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- Non-Contact Measurement for Distance / Motion / Vibration
- Absolute Position Sensing
- Sub-Nanometer Resolution
- Measurement Ranges to 500 µm
- Easy Integration
- High Bandwidth
The new PISeca single-electrode capacitive sensors from PI perform non-contact meas-urements of distance, position or motion against any kind of electrically conductive target. They feature the highest resolution and linearity available.
The PISeca single-electrode capacitive gauges are fundamentally very temperature stable, have excellent dynamics and are easy to work with.
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In industrial processes where liquids, air or gases are used valves serve for dosing and control. There is a wide variety of valve types, butterfly or ball valves being the most common quarter-turn types.
In large plants these valves are seldom operated manually. Mechanical actuation is normally done by separate actuators. The valve position must be monitored electronically. This is necessary to give feedback to the controller when a certain position (e.g. "open" or "closed") is reached and to monitor the valves centrally from a control room.
Mechanical switches are still often used for position feedback on the actuator shaft. For other solutions several proximity switches are used together with a switching target for position detection. Disadvantage of these solutions: Mounting is mechanically complex. During switch mounting the signal wires can be reversed when they are connected in the top-mounted junction box. Where there are temperature fluctuations condensing humidity leads to corrosion and thus malfunction.
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The new SMAT continuously detects the position of the cylinder piston within a range of 50 mm. It has an analogue output with an output signal in proportion to the piston position. The integrated OOR (out-of-range) sensor indicates if the piston is outside the sensing range. The connection for evaluating the 0 … 10 V and/or the 4 … 20 mA signal is made directly to analogue inputs.
Typical areas of application in object detection are as follows:
Press-fitting, clamping, position sensing, workpiece replacement
In process monitoring:
Sheet metal handling/production, wear monitoring, quality inspection
- The installation direction of the SMAT in the slot can be chosen freely.
- Contactless measuring principle = wear-free sensing.
- Measuring range is always 50 mm, regardless of cylinder; reproducibility 0.1 mm.
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Features
All-electronically or reed contact
MZEK... can be fitted from above
MZ C... for Cylinders with 4 mm round slots
Absolutely wear-free
High reproducibility
Metal Case
Connecting Cabel 2,5 m (5 m) PUR or 0,3 m (0,6 m) PUR with knurled connector M8
Bright LED
Short-circuit-proof
Polarity-safe
Protection class IP 67
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The Microtrak II is a state of the art CMOS laser triangulation sensor for precise measurements of displacement, position, vibration and thickness. It is unaffected by surface texture, color or stray light. Measurement ranges are up to 40 mm at a standoff distance of 120 mm.
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Hall Effect Devices detect magnetic flux density (mainly produced by a permanent magnet) and are used in both movement and position sensing. By integrating the sensing element onto the same silicon as its control logic and interface circuitry, Melexis has produced sensor chips with various degrees of intelligence to suit most applications. Sensing the rotation of shafts (e.g. cam- and crank-shaft) in engine, monitoring movement in motors and actuators, sensing pedal, throttle and steering wheel position, Melexis Hall Devices offer a reliable, contactless method of movement and position detection.
Melexis is a technological leader for the design, development and testing of integrated Hall Effect Devices. Melexis Hall Effect Devices enable an optimal use of the smaller feature sizes of which semiconductor technology is capable today. Therefore, very sophisticated mixed analog-digital signal conditioning circuitry (such as Chopped Analog String, Digital Signal Processing Core, Microcontroller) can be integrated. Most of the devices can withstand the severe automotive conditions despite few external components.
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Honeywell's miniature position sensors respond to the presence or the interruption of a magnetic field by producing either a digital or an analog output proportional to the magnetic field strength. These Hall-effect sensors have single and double sensing elements for mounting on IC chips. These extremely small sensors come in a variety of magnetic actuation types including omnipolar, unipolar, bipolar, bipolar latch, ratiometric and analog. Termination types include radial lead IC and surface mount. Some products are available on tape and reel.
