|
December 21, 2009
Sensors is taking a vacation, but Sensors Product Picks will return in January 2010.
Fill-Level Sensor from Balluff
The Micropulse SF from Balluff Inc., Florence, KY, is a magnetostrictive fill-level sensor that provides continuous, absolute fill-level measurement in applications that require adherence to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness. continued >>
Triaxial Accelerometer from Dytran Instruments
The Model 3213M6 from Dytran Instruments Inc., Chatsworth, CA, is a rugged triaxial accelerometer designed for industrial vibration monitoring. continued >>
Dynamic Pressure Sensors from Endevco
The 8511A Series piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers from Endevco Corp., San Juan Capistrano, CA, are designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. continued >>
Unipolar Hall Position Sensors from Honeywell
The SS345PT and SS445P from Honeywell Sensing and Control, Minneapolis, MN, are unipolar Hall effect digital position sensors with built-in pull-up resistors. continued >>
Dimensional Measurement System from Keyence
The IM-6000 Series from Keyence Corp. of America, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, provides high-precision dimensional measurement and is suited for use in small- to medium-sized tooling and machine shops; automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing; and inspection and assembly operations. continued >>
Contact Probe from Lion Precision
The Triskelion tactile probe system from IBS Precision Engineering, distributed in the U.S. by Lion Precision, St. Paul, MN, is a high-precision, 3D contact probe suited for point measurements, scanning with a CMM, or in other applications. continued >>
Thermopile Detectors from Newport
Newport Corp., Irvine, CA, offers the fan-cooled 818P-500-55, water-cooled 818P-3KW-060, and high-sensitivity 818P-001-12NIR thermopile detectors. continued >>
Submersible Level Transmitter from NOSHOK
The 627 Series submersible liquid level transmitter from NOSHOK Inc., Berea, OH, is available in ranges from 0 in.H2O to 50 in.H2O through 0 psi to 350 psi and has accuracy to ±0.25% F.S. (BFSL) or ±0.125% F.S. for 4 psi and above. continued >>
Compact Digital Compasses from OceanServer
OceanServer Technology Inc., Fall River, MA, offers 3-axis attitude sensors for OEM applications. continued >>
Miniature Load Cell from Stellar Technology
Series MIN830 miniature load cells and force sensors from Stellar Technology Inc., Amherst, NY, are available in F.S. ranges of 10, 25. 50, and 100 lbf. continued >>
Programmable Color Sensors from TAOS
Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS) Inc., Plano, TX, has added programmable color sensors to its existing color management product portfolio. continued >>
Gyro/Accelerometer Combo Sensor from VTI
The SCC1300-D02 and SCC1300-D04 from VTI Technologies, Vantaa, Finland, combine a triaxial accelerometer with a near-tactical-grade single-axis gyro in the same package. continued >>
Unipolar Hall Position Sensors from Honeywell
The SS345PT and SS445P from Honeywell Sensing and Control, Minneapolis, MN, are unipolar Hall effect digital position sensors with built-in pull-up resistors. continued >>
Thin-Film Battery from Infinite Power Solutions
The MEC102 from Infinite Power Solutions Inc., Littleton, CO, is a solid-state, thin-film, single-cell battery that is 170 µm thick and provides a self-discharge rate of <1% charge loss/yr. continued >>
Sensorless BLDC Controller from Melexis
The MLX81200 high-temperature, sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller from Melexis Inc., Concord, NH, has a LIN dual-core architecture and its integrated LIN transceiver is certified according to LIN1.3, 2.0, 2.1, and SAE-J2602 physical layer specifications. continued >>
Programmable Color Sensors from TAOS
Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS) Inc., Plano, TX, has added programmable color sensors to its existing color management product portfolio. continued >>
Wireless Networking Dev Kit from TI
The eZ430-Chronos from Texas Instruments (TI) Inc., Dallas, TX, is a customizable wireless networking development environment within a sports watch. continued >>
Digital Gain Controller IC from THAT
The THAT5171 from THAT Corp., Milford, MA, is a digital gain controller IC for low-noise analog, differential, and current-feedback audio preamplifiers. continued >>
Gyro/Accelerometer Combo Sensor from VTI
The SCC1300-D02 and SCC1300-D04 from VTI Technologies, Vantaa, Finland, combine a triaxial accelerometer with a near-tactical-grade single-axis gyro in the same package. continued >>
Dimensional Measurement System from Keyence
The IM-6000 Series from Keyence Corp. of America, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, provides high-precision dimensional measurement and is suited for use in small- to medium-sized tooling and machine shops; automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing; and inspection and assembly operations. continued >>
Vibration, Sound DA Module from Data Translation
The DT8837 from Data Translation Inc., Marlboro, MA, is a high-performance Ethernet (LXI) DA module for sound and vibration measurements. continued >>
Temperature Logger from Measurement Computing
The USB-501-PRO from Measurement Computing Corp., Norton, MA, is a standalone temperature data logger in a corrosion-, impact-, and weather-resistant SS body for use in harsh environments. continued >>
Fleet Management Software from New Boundary
FleetVista from New Boundary Technologies, Minneapolis, MN, is Web-based remote monitoring software that lets fleet managers continuously monitor vehicle locations, destinations, and completed activities, as well as provide routing and other real-time input to fleet personnel. continued >>
Digital Gain Controller IC from THAT
The THAT5171 from THAT Corp., Milford, MA, is a digital gain controller IC for low-noise analog, differential, and current-feedback audio preamplifiers. continued >>
Thin-Film Battery from Infinite Power Solutions
The MEC102 from Infinite Power Solutions Inc., Littleton, CO, is a solid-state, thin-film, single-cell battery that is 170 µm thick and provides a self-discharge rate of <1% charge loss/yr. continued >>
Fleet Management Software from New Boundary
FleetVista from New Boundary Technologies, Minneapolis, MN, is Web-based remote monitoring software that lets fleet managers continuously monitor vehicle locations, destinations, and completed activities, as well as provide routing and other real-time input to fleet personnel. continued >>
Wireless Networking Dev Kit from TI
The eZ430-Chronos from Texas Instruments (TI) Inc., Dallas, TX, is a customizable wireless networking development environment within a sports watch. continued >>
Sensorless BLDC Controller from Melexis
The MLX81200 high-temperature, sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller from Melexis Inc., Concord, NH, has a LIN dual-core architecture and its integrated LIN transceiver is certified according to LIN1.3, 2.0, 2.1, and SAE-J2602 physical layer specifications. continued >>
Ethernet Coupler form WAGO
The 750-352 ECO Ethernet Fieldbus Coupler from WAGO Corp., Germantown, WI, enables a transition from centralized PACs/PLCs to flexible, decentralized networks. continued >>
Sensors invites you to join the Findit-Fixit Forum, where you can get answers to your sensing questions—concerning technologies, products, methods, applications, and services--and also offer help to your fellow engineers. The Forum covers all kinds of topics, from the basics to the extraordinary. Join the discussion!
|
