High Temperature Accelerometer for Vibration Monitoring
August 1, 2007 9:57 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model 600A13 high temperature industrial grade accelerometer from the IMI Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics outputs a standard 100 mV/g (10.2 mV (m/s2) acceleration signal from its integral charge converter, allowing it to be used with conventional ICO sensor signal conditioners and data collection equipment. With a temperature rating of 900°F at the sensor head, the accelerometer can be used to monitor vibration
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsElectronic Vibration Switch for Alarm and Shutdown Protection
August 1, 2007 9:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series 685B electronic vibration switch from the IMI Division of PCB Piezotronics offers two set points with individual alert and alarm levels. In addition to having two solid state or form C relays, each switch includes a raw vibration output signal for spectrum analysis, 4-20 mA output signal for overall vibration trending and a unique 4-20 mA calibration feature, allowing for precise threshold setup. It has dual openings for easy wiring and installation.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsHigh Sensitivity, Triaxial DC Response Accelerometer
August 1, 2007 9:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics’ Series 3713 high sensitivity MEMS DC (steady state) response accelerometer is capable of measuring accelerations in a variety of automotive and off-highway testing applications. The series is gas damped and provides micro g resolution and ±5,000 g pk shock survivability. Several full-scale acceleration ranges are available, from 3g to 200g, with a frequency responses from DC to 1,500 Hz (±10 percent).
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsMEMS High Sensitivity DC Response Accelerometers for Crash Sled, Aerospace Testing
August 1, 2007 9:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics introduced Series 3741 high sensitivity MEMS DC Accelerometers. Series 3741 offers several models to accommodate various crash slet acceleration profiles, and full scale ranges from 2g to 200g, up to 2 kHz measurement capability, and sensitivities up to 1 V/g to accommodate both automotive and aerospace applications. The series’ design allows for mounting on restricted areas of crash simulation sleds, truck axles and aircraft wing surfaces.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsHigh-Sensitivity, MEMS DC Response Accelerometer for Automotive, Off-Highway Testing
August 1, 2007 9:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics introduced its Model 3711 high-sensitivity, MEMS DC (steady state) response accelerometer for automotive and off-highway testing. It is gas damped and provides micro g resolution and 10,000g shock survivability. Several full-scale acceleration ranges are available from 3g to 200g with a frequency response from DC to 1,500 Hz (±5 percent). The sensor’s footprint is 0.85¨ x 0.85¨ x 0.45¨ in a welded titanium case design
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsTriaxial Force Sensors for Aerospace Vibration Testing
August 1, 2007 9:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics’ 261A Series triaxial force link sensors simultaneously measure dynamic and quasi-static forces in three orthogonal directions (X, Y and Z axes). 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.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsStrain Sensors Measure Quality on Resistance Welding Machines
August 1, 2007 9:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics’ JM240 ICP Ground Isolated Strain Sensors use piezoelectric sensing elements to indirectly measure dynamic and quasi-static stress forces on resistance welding machinery structures. The sensors feature sensitivity stability, repeatability, high resolution and long life. Mounted on a C-frame or actuator with a single screw keeps the sensor out of the current flow, and high electrical noise environments do not affect the ground-isolated design.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsForce Measurement System
August 1, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics introduced an In-Process Force Measurement system, which consists of a Series M240 ICP Strain Sensor and Model 410A01 ICP signal conditioner featuring Peak Hold. The Peak Hold feature allows older PCL systems to stay in synch with high-speed production cycles. The Model 410A01 CIP signal conditioner captures and holds the peak reading until aPLC can scan for the value.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsDiesel & Gas Engine Combustion Pressure Sensors
August 1, 2007 7:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics introduced a series of dynamic pressure sensors for monitoring dynamic combustion pressure in diesel and natural gas powered engines and other reciprocating equipment. Proper monitoring of engines and machinery using these sensors allows for extended maintenance intervals, improved fuel efficiency and low NOx emissions.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsMiniature Dynamic Pressure Sensors for Diesel, Gas Engine Combustion
August 1, 2007 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsPCB Piezotronics introduced Series 105, a family of ICP miniature dynamic pressure sensors for monitoring dynamic combustion pressure in diesel and natural gas powered engines and other reciprocating equipment. Proper monitoring allows for extended maintenance intervals, improved fuel efficiency and low NOx emissions. Sensors feature piezoelectric sensing elements with fast response times and are best suited for continuous monitoring or periodic walk-around cylinder balancing.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsSize 14, 0.9° Linear Actuators
August 1, 2007 6:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydon Switch & Instrument’s size 14 linear actuators are now available with a 0.9° step angle in all four designs: captive, non-captive, external linear, and linear rotary. Combined with a stainless steel lead screw, the linear actuator provides smooth, precise motion. This new step angle is designed for higher resolution and allows for a full step linear movement of 1.6µ. The complete size 14
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsHigh Sensitivity, InGaAs Shortwave Infrared Video Camera
August 1, 2007 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensors Unlimited’s SU640KTSX-1.7RT camera offers a 640 x 512 pixel format on a 25 µm pitch, making it appropriate for passive surveillance and for use with imaging sensors. The SWIR camera provides clear, real-time video imaging in a variety of lighting conditions. The InGaAs KTSX is available in a small OEM module (<4 in.3 and <90g) for integration into larger systems. The all-solid-state imager features room temperature operation with onboard automatic gain control (AGC), image enhancement and built-in non-uniformity corrections (NUCs).
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsHermetically-Sealed LVDT Position Transmitters Operate in Hostile Environments
July 31, 2007 6:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors announced the HSI/R 750 Series of hermetically sealed, loop-powered 4 mA to 20 mA position transmitters for a wide range of position monitoring and feedback applications. Units are designed for mechanical position measurement where a hard connection can be made to a test piece. The 4 mA to 20 mA current loop input/output of these rugged and robust devices enables easy field integration with PLCs, digital indicators, host computer-based data processing, and QC data collection systems. Units can be configured for either loop-powered, two-wire or
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsEnergy Harvesting Wireless Strain Sensing Modules
July 30, 2007 11:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicroStrain announced that its energy harvesting wireless strain sensing modules have been released for sale. The company asserts its sensing systems will operate indefinitely -- without the need for batteries -- by converting the component’s cyclic strains into DC power using piezoelectric materials. The miniaturized energy harvesting sensing nodes, called ESG-LINK, feature a precision time keeper, non-volatile memory for on-board data logging and frequency agile IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsAnalyzers for Testing of P25 and TETRA Systems
July 18, 2007 11:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnritsu Company introduced the S311D/S312D Site Master cable and antenna analyzers that combine a wide frequency of 2 MHz to 1600 MHz, ease of use, and high accuracy in a portable, rugged design that weighs less than 5 pounds. Developed to test the RF performance of P25 and TETRA systems in the VHF/UHF, 400 MHz, and 700 MHz to 800 MHz bands, the analyzer is suited for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Public Safety system technicians and engineers. The device’s high sensitivity allows them to identify poor connections, damaged cables, water penetration, and
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