Best Used For:
Speed and RPM sensing, brushless dc motor commutation, motor and fan control, tachometer and counter pickup, disc speed and tape rotation, magnetic encoding and flow rate sensing.
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World's First Datum Algorithm
• Stable Detection of Metal Targets
• Stable Detection of Black Targets (Rubber)
• Ultra-Long Range up to 1m (39.37")
• Tough, Rugged: IP-67 Enclosure Rating
The NEW GV Series Digital CMOS Laser Sensor provides unmatched performance, even on metal and black (rubber) targets. Multiple models available to meet all your laser sensing needs.
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Hall-Effect Position Sensor W/ Linear Output Voltage (HL)
Non- contact magnetic sensors that are designed to respond to a wide range of positive or negative magnetic fields and can sense relatively small changes in a magnetic field. By having magnet as a target, this unit produces a Ratio-metric Rail-To-Rail linear output. It also has an internal amplifier to boost the output to a higher level. These sensors are ideal for applications such as magnetic flux measurement, displacement, and linear output rotary measurement.
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Description:
These Hall-effect devices contain a monolithic integrated circuit which incorporates a Hall element, a linear amplifier, a threshold amplifier, and Schmitt trigger on a single Hallogic® silicon chip. Included on-chip is a band gap voltage regulator to allow operation with a wide range of supply voltages. These devices feature logic level output and provide up to 21 mA of sink current. This allows direct driving of more than 7 TTL loads or any standard logic family using power supplies ranging from 4.5 to 24 volts. Output amplitude is constant at switching frequencies from DC to over 200 kHz. The Uni-Polar turns on with a (logic level “0”) after a sufficient magnetic field from the south pole of a magnet approached the symbolized face of the device (Operating Point) and turns off (logic level “1”) after the magnetic field reached a minimum value. The Bi-Polar latch device turns on (logic level “0”) in the presence of a magnetic south pole and turn off (logic level “1”) when subjected to a magnetic north pole. Both magnetic poles are necessary for operation for Bi-Polar devices. This feature makes these sensors ideal for applications in noncontact switching operations, brushless DC motors and for use with multiple pole magnets.
Features:
- Designed for non-contact switching operations
- Operates over broad range of supply voltages (4.5 V to 24 V)
- Operates with excellent temperature stability in harsh environments
- Drive capability up to 7 TTL loads
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The RACO path-sensory system has been specially designed for exactly positioning and switching off electro-magnetic actuators in the final position. Not only is the position ascertained unconventionally by electro-magnetic means (e.g., gear-shifting mechanism) while doing so but it will also be determined via a close-coupled magnetic field without any movement.
The EPS consists of a printed circuit board and a magnetic holder with the magnet. The electronic positioning sensor (EPS) is integrated into the device%u2019s supplementary casing (A) on the motor shaft's end of the servo-motor or in the device's supplementary box (D) on the coupling casing. The installation, commissioning (starting up), maintenance (servicing) and upgrading is simplified in comparison with a conventional design that has mechanical limit switches and a shift transmission which must be adjusted individually.
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Magnetic Reed Switches
Magnetic reed switches are available on nearly all air cylinders offered with Ultramation Linear Thrusters. Reed switches are actuated by the close proximity of a magnet which is included within the cylinder as part of the piston assembly. A reed switch contains a normally open sealed reed that closes or makes in the presence of a magnetic field. The reed switch returns to the normally open state once the magnetic field is removed. Reed switches, both with and without LED position indicators, are used in the vast majority of applications where the magnetic piston briefly comes to rest at each end of the stroke.
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MZCK 03
general data
type magneto-resistive
version C-slots
nominal operation point 28 Gauss
electrical data
switching frequency < 200 kHz
response time / release time < 0,0025 ms
output current < 200 mA
voltage supply range +Vs 5 ... 30 VDC
mechanical data
cable output lateral
depth 9 mm
width / diameter 3,7 mm
mbient conditions
operating temperature -10 ... 70 °C
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One sensor, two adjustable switching points
Saves space, time and money
Simple alignment and definition of the switching point thanks to teach process
Easy mounting with only half the cabling work
Sensor sunk into the T-slot thanks to compact design
Applications: end position query to short hoist cylinders or intermediate position detection, e.g., for reducing piston speed
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Different versions available.
