A sensor measures a physical characteristic via a signal, generally electrical, generated by the value to be measured.
These devices are used for manufacturing and transformation process control, machinery and automated system control, and the oversight of operational parameters in every industrial domain. They measure a wide variety of values: temperature, pressure, spatial characteristics (e.g., position or movement), flow, exerted force, electrical, magnetic, acoustic and photonic values.
Sensors uses changes in a material's physical properties to measure targeted values. These include resistance, capacitance or inductance, parameters related to a semiconductor or piezoelectric effect, or a current induced according to Faraday's law.
They may have a digital or an analog readout. The signal, also analog or digital, can be proportional to the measured value or simply on or off. Remote data transmission is via a current or voltage electrical signal, pulses or field bus signals.
Choice will depend on the sensor's range of measurement, maximum values beyond which the device might suffer damage, sensitivity and resolution. Other criteria are response time, reproducibility, output signal type and precision, which is determined by linearity and, possibly, hysteresis.
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360 degree inductive angle sensor for rotary actuators RI-DSU35 TURCK
With the new RI-DSU35 device series, Turck's inductive resonant circuit measuring principle is being implemented for the first time in a dual sensor design for analog angle measuring on rotary actuators and valves. The automation specialist is thus also offering its interference-immune angle measuring principle for the optimized detection of...
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6 axis force and torque sensor FTNet SCHUNK
SCHUNK‘S 6-axis force/torque sensor, FTNet is a well rounded product: With its high-speed data output, four possible communication protocols, remote monitoring via LAN and configuration via web interface, it is currently the most multi-functional force/torque sensor for industrial automation. A total of...
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The Signet 9900 Transmitter provides a single channel interface for many different parameters including Flow, pH/ORP, Conductivity/Resistivity, Salinity, Pressure, Temperature, Level and other sensors that output a 4 to 20 mA signal. The extra large (3.90” x 3.90”) auto-sensing backlit display features “at-a-glance”...
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Wireless photoelectric sensor Q45 BANNER ENGINEERING CORP.
New SureCross Wireless Q45 Series from Banner Engineering provides dependable, economical communications in multiple industries. The first self-contained wireless photoelectric sensing solution for multiple monitoring and control applications has been introduced by Banner Engineering (www.BannerEngineering.com), the company reports. The new SureCross Wireless Q45 includes a sensor, radio and internal...
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Radar water level sensor 15 m | VEGAPULS WL 61 VEGA Grieshaber KG
The VEGAPULS WL61 is the ideal sensor for all applications in water and sewage water applications. It is particularly suitable for use in water processing, pump stations as well as overflow basins, for flow...
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High precision pressure sensor 2 - 70 bar, TERPS | RPS/DPS 8000 GE Sensors and Measurement
The new RPS/DPS 8000 resonant silicon pressure sensor is the first pressure sensor to incorporate GE’s TERPS technology platform. TERPS (Trench Etched Resonant Pressure Sensor) offers an order of...
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Rotary position sensor SMART Honeywell Sensing and Control
Honeywell’s SMART Position Sensors are some of the most durable, adaptable, and lightweight absolute position sensors available in the industry, enabling highly accurate motion control and improving operation efficiency and safety. Why is the SMART Position Sensor smart? SMART means that this is a sensor that can essentially think for itself. With the SMART position technology,...
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Potentiometric level sensor CoFox® CMG 01 AFRISO-EURO-INDEX
The new AFRISO CoFox CMG 01 level indicator is used for continuous high-accuracy level measurement in tanks containing liquid, electrically conductive media (-40/+150 °C). CoFox CMG 01 operates on the basis of the potentiometric measuring principle and is therefore independent of changes in pressure, temperature...
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Through-beam photoelectric sensor, block type 0.2 - 2 m | BOS01 series BALLUFF
The new sensors from the BOS 50K series form a complete family that includes thru-beam sensors, retroreflective sensors and diffuse sensors with or without background...
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Radar level sensor for liquids OPTIWAVE 5200 KROHNE
2-wire loop powered FMCW radar level meter for liquid applications Unique PP and PTFE Wave Horn antennas Remote converter up to 100 m / 328 ft with full display and configuration capability KROHNE introduces the OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F, a new 10 GHz FMCW radar level meter for liquid applications up to 30m / 98 ft measuring range. The cost effective 2-wire loop powered device measures level and volume...
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Vision sensor Checker® 4G series COGNEX
The Checker® 4G series of vision sensors offers unmatched performance and flexibility to solve even the most difficult applications. The Checker 4G...
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Pressure sensor for hazardous areas 0 - 25 bar | IS-20-S, IS-21-S WIKA Alexander Wiegand
Applications Chemical, Petrochemical Oil and gas refining Food & Beverage Machine...
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Relative humidity sensor FS-1 SKF Lubrication Systems Germany AG
The FS-1 Humidity Sensor can detect the relative humidity inside the spindle and transmit the reading to the machine tool's...
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Non contact capacitive level sensor CAP-100 Series GEMS SENSORS & CONTROLS
* For non-metallic containers * Easy external...
