Sensors
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Sensors
Banner Engineering has introduced WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series sensors in standard 10 to 30V dc or 12 to 250V dc/24 to 250V ac Universal Voltage formats. The latest additions to Banner’s extensive WORLD-BEAM sensing family, the QS30 DC and AC/DC Universal voltage models feature a 30 mm threaded barrel or side hold mounting option, IP67 sealed housing with EMI/RFI protected circuitry, and an oversized status indicator for clear visibility from great distances....more
- 11/01/2005
Banner Engineering has introduced WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series sensors in standard 10 to 30V dc or 12 to 250V dc/24 to 250V ac Universal Voltage formats. The latest additions to Banner’s extensive WORLD-BEAM sensing family, the QS30 DC and AC/DC Universal voltage models feature a 30 mm threaded barrel or side hold mounting option, IP67 sealed housing with EMI/RFI protected circuitry, and an oversized status indicator for clear visibility from great distances....more
- 11/01/2005
Bar Code Reader
Banner Engineering offers the PresencePLUS P4 BCR vision sensor, which reads advanced 2D and 1D bar codes including Data Matrix ECC200 and PDF 417, as well as linear codes such as Code 39 and Code 128. The P4 BCR allows users to accurately read many different bar code types. Industry standard bar code metrics and grading capabilities make the P4 BCR ideal for a wide range of applications....more
- 11/01/2005
Banner Engineering offers the PresencePLUS P4 BCR vision sensor, which reads advanced 2D and 1D bar codes including Data Matrix ECC200 and PDF 417, as well as linear codes such as Code 39 and Code 128. The P4 BCR allows users to accurately read many different bar code types. Industry standard bar code metrics and grading capabilities make the P4 BCR ideal for a wide range of applications....more
- 11/01/2005
Shaft Speed Sensor
Electro-Sensors, Inc. has introduced the SpeedTalker DN-BH, the latest addition to its SpeedTalker range of shaft speed sensors. The new model offers DeviceNet connectivity, easier installation and a compact NEMA 4X-rated stainless steel barrel housing. The SpeedTalker DN-BH sensor provides measures shaft RPM along with the status of up to four under/over speed alarms over a DeviceNet network....more
- 10/01/2005
Electro-Sensors, Inc. has introduced the SpeedTalker DN-BH, the latest addition to its SpeedTalker range of shaft speed sensors. The new model offers DeviceNet connectivity, easier installation and a compact NEMA 4X-rated stainless steel barrel housing. The SpeedTalker DN-BH sensor provides measures shaft RPM along with the status of up to four under/over speed alarms over a DeviceNet network....more
- 10/01/2005
Non-Contact Infrared Temperature Sensors
Banner Engineering has introduced the EZ-SCREEN Type 2 light screen system designed for lower risk Type 2 applications (per IEC61496-1/-2, Category 2 per EN954-1). Lower risk applications are those that will not cause serious bodily harm. The danger is limited to minor, normally reversible injuries including bumping, bruising and superficial cuts and abrasions. With its 30 mm resolution, a hand or ankle is safely detected across long spans up to 15 m....more
- 10/01/2005
Banner Engineering has introduced the EZ-SCREEN Type 2 light screen system designed for lower risk Type 2 applications (per IEC61496-1/-2, Category 2 per EN954-1). Lower risk applications are those that will not cause serious bodily harm. The danger is limited to minor, normally reversible injuries including bumping, bruising and superficial cuts and abrasions. With its 30 mm resolution, a hand or ankle is safely detected across long spans up to 15 m....more
- 10/01/2005
Magnetic Cylinder Sensors
ifm efector has expanded their line of magnetic cylinder sensors with Giant Magnetoresistive technology (GMR) to include sensors for C-slot pneumatic cylinders. The sensor bodies are 15mm long and feature top-loading mounting that eliminates the need to remove cylinder endcaps. During installation, the integrated friction tab prevents the sensors from sliding – even in vertical positioned cylinders....more
- 09/01/2005
ifm efector has expanded their line of magnetic cylinder sensors with Giant Magnetoresistive technology (GMR) to include sensors for C-slot pneumatic cylinders. The sensor bodies are 15mm long and feature top-loading mounting that eliminates the need to remove cylinder endcaps. During installation, the integrated friction tab prevents the sensors from sliding – even in vertical positioned cylinders....more
