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Pullswitch - Conveyor Safety Stop Switch |
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Taut wire Pullswitch provides “failsafe” emergency stop protection along
the length of the conveyor. Compact double-ended design with five
changeover relay contacts, allows shutdown of the conveyor if the cable
is pulled or if the cable becomes slack. Internal snap-action trip
inhibits conveyor re-start until the tripped Pullswitch is manually
reset. |
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High visibility flag indication and “cats eye” lens provides quick and
simple location of the tripped Pullswitch under all conditions. Totally
weatherproof, IP65 dust and watertight rated, polycarbonate and
stainless steel construction. ... |
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Triaxial Force Sensors Ideal for
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May 18, 2006, Depew, NY, USA – The 261A Series Triaxial Force Link
Sensors from the Force/Torque Division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
simultaneously measure dynamic and quasi-static forces in three
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The sensors are used during vibration testing of aerospace structures to
match the mechanical impedance of shaker inputs and may be used to force
limit the shaker controller to prevent damage to expensive structures.
Other applications include cutting tool monitoring, biomechanics
feedback, and automobile chassis dynamics. Series 261A comes preloaded
between two plates, with a four-screw mounting pattern to allow easy
installation and feature full-scale measuring ranges from 500 lb to
4,000 lb (2.2 kN to 18 kN) in the X and Y directions, and from 1,000 lb
to 10,000 lb (4.5 kN to 45 kN) in the Z direction. Single axis models
are also available. ... |
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CBS |
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The 4B CBS is a mechanical switch which detects and prevents belt
misalignment on conveyors. It reacts to the tilt caused by the
misaligned belt. The CBS comes with 2 outputs - 15° and 30° - which
trigger a first step alarm and a stop. The sensors are connected to a
central monitoring unit, CB2V0A, which can control four sensors and
triggers an alarm or stop signal and also provides a time delay. |
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The cylinders in contact with the belt are available in different
options: Mounted on a stainless steel bearing -- stainless steel 304 or
nylon cylinder / Mounted on shaft -- nylon cylinder. The adjustable
support is in stainless steel and allows a simple installation and
adjustment of the sensors. The advantage of this system lies in the fact
that the force of contact between the cylinder and the belt is limited
to the weight of the cylinder itself. This means that the cylinder is
not damaged / cut by the belt even if they are in contact for a certain
length of time. The sensors are usually installed in pairs on each side
of the machine. ATEX certified zone 20 Ex II 1D Ex tD A20 IP 66 T125°C. ... |
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New Sensor Type 6052C… |
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The Type 6052C... has again undergone further improvements and is an
excellent all-rounder for multi-valve-engines, motor-cycle-engines and
other small engines, and for on-board indication. This sensor type is
the best selling universal sensor world wide. It is uncooled, robust and
miniaturized. |
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Compared to the predecessor Type 6052B..., the new type 6052C… is
showing a lower susceptibility for installation effects and is having an
further extended life time. The front seal allows direct heat
dissipation of the diaphragm, guaranteeing good thermal conditions at
the sensor. Its rugged construction and its high level of precision make
it suitable for measurements at the knock limit as well as for
thermodynamic investigations. For applications mainly in the knocking
range or at very high peak pressures, use of the heavy-duty version,
Type 6052C…U20 with reinforced diaphragm, is recommended. Type 6052C…U40
is provided with additional damping and is particularly suitable for
applications on engines with extremely high vibrations, such as racing
engines. All above mentioned sensors are available from stock and could
be delivered with optional PiezoSmart® automatic sensor identification. ... |
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World's largest calibration facility in
Rotterdam |
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André Boer, Managing Director of KROHNE Altometer in Dordrecht,
is excited about the new HyCal calibration facility and the improvements
that KROHNE Altometer initiated in this area: The company is working on
an innovative calibration system for flowmeters for oil products. The
facility will be built in Rotterdam, home to customers such as Nerefco
and Shell. |
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It is expected to be operational by the beginning of 2007 and certified
by the beginning of 2008. KROHNE's flowmeters measure liquid flow,
including oil products. Companies measure these flows when, for example,
the product changes owner, for tax purposes and - with several oil
streams – in order to determine the size of the oil owner's
contribution. It pays to calibrate measurements: oil has become
expensive and an improvement in measurement accuracy of as little as
five one hundredths of a percent could make a difference of half a
million dollars a week. Which is why inaccuracy in measuring must be
kept to a bare minimum. The limited space available, especially on oil
rigs, also led to new developments. Space is matter and matter costs
money. Which is why it is necessary to use the available space extremely
efficiently. In addition, flowmeters must also be capable ... |
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GOES-N prepares for launch with e2v image
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e2v technologies has supplied image sensors for the Geostationary
Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-N, which has a window for
launch today, 24 May, 2006. GOES-N is the latest in a series of
satellites that monitor Earth and space weather systems, in order to
improve predictions regarding hurricanes, flash floods and severe storm
warnings, and to help track global climate change. e2v supplied 20
flight model and 20 engineering model CCDs (charge coupled devices) for
GOES-N, O and P. Destined for the spacecraft’s new Solar X-ray Imager (SXI),
designed and built at the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced
Technology Center in Palo Alto, California, the imaging devices were
supplied in a custom designed package. e2v worked closely with
University College London’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) and
Lockheed on the design, characterization and supply of the e2v CCDs for
this programme. Each full-frame e2v CCD64 has an image area of 512(h) x
580(v) pixels; each pixel is 16.0 µm square. The devices are
back-illuminated to an optimised device thickness, in order to ensure
the maximum X-ray mean charge capture performance of the devices. SXI
utilises a telescope assembly, which monitors the sun’s X-ray emissions.
