Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sensing Distance",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release M12 format provides new sensing options from
Contrinex UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Condet sensor technology produces a sensing distance three times that of conventional sensors of a similar size that is stable over its full temperature range from -25C to +70C".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Noncontact switches provide cost-effective safety from
Rockwell Automation: "Noncontact switches help designers rconcile the conflicting issues of protection of personnel and equipment and flexibility and productivity".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Contrinex UK
concerning its Ultrasonic sensors
- take a look at Ultrasonic sensors have clear advantages
which says: "Because ultrasonic sensors use sound waves to sense the position of the target and are unaffected by the degree of opaqueness of the container they are ideal to detect the clearest of targets".
Take a look also at the news release from Turck, Tiny sensors boast longer ranges,
as well as Sensors improve reliability for aluminium producer from Contrinex UK,
and Sensor handles low di-electric materials from Rechner UK.
See also:
Sensors allow development of biometric security
(April 2007)
Clarke Instruments' 492 series turnstile uses an Aurora biometrics facial recognition system to hold a user in an entrapment zone within the turnstile until cleared
Inductive sensors boast up to four times the range
(March 2007)
The Contrinex inductive range now provides M12 sensors with a sensing distance of 8mm
Low-cost LED sensors produce smaller spots
(March 2007)
The new nano spot sensor range from STM offers laser-like accuracy with a standard photoelectric LED
Proximity and photoelectric benefits combine
(February 2007)
Fixed distance sensor is suitable for a wide variety of target materials, and features exact background suppression and small sensing hysteresis
Sensors fit in finger grips
(February 2007)
Aerco's Contrinex series 300 is a range of tiny, flush-mountable inductive sensors available with housing diameters of 3mm and M4, with body length of only 22mm
Reflective switch senses objects at up to 24in
(January 2007)
Noncontact infra-red switch provides object sensing at ranges up to 24in or more, depending on the object
Expansion for Swiss sensor specialist
(January 2007)
Contrinex has made a major investment in new administrative, research and manufacturing facilities to cater for rapid growth in all operational areas
Non-contact switches protect staff and machinery
(December 2006)
The SensaGuard product family of coded non-contact interlock switches is particularly suited to machines where multiple access doors must be monitored up to safety category 4/SIL3
Proximity sensor extends sensing distance
(December 2006)
Aerco now supplies high pressure, inductive proximity sensors from Contrinex that set new standards in high pressure performance
Small-diameter sensor has extended range
(November 2006)
New from Swiss sensor company Contrinex is a 6.5mm-diameter nonflush sensor that has a sensing distance of 4mm - an industry first
Speedy sensor spots fast-moving small parts
(October 2006)
Contrinex has introduced the S3260, a potentiometer version of its high performance DIN-rail mounting, fibre-optic amplifier series that has an output frequency of 5kHz
Optosensor handles challenging reflections
(October 2006)
Optoelectronic sensors are smaller than other models yet offer one of the most powerful specifications to suit extremely diverse applications
Analogue advantage comes to small-format sensors
(August 2006)
C8 format low-cost analogue inductive sensors have an extremely long sensing distance and many advantages over digital sensors
Inductive sensors major on metals
(August 2006)
Extremely rugged inductive sensors claim new standards in reliability, strength and sensing distance
Tough sensors extend range
(July 2006)
Steelface sensor range adds series of sensors that combine a rugged single-piece stainless steel housing with 2 to 3x the sensing range of standard inductive proximity sensors
Nonembeddable sensors take position
(May 2006)
New nonembeddable sensors will find use in demanding applications and provide a cost effective alternative to expensive digital or encoder position feedback systems
Proximity sensors are small with big range
(April 2006)
Balluff has expanded its line of long-range mini inductive proximity sensors to include 4 and 5mm unshielded versions
Sensors handle harsh environments
(April 2006)
Stainless-steel, highly rugged inductive proximity sensors in M8 embeddable format solve major problem of sensor unreliability in harsh manufacturing environments such as the automotive industry
Sharing is best for sensor firms
(March 2006)
The combined UK operations of Swiss and Germany sensor firms show that co-operation can benefit both companies
Stainless steel sensors suit harsh environments
(March 2006)
Stainless steel, highly rugged sensors available in M8 embeddable format are machined from a single piece of stainless steel that includes the sensing face
Sensors detect distance and volume
(February 2006)
Analogue output capacitive proximity sensors can detect nearly all target materials and indicate how far away the target is or how much target material is present
Sensors take to the sea
(December 2005)
Contrinex introduces marine-standard inductive sensors with a V4A stainless steel housing that is impervious to sea water and salt spray and will not rust even in extreme maritime environments
Capacitive sensors claim top performance
(November 2005)
Rechner reckons its High Performance sensors are very different from any other capacitive sensor on the market
Displacement sensors offer top dynamic performance
(October 2005)
The ZS-L series of 2D CMOS laser displacement measurement sensors combine submicron accuracy with best-in-class dynamic performance
Sensors are made for embedding into press tools
(October 2005)
A new range of small, compact, inductive and photoelectric sensors are designed specifically for embedding into press tools
Photoelectric sensors target tough applications
(October 2005)
New photosensors and a third-generation photoelectric sensor amplifier family target some of the most demanding applications in automatic door and similar applications
Capacitive sensors have measure of accuracy
(September 2005)
Sensing distance indication (Si) is a new option available with the capacitive high performance sensors from Rechner
Sensors stay stable in the face of welding RFI
(September 2005)
A new range of weld immune sensors will not change operating state, even when embedded at the heart of induction welding and hardening plants
Custom ASIC helps inductive sensor go a long way
(August 2005)
Thanks to ground breaking ASIC technology, Contrinex has introduced a new range of 4mm diameter and M5 miniature inductive sensors with a sensing distance of 2.5mm on steel
Inductive sensors meet food industry demands
(July 2005)
The Contrinex Series 700 range of rugged inductive sensors is now available in food-safe stainless steel
Proximity sensors handle harsh environments
(June 2005)
A range of inductive proximity sensors from Honeywell is designed for use in harsh environments encountered in aerospace, ordnance and marine markets
Proximity sensors work well under pressure
(June 2005)
Contrinex high pressure inductive proximity sensors can withstand a continuous pressure of 500bar, compared with standard products that are usually limited to around 350bar
Compact format for distance and level sensor
(March 2005)
Available from OEM Automatic is a novel Microbox-format capacitive distance and level sensor developed by SIE Sensorik
Safety switches survive water spray
(January 2005)
Jokab Safety has been awarded an IP69K specification for its Eden E safety switches