- 09/01/2005
Fiber Optic Sensing Family
Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced its D10 Series family of compact, DIN_rail-mountable fiber cell optic sensors. Available in three distinctly different models –- the D10 Expert with Numeric Display, D10 Expert with Bargraph Display and D10 Discrete Output –- all D10 sensors have the same housing style and interface format, making them exceptionally easy to specify and efficient to install....more
- 09/01/2005
Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced its D10 Series family of compact, DIN_rail-mountable fiber cell optic sensors. Available in three distinctly different models –- the D10 Expert with Numeric Display, D10 Expert with Bargraph Display and D10 Discrete Output –- all D10 sensors have the same housing style and interface format, making them exceptionally easy to specify and efficient to install....more
- 09/01/2005
Smart Indicator Light
Benner Engineering Corp. has introduced its patent-pending EZ-LIGHT smart indicator lights. These water- and oil-tight sealed units have colored lights – either solid or flashing – that indicate the status of a machine or process. The EZ-LIGHT was developed to replace the cumbersome post and stack lights with a single, compact unit that is sealed and IP67 rated. It features a solid-state design with no bulbs to burn out or replace....more
- 09/01/2005
Benner Engineering Corp. has introduced its patent-pending EZ-LIGHT smart indicator lights. These water- and oil-tight sealed units have colored lights – either solid or flashing – that indicate the status of a machine or process. The EZ-LIGHT was developed to replace the cumbersome post and stack lights with a single, compact unit that is sealed and IP67 rated. It features a solid-state design with no bulbs to burn out or replace....more
- 09/01/2005
Vision Sensor
The PresencePLUS P4 EDGE 1.3 vision sensor from Banner Engineering makes highly detailed automated error-proofing and inspections possible at a low cost. The vision sensor used a 1280 x 1024 pixel imager (1,310,720 pixels) to capture minute details of multiple features at ranges from a few inches to several feet, depending on the lens used....more
- 09/01/2005
The PresencePLUS P4 EDGE 1.3 vision sensor from Banner Engineering makes highly detailed automated error-proofing and inspections possible at a low cost. The vision sensor used a 1280 x 1024 pixel imager (1,310,720 pixels) to capture minute details of multiple features at ranges from a few inches to several feet, depending on the lens used....more
- 09/01/2005
Magnetic Proximity Sensors
ifm efector’s new line of magnetic proximity sensors incorporates Giant Magnetoresistive technology (GMR) to provide extremely high sensitivity to magnetic targets. ifm’s proximity sensors detect magnets through all non-magnetizable materials including stainless steel, non-ferrous metal, aluminum, plastic, wood and glass. The sensors are ideal for speed monitoring....more
- 07/01/2005
ifm efector’s new line of magnetic proximity sensors incorporates Giant Magnetoresistive technology (GMR) to provide extremely high sensitivity to magnetic targets. ifm’s proximity sensors detect magnets through all non-magnetizable materials including stainless steel, non-ferrous metal, aluminum, plastic, wood and glass. The sensors are ideal for speed monitoring....more
- 07/01/2005
Background Suppression Sensor
The MINOS line of sub-miniature photoelectric sensors features an extremely small distance adjustable true background suppression sensor. Smaller than a keyboard key the MINOS measures only 8 x 10.8 mm (0.31 x 0.43 x 0.63 inches). With a single button teach-in and true background suppression by triangulation, this sensor detects regardless of color, texture or reflectivity while simultaneously ignoring all background objects....more
- 07/01/2005
The MINOS line of sub-miniature photoelectric sensors features an extremely small distance adjustable true background suppression sensor. Smaller than a keyboard key the MINOS measures only 8 x 10.8 mm (0.31 x 0.43 x 0.63 inches). With a single button teach-in and true background suppression by triangulation, this sensor detects regardless of color, texture or reflectivity while simultaneously ignoring all background objects....more
- 07/01/2005
"Floatless" Sensor