This allows solar features, such as solar flares and charged particle
clouds to be analyzed and fed into space weather forecasts. ... |
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LEM Announces the industry’s most
comprehensive battery monitoring sensor |
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LEM S.A., the world’s leading manufacturer of isolated current
and voltage measurement components, announces Sentinel, the most
comprehensive battery monitoring sensor, designed for monitoring standby
batteries. The sensor measures voltage and impedance per cell, and
uniquely offers the ability to monitor internal temperature of
individual cells. |
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By monitoring standby batteries, the life, performance and reliability
of systems providing backup power in applications such as industrial
UPSs, telecommunications, safety-critical systems and computing can be
dramatically increased. Many of these applications already use LEM
current measuring transducers for monitoring standby batteries. The LEM
Sentinel sensors feature a custom intelligent SoC (System on Chip)
device that processes the signal and interfaces to the digital S-Bus
control bus. In standby applications, the failure of one cell can
prevent the operation of an entire chain of batteries, causing large
systems to fail to deliver the desired operating time. Monitoring
voltage, current and impedance allow users to accurately predict which
cells are likely to fail, and to replace them ensuring higher system
reliability. Monitoring temperature allows ... |
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e2v gets technical at the SPIE
Astronomical Telescopes & Instrumentation Conference |
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e2v technologies has co-authored three technical submissions for
the SPIE Astronomical Telescopes & Instrumentation conference in
Florida, 24-31 May. The Company will also exhibit samples from its range
of CCD (charge coupled device) image sensors for space and astronomy
applications at the adjoining exhibition, 25-30 May, on Booth #416.
Commercialization of full depletion scientific CCDs’: 24 May: Conference
#6276. This paper details the design and manufacture of large-format
scientific CCDs in high resistivity silicon for exceptionally high red
wavelength spectral response. ‘A dedicated L3Vision™ CCD for adaptive
optics applications’: 25th May: Conference #6276. This paper discusses
the development of a compact, Queen’s Award winning, Peltier-cooled
back-illuminated L3Vision™ CCD for adaptive optics wavefront sensor
applications. ‘Thermal modeling of cooled instruments: from the WIRCam
IR camera to CCD Peltier cooled compact packages’ : 30th May: Conference
#6271, technical poster. This presentation will discuss the use of
thermal modelling tools for ground-based astronomy applications ... |
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Sensortechnics New Media Isolated
Solenoid Valves for Precision Control of Aggressive Media |
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Sensortechnics presents a new series of isolated diaphragm
solenoid valves from Parker Life Sciences. Liquid X valves are
high-performance, 2-way normally closed or 3-way universal fluidic
control devices. Liquid X is designed for compatibility with a wide
range of aggressive liquid and gaseous media, such as bleach, acids and
chlorinated solvents. |
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The media isolating diaphragm is optionally made of EPDM or FFKM
elastomer and separates the flowing medium from the internal valve
components. These compact products feature a manifold sub-base with only
12 mm centreline spacing to allow for maximum design flexibility and
overall system size reduction. Additional manifolds with 10-32 or ¼-28
female threaded ports are also available. Liquid X valves offer
operating pressures from vacuum to 3.5 bar (50 psi) with flow rates of
20 slpm air at 50 psi and meet all specifications over their entire
lifetime. Additional performance characteristics include low internal
volume <32 µl to manifold interface and 2 watts maximum power
consumption for 12 and 24 VDC supply. ... |
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Microsensors for Atmospheric Monitoring
of CO2 |
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Phase I
SBIR grant to Synkera Technologies Inc. for the development of a
miniature sensor for detecting carbon dioxide. The proposed sensor is a
novel, solid-state device capable of monitoring CO2 levels in the
atmosphere. |
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The sensors can be used individually or, ultimately, may be used in a
network of many sensors in order to enhance understanding of carbon
dioxide fluxes in the atmosphere.