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Hydrostatic level sensor max. 1 bar, IP68 | PS series ifm electronic
Easy and low-cost level measurement Pressure compensation via internally vented cable. 2-wire, 4...20 mA analogue output. Good overall accuracy and long-term stability. Applications The...
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Hydrostatic level sensor Deltapilot S FMB70 ENDRESS HAUSER
Hydrostatic Level Measurement Pressure sensor with the CONTITETM measuring cell, condensate proofed and long-term stable; Communication via HART, PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION Fieldbus Your benefits Very good reproducibility and long-term stability...
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Hydrostatic level sensor 0 - 5 m / 0 - 500 m | esi PR3400 SUCO VSE
*HIGH STABILITY AND REPEATABILITY *ALL STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING *RESISTANT TO HIGH VOLTAGE SURGES *4-20 mA TWO-WIRE OUTPUT *ZERO SPAN ADJUSTMENT ON-SITE *RANGES 0-5mtr TO 0-500mtr *PRESSURE TIGHT CABLE SHEATH FOR *TROUBLE-FREE VENTING The PR3400 submersible depth and level transmitter has been designed for the accurate...
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Ceramic pressure sensor -1 - 60 bar | VEGABAR 14 VEGA TECHNIQUE
The VEGABAR 14 pressure transmitter can be used universally for measurement of gases and liquids. The small pressure transmitter...
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Piezoresistive pressure sensor 0.08% | PXM409 OMEGA
Omega's high accuracy piezoresistive pressure transducers have a proven record in high performance commercial and aerospace applications for over 25 years. The piezoresistive process uses strain gauges molecularly embedded into a highly stable silicon wafer. The silicon wafer is diced into individual die which each contain a full strain gauge bridge. The die is mounted in a sealed chamber...
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Differential pressure sensor -50 - 2 500 Pa | QBM65 series SIEMENS Building Technologies
QBM65../65.1../65.2.. – differential pressure sensors These sensors are used for acquiring the differential pressure of air or nonaggressive...
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OEM pressure sensor 10 000 psi | PMP300 Series FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to fit many industrial and OEM pressure measurement applications. The rugged design...
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Piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor max. 3 000 bar | RHM16 KISTLER
Characteristics Measuring system with silicon block-type measuring cell consisting of sensor, connecting cable and signal amplifier,...
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High precision pressure sensor max. 3 000 bar | P3 Top Class HBM
P3 Top Class - Pressure transducer for maximum precision HBM's P3 "Top Class" pressure transducer series is unbeatable when it comes to...
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High precision 2D laser displacement sensor LJ-G series KEYENCE FRANCE SAS
High-accuracy 2D Laser Displacement Sensor LJ-G •Simultaneous measurements can be done at 8 points. •E3-CMOS image sensor provides...
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High precision 2D laser displacement sensor LJ-G Keyence Deutschland
High-accuracy 2D Laser Displacement Sensor LJ-G •Simultaneous measurements can be done at 8 points. •E3-CMOS image sensor provides...
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Optical sensor for coordinate measuring machine (CMM) ViSCAN CARL ZEISS Industrielle Messtechnik
The hallmark of ViScan is its flexibility in all aspects: combined with RDS, it permits measurements in all spatial directions without rechucking the part. Different lenses are also available. The working...
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Color measurement sensor JENOPTIK I Optical Systems
Color sensors recognize or measure the properties of surface colors or active light sources. Interference filters, directly mounted onto the photodiodes (on chip), ensure stable optical parameters for the...
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Acoustic sensor for grinder AE Balance Systems srl
Features: Standalone type for external mount on the case of the machine. Cylindrical or ring type with no-contact collector for external mount on...
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Acoustic sensor SITRANS DA400 SIEMENS Sensors and Communication
SITRANS DA400 for continuous monitoring of oscillating positive displacement pumps. The diagnostic system detects even tiny leaks in the delivery valves. As a result, defects can be detected...
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Safety magnetic proximity sensor EN 60947 | PSENmag PILZ
Non-contact, magnetic safety switches are used to monitor the position of movable guards and also for general position monitoring. PSENmag switches can be used in applications in which the risk analysis specifies a high category, where there is heavy soiling and where strict hygiene regulations need to be...
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Active infrared proximity sensor for automatic doors UniScan BIRCHER REGLOMAT
Highest level of safety for everyday operation Safety for every entrance UniScan provides safety wherever people enter and exit every day. The UniScans dense detection...
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Inductive proximity sensor PEPPERL & FUCHS
Inductive proximity sensors are the preferred choice for the majority of applications requiring accurate, non-contact detection...
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Inductive proximity sensor CROUZET
For over 40 years now, Crouzet Automatismes has been designing, developing and producing high-performance components for the aerospace industry. Experts in mechanical position detectors, inductive proximity switches and proximity...
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Speed-controlled drives are subject to ever increasing demands regarding dynamics, smooth running and disturbance resistance. Vibrations must be reduced down to a minimum. Acceleration sensors based on the Ferraris principle...
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Laser distance sensor (time-of-flight measurement) 0.3 - 4 m | S80 Datalogic Automation
The S80 series offers class 2 laser distance sensors with time of flight measurement provides the S80-Y0 and S80-YL0 proximity...
