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News Release from: Banner Engineering | Subject: M-Gage S18M
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 January 2004
Ferromagnetic sensing detects vehicles
reliably
The M-Gage S18M vehicle detection sensor reliably detects 3D changes in the Earth's natural magnetic field when the presence of a large metal object such as a car, truck or railcar is introduced.
Using patented magnetoresistive-based passive sensing technology, the M-Gage S18M vehicle detection sensor reliably detects 3D changes in the Earth's natural magnetic field when the presence of a large metal (ferromagnetic) object such as a car, truck or railcar is introduced - causing the sensor's outputs to switch Unlike existing inductive loop technologies, this unique sensor features a completely self-contained design, functioning as the receiver and using the Earth's own magnetic field as its signal source
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sophisticated onboard technologies allow the M-Gage S18M sensor to automatically "learn" its own environment, determining ambient background characteristics and storing them in the sensor's onboard nonvolatile memory.
"Banner's new M-Gage sensor has reinvented vehicle detection sensing with an easy-to-install solution that delivers greater accuracy, repeatability and durability", said Scott Springer, Banner's Manager for Strategic Market Development.
"The M-Gage is ideal for vehicle sensing applications such as detection of a vehicle at a car wash entry/exit or at a fast food drive up kiosk, a tractor trailer at a loading dock or a forklift passing through an automatic overhead door", Springer added.
"Unlike traditional inductive loop sensing technologies, the M-Gage has no external controller, installs easily above or below grade and offers long-term trouble free sensing", Springer also said.
With its completely self-contained design, the M-Gage S18M makes sensor replacement if necessary quick and easy-with no disruption of traffic or damaging cuts to the roadway.
Simple pushbutton programming makes setting up the M-Gage S18M easy.
Program commands can be entered through a push button directly on the sensor or via a portable programming box when the sensor is mounted underground or is otherwise inaccessible.
The sensor is constructed of a durable ABS/polycarbonate blend moulded housing and operates in temperatures from -40 to +70C and meets IP67 and NEMA 6P environmental ratings.
Pricing for the M-Gage S18M begins at $209.00.
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