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Open, Distributed Control Platform from MKS September 28, 2006
The CONTROLweb open control platform from MKS Instruments Inc., Wilmington, MA, uses an Ethernet backbone to let you build modular control architectures for industrial automation. The configurable modules include RMU Linux logic controllers and MicroNode and MacroNode intelligent Ethernet I/O...More>> |
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8-Channel PC/104 Serial Module from WinSystems September 28, 2006
The PCM-COM8 from WinSystems Inc., Arlington, TX, is an 8-channel PC/104-compatible serial card suited for use in embedded applications that require a large number of serial I/O ports. Each channel supports RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422 and serial interface characteristics are programmable for each...More>> |
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Hall Effect Sensors from Allegro MicroSystems October 12, 2006
The A1391/2 and A1393/5 from Allegro MicroSystems Inc., Worcester, MA, are analog-output, linear Hall effect sensors that operate down to 2.5 V, include a sleep enable pin, and have high impedance outputs while in sleep mode. You can configure power consumption by modulating when the device is...More>> |
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Low-Power ADC from Analog Devices October 12, 2006
The AD7980 PulSAR ADC from Analog Devices Inc., Norwood, MA, has a 1 Msps sampling rate, 16-bit resolution, and consumes 7.5 mW at 1 Msps and 75 µW at 10 Ksps. Features include 2 LSB max. INL and 91.5 dB SNR at 20 kHz. The part is intended for use in ATE systems, smart sensors, and for...More>> |
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Auto-Collimator from Equipment Solutions October 12, 2006
The AC421 from Equipment Solutions Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, is a 2-axis angular displacement auto-collimator system that lets you measure very small angular displacements, with high sensitivity, over distances to 200.0 cm. Optical angular range is ±2160 arcsec with 0.1 arcsec sensitivity. The...More>> |
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Cylinder Position Sensor from Festo October 12, 2006
The SMAT from Festo Corp., Hauppauge, NY, continuously monitors cylinder piston position. The sensor has a 50 mm range, an analog output, a 0–10 V or 0–20 mA output, and mounts in the T-slot of a size 8 cylinder. Applications include force fitting, clamping, orientation/position...More>> |
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Gigabit Ethernet Camera from JAI PULNiX October 12, 2006
The TM-1327GE from JAI PULNiX Inc., San Jose, CA, is a compact progressive-scan CCD camera capable of capturing 30 frames/s at a full 1.4 Mpixel resolution. Features include a wide dynamic range with high sensitivity over both visible and near IR portions of the spectrum, a GigE interface,...More>> |
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Isolated DA Devices from National Instruments October 12, 2006
National Instruments, Austin, TX, offers 12 isolated M and S Series multifunction DA devices with 16-bit accuracy, 250 Ksps sampling rates, ±10 V or ±20 mA analog outputs, and 5 V TTL/CMOS or 24 V digital I/O. The devices have channel-to-channel or bank isolation with 1950 VDC/1400...More>> |
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Background Suppression Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs October 12, 2006
ML4.2 photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs Inc., Twinsburg, OH, provide background suppression sensing capabilities, detecting targets at ranges up to 80 mm while ignoring background objects millimeters away. Color insensitivity is <10%. Other features include a glass lens and anti-static...More>> |
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Compact Encoder from Quantum Devices October 12, 2006
Quantum Devices Inc., Barneveld, WI, offers the QD12 compact encoder for use in applications that typically use modular encoders. The device has a 1.2 in. o.d., an overall height of just over 1 in., and the stability of a bearing encoder design. Outputs consist of a quadrature with index pulse and...More>> |
