Brake Pedal Effort Sensor Features High Overload Protection
March 4, 2008 7:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics released a series of pedal effort load cells for automotive test applications, including brake development, drivability, vehicle handling, and legislative and safety testing. Designed to measure the force required to operate a vehicle’s primary brake, clutch, or floor-mounted emergency brake pedals, the Series 1515 brake pedal effort sensor with integral cable is compact, with a 1.19” (3.02 cm) overall height. It is designed to be easy to install and remove, and is temperature-compensated for
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsMini Triax Accelerometers Target Space-constrained Apps
March 3, 2008 6:17 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsWell-suited for use in applications where space is at a premium, the 3023M20 miniature triaxial accelerometer weighs only 2.4g with a vertical dimension of 0.28". Using the latest in quartz shear technology coupled with 2-wire internal IEPE electronics, the device contains three miniature quartz laminar shear mode accelerometer elements orthogonally mounted into a welded titanium housing.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsMiniature Load Cell Sensors and Interface Device with USB or Analog Outputs
February 28, 2008 4:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsLoadstar Sensors, Inc. announced the iLoad Mini miniature load cell, and the DQ-1000 versatile signal conditioning board that enables three different outputs: digital USB, 0.5V to 4.5V analog or 2 mV/V. The sensor offers ease of use in a rugged, low profile 1.25" diameter package and heights between 0.5" and 1" depending on the configuration. The separation of the load cell from the signal conditioning interface board gives greater flexibility to designers and inventors who want to fit the sensor into small spaces.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsIncremental Encoders Available In Blind Hollow Shaft Versions
February 13, 2008 5:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsSICK STEGMANN’s DFS 60 Incremental Encoders are available in blind hollow shaft versions. These blind hollow shaft encoders are designed to reduce the potential for contamination, making them suitable for use in dirty or dusty environments with water washdown cleansing. DFS60 blind hollow shaft encoders deliver from 1 to 65,536 ppr with reliable operation
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices | Sensors & ActuatorsCapacitive Touch Sensing ICs Cut Product Development Time
February 4, 2008 6:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmron Electronic Components LLC announced an addition to its B6TS application-ready touch sensing IC family; 8-channel and 16-channel LF versions are now available. This family of products measures floating capacitance through most insulating touch panel materials. Therefore, they are suitable for use in appliance, medical, commercial, fitness, consumer, and other products that must be able to withstand long life, cleaning, and be easily operated by personnel wearing thin polymer surgical or food service gloves.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsCE-Approved, 24V DC-LVDT Position Sensors are Available in Metric Versions
January 22, 2008 5:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors offers a metric version of its 24V DC LVDT position sensors. Constructed entirely of stainless steel, the HSE HSER 750 Series of 19.0 mm diameter DC operated LVDTs is hermetically sealed, making them impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements. These CE-approved and rugged units are suitable for use in
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsPulse Radar Sensors with Self-Adjusting and Target Tracking Technology
January 22, 2008 5:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsAutomation Products Group's PR Series Pulse Radar Level Sensors offer non-contact level measurement in challenging environmental conditions. Providing the process industry standard output of 4-20 mA, the sensors operate using a frequency burst at 6.3 GHz. Pulse Radar sensors provide a detection range up to 100 ft. (30m), resolution to 0.22 in. (5.7mm) and accuracy to
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsUltra Miniature IEPE Accelerometer Weighs 0.2 Grams
January 21, 2008 4:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsDytran Instruments Inc. introduced an ultra miniature IEPE accelerometer which is laser welded in a titanium housing. Weighing in at just 0.2 grams, this miniature accelerometer successfully reduces mass loading effects. Because of its tiny “teardrop” design, the 3224A2 is suitable for vibration measurements in small locations. The model 3224A2 is available with a sensitivity of 2mV/g and can operate at temperatures up to 300°F.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsGlass Encapsulated Thermistor Designed Without Variations
January 10, 2008 8:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeasurement Specialties now offers a glass encapsulated thermistor, the 55000, but with pricing closer to epoxy-coated models by eliminating the variation normally involved in manual assembly. Features of the MEAS 55000 include .012°C shift at 100°C after 10 months, or ±0.10°C over temperature range from 0°C to 70°C; hermetic seal for moist environments; operating temperature range of -80°C to +200°C
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsPressure and Temperature Switches Available in Ranges Spanning -40°F to +750°F
January 8, 2008 9:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsAshcroft, Inc. announced its pressure and temperature switches that offer a selection of features to meet the requirements of most industrial applications. Available in a variety of sizes and configurations, the switches can be provided with NEMA 4 watertight and NEMA 7 explosion-proof housings, adjustable deadband, dual set points, stainless steel housing and a digital display. Temperature switches are available in ranges spanning
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsSubmersible Level Sensors Feature Vented Watertight Cable
January 8, 2008 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsAutomation Products Group, Inc. introduced its PT-500 submersible liquid level/pressure transmitter that features vented, watertight cables, and it delivers a high precision 4 mA to 20 mA solid-state signal while submerged up to 450'. A removable stainless steel cage connects to the sensor with a snap ring, enabling users to save on sensor replacement costs. Rugged IP68 protected PT-500 transmitters are
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsDisplay Meter with Modbus Side Tank Indicator for Liquid Level Sensors
January 8, 2008 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsMTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division announced its display meter that works with the Level Plus MG transmitter with Modbus interface. The meter has as a side tank indicator (STI) for storage tanks with the ability to interface via Modbus and display tank levels in feet, inches and 16ths of an inch.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsM8 Inductive Sensor Allows Compact System Designs
January 8, 2008 9:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsContrinex, Inc. introduced its small-packaged 620 range M8 inductive sensor. Complete with in-built amplifier, it is packaged in a housing that is 16 mm long, making it suitable for embedding into machines and assembly fixtures where sensor access is restricted and longer devices will not fit. The overall system design is more compact because there is no requirement for a large support amplifier. Built with an AISI 303 stainless steel housing
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsPhotoelectric Sensors With Error-Free Alignment
January 2, 2008 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs' RAL series photoelectric sensors feature a multiple-beam light grid and one-piece metal slot housing in widths from 50 mm to 150 mm, 5 kHz switching frequency, a one-shot timer, beam suppression and sensitivity adjustment, and can detect targets as small as 0.5 mm with response times as fast as =0.1 ms. The sensors require just one transistor with N/O or N/C PNP output.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsAutomotive Grade, Hall-Effect Sensor Offers 2.1 kVrms Isolation
December 17, 2007 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro introduced two current sensorsfor AC and DC currents in automotive applications. The ACS714 and ACS715 devices are akin to the company's ACS712 and ACS713 devices, which are specialized for low current sensing in non-automotive applications. The differences are realized in the more rigorous test regiment over the full automotive temperature range (-40°C to +150°C) and the greater detail
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