cell battery version, extending its maintenance-free service interval to four years. This doubles the battery life of existing versions with smaller batteries. The Q45 sensor line is a family of wireless, self-contained units for coordinating multiple machines in part-counting, and OEE applications. Each model combines a sensor, wireless node, and an internal battery in a single device.
(Wuppertal) The Schmersal Group has further developed its compact RSS260 safety sensor and equipped it with new software – the sensor now offers four additional, optionally selectable functions: – Feedback loop monitoring – Automatic restart / manual restart – Reset – Emergency stop monitoring. On the F0/F1 version, the RSS260 assumes the tasks of a safety relay module, i.e. monitoring of the movable safety guard as well as of the contactors directly actuated by the sensor outputs.
Norstat now offers a line of Inductive Proximity Sensors with full stainless steel housings and sensing faces making them an ideal solution for harsh environments. The FME ( M8 plug cable exit ) and FMM ( M12 plug cable exit ) series of inductive proximity sensors comes standard with a full AISI 316L stainless steel housing and sensing face making these sensors ideal for harsh environments or applications where a sensor with a higher degree of protection is required.
Norstat now offers a Light Curtain line from ReeR, SpA that are specifically designed for the measurement , detection and recognition of objects. The Micron line of Light Curtains from ReeR are designed for industrial or civilian applications where it is necessary to detect, measure, or recognize specific objects or shapes. Depending on the number and position of the beams engaged by an object, the measurement sensors can provide real time information to a PLC or PC.
The safety laser scanner PSENscan offers productive area monitoring and dynamic navigation of automated guided vehicles (AGV). Applications with PSENscan can be adapted flexibly to customised tasks. Previously, ready-made ROS modules (Robot Operation System) have been available for navigation. Now we have the PSENscan Standalone C++ Library, which makes it easy to use the laser scanner also in Windows or Linux production environments.
B&R has dramatically accelerated execution of all types of machine vision applications. A new quad-core processor and just-in-time compiler help the Smart Sensor complete vision tasks up to four times faster. Machine builders can substantially increase the output of their machines without having to use expensive dedicated PCs for machine vision. With the latest Steady version of the HALCON library, B&R’s machine vision system now has a just-in-time (JIT) compiler.
Flexible manufacturing doesn’t have to mean implementing advanced technologies like the Omron LD Series mobile robots. If you’re trying to boost flexibility on a budget, there are plenty of simpler devices that can dramatically increase production line layout options. Let’s take a look at some of these. The A2W Series is a recent Omron innovation in switch technology that reduces the installation cost of switches and enhances application flexibility.
More than 60 years ago, the invention of the proximity switch revolutionized the automation industry. The enormous potential of this technology is demonstrated not only by decades of use in a wide range of industries, but also by the latest development: with the next generation of inductive sensors, Pepperl+Fuchs is now taking “the Original” to a new evolutionary level and presents its customers a portfolio of 3-wire / 4-wire sensors in unparalleled variance.
Bourns, Inc. recently announced its latest non-contacting feedback rotary sensor that features Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) output providing effective synchronization in closed-loop control systems. This single-turn rotary sensor is based on Hall Effect technology and is supported by a factory programmable electrical angle from 10 to 360 degrees that enables more consistent and dependable operation of up to 50 million shaft revolutions.
Bourns, Inc. has recently introduced an innovative hybrid position sensor for RS-485-based applications in certain harsh environments. Designed to meet the specifications of heavy-duty applications requiring long cycle life and high reliability, the new Bourns Model HES38U-RS485 hybrid position sensor offers a rotational life of up to 5 million shaft revolutions with 10 turns of absolute position.
With the launch of the new version of the fire protection system, Cerberus FIT, Siemens Smart Infrastructure expands its offering for the small to medium-sized buildings market. Various small to medium-sized buildings can now be covered with a simple and cost-efficient solution. Cerberus FIT maximizes fire safety, thanks to greater functionality and enhanced productivity for those working on protecting the buildings.
Siemens is presenting Sitrans SCM IQ, a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution for Smart Condition Monitoring, at the Hannover Messe 2021. It enables potential incidents to be detected and prevented at an early stage, thus reducing maintenance costs and downtimes, and increasing plant performance by up to ten percent. The wireless, robust Sitrans MS200 multisensors form the hardware basis for installation on machinery.
