Sensors
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
Advances in Flowmeter Technology
If you haven’t looked at flowmeters lately, you may be surprised at how far many sensor and signal processing technologies have evolved in recent years. » more
Greenhouse gas flow meter for process, plant flue gas applications
A mass flow meter designed to monitor greenhouse gases can help users in chemical, food processing, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical, electric power generation, and other plants be in compliance... » more
Temperature sensors include a built-in conduit adapter and grease-fitting (zerk) tap
Temperature sensors combine a sensor, signal conditioner and loop-powered 4-20mA transmitter into a rugged and compact package. » more
Electromagnetic Linear Encoders to the Rescue
Automated motion control beyond traditional robotic applications requires non-traditional linear encoders. Electromagnetic encoders are the answer. Control Engineering feature article; see diagrams. » more
Photoelectric sensors enable longer sensing distances
ML100 series photoelectric sensors now feature a more powerful and brighter light spot to enable greater signal strength and longer sensing distances of up to 30 meters (98 ft). » more
Cylinder position sensors with NPN outputs
Magnetic cylinder position sensors, designed to mount within C-groove cylinders with no accessories, now include NPN outputs. » more
CNC machines push linear encoder limits
The bleeding edge limitation for CNC accuracy and reproducibility involves thermal expansion. One solution is to provide a second, shorter, encoder axis at right angles to the main axis. Here's how. » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
Venting protects enclosed electronics in attitude sensor
Gore Protective Vent prevents condensation in the Sunsight Instruments AntennAware Attitude Sensor. The sensor uses time of day, latitude and longitude information to determine solar positioning, to... » more
New ultrasonic flowmeter
AC powered sensor family uses transit time technology for a variety of fluids. » more
New technology improves barcode reader performance
Improved processing algorithm helps extend range of 1D and 2D code reading accuracy. » more
Level switch with no moving parts
Device detects liquids and dry substances with short response time. » more
Field-mount device enclosure certified explosion-proof
Enclosure allows use of hockey-puck style instruments in hazardous locations. » more
Dustproof, flood-tight proximity switches
Proximity sensors: Dustproof and flood-tight proximity switches offer industry-compatible mounting capability with IP52-IP68 (~NEMA 2-6) enclosure ratings. » more
ABB displays military robotic automation concepts, capabilities
Military Vehicle Exhibition, Aug. 11-12 in Detroit, MI, look at ways to apply industrial robotic technology to automate military supply chain, logistics and field operations. » more
NIWeek: More high-speed I/O expansion for inline processing, control
Expansion of graphical software programming for FPGA, an expanded I/O module line, and three new reconfigurable I/O chassis deliver advances for high-speed cabled, wireless buses. » more
NIWeek: 8 new USB devices, enhanced digital functions, simultaneous sampling
Multifunction data acquisition platform integrates high-performance analog measurements and control channels, digital I/O and counters and timers in a plug-and-play device. » more
Alcohol producer upgrades to Coriolis flowmeters
Caviro Distillerie opts for high-precision metering strategy in its denatured alcohol unit for custody transfer and excise duty calculations. » more
Pressure transmitter for high temperature applications
Cooling neck extensions protect electronic components from hot process fluids. » more
Video demonstration: Thermal mass flow sensing technology
If you’re measuring gas flow, mass techniques will simplify your task. This tutorial and video demonstration explains the concepts. » more
ABB Endura 2 wire, 24 V dc analytical transmitter
ABB's Endura line of analytical transmitters uses ABB’s common component platform. Buttons, menus, and display icons in these new products are very similar to the familiar design of current ABB flow,... » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issueControl Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
Advances in Flowmeter TechnologyIf you haven’t looked at flowmeters lately, you may be surprised at how far many sensor and signal processing technologies have evolved in recent years. » more
Greenhouse gas flow meter for process, plant flue gas applicationsA mass flow meter designed to monitor greenhouse gases can help users in chemical, food processing, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical, electric power generation, and other plants be in compliance... » more
