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New Application Catalog for Force and
Torque Sensors |
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In the new application catalog "Force and Torque Sensors for Monitoring
Production, Assembly and Testing Processes" Kistler presents its
product portfolio of sensors, systems and accessories and the areas of
application for piezoelectric force and torque measurement in assembly
and testing processes. |
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Practical examples featuring installation diagrams, measuring systems
and analyses provide an insight into force and torque measurement in
joining, assembly and testing processes. This includes the use of force
sensors during press-in processes, set force monitoring during PCB
assembly, monitoring of steering column assembly and testing of ignition
and manometric switches. Single and multi-component force sensors,
torque sensors, strain sensors, cables, charge amplifiers, control
monitors and corresponding accessories are compiled, specified,
illustrated and described in extensive, concise tables. ... |
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LION PRECISION volantarily adopts RoHS
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Lion Precision will adopt the requirements of European RoHS
directive, even though the company's products are exempt. New president,
Bob Barker said, "We want to be good members of the local and global
communities by choice. We don't require that someone insist on it." Lion
Precision products fall under category 9 of Annex 1: Measuring and
Monitoring Equipment. Category 9 devices are exempt from the
requirements of the RoHS directive. Project Green Quality, initiated in
2005, will eventually result in the elimination of all the RoHS listed
hazardous materials across Lion Precision's broad product offering,
beginning with the market leading LRD line of label sensors. Because of
the exemption, all products are already in compliance and the effective
date of July 1, 2006 is a secondary consideration to continued quality.
According to Barker, "Many of our label sensors will be free of the
listed hazardous substances by the due date, but we feel no pressure to
rush into decisions that could marginalize our quality." ... |
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“WHIRLIGIG” ™ Three in One |
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The “WHIRLIGIG”™ three in one target / bracket / guard is available for
all industry standard cylindrical or DIN inductive sensors. The sensor
bolts to the base plate and the complete assembly couples to the
machines shaft. |
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The installation of speed sensors is now simple and reliable. Shaft end
float and machine vibration does not adversely affect the performance of
the sensor, as the whole assembly moves with the shaft. It makes sense
to use a “WHIRLIGIG”™ U.S. Pat # 6,109,120. - Available with 1, 2, 4, or
8 targets. - Corrosion resistant body and all stainless steel parts. -
Optional MagCon, for magnetic connection to the shaft. ATEX certified
Zone 20 & Zone 0. ... |
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Airbee and ZMD Team to Offer Sub-1 GHz
ZigBee Solution |
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Airbee Wireless, Inc. (OTC Other: ABEW) and ZMD AG (“ZMD”) today
announced a cooperation to develop a sub-1 GHz ZigBee solution based on
the TI MSP430 microcontroller. The effort covers delivery of Airbee’s
ZigBee Network Software (ZNS) protocol stack integrated with ZMD’s newly
released ZMD44102 RF transceiver, currently the only commercially
available sub-1GHz RF transceiver for ZigBee. This teaming will offer
customers a ready-made platform to integrators and OEMs looking for
turnkey sub-1 GHz ZigBee solutions. Airbee’s intelligent networking
solutions adhere to ZigBee specifications and represent the industry’s
premier hardware-independent software products. Airbee’s embedded ZNS
ZigBee product has the capability to operate on any microcontroller and
IEEE 802.15.4 radio solution. Compliant to the IEEE 802.15.4 standard,
the ZMD44102 operates in both the license-free North American band of
902MHz to 928MHz and in the European band of 868MHz to 870MHz. It
features superior range performance of over 250 meters at 0dBm output
power and has ultra-low-power modes of operation, including a network
management power mode using less than 3uA. ... |
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SENSOR+TEST 2006 – The Measurement Fair:
High Technology and Trade-Fair Novelties in Nürnberg |
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So many premiers as at this year’s SENSOR+TEST have not taken
place in sensorics, measuring and testing technology for quite some
time. Notwithstanding the MeasComp Area, integrated for the first time,
the Action Area with its live presentations, the six concurrent
conferences, as well as the combination with the parallel fairs in
Nürnberg, SMT/HYBRID/PACKAGING and PCIM Europe, ... |
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... it is as ever the impressive palette of innovations and novelties,
presented by more than 500 exhibitors at the SENSOR+TEST in Nürnberg
from 30 May to 1 June 2006, which also attract the visitors. “The
visitors at the SENSOR+TEST profit especially from discussions with
developers, who often present their company’s products and services
themselves,” says Holger Bödeker, AMA Service’s CEO. “And it’s the
combination with the extremely attractive programme that makes the visit
more valuable than ever.” The exhibitors have announced more than one
hundred novelties over the entire product range. Highlights this year
are topics to be dealt with by two renowned conferences, the OPTO (7th
International Conference on Optical Technologies, Optical Sensors and
Measuring Techniques) and the IRS² (9th International Conference on
Infrared Sensors and Systems).
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ZMD Launches 2nd-Generation Wireless IC
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Sub-1GHz transceiver delivers superior range and ultra-low power modes.
ZMD AG, a global supplier of high-precision sensor and wireless
semiconductor solutions, has announced the immediate availability of the
second-generation ZMD44102 RF transceiver integrated circuit and starter
kits. The device, starter kits, and customer applications are being
showcased at this week’s Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley.
