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Autonics BJ series photoelectric sensors
April 2015
Autonics has introduced its general purpose BJ series photoelectric sensors to the South African automation industry. The sensors provide top quality performance at low cost, promising improved productivity ...

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Smart sensors reshaping the automation landscape
March 2015
The state of automation is rapidly changing. One of the main reasons for this changing landscape is the advent of smart devices. ARC Advisory Group defines smart devices as having:    • Embedded computing ...

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Smart 3D sensors for mobile machines
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
Driver assistance and automated working processes increase both machine efficiency and safety when operating mobile machines. Thanks to three-dimensional detection of the machine environment and automated ...

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Omron launches new vision sensor
March 2015, Omron Electronics
Omron has launched its new FQ vision sensor which sets a new standard for image inspection and code verification. According to Omron country manager Victor Marques, it was created to address the market’s ...

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Detecting transparent objects without a reflector
March 2015, SICK Automation Southern Africa
The TranspaTect photoelectric sensor from SICK Automation.

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Diffuse reflection sensors for wet areas
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
The compact O6 WetLine photoelectric sensors from ifm electronic are now available with IO-Link. The resistant stainless steel housing with IP68/IP69K protection rating ensures reliable use even under ...

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Wintec transit time sensors for ­Industrie 4.0 applications
March 2015
Wenglor’s state-of-the-art range of WinTe transit time sensors is available with Ethernet’s Profinet, as well as with EtherCAT or EtherNet/IP protocols. The sensors can communicate actively and are identified ...

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New optical distance sensors from Siko
March 2015, Instrotech
Instrotech has announced the launch of Siko’s new range of optical distance sensors – the LT5000, LA60 and LA170 – whose technical specifications, like linearity and resolution are comparable with those ...

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Datalogic’s universal photoelectric sensors
March 2015
Datalogic provides a wide range of photoelectric sensors for universal and applications specific purposes, such as colour, contrast and luminescence sensors, fork sensors for label detection, as well ...

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Dialogue module for mobile machines
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
Powerful process and dialogue modules for operation and visualisation in mobile machines are providing users with a safer and more reliable performance. With its high-resolution and modern 303 mm graphic ...

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New ultra-compact output signal conditioner
March 2015, Phoenix Contact
The new Mini MCR-SL-IDS-I-I output signal conditioner with a narrow 6.2 mm design from the Mini Analog product range transmits and electrically isolates 4-20 mA signals from the controller to a load in ...

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Inclination sensor for precise positioning
March 2015, ifm - South Africa
The JN sensor for mobile applications from ifm electronic features adjustable zero point, counting direction and limit frequency. The inclination sensor provides reliable measurement of angles of inclination. ...

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Krohne ­presents ­complete ­portfolio for the beverage ­industry
February 2015, KROHNE
Krohne recently presented its complete portfolio of solutions for beverage applications. In addition to the measurement of volume and mass flow for process and filling machine applications, level, pressure ...

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Telco sensors go green
February 2015, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The need for efficient water management in our country has never been as important as it is in the present day. In one such instance, Telco Sensors collaborates to conserve this vital element by using ...

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Retro reflective ­sensors detect small and large objects
February 2015, Countapulse Controls
The new RK 46C.DXL VarOS retro reflective sensor from Leuze features a wide light band to detect both small and large objects, even with gaps. “A handy ‘teach me’ function allows the sensor to be adapted ...

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Reliable detection of challenging objects
February 2015, SICK Automation Southern Africa
Scanning line sensor for versatile automation and packaging solutions.

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Safety light curtains as linked versions
February 2015, Countapulse Controls
Leuze MLC 500 safety light curtains are now also available as linked versions. Rigid L and U-shaped connections as well as variants with flexible cable connections can be used. The host-guest variants ...

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3-phase current measurement
February 2015
UK-based ProSys has released a new series of 3Ø micro-flex Rogowski current probes. There are three current ranges, 10, 100 and 1000 A, with a frequency response of 20 to 10 kHz (-2 dB). The probe aperture ...

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Precise analog signals where space is at a premium
February 2015, ifm - South Africa
The new PT/PU pressure sensors from ifm electronic have a thin film measuring cell directly welded to the process connection. This technology guarantees high accuracy in a very compact housing with only ...

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Encoder with user definable pulse counting
February 2015, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new incremental version of Turck’s contactless QR24 encoder can be set to individual requirements by software or teach adaptor, allowing the pulse rates to be defined by the customer. The user simply ...

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