The Leveltrak sensor can replace mechanical float switches. It is an electronic "floatless" that detects level without any moving parts. Using ifm's patented capacitive sensing technology, the sensor determines level by measuring the point of dielectric contrast that occurs at the level height. The Leveltrak features an enhanced software algorithm that scans 16 sensing fields along the length of its probe to determine the point at which the change in dielectric occurs....more
- 07/01/2005
The Leveltrak sensor can replace mechanical float switches. It is an electronic "floatless" that detects level without any moving parts. Using ifm's patented capacitive sensing technology, the sensor determines level by measuring the point of dielectric contrast that occurs at the level height. The Leveltrak features an enhanced software algorithm that scans 16 sensing fields along the length of its probe to determine the point at which the change in dielectric occurs....more
- 07/01/2005
Analog Laser Measurement Sensors
Balluff has introduced a series of intelligent analog laser distance sensors with two discrete outputs that not only detect the presence of objects, but also indicate their precise position and size. Balluff's BOD 26K LB model employs laser triangulation as its basic sensing technology and incorporates a microprocessor to provide additional embedded functions including signal averaging, min/max hold and signal hold....more
- 07/01/2005
Balluff has introduced a series of intelligent analog laser distance sensors with two discrete outputs that not only detect the presence of objects, but also indicate their precise position and size. Balluff's BOD 26K LB model employs laser triangulation as its basic sensing technology and incorporates a microprocessor to provide additional embedded functions including signal averaging, min/max hold and signal hold....more
- 07/01/2005
Ultrasonic Sensor
Banner Engineering has introduced the WORLD-BEAM QS18U Series ultrasonic sensors. The latest addition to Banner’s extensive offering of ultrasonic sensing products, the QS18U is the first to feature their convenient WORLD-BEAM standard housing for the greatest mounting and applications flexibility. Ultrasonic sensors are ideal for applications where the sensing target is made of clear or transparent material or the target surface color varies....more
- 07/01/2005
Banner Engineering has introduced the WORLD-BEAM QS18U Series ultrasonic sensors. The latest addition to Banner’s extensive offering of ultrasonic sensing products, the QS18U is the first to feature their convenient WORLD-BEAM standard housing for the greatest mounting and applications flexibility. Ultrasonic sensors are ideal for applications where the sensing target is made of clear or transparent material or the target surface color varies....more
- 07/01/2005
Photoelectric Sensors
Balluff’s new BOS 2K family of photoelectric sensors combines full functionality in a miniature package that’s only 20 x 7.5 x 10 mm in size. BOS 2K sensors have a scan range of 1.2 meters. They offer four different sensing modes including diffuse for part identification; diffuse with background suppression for part configuration and placement; retroflective for parts verification and counting; and thru-beam versions for part sizing and position information....more
- 06/01/2005
Balluff’s new BOS 2K family of photoelectric sensors combines full functionality in a miniature package that’s only 20 x 7.5 x 10 mm in size. BOS 2K sensors have a scan range of 1.2 meters. They offer four different sensing modes including diffuse for part identification; diffuse with background suppression for part configuration and placement; retroflective for parts verification and counting; and thru-beam versions for part sizing and position information....more
- 06/01/2005
Ultra-Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced WORLD-BEAM Q12 Series ultra-miniature photoelectric sensors. About the same height as a quarter and only 8 mm wide, the Q12 is the smallest model in Banner’s WORLD-BEAM Series family of sensors. Completely self-contained, the Q12 features an overmolded design to achieve an IP67 environmental protection rating and withstand harsh industrial environments....more
- 06/01/2005
Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced WORLD-BEAM Q12 Series ultra-miniature photoelectric sensors. About the same height as a quarter and only 8 mm wide, the Q12 is the smallest model in Banner’s WORLD-BEAM Series family of sensors. Completely self-contained, the Q12 features an overmolded design to achieve an IP67 environmental protection rating and withstand harsh industrial environments....more
- 06/01/2005
Transporter Motion Sensor Controller