Position switches are used to monitor the position of moving parts of machines and plant. Can be used in safety circuits, as the device satisfies EN 60947-5-1 / DIN VDE 0660 part 200, and the opening contacts are positive opening. The position switch with positive opening contacts has been tested to the professional association test standard GS-ET 15 of the German Employer Liability Insurance Association, and is thus licensed for personnel protection functions. Category 1 safety position switches have contact and actuating element in a single constructional and functional unit. Category 2 safety position switches do not have contact or separated functionally. As a result of galvanic isolation of the moving contacts, the position switch is suitable for switching various potentials.
Explosion protection to CENELEC, IEC
For use in Zone 1 and Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
Enclosures have protection class "increased safety"
Replaceable contact elements in flameproof enclosure
All attachments can be displaced through 4 x 90°
Design also possible with cable already attached
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Thermoplastic enclosure
Slow action
Max. 2 contacts
Cable
available with cable entry on side
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Position switches are used wherever moving parts on machinery and plants need to be positioned, controlled and monitored.
The design details in relation to body dimensions, materials, electrical loading capacity, rated values and quality characteristics are to a great extent determined by the variety of application, from precision mechanics to heavy engineering.
Many of the position switches fulfill the requirements of the IEC 60947-5-1 product standard and can therefore also be used as position switches with safety function.
The position switches are available with snap action or slow action.
A wide variety of actuator heads are available. The majority of units are also obtainable with metal rollers.
The position switches are shown in the sequence of body sizes, starting with the smallest design.
Schmersal make both standard and AS-i Safety at Work safety modules.
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Or for the standard models click below
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Our huge standard programme with its diversity of housings has the optimal solution for almost any application. The various types of clamp or the dovetail connections directly integrated into the switch mean that the switches can be fitted on almost any type of cylinder. Our range also includes pneumatic cylinder switches for T-section cylinders. All the models can be supplied with dry reed contact with variable power capacities or in the electronic version. If you wish, we can develop completely new customer-specific sensors to meet your requirements.
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Z/T and E.95 range position switches are suitable for sliding and hinged safety guards, which need to be closed to ensure the necessary operational security.
In combination with AES and/or AZR range safety monitoring modules all position switches class 1 shown in this chapter achieve Control Category 3 or 4 to EN 954-1.
Further applications for positions switches class 1 are most varied positioning duties. The variety of requirements to be found in practice can be met in detail by means of a wide range of actuating elements.
Design and mode of operation:
On the position switches class 1 the guarding device and the positive break NC contact are positively linked.
Schmersal make both standard and AS-i Safety at Work position switches with safety function.
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Or for the standard models click below
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Pizzato Elettrica introduces in the market of switches for potentially explosive environments a range of products that can satisfy the requirements of all the users. There are different switch series available in conformity with the directive ATEX 94/9/CE in the categories M2, 2G, 2D plus the new categories 3G and 3D (zones 2 and 22) introduced with the new regulations.
The approved products include both the position switches and the safety switches with different contact blocks and actuators. To introduce these products on the market there’s a special brochure available which can be downloaded from the web-site www.pizzato.com.
Pizzato Elettrica is an established company with more than 20 years experience in the sectors of position switches and safety devices for machineries. The products are entirely planned and produced in Marostica - Italy in compliance with the standard ISO 9001 and they undergo the inspection by a third party for product conformity.
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Limit switches
The Limit Switch range from Crouzet is characterized by:
- Wide range of metal or plastic bodies
- Large choice of actuator types (push, plunger, roller, tappets, flexible, etc.)
- Connection possible by gland, cable or connector
- High resistance to accidental shocks
- Waterproof or splash protection available
- Suitable harsh environments
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NEWS 2009
MODULAR PREWIRED SWITCHES NA-NB-NF SERIES
Always consistent with its innovation and the company quality targets, Pizzato Elettrica introduces three new prewired switches series provided with innovative and unique characteristics.
