Sensors, Vision
PC-based machine vision
Canton, Mass.— Visionscape is a complete machine vision system on a single PCI board for a PC running Microsoft Windows on an Intel Pentium-class machine. The product supports symbology reading applications OCV, bar code reading including Data Matrix as well as vision inspection, measurement, and guidance.
Space-saving optical encoder
Palo Alto, Calif.— HEDR-5300 optical encoder is a two-channel quadrature incremental optical encoder said to be ideal for motion detection in printers, plotters, tape drives, positioning tables, and other applications where space is a premium. The unit is designed for quick and easy mounting to a motor shaft by using a self-aligning mounting boss.
High-speed vision sensor
Schaumburg, Ill.—F10 machine vision sensor detects gray-scale patterns rather than spots as photoelectric sensors do. It has the ability to detect whether a label is skewed, upside down, or doubled. The user focuses a visible light from the F10 on the target and presses a "teach" button. Processing speeds are 3.
Economical low-profile load cell
Temecula, Calif. —Measuring only .750 × 1.625 × .625 in., MLP series load cells are designed for tension and compression application where space is limited and economy a driving factor. Load ranges available are 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 500, 750, and 1,000 lb full scale. A 10-ft, four-conductor cable is standard, but an optional mini gold pin connector system is offe...
Putting sensors in their place
The conveyor winds through a maze of processing machinery. The challenge is knowing that a pallet is in place before activating machinery. What is the right sensor? What is the appropriate installation?Typical sensors for verifying presence and position of objects include limit switches, proximity switches, and photoelectric switches.
Visual level indicator
Utica, N.Y.— Sight Glass Mount is a level-detection indicator for pipes and capacitive proximity sensors made to sense liquid levels easily and accurately when used with a capacitive proximity sensor. Adjustable mounting brackets position sensors to verify the presence or absence of liquid to activate pumps, drains, and other process controls.
Digitronic expanding to U.S. market
Digitronic GmbH will soon bring its electronic cam controllers, measurement systems, and accessories to U.S. customers. The company has already signed with a marketing/communications consultant, and will establish a U.S. distributor and technical support capability later this year for current clients, such as Procter and Gamble.
Encoder installation made easier
Gurnee, Ill. —Three dual-color LED's integrated into Dynapar "H" series encoders verify wiring during installation and assist in troubleshooting during operations. Examples include: no LEDs lit indicates no power or reversed wiring; a solid green LED indicates a signal wire to ground problem; a solid red LED indicates a complementary signal wire-to-ground problem; and LEDs aid encoder al...
Compensating hollow shaft encoder
Dayton, O. —HG650 hollow shaft incremental encoder is rated IP65 and features 60 mm external diameter and integral stator coupling with ± 0.5 mm axial and ± 0.5 mm radial play compensation. It has a resolution of 10,000 ppr. Weighing 0.4 kg, HG650 has voltage range of 5-30 V, quatrature output with reference marker, and interchangeable collets for 6-12 mm shaft diameters.
Programmable encoder includes diagnostics
Schaumburg, Ill. —This new line of programmable absolute multiturn encoders can be configured for various measuring tasks and subsequent electronics. Model ROQ 425 with solid shaft and EQN 425 with hollow shaft open at one end are only 10-mm longer than standard encoders. Both have diagnostics and a 17-pin flange socket.
