STMicroelectronics
GENEVA   Switzerland
Sep 22, 2008 Offering choice of absolute angular-rate outputs, LY530AL promotes design flexibility while minimizing external components. It measures angular displacements with FS range up to ±300°/sec in applications such as man-machine interfaces or GPS. Supplied in 5 x 5 x 1.5 mm, 16-pin LGA-28 package, single-axis sensor integrates low-pass filter, on-chip IC interface, and self-test capability. Operating voltage ranges from 2.7-3.6 V.

Loadstar Sensors, Inc.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Sep 22, 2008 Designed to work with conventional resistive load cells, DI-1000 Digital Load Cell Interface converts millivolt output from any load cell into digital USB output, streamlining process of building PC-based load measurement system. Compatible with any PC running Windows XP or Vista, it features calibrated output in ASCII format and command set for software integration. Unit is also offered with optional Bluetooth or Zigbee and LoadVUE software to log and plot data.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Sep 19, 2008 Rated for use in high-pressure washdown applications, miniature ML7 photoelectric sensors suit harsh environments in food and beverage industry. They feature IP69k-rated housing that provides protection against waterjet pressures up to 1,450 psi and temperatures up to 176°F. Measuring 31 x 23 x 11 mm, sensors are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, retroreflective for clear object detection, and thru-beam operating modes.

TURCK, Inc.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Sep 19, 2008 Using signal attenuation to reliably detect ferromagnetic components such as nuts, bushings, and spacer sleeves, weld nut sensors ensure these necessary components are present before robotic welding occurs. Featuring rugged IP67 chrome-plated brass body to withstand harsh automotive environments, sensors are available in 2 versions with different signal intensities and diameters to adapt to wide variety of operating environments and material characteristics.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors
Dallas, TX 75243
Sep 19, 2008 Optimized for sensitivity, TC922 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) CMOS image sensor offers SVGA (800 x 600) resolution and boosts bright as well as low-light performance of video surveillance cameras. Integral High Response Amplifier in pixel and Reset Noise Reduction circuit provide CCD-level sensitivity and optimal SNR. Each pixel has photodiode and Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC), which enables sensor's dynamic range to reach 94 dB.

Spectracom Corp.
Rochester, NY 14623
Sep 19, 2008 With Model EB03 Epsilon Board, hundreds of transmitters can be monitored and configured regardless of their geographic location. Suited for digital broadcast single frequency networks as well as WiMAX infrastructure, compact unit offers fully integrated GPS synchronization solution. RoHS compliant device can also use external 1PPS or 10 MHz as its reference in place of GPS, and switches automatically from one reference to another while minimizing phase jump.

Sensor Developments, Inc.
Orion, MI 48359
Sep 18, 2008 Accredited to ISO-17025 calibration requirements, 01251 non-contact sensors utilize infrared telemetry to measure rotational torque in dynamometer systems. Custom transmission system also allows for up to 4 temperature inputs for measuring multiple heat sources created from friction sources. Available in single, dual, and custom flange designs with capacities from 1,000-250,000 lb-in, sensors are also available with axial thrust and angular measurement capabilities.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Sep 18, 2008 Featuring 316L stainless steel housing with IP67 enclosure rating, 837E Non-Display Temperature Transmitters are PC-programmable with 4-20 mA analog output. Microprocessor-based devices have no moving parts and can measure media temperatures from -58 to 302°F. Available with sanitary connections, transmitters are suited for use in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as automotive, machine tool, hydraulics, and batch temperature control applications.

GE Sensing
Billerica, MA 01821
Sep 18, 2008 Featuring TFT color screen, 1 Gb memory, and 80 Gb hard disk, Pulsec uses pulsed eddy current (PEC) to deliver diagnostic imaging and depth resolution needed when inspecting multi-layer aircraft structures. Non-destructive tester has 6 hr battery life, weighs 13 lb, and is suited for inspecting difficult to reach places on aircraft. It can also detect cracks and offers on-board, real-time analysis and data recording/storage as well as export capabilities.

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)
Moorpark, CA 93021
Sep 17, 2008 Utilizing thin film titanium oxynitride isolated sense element, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) sensors monitor and control fuel and air mixture in combustion chamber versus intake port. They have 17-4 stainless steel pressure diaphragm, operate on 5 Vdc, and provide 0.5-4.5 Vdc linear amplified analog output proportional to pressure. Suited for harsh, high-vibration environments, units have media operating temperature range of -40 to +180°C, and are impervious to EMI.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.
Canton, MI 48187
Sep 16, 2008 PSENslock series combines secure safety gate monitoring and non-contact magnetic interlock. Electro-magnetic holding force of 500 N prevents unintentional opening of swing/sliding gates, and transponder technology is manipulation-proof because switch and actuator are different items. Tolerant to gate misalignment, IP67-rated series is designed for applications up to SIL3 and offers flexible mounting options and double-sided LED diagnostics.