Display panel delivers two separate parameters
A new display is designed for applications that require two parameters to be visualized simultaneously. For example, the device can read a flow rate through a pipeline while totalizing the gallons,... » more
A new display is designed for applications that require two parameters to be visualized simultaneously. For example, the device can read a flow rate through a pipeline while totalizing the gallons,... » more
Temperature sensors include a built-in conduit adapter and grease-fitting (zerk) tapTemperature sensors combine a sensor, signal conditioner and loop-powered 4-20mA transmitter into a rugged and compact package. » more
Electromagnetic Linear Encoders to the RescueAutomated motion control beyond traditional robotic applications requires non-traditional linear encoders. Electromagnetic encoders are the answer. Control Engineering feature article; see diagrams. » more
Photoelectric sensors enable longer sensing distancesML100 series photoelectric sensors now feature a more powerful and brighter light spot to enable greater signal strength and longer sensing distances of up to 30 meters (98 ft). » more
Cylinder position sensors with NPN outputsMagnetic cylinder position sensors, designed to mount within C-groove cylinders with no accessories, now include NPN outputs. » more
CNC machines push linear encoder limitsThe bleeding edge limitation for CNC accuracy and reproducibility involves thermal expansion. One solution is to provide a second, shorter, encoder axis at right angles to the main axis. Here's how. » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issueControl Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
9 ways optoelectronic sensors can be used in industrial environments
Optoelectronic sensors, present in consumer electronics, also can be used in many industrial applications, according to Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions Inc. (TAOS). Nine applications are... » more
Optoelectronic sensors, present in consumer electronics, also can be used in many industrial applications, according to Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions Inc. (TAOS). Nine applications are... » more
Venting protects enclosed electronics in attitude sensorGore Protective Vent prevents condensation in the Sunsight Instruments AntennAware Attitude Sensor. The sensor uses time of day, latitude and longitude information to determine solar positioning, to... » more
New ultrasonic flowmeterAC powered sensor family uses transit time technology for a variety of fluids. » more
New technology improves barcode reader performanceImproved processing algorithm helps extend range of 1D and 2D code reading accuracy. » more
Level switch with no moving partsDevice detects liquids and dry substances with short response time. » more
Field-mount device enclosure certified explosion-proofEnclosure allows use of hockey-puck style instruments in hazardous locations. » more
Dustproof, flood-tight proximity switchesProximity sensors: Dustproof and flood-tight proximity switches offer industry-compatible mounting capability with IP52-IP68 (~NEMA 2-6) enclosure ratings. » more
ABB displays military robotic automation concepts, capabilitiesMilitary Vehicle Exhibition, Aug. 11-12 in Detroit, MI, look at ways to apply industrial robotic technology to automate military supply chain, logistics and field operations. » more
NIWeek: More high-speed I/O expansion for inline processing, controlExpansion of graphical software programming for FPGA, an expanded I/O module line, and three new reconfigurable I/O chassis deliver advances for high-speed cabled, wireless buses. » more
NIWeek: 8 new USB devices, enhanced digital functions, simultaneous samplingMultifunction data acquisition platform integrates high-performance analog measurements and control channels, digital I/O and counters and timers in a plug-and-play device. » more
Alcohol producer upgrades to Coriolis flowmetersCaviro Distillerie opts for high-precision metering strategy in its denatured alcohol unit for custody transfer and excise duty calculations. » more
Pressure transmitter for high temperature applicationsCooling neck extensions protect electronic components from hot process fluids. » more
Video demonstration: Thermal mass flow sensing technologyIf you’re measuring gas flow, mass techniques will simplify your task. This tutorial and video demonstration explains the concepts. » more
ABB Endura 2 wire, 24 V dc analytical transmitterABB's Endura line of analytical transmitters uses ABB’s common component platform. Buttons, menus, and display icons in these new products are very similar to the familiar design of current ABB flow,... » more
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