Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Its Safety Portfolio With the World’s Only Ultrasonic Sensor for PL D Applications
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Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Its Safety Portfolio With the World’s Only Ultrasonic Sensor for PL D Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its factory automation portfolio and has acquired the USi ultrasonic safety sensor from Mayser GmbH & Co. KG, a renowned supplier of products and system solutions, many of which are relevant to safety engineering. This ultrasonic sensor with safety certification in accordance with EN ISO 13849 category 3 PL d—the only sensor of its kind in the world—reinforces Pepperl+Fuchs’ position as a market provider in ultrasonic sensors and safety applications.

 

 

 

Food Portioning in Accordance With PL e
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Food Portioning in Accordance With PL e

The Belgian machine builder Marelec develops machinery for portioning processes, in which meat or fish is sliced into portions of an exact, specified weight. These machines from the “Portio” series have a minimum of 17 cutting movements per second. To ensure they are not only highly productive but also safe, Pilz developed an appropriate safety concept to Performance Level PL e.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs: Robotic Lab Automation With RFID Readers
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Pepperl+Fuchs: Robotic Lab Automation With RFID Readers

Robotic lab automation is a growing market worldwide. Testing labs handle some of our most precious materials and through automation, minimize the chance of human error. For example, let’s look at a blood sorting and testing line used in a lab to analyze patient specimens. As one might imagine, keeping track of these blood samples is vital. The last thing a lab would want is to wrongly diagnose a patient.

 

 

 

AcuAmp Current/Voltage Transducers and Switches Line Extension from AutomationDirect
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AcuAmp Current/Voltage Transducers and Switches Line Extension from AutomationDirect

More transducers and switches have been added to the AutomationDirect sensors lineup. ATCH series adaptive true RMS current transducers ($169.00) are designed to monitor electric heat zero-crossing burst fired SCR controllers. These transducers provide faster response than temperature sensors and are a simplified method to monitor pulsed waveforms and are ideal for electrical heater applications.

 

 

 

Why the V275 Series is the Ideal Label Inspection Solution for Manufacturers Using Zebra Thermal Printers
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Why the V275 Series is the Ideal Label Inspection Solution for Manufacturers Using Zebra Thermal Printers

In industries like life sciences, food and beverage, automotive and consumer packaged goods, it’s imperative for companies to ensure that product and packaging labels show the correct content, are clearly legible, and meet mandated quality requirements. Otherwise, these companies could be liable for consumer safety issues and could be subject to costly recalls.

 

 

 

Operating Mode Selection and Access Permission System PITmode
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Operating Mode Selection and Access Permission System PITmode

The operating mode selection and access permission system PITmode combines safety and security functions in one system. The devices enable functionally safe operating mode selection and the control of access permissions on plant and machinery. PITmode devices can be used on plant and machinery in which you must switch between a range of control sequences and operating modes. Each employee can be issued machine enables and permissions that correspond to his or her skills using coded transponder keys with RFID technology.

 

 

 

WAGO Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers from AutomationDirect
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WAGO Multi-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers from AutomationDirect

The new Safegate Type 4 access control barrier safety light curtains provide protection in a wide range of industrial applications requiring integration of the muting functions. The muting function temporarily disables the safety function when a workpiece or conveying palette passes through the detection area of safety light curtains or safety sensors. Safegate safety curtains feature integrated muting functions with two access control (body protection) hardware or software configuration options.

 

 

 

A Perfect Match – ABB Jokab Sensors and B&R Safety Technology
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A Perfect Match – ABB Jokab Sensors and B&R Safety Technology

ABB Jokab’s proven range of innovative safety sensors can now be used directly with B&R’s integrated safety technology. The ABB portfolio includes a complete set of gate closures, light curtains and safety mats. The broad selection will make it easier than ever to implement safety concepts. Safety products from ABB Jokab are simply wired to B&R’s safe I/O modules. Both B&R safety technology and the ABB safety portfolio satisfy the requirements of ISO 13849-1 up to PL e / Cat. 4.

 

 

 

How Omron’s Newest Photoelectric Sensors Achieve Reliable Detection for a Wide Range of Applications
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How Omron’s Newest Photoelectric Sensors Achieve Reliable Detection for a Wide Range of Applications

Stable detection can be a challenging proposition on flexible manufacturing lines. When packaging designs and container shapes are frequently changed, manufacturers must typically select from a wide range of sensor candidates for each object to be detected and each installation distance. This dramatically increases the number of selection steps.

 

 

 

R2300 3-D Multi-Layer Scanner—Four Layers of Precision
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R2300 3-D Multi-Layer Scanner—Four Layers of Precision

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles (AGV) are taking over modern, smart intralogistics. Pepperl+Fuchs presents the R2300 multi-layer scanner, a 3-D LiDAR sensor for travel path and rear-area monitoring. Due to its compact size, ease of integration into measurement technology, and high availability, it is perfectly tailored to the requirements of such vehicles.

 

 

 

Industrial Sensors with Ex d Protection—Pepperl+Fuchs Combines Expertise in New Product Line
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Industrial Sensors with Ex d Protection—Pepperl+Fuchs Combines Expertise in New Product Line

The use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas requires strict conformity to the relevant standards and directives. This also applies when integrating industrial sensors into such environments and often creates challenges for users. As a pioneer and innovator in factory and process automation, Pepperl+Fuchs now offers a range of turnkey, ATEX/IECEx-certified solutions to help solve this problem.

 

 

 

Molex Redesigns Sensorcon Legacy Product Line and Website

Molex Redesigns Sensorcon Legacy Product Line and Website

Molex recently announced its Sensorcon Inspector product family line has received a refresh with a new look. The Carbon Monoxide Inspector Series (CO) and Hydrogen Sulfide Inspector (H2S) retain all of the same great features and benefits Molex is known for, but new is a fresh, clean look. The company was also pleased to launch the re-design of its product website www.sensorcon.com. The more informative and user-friendly website brings improved navigation.

 

 

 

Schmersal: Safety Laser Scanner

Schmersal: Safety Laser Scanner

Safety Laser Scanners are presence sensing devices, also known as active opto-electronic protective devices responsive to diffuse reflection (AOPDDR). They are used to safely monitor stationary or mobile applications and are commonly used in robotic work cells or on autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and automated guided vehicles and carts (AGV, AGC).

 

 

 

Eaton’s New GFX Machine Dynamics Sensor Delivers Motion, Position and Navigational Sensing From One Compact Device

Eaton’s New GFX Machine Dynamics Sensor Delivers Motion, Position and Navigational Sensing From One Compact Device

Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of its GFX machine dynamics sensor, a two-in-one device combining the functionality of a global positioning system (GPS) and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) in one compact package. With the ability to monitor machine location, speed, acceleration, direction, tilt, pitch and roll, the GFX device can help keep operators and their machinery safe and productive.