United Air Specialists Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45242 2832
Sep 16, 2008 Able to show positive, negative, and differential measurement, Digital Pressure Control (DPC) gauge is designed for on-demand cleaning, while Digital Pressure Monitor (DPM) gauge is used only for continuous pulse cleaning. ETL and CE approved units feature compact enclosure, digital LED pressure readouts from 0-8 in. WC, multi-colored LED arc readout, 4 functional programming buttons, NEMA 4-rated pulse control panel, and U.L. recognized pulse timer board.

WIKA Instrument Corporation
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Sep 16, 2008 Designed to measure pressure ranges from 1-25 in. wc, air2guide differential pressure gauge includes 2-part measuring system that separates media from case components. Standardized case designs allow mechanical and electronic output configurations to use identical components and permit replacement of only measuring system. Unit can be retrofitted to existing hole-patterns, and comes with complete line of accessories, mounting options, custom dials, and configurations.

MadgeTech
Warner, NH 03278
Sep 16, 2008 Featuring front panel keypad, Model RTDTemp2000 has user-selectable measurement units and programmable start and stop time. It features LCD display that provides convenient access to minimum, maximum, and average temperature statistics, as well as displays battery level, external power status, sampling, and recording status. Available in rugged, anodized aluminum enclosure which can be wall mounted, unit comes standard with 9 V replaceable battery with up to a 1 yr battery life.

IDEC Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2209
Sep 16, 2008 Offered in through-beam, background suppression, diffuse, and polarized retro-reflective sensing modes, SA1U photoelectric sensors feature long distance sensing range of 50 m with through-beam models and as close as 1 m with diffuse models. Able to operate under harsh conditions, they support 12-240 Vdc and 24-240 Vac. UL/c-UL listed, CE marked, and IP67 rated units can be configured for specific needs using built-in 3 A relay contacts and time delay functions.

Timken Co., The
Canton, OH 44706 0932
Sep 16, 2008 Measuring 0.68 in. long with 1.6 in. dia and 1.28 or 1.81 in. mounting patterns, M15 Modular Magnetic Encoder performs in dirty environments where debris interference is high. Available in resolutions ranging from 100-2,048 lines with 4/6/8/12 pole commutation and reference pulse options, it is based on MPS 160 encoder ASIC, which combines direction-sensing Hall Effect encoder and integrated index pulse with high-resolution multiplying circuit to produce quadrature output signals.

Moore Industries International, Inc.
North Hills, CA 91343
Sep 16, 2008 Concentrating up to 32 signals onto single twisted wire pair, TCS Temperature Concentrator System can be set to accept RTD (2-, 3-, 4-wire, Pt, Cu, Ni), thermocouple (J, K, E, T, R, S, N, B, C), resistance/potentiometer (0-4,000 ohms), and -50 to 1,000 mV inputs. It utilizes HART, or MODBUS RTU with converter module, for communication from field to control room. Measuring less than 5 in. wide, loop-powered TCS's operating parameters can be configured from any HART-based system.

DeFelsko Corp.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Sep 16, 2008 PosiTector 6000 facilitates compliance with International Maritime Organization Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (IMO PSPC) regulation for seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces on bulk carriers. After target thickness value is entered, product indicates PASS/FAIL condition for each measurement taken. PosiSoft software and USB cable are included for downloading reports with thickness criteria, readings, and PASS/FAIL statements.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Sep 16, 2008 With compact housing that has 18 mm threaded barrel or basemount, side-mount, and retrofit bracket options, WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Universal Voltage sensors offer 20-140 Vac/dc or 20-270 Vac/dc operation with P-MOSFET (sourcing)/N-MOSFET (sinking) solid-state output. Sensing modes include opposed pair, retro-reflective, polarized retro-reflective, diffuse, and long range diffuse models for sensing up to 1 m. Rated PW12 (1,200 psi) for washdown environments, they come in dark/light operate models.

DENSO Corp.
Aichi 448-8661  Japan
Sep 16, 2008 Designed for installation in vehicles, Millimeter-Wave Radar is used in pre-crash safety systems that identify imminent collision to minimize crash damage, and in adaptive cruise control systems that maintain vehicle distance. It integrates transmitting and receiving antenna and waveguide tube. Unit features high-performance signal processing technology to reduce number of receiving channels in antenna.