Compliant to the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, the ZMD44102 is the industry’s
only commercially available sub-1GHz transceiver designed for ZigBee ™
technology and applications. The device operates in both the
license-free North American band of 902MHz to 928MHz and in the European
band of 868MHz to 870MHz. It features superior range performance of over
250 meters at 0dBm output power and has ultra-low-power modes of
operation, including a network maintenance power mode of less than 3uA.
The long range and barrier penetration characteristics of the
transceiver ensure robust data transmissions up to 40kbps. A high-level
of integration is achieved by the inclusion of a thin-hardware media
access controller (MAC) at the physical layer of the radio, which
reduces the number of external components and lowers installed system
costs. “Customers are demanding robust solutions for their wireless
sensor networks,” said Thilo von Selchow, CEO of ZMD AG. “Our wireless
and sensor IC ... |
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Watchdog "Elite" Bucket Elevator Monitor |
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The bucket elevator monitor for the 21st century. The 4B Watchdog
"Elite" uses non-contacting, magnetic sensors to monitor belt speed and
belt alignment at the head / boot or both. Additional sensors monitor
bearing temperature, head pulley alignment and plugged spout conditions. |
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The system incorporates dual microprocessor control, using the latest
PIC microprocessors and non-volatile (EEPROM) memory chips. An LCD
screen displays elevator status messages (available in four different
languages) and a super-bright LED screen displays belt speed. All units
automatically select supply voltages from 110VAC to 240VAC (50-60 HZ)
and supply the sensors with fully regulated 12VDC. Voltage free isolated
relay contacts are provided for alarm, stop, underspeed, misalignment,
and temperature. RS485 communication is also available for connection to
plant computers / PLCs. Simple menu-driven calibration and parameter
adjustment. Cert: ATEX/IEC Ex Zone 21 ... |
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New Temperature Conditioning Unit for
Water-Cooled Pressure Sensors |
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The new Kistler Type 2621E… system is used for temperature
conditioning of water-cooled pressure sensors and ensures constant
thermal conditions in the measuring element – irrespective of the
varying operating conditions of the combustion engine. |
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It ensures stable and reproducible measurements. It also avoids
overheating of the sensor or excessive steam condensation on the sensor
diaphragm when the engine is stopped. The new temperature conditioning
unit has a pressure control system for the cooling circuit, an
electronic flow monitoring system and a standardized monitoring/alarm
signaling system, and can be operated from a variety of wall power.
Advantages: For up to 10 sensors - Cooling circuit with pressure
regulation - Electronic flow monitoring system - Standardized
monitoring/alarm signaling system. ... |
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Renesas Technology and ZMD Blend Wireless
Expertise to Complete Sub-1GHz ZigBeeTM Offering |
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ZMD AG, a global supplier of high-precision sensor and wireless
semiconductor solutions, today announced it is working together with
Renesas Technology America, a subsidiary of Renesas Technology Corp.,
the world’s leading microcontroller supplier, to offer sub-1GHz ZigBee
wireless sensor networking solutions. The ZigBee networking solution
will combine the ZMD44102, which is currently the only commercially
available sub-1GHz transceiver for ZigBee, and Renesas’ highly
integrated M16C microcontroller with full-scale ZigBee software support.
The ZMD44102 is based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and operates in the
868MHz and 915MHz bands. It features superior range performance of over
250 meters at 0dBm output power and a highly integrated hardware MAC for
automatic protocol management. ... |
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Larson Davis Announces Sound & Vibration
Analysis System Promo |
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Depew, NY, USA - Larson Davis, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc.,
today announced the official launch of its Complete Sound and Vibration
Analysis System promotion, geared toward test technicians and engineers
involved in Modal Impact Testing; Sound & Vibration Analysis; Sound
Power and Sound Intensity Testing. The promotion, valid thru June 30th,
allows both new and existing customers the opportunity to purchase
cost-effective, pre-purchased solutions to a variety of application
requirements. The Larson Davis package system, available for immediate
delivery, consists of a Pimento 4- or 8-channnel analyzer; and all
necessary sensors, cables, hardware and software required to perform the
specified applications. All products are accompanied by Larson Davis’s
24-hour customer technical support; toll-free applications support; and
a guarantee of total customer satisfaction or your money refunded. ... |
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Field Device Access: Easy, Open and
Central |
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Asset Management Solutions of Trebing & Himstedt, VEGA and KROHNE.
To provide users with coordinated solutions for modern field device
management, Trebing & Himstedt, VEGA and KROHNE have joined their
competences and summarized the results in a clearly arranged brochure.
The collaboration is based on FDT technology which enables central,
manufacturer-independent configuration, parameterization and diagnosis
of field devices, particularly in plants with complex communication
structures and system transitions. |
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With PACTware, the universal FDT frame application, all PROFIBUS DP, PA
and HART field devices with DeviceDTMs can be accessed through the
CommDTM (PROFIBUS) and the GatewayDTMs (DP/PA Link, ET 200) developed by
Trebing & Himstedt. This can be done either directly on site (via
Siemens CP5511/12, CP5611 standard hardware) or from one central point
via the ETHERNET-PROFIBUS-INTERFACE (xEPI) of Trebing & Himstedt.
Alternatively, VEGA devices VEGAMET and VEGALOG also allow direct HART
or PROFIBUS PA access. The graphic user interfaces of the KRONE
DeviceDTMs meet customers’ requirements for efficient device
configuration. The mapping of extended device functionalities such as
diagnosis functions in magnetic-inductive OPTIFLUX flow meters ... |
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