In-depth technical articles that cover the various types of position, presence, and proximity sensors, including their principles of operation, technology comparisons, and real-world applications
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Long-Range Fine Positioning Sensor from SICK March 7, 2010
The OLM from SICK Inc., Minneapolis, MN, is a distance measurement positioning sensor used for high-speed, high-precision positioning of overhead cranes, rail and transfer cars, monorails, shuttles, elevators, and other vehicles.More>>
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Encoder Evaluation Board from iC-Haus March 7, 2010
The NQ6D demo board from iC-Haus GmbH, Bodenheim, Germany, uses the company's iC-NQ and iC-NQC sine interpolators and lets you evaluate encoders.More>>
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Hall Sensors from Baumer March 7, 2010
Magnetic Hall effect sensors from Baumer, Southington, CT, have a max. switching frequency of 20 kHz and are designed to detect moving ferromagnetic objects, such as toothed wheels, gears, or racks.More>>
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Thickness Detection Fork Sensor from STM February 21, 2010
STM Sensors, Neubiberg, Germany, offers the GLS03BS fork sensor for high-speed quality control applications.More>>
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Subsea LVDTs from Stellar Technology February 21, 2010
Series LWU displacement transducers from Stellar Technology Inc., Amherst, NY, are LVDTs designed for use in seawater and other submersible environments, including many corrosive liquids.More>>
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Wire Draw Encoders from SICK February 21, 2010
BCG EcoLine wire-draw encoders from SICK Inc., Minneapolis, MN, provide a scalable analog output of 4–20 mA or 0–10 V for interface with control systems.More>>
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Rotary Position Sensor from Piher North America February 21, 2010
The PSC-360 from Piher North America, Libertyville, IL, is a noncontacting programmable Hall effect magnetic sensor with a switching point programmable for any angle.More>>
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High-Temp Proximity Switches from Baumer February 21, 2010
The IFRH Series inductive sensors from Baumer Ltd., Southington, CT, are two-part proximity switches for sensing applications exposed to temperatures from –25°C to 180°C.More>>
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Throttle Position Sensor from Penny+Giles January 31, 2010
Designed for use in harsh motor sport environments, the TPS280DP from Penny+Giles Controls Ltd., Christchurch, U.K., is a throttle position sensor with dual outputs.More>>
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Proximity Sensors from Hermetic Switch January 31, 2010
Hermetic Switch Inc., Chickasha, OK, offers the PRX+3800 and PRX+3900 tubular magnetic sensors.More>>
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