Sensors
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed Boost
Adding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to process faster while keeping advantages of GUI. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Rugged, absolute multiturn encoder, with Profibus output
Sick A3M encoder with integrated Profibus output is a rugged, absolute multiturn encoder with 31-bit output (14-bit single turn and 17-bit multi-turn), where the absolute positions are native to the... » more
RF vector signal analyzer for demanding automated test applications
National Instruments' NI PXIe-5665 is a 3.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer features phase noise, average noise level, amplitude accuracy and dynamic range. » more
Test leads change tip length with one twist, earning CAT II-IV safety ratings
Fluke Corporation’s TL175 test leads feature adjustable tips, rugged design and visual wear indicators offer higher safety, increased versatility and improved on-the-job reliability. » more
Technology Update: Low-power designs for automation
Microchip Technology provides microcontrollers with low-power capabilities, Powercast harvests energy to power wireless sensors, and STMicroelectronics demonstrates a chip for a smart power design to... » more
Photoelectric sensor line adds 18mm rectangular plastic DC models
AutomationDirect's photoelectric sensor offering now includes 18mm rectangular plastic DC models. The IP67 rated sensors, available in 12 models, feature an 18mm diameter threaded lens and M12... » more
Advanced monitoring, trending capabilities for Inspector Vision sensors
Sick’s Inspector Viewer offers compact, real-time, touch-screen monitor provides advanced monitoring and trending. » more
No-drift absolute gaging package couples gage, metrology readouts
Heidenhain couples Acanto Absolute Length Gage and ND 2100G Gage-Chek metrology readouts to form a no-drift absolute gaging package. » more
Safety relays for applications with emergency stop, safety gates
AutomationDirect's Dold safety relay devices are designed to protect workers and equipment in applications with emergency stop buttons, safety gates, and dangerous closing movements. » more
Registration sensors detect color, contrast, luminescence, other marks
Sick has updated its registration sensors product catalog are solutions for reliable detection, differentiation of contrasts, colors, fluorescent materials, and more. » more
Camera viewer links to I2C bus of USB, GigE cameras
IDS offers a convenient and fast way to perform simple tests on image processing hardware expansions. » more
Industrial camera with GigE interface and power over Ethernet
IDS Imaging’s GigE uEye CP camera offers a GigE interface, power over Ethernet in a compact package – without the need for separate power supply cables. » more
Palletization, depalletization with EyeScan 3D and Kinect sensor
EVT’s expanded EyeVision system opens up new application ranges of robot control by the combination of a depth sensor and a normal camera via the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect sensor. » more
Miniature LVDT position sensors provide accurate position feedback
Macro Sensors CD 375 Series is available in full-scale measurement ranges from ±0.025-inch to ±2.0-inch, offering a core-to-bore radial clearance of 0.012-inch, repeatability with error of » more
Camera link base cameras offer image quality comparable to CCD-based cameras
Adimec’s Qs-4A40 and a Qs-2A80 cameras deliver performance of up to 170 fps with CCD-comparable quality through Adimec True Accurate Imaging technology. » more
Multi-parameter level sensor adds measuring capabilities
E+H Levelflex FMP55 level transmitter uses both capacitance and guided wave radar technologies to measure the level and interface between two liquids. » more
CoaXPress used in Karbon-CXP frame grabbers
BitFlow Karbon-CXP frame grabbers are CoaXPress 1.0 compliant, support from one to four CXP cameras and up to four CXP multi-links, for machine vision use. » more
8LV servo motor series expanded for high-performance
B and R Industrial Automation has expanded the 8LV servo motor series to feature more steps per revolution in a smaller package. » more
First multi-protocol wireless router
Libelium Meshlium Xtreme multi-protocol router supports five wireless standards - WiFi, ZigBee, GPRS, Bluetooth and GPS – as well as wireline Ethernet, to help connect wireless sensor networks to the... » more
Product Exclusive: United Electric Controls TX200H, HART 7 smart pressure transmitter
Designed for upstream oil and gas applications, the TX200H simplifies field adjustments and communicates asset management data via the latest HART 7 specification. This is an April 2011 Control... » more
BOA IDR for identification and verification applications
Teledyne Dalsa’s BOA IDR features the ability to read 2D matrix codes, 1D barcodes, printed characters, patterns on products. » more
Push buttons reduce maintenance, downtime costs
Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm Push Buttons feature LED pilot lights to indicate when a motor is in operation, reducing maintenance and downtime costs. » more
Teledyne Dalsa machine vision technology at Vision China
Teledyne Dalsa featured line, area scan image capture machine vision technology at Vision China. » more
