ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Sensors, Monitors & TransducersThomasNet Industrial Newsroom is a service of ThomasNet.comOEM Pressure Sensor can handle pressure from 15-10,000 psig.- June 30, 2008 With resistance to vibration, shock, temperature variations, and RFI, Model PMP300 Pressure Sensor is suited for industrial and OEM pressure measurement applications. Available with &188; NPT male and amplified 0-10 V 3-wire as standard, customizable units have signal output of 0-10 Vdc, and achieve accuracy of less than or equal to &177;0.5% full scale. Stainless steel welded measuring cell eliminates need for soft sealing material that may deteriorate over time. This story is related to the..http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/818054 High-Speed Laser Sensors enable 2D measurement.- June 27, 2008 With 3.8 msec sampling speed and high-accuracy of &177;0.1% F.S. in Z-Axis, LJ-G Series 2D laser sensors can simultaneously perform 8-point measurements such as peakbottomaverage height, gap, widthposition, section area, angleintersection, and profile comparison. Equipped with E3-CMOS image sensor, they can measure surface profile of virtually any target such as black rubber or metals in X and Z directions. IP67 rated units operate safely in water spray environment. This story is related to the.http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/818030 Microwave Radar Level Products monitor plant storage tanks.- June 27, 2008 Guided-wave radar level transmitter uses sharp electromagnetic pulses to measure distances and levels for liquids, pastes, granulates, powders, and liquid interfaces. Touch-screen facilitates operation and supports 9 languages. Featuring triple barrier gas-tight protection, free-space radar transmitter suits applications that require non-contact measurement in difficult process conditions. It measures up to 262.5 ft and operates up to flange temperature of 390&176;F. This story is related to...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545795 Bed and Chair Occupancy Sensors monitor patient safety.- June 26, 2008 Featuring gold-plated steel contacts for corrosion resistance, Bed and Chair Occupancy Sensors can be placed under mattress or wheelchair cushion to inform caregiver in event of accident. Units are sealed in vinyl cover over PVC base plate with standard activation weight of 3-5 lb, but can be customized to user's requirements. Connected in series or parallel, dual BOS switches monitor 2 contact points in bed, detecting if patient is lying down or sitting up and minimizing risk of false...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546060 Pressure Sensors suit wastewater treatment systems.- June 26, 2008 Compliant with NSFANSI Standard 61 requirements, P350 and P356 are used as part of early warning system for slow moving or stoppage of movement of wastewater within pump line. Water level and pump pressure sensor (P350) and low differentialgage pressure sensor (P356) have 0-5 through 0-150 psiapsig and 0.5-5 psigpsid measurement ranges, respectively. Both models utilize ceramic capacitive sense element, are EMIRFI protected, and incorporate safety features. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546121 Capacitive Sensor offers 10 mm sensing distance.- June 26, 2008 Featuring thin profile, Series NCS-10 offers sensing distance of 10 mm non-flush mounted and provides 3-wire dc output with selectable NO or NC switching and NPN alarm. Switching points can be altered by means of push-button teach-in function. Designed for front, pipe, or plane mounting, sensor can detect metallic as well as non-metallic objects, but is mainly used in plastics, chemical, wood, ceramic, glass, and packaging industries. This story is related to the following:Sensors, Monitors and.http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546136 Angular Rate Sensor suits demanding safety applications.- June 26, 2008 Featuring total offset error of &177;1.0 degsec, High Performance MicroGyro&174; includes automotive double-ended quartz MEMS tuning fork sensor element, as well as custom-calibrated ASIC, all inside coin-sized package. Unit offers fully compensated SPI digital output and Continuous Built-In Test(TM) technology, which constantly monitors sensor's performance. Able to withstand heat up to 125&176;C, sensor is suited for active-steering and land-keeping applications. This story is related to the..http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546113 Wireless Temperature Transmitters feature NEMA 4X enclosure.- June 26, 2008 Weather resistant UWTC-2-NEMA and UWRTD-2-NEMA wireless thermocouple and RTD transmitters are suited for industrial applications that involve falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, or hose-directed water. Thermocouple model can be programmed to work as type J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C or N transmitter, while RTD models are factory programmed for PT100 sensors. CE compliant units come with lithium battery that will power transmitter for 3 yr. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817996 Pressure Transducer provides long-term calibration stability.- June 26, 2008 Suited for applications such as automotive and flight testing, PX5000 Series pressure transducer uses sputtered thin-film sensor technology with molecular gage bonding to provide solid state reliability of 100,000 hr MTBF and calibration stability of 0.1% of FSO over 18 month period. It provides ESD protection to 15 kV and is humidity qualified to MIL-STD-810, with minimal effects due to shock and vibration (shock qualification to 100 g). This story is related to the following:Sensors, Monitors.http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817997 Touch Sensing Devices enable button and slider replacement.- June 25, 2008 Offering up to 10 capacitive andor general purpose IOs, Models CY8C201X0 and CY8C201X2 Capsense Express(TM) devices allow for design flexibility to implement combinations of buttons, sliders, and general purpose functions. For battery-powered applications, they offer power consumption of 1 mA active current and 2.6 &181;A in sleep mode. PSoC&174;-based devices feature 2.4-5.25 V operating voltage, -40 to +85&186;C temperature range, 2 Kb of Flash memory, and I2C communication interface. This...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817949 |