The BLA0007 can measure the size of up to six objects in its 16 mm light field, enabling them to operate several work modes at once, including the following: Object diameter Object position Gap width Gap position Edge position Also, they offer additional modes such as counting and nominal/actual comparisons, which users can use simultaneously.…

By Andrew Waugh, AutomationDirect Marketing specialists are familiar with the idea of offering good, better and best products to give the consumer options, and possibly upsell them in the process. Yet many times, this concept is imprecise. We each weigh features differently, and sometimes the better product doesn’t simply have more features, but instead has…

The X3302 multispectrum infrared flame detector (X3302) from Det-Tronics is now third-party approved for the industry’s largest field-of-view for hydrogen fires, as well as approved for methane, methanol and synthesis gas (syngas) fires. Det-Tronics, a global leader in fire- and gas-safety systems, is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating…

Noshok’s new 611 Series Small Diameter Submersible Level Transmitter provides hydrostatic level measurement in applications including bore holes and wells with small diameters; including well head measurement, groundwater monitoring, level measurement in open bodies of water, sewage lift and pumping stations, and settling ponds and rainwater basins. With an outer diameter of 0.87-in., this transmitter…

AW-Lake公司现在提供HUB-40EX危险Area Rated Flow Sensor with a choice of either sinking or sourcing digital output and a choice of 316 stainless steel or aluminum junction box; or for areas with limited space, a version with no junction box at all. Compatible with any stainless-steel AW-Lake flow meter, the explosion-proof…

Machine vision technology is enabling sophisticated object detection, recognition and collision avoidance systems for next-generation autonomous vehicles, drones and robotics. Using temperature-sensitive imaging sensors and cameras, machine vision systems require active cooling to deliver optimal image resolution independent of the operating environment. The HiTemp ET Series Peltier thermoelectric module from Laird Thermal Systems is designed…

Inductive proximity sensors are suitable for many applications. Selecting models with factor 1 capability makes them even easier to employ for sensing targets of varying metals. By Andrew Waugh, AutomationDirect Almost all forms of machine and equipment automation rely on accurate presence sensing of physical elements. Proximity sensors, also known as prox sensors or prox…

Liquid level sensors have to operate in extreme conditions. Picture a holding tank on a drilling rig in the North Sea with temperatures dropping well below zero. Or, imagine the bilge tank in a shipping freighter, which contains the remnants of the industrial fluids and debris as it rolls through heavy seas. How about hot…

Pepperl+Fuchs has extended its portfolio to include reduction factor 1 sensors with IO-Link for even more flexibility, additional features, and diagnostic options. Standard inductive sensors detect non-ferrous metal targets at reduced switching distances. Reduction factors can vary from one metal to another. Pepperl+Fuchs’ reduction factor 1 sensors circumvent this issue and unify switching distances for…

Leuze电子将展示行业4.0和非盟tomated Guided Vehicle (AGV) solutions at booth 7332 in the north hall of Automate 2019, collocated with Promat 2019. Leuze electronic sensors provide the foundation for Industry 4.0/IIoT by transmitting data via OPC UA directly to the Microsoft Azure cloud. The BCL 348i bar code reader and IO-Link…

We’ve been hearing for quite a few years that the IoT will be affecting virtually every type of component. And now, thanks to ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor for Dodge mounted bearings, the IoT has now come to this traditional motion control component. The sensor is a part of the company’s Ability Digital Powertrain, which…

POSITAL TILTIX inclinometers are available with a new communication interface, Modbus RTU. Modbus RTU protocols, which are openly published and royalty-free, have emerged as a de-facto standard for simple, robust and cost-efficient data acquisition and control systems built around standard PLCs. Modbus RTU nodes can be connected together through RS-485 serial connections with up to…

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global leader in digital imaging, is pleased to participate in NASA’s InSight Mission to Mars by providing color CCD image sensors for both the Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) and the Instrument Context Camera. Teledyne is pleased to have partnered with Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL) to deliver…

The U.S. is a surprisingly large producer of cheeses. Wisconsin alone produces over 3.2 billion pounds of cheese each year in this multi-billion-dollar industry. Creameries and cheese makers still follow many of the age-old traditions that our ancestors pioneered. But, to craft truly best-in-class cheeses, modern cheese makers must use state of the art equipment.…

Molex LLC is an official collaborator for Georgia-Pacific’s (GP) Atlanta headquarters redesign. Molex innovations will enable the iconic office tower to become smarter, more productive and more efficient. Molex worked closely with GP to address their request to achieve optimal integration, functionality, cost, and efficiency among the various systems throughout each floor – lighting, HVAC, audio/visual…

Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces the expansion of its Lince family of image sensors with a new 11Megapixel detector. Lince11M is a new CMOS image sensor designed for applications that require 4K resolution at very high shutter speed. This standard sensor uniquely combines 4K resolution at 710…

PMI inductive positioning technology combines the ruggedness of an inductive proximity sensor with the precision of a position measurement and angular positioning system. The patented technology ensures highly accurate measurements, and the ability to use simple steel actuators is designed to maximize the flexibility of your application. The new PMI F90 inductive positioning system works…

Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, announced the release of the LM Series laser measurement sensor for precise measurement of challenging, real-world targets. The LM Series laser measurement sensor provides best-in-class performance with high stability, reliability, and precision. The LM Series provides reliable quality and process control with 0.004 mm resolution…

Fork sensors (slot sensors) from AutomationDirect are U or L shaped through-beam object detecting sensors that have the transmitter and receiver built into the opposing “fork” arms of the sensor housing. New PS series fork sensor additions include harsh duty U-frame sensors for food applications, L-frame or angled fork sensors for unique mounting situations, and…

Photoelectric all-rounder BOS 21M ADCAPGenerating, transporting and processing information are central tasks in the Industry 4.0 environment. The basis for all the information is intelligent sensors which provide the required input. With their BOS 21M ADCAP will be showing a newly developed optical multifunction sensor, the BOS 21M series. The versatile all-rounder uses red light…

By Andrew Waugh, Product Manager, Sensor and Safety Products, AutomationDirect.com When the word “sensor” is used in industrial automation, it usually refers to presence sensing devices such as limit switch, photo eye (photoelectric) and laser sensors. There are many options and technologies to consider when specifying the use of these presence sensors in automated machines.…

SGH50使用一个聪明的电缆呈献的机制te measurement of hydraulic or telescopic cylinders. The sensor makes it possible to measure distances up to 5 m. Target applications are agricultural machinery, construction machines, municipal vehicles, forestry machines, piston accumulators and other industrial applications. The SGH50 can be integrated into hydraulic and telescopic cylinders and…

Banner Engineering announced the release of iVu Color vision sensors for inspections based on color or variations in color. iVu Color vision sensors can be used to monitor objects for color or color variations, determine the presence and color of one or more features, and verify that an object matches a reference color or colors.…

Using highly viscous materials in manufacturing processes can become a sticky situation in more ways than one. Clogged float mechanisms, blocked fill ports, masked windows and solid material build up on moving floats often result in sticking floats and frozen outputs along with inaccurate readings and costly maintenance and down time. Gill Sensors & Controls…

All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced a new line of digital pressure sensors: the ELVR Series. The new device series offers OEM customers increased design flexibility for pressure ranges from 2.5 to 75 mbar (1 to 30 inch H2O). The ELVR Series is a direct replacement to First Sensors’ HCLA product line.…