Inside Machines: Packaging Line Vision System Gets Speed BoostAdding an RTOS to run alongside Microsoft Windows allows machine vision inspection system to process faster while keeping advantages of GUI. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Rugged, absolute multiturn encoder, with Profibus outputSick A3M encoder with integrated Profibus output is a rugged, absolute multiturn encoder with 31-bit output (14-bit single turn and 17-bit multi-turn), where the absolute positions are native to the... » more
RF vector signal analyzer for demanding automated test applicationsNational Instruments' NI PXIe-5665 is a 3.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer features phase noise, average noise level, amplitude accuracy and dynamic range. » more
Test leads change tip length with one twist, earning CAT II-IV safety ratingsFluke Corporation’s TL175 test leads feature adjustable tips, rugged design and visual wear indicators offer higher safety, increased versatility and improved on-the-job reliability. » more
Technology Update: Low-power designs for automationMicrochip Technology provides microcontrollers with low-power capabilities, Powercast harvests energy to power wireless sensors, and STMicroelectronics demonstrates a chip for a smart power design to... » more
Photoelectric sensor line adds 18mm rectangular plastic DC modelsAutomationDirect's photoelectric sensor offering now includes 18mm rectangular plastic DC models. The IP67 rated sensors, available in 12 models, feature an 18mm diameter threaded lens and M12... » more
Advanced monitoring, trending capabilities for Inspector Vision sensorsSick’s Inspector Viewer offers compact, real-time, touch-screen monitor provides advanced monitoring and trending. » more
No-drift absolute gaging package couples gage, metrology readoutsHeidenhain couples Acanto Absolute Length Gage and ND 2100G Gage-Chek metrology readouts to form a no-drift absolute gaging package. » more
Safety relays for applications with emergency stop, safety gatesAutomationDirect's Dold safety relay devices are designed to protect workers and equipment in applications with emergency stop buttons, safety gates, and dangerous closing movements. » more
Registration sensors detect color, contrast, luminescence, other marksSick has updated its registration sensors product catalog are solutions for reliable detection, differentiation of contrasts, colors, fluorescent materials, and more. » more
Camera viewer links to I2C bus of USB, GigE camerasIDS offers a convenient and fast way to perform simple tests on image processing hardware expansions. » more
Industrial camera with GigE interface and power over EthernetIDS Imaging’s GigE uEye CP camera offers a GigE interface, power over Ethernet in a compact package – without the need for separate power supply cables. » more
Palletization, depalletization with EyeScan 3D and Kinect sensorEVT’s expanded EyeVision system opens up new application ranges of robot control by the combination of a depth sensor and a normal camera via the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect sensor. » more
Miniature LVDT position sensors provide accurate position feedbackMacro Sensors CD 375 Series is available in full-scale measurement ranges from ±0.025-inch to ±2.0-inch, offering a core-to-bore radial clearance of 0.012-inch, repeatability with error of » more
Camera link base cameras offer image quality comparable to CCD-based camerasAdimec’s Qs-4A40 and a Qs-2A80 cameras deliver performance of up to 170 fps with CCD-comparable quality through Adimec True Accurate Imaging technology. » more
Multi-parameter level sensor adds measuring capabilitiesE+H Levelflex FMP55 level transmitter uses both capacitance and guided wave radar technologies to measure the level and interface between two liquids. » more
CoaXPress used in Karbon-CXP frame grabbersBitFlow Karbon-CXP frame grabbers are CoaXPress 1.0 compliant, support from one to four CXP cameras and up to four CXP multi-links, for machine vision use. » more
8LV servo motor series expanded for high-performanceB and R Industrial Automation has expanded the 8LV servo motor series to feature more steps per revolution in a smaller package. » more
First multi-protocol wireless routerLibelium Meshlium Xtreme multi-protocol router supports five wireless standards - WiFi, ZigBee, GPRS, Bluetooth and GPS – as well as wireline Ethernet, to help connect wireless sensor networks to the... » more
Product Exclusive: United Electric Controls TX200H, HART 7 smart pressure transmitterDesigned for upstream oil and gas applications, the TX200H simplifies field adjustments and communicates asset management data via the latest HART 7 specification. This is an April 2011 Control... » more
Imaging technology advancing for defense, security
Teledyne imaging components, sub-systems development capabilities are shown at the Latin America Aero and Defense conference. » more
Teledyne imaging components, sub-systems development capabilities are shown at the Latin America Aero and Defense conference. » more
BOA IDR for identification and verification applicationsTeledyne Dalsa’s BOA IDR features the ability to read 2D matrix codes, 1D barcodes, printed characters, patterns on products. » more
Push buttons reduce maintenance, downtime costsRockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley 800B 16 mm Push Buttons feature LED pilot lights to indicate when a motor is in operation, reducing maintenance and downtime costs. » more
Teledyne Dalsa machine vision technology at Vision ChinaTeledyne Dalsa featured line, area scan image capture machine vision technology at Vision China. » more
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