The sensors will be based on Synkera’s unique Anodic Aluminum Oxide (AAO)
nanoporous microsensor platform (see picture of the platform and the
integral microheater). Synkera’s unique ability to controllably define
the nanoscale architecture of the AAO to precise specifications, and to
micro machine this material into unique shapes are key enabling
technologies for the proposed sensor. The proposed sensor will overcome
some of the limitations associated with “microhotplates” prepared via
silicon MEMS, by providing high thermal stability and very high surface
area. Some of the key features Synkera will target for these sensors
include: - Good Sensitivity – resolution of 1ppm CO2 - Good selectivity
– insensitive to other environmental gases (CO, NOx) - Environmental
stability – performance over wide range of temperatures and humidity
ranges - Low Power – Operation of the sensor ... |
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New Differential Remote Charge Converters
for Aerospace Applications |
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May 18, 2006, Depew, NY, USA – The Vibration Division of PCB®
Piezotronics, Inc., introduces Series 495B10 differential remote
charge converters, for use with differential charge output piezoelectric
accelerometers. Differential sensors and signal conditioning electronics
are widely used in flight test applications due to their common mode
noise rejection, which greatly reduces noise in the measurement signal. |
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These rugged, low noise units not only convert a transducer’s
differential high impedance charge input signal to a low impedance
voltage output and supplies the normal acceleration output, but also
supplies a separate integrated output for velocity. Series 495B10 charge
converters operate from 10 to 32 VDC power, over a temperature range of
-13° F to +185° F (-25° C to +85° C) and are packaged in a lightweight
aluminum housing. They are available in charge sensitivities of either 2
mV/pC or 10 mV/pC. In addition, the user can specify a low frequency
roll off of 10, 15, 20 or 25 Hz. The input is a two-pin, 7/16 inch
threaded connector and the output is a six-pin bayonet-style connector. ... |
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LEM introduces compact split-core
transducers for high AC and DC currents |
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LEM has introduced the AHR series of AC and DC current
transducers that offer versatile and precise measurement of nominal
currents up to 2000A true RMS, extending the existing family that ranges
from 100A to 1000A. These split-core transducers combine Hall-effect
technology and signal conditioning in a compact case to offer
substantial savings in size (more than 50% compared to existing current
transformers). |
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They measure only 174 x 86 x 54.1 mm. Devices in the AHR series have
been designed to measure DC signals as well as distorted current
waveforms such as variable frequency drive (VFD) outputs. They offer a
choice of primary current measurement ranges from 500A to 2000A, a
choice of standard output types (4-20mA, 0-5V or 0-10V), a wide power
supply range (20 to 50 VDC) and large sensing apertures for non-contact
measurement (104 x 40 mm busbar, in addition to a 32 mm cable version).
The new transducers provide an absolute accuracy better than 1 percent
of the nominal current over a broad range of inputs. This, coupled with
a wide bandwidth from DC to 6kHz, an operating range of -40 to +70°C and
true RMS computation for non-linear loads or "noisy" environments, makes
them an excellent choice for industrial system designers, system
integrators and automation distributors looking for accurate and
cost-effective AC or DC current transducers. ... |
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New Submersible Level Sensors for Highly
Corrosive and Aggressive Media |
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Sensortechnics new submersible pressure transmitter series
KTE3000CS offers high precision hydrostatic level measurement for
pressure ranges from 2.5 m water column (250 mbar). The housing material
is manufactured from a highly chemical resistant PPS plastic (Polyphenylensulfide). |
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The transmitters consist of highly accurate and long-term stable
pressure sensor elements based on proven ceramic technology with
excellent media compatibility. All KTE3000CS level probes are
temperature compensated and supply a 4...20 mA output signal. A special
cable with an integrated vent tube allows a true reference pressure to
the sensor element, which eliminates errors due to barometric pressure
changes. These level sensors can be widely customised to meet specific
customer requirements. All KTE3000CS transmitters are EMC-compliant and
CE-marked.. ... |
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