The main features of these products are:
- Separation between the switch body and the wired connector, which allows the user to change a product in the field without having to completely remove the wires.
- 14 contact blocks available: these series contact blocks are versatile and compact. In the same space of the previous versions now it’s possible to have up to 4 different contacts, provided with positive opening.
- 35 actuators available, some of these were not available in the previous series: based on chosen actuator, many products variations are available.
- Single pieces of these products can be purchased separetely: this is advantageous to distributors of electrical material for stock flexibility and final customers for spare parts or new combinations.
- Metal housing (NA-NB) and polymer housing (NF), adjustable cable output.
- 3 (NA-NB) or 2 (NF) types of integrated connector cable.
- Protection degree IP67.
The new series support the FA-FB-FF series, which are currently present in the market, proposing in this way one of the widest products range in the position switches sector.
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Position switches for high temperature
For more than 20 years Pizzato Elettrica has been producing one of the world most wide range of position switches, safety switches, microswitches, foot switches. Pizzato Elettrica products are usually used worldwide in different industrial sectors characterized by their reliability and their quality/price ratio.
Eventually the range of products in the survey sector has been growing covering very specialized sectors such as switches in conformity with ATEX directive and switches with electronic contacts.
Among the various new products 2007 Pizzato Elettrica has introduced a new series of position switches especially studied for high temperature application. These products are characterized by their long mechanical life in relation to the working temperature, that is up to 1 million operation cycles at +180°C.
A dedicated brochure on these new products is available on the website www.pizzato.com.
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Burgess position switch
Characteristics • precision switching
• long mechanical life
• screw terminals
Rating 250 VAC, 15 A
Dimensions (mm) 49 x 22 x 17.5
Actuator • plunger
• plain levers
• roller levers
Approvals UL, CSA
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Position Sensing Solutions
Bimba offers pre-tested Position Sensing Solutions for Bimba actuators. Our solutions provide a cost effective interface between the pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems. Our pre-tested solutions also eliminate costly, time-consuming design and fabrication required if switches are purchased separately and provide an aesthetically pleasing installation.
Both traditional Bimba switches as well as newer generations of Bimba switches are offered to allow for maximum flexibility to fit your application.
The switches perform the same functions as conventional limit switches. They can be used as position indicators, cycle counters, or to confirm operation.
All Bimba switches are designed to sense a magnet that is incorporated into the piston of the cylinder. Magnets are standard in Bimba MRS cylinders, but must be purchased as an option on other Bimba actuators.
A variety of outputs are offered for each switch family including PNP (transistor sourcing), NPN (transistor sinking), normally open contacts, and higher power triac.
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Safety-/ position switches
Monitoring safe positions with LS-Titan
safety position switches From material handling systems to plastic injection moulding; from car washes to doors on trams: the position switches LS-Titan are used wherever there is exact positioning requirement.
The analog position switch with a voltage or current output also enables a range of new applications for the LS-Titan, where mechanical position detection could only provide insufficient information up to now – for example, detecting the position with opened flaps for flue gasses.
World innovation – the electronic position switch LSE-Titan®
electronic position switch The electronic position switch LSE has an operating point that can be set variably. Two fast and bounce-free PNP switch outputs enable high switching frequencies. They are protected against short-circuit and overload and are equipped with an abrupt switching behaviour. This guarantees a defined and reproducible operating point.
The actual operation point is in a range between 0.5 mm to 5.5 mm (supplied ex-works = 3 mm). The setting to the “new” operating point is performed as follows: The plunger must be moved from the “old” to the “new” operating position. Now the set button should be pressed for a duration of 1 sec. The LED now flashes with a higher pulse frequency and the new operation point is set retentively.
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sensors for cylinders
- 2- and 3-wire reed contact, electronic versions as well
- plug or cable connection
- LED indicator
- special designs on request
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