Vibro Industries, Inc. has introduced its re-designed Transporter Motion Sensor Controller. This unit automatically shuts down production line machinery (within six seconds) whenever air pressure to the conveying system is interrupted, protecting equipment and material. The Transporter Motion Sensor Controller is designed to control Vibro's Model 250, 320, 450 and 850 Air-Operated Transporter conveying systems....more
- 05/01/2005
Vibro Industries, Inc. has introduced its re-designed Transporter Motion Sensor Controller. This unit automatically shuts down production line machinery (within six seconds) whenever air pressure to the conveying system is interrupted, protecting equipment and material. The Transporter Motion Sensor Controller is designed to control Vibro's Model 250, 320, 450 and 850 Air-Operated Transporter conveying systems....more
- 05/01/2005
Position Sensors
ifm efector offers a line of non-contact intrinsically safe position sensors and switching amplifiers for hazardous area applications. These devices can be installed in environments that contain atmospheres with ignitable gas-air mixtures, dusts and fibers -- without causing fires or explosions. Typical applications are found in chemical plants, food additive/powder mixing areas and automotive paint stations....more
- 05/01/2005
ifm efector offers a line of non-contact intrinsically safe position sensors and switching amplifiers for hazardous area applications. These devices can be installed in environments that contain atmospheres with ignitable gas-air mixtures, dusts and fibers -- without causing fires or explosions. Typical applications are found in chemical plants, food additive/powder mixing areas and automotive paint stations....more
- 05/01/2005
Speed Sensor
The HE950 sensor incorporates dual Hall-Effect sensing and signal processing that make it capable of operating across a broad range of target sizes. A single sensor size can be used for virtually any size target. In addition, its larger gap distance and high frequency range make it ideal for high speed monitoring of gear-teeth, spokes or keyways. The HE950 produces a digital pulse signal for use with speed switches, tachometers, counters and signal conditioners, or as a direct pulse input into PLCs....more
- 05/01/2005
The HE950 sensor incorporates dual Hall-Effect sensing and signal processing that make it capable of operating across a broad range of target sizes. A single sensor size can be used for virtually any size target. In addition, its larger gap distance and high frequency range make it ideal for high speed monitoring of gear-teeth, spokes or keyways. The HE950 produces a digital pulse signal for use with speed switches, tachometers, counters and signal conditioners, or as a direct pulse input into PLCs....more
- 05/01/2005
Proximity Sensors
These proximity sensors feature an internal reed switch that is turned on and off by a change in magnetic field and requires no electrical power. Available in a wide range of mounting configurations, they can be supplied in normally open, normally closed, transfer (Form C) and latching contact forms with a variety of contact ratings and environmental characteristics....more
- 05/01/2005
These proximity sensors feature an internal reed switch that is turned on and off by a change in magnetic field and requires no electrical power. Available in a wide range of mounting configurations, they can be supplied in normally open, normally closed, transfer (Form C) and latching contact forms with a variety of contact ratings and environmental characteristics....more
- 05/01/2005
Proximity Sensor
Balluff’s new GlobalProx Switch line is designed to address industry’s need for global standardization and “in stock” availability. The tubular style sensors are offered in 2-wire and 3-wire DC, in sizes M8, M12, M18 and M30, with quick-disconnect or cable-out. They are ideal for non-contact presence sensing of metal objects in virtually any industry application for positioning, automation, control or process monitoring....more
- 05/01/2005
Balluff’s new GlobalProx Switch line is designed to address industry’s need for global standardization and “in stock” availability. The tubular style sensors are offered in 2-wire and 3-wire DC, in sizes M8, M12, M18 and M30, with quick-disconnect or cable-out. They are ideal for non-contact presence sensing of metal objects in virtually any industry application for positioning, automation, control or process monitoring....more
- 05/01/2005
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