August 2003Sensors & Transducers
Surveillance
Smart Home Automation
The SIKO magnetic absolute sensor MSA510 is an absolute linear sensor combining high precision, robustness and a compact size. This system is suitable for measuring lengths up to 5000 mm giving a resolution of 10 µm and a precision of 50 µm. Any referencing - as needed with incremental systems - is no longer required.
The system is comprised of a flexible 20 mm wide magnetic tape with an absolute coding and a sensing head with integral sensing electronics, signal conversion and interface. The sensors dimensions have been reduced to 20 x 67 x 33,5 mm (width x length x height). Additional interface electronics are no longer required. The sensor can be directly linked to master controls or bus systems. Standard interfaces are SSI and RS485 with further options, such as CAN-Bus or Profibus also available.
Technical features (such as system accuracy 50 µm, resolution + repeat accuracy 10 µm over a measuring length of a max 5000 mm) have so far only been possible with similar incremental measuring systems. Another advantage of the new sensor is the possibility to reduce machine setting times due to its absolute operation: no more time-consuming referencing moves are required. When switched on, the system immediately indicates the absolute position value.
Inductive IO-Link sensors Turck Banner Southern Africa
Sensors & Transducers
Turck Banner is expanding its sensor range, with inductive measuring sensors with IO-Link and an analogue output for flush and non-flush mounting.
Read more...Value of PDS grows with data and sensing technology
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Rapidly developing technology is constantly being harnessed by proximity detection systems (PDS) to deliver steadily improved functionality to customers. Booyco Electronics sees improved PDS solutions being developed, such as the combination of multiple different sensing technologies into a single fully integrated solution.
Read more...Pulp fiction or pulp precision? VEGA Controls SA
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The density of fruit concentrate has a direct impact on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the final product. The VEGA Minitrac 31, VEGASOURCE 31, and the KV 31 mounting bracket present a failproof solution that effectively addresses the technical complexities associated with high temperature, viscosity and fouling.
Read more...Telco sensors in the pulp and paper industry Gail Norton Instrumentation
Sensors & Transducers
The pulp and paper industry poses a major problem for most photoelectric sensors. The high level of contamination in these dusty, dirty and grimy environments makes it impossible for most competing sensors to operate and sense reliably and efficiently.
Read more...Vibration monitoring with IO-Link ifm - South Africa
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Machine vibrations are important indicators when it comes to assessing the current condition of a machine. fm’s new and smart IO-Link vibration sensor helps to implement a simple and scalable condition monitoring approach using only a single device.
Read more...Duct and plant room air quality (PRAQ) sensors Schneider Electric South Africa
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Schneider Electric South Africa offers a comprehensive range of SpaceLogic duct and plant room air quality sensors. These cutting-edge sensors are designed to enhance building air quality and energy efficiency by combining multiple sensing capabilities into a single unit.
Read more...The sensory reaction of the BMS Schneider Electric South Africa
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Today’s building management systems cannot function properly without sensors. Like our senses, they are an integral part of operations that run silently in the background, almost taken for granted.
Read more...The need for integrated control room displays Leaderware
Editor's Choice Surveillance Training & Education
Display walls provide a coordinated perspective that facilitates the ongoing feel for situations, assists in the coordination of resources to deal with the situation, and facilitates follow up by response personnel.
Read more...The need for integrated control room displays
Editor's Choice Surveillance Training & Education
Display walls provide a coordinated perspective that facilitates the ongoing feel for situations, assists in the coordination of resources to deal with the situation, and facilitates follow up by response personnel.
Read more...Leaders in sensor technology Gail Norton Instrumentation
Sensors & Transducers
Photoelectric eyes have always needed perfect working conditions, but in the workplace there is no such thing. Steam, water, light and dirt interfere with most photoelectric eyes, but never with a Telco sensor.
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