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Silicon-on-sapphire technology improves pressure transducer's operation

Silicon-on-sapphire technology improves pressure transducer's operation Appeared in print as "SOS comes to off-highway equipment" Pressure transducers using silicon-on-sapphire technology are said to offer several benefits for off-highway ...

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  • May 7, 2012
    Article

    Digital transducers have ultra-low energy consumption

    Transducers Direct LLC, Cincinnati, offers the industry’s first configurable digital transducers, according to Rob Matthes, president. Series TD1000/1004 transducers are a direct replacement for any currently used analog unit but use time-to-digital technology for improved accuracy, reliability, and ultra-low power consumption.  ...More
  • May 7, 2012
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    Data acquisition system from Webster Instruments

    A brief introduction of the C2000 data acquisition system for hydraulic pump rebuilders from Webster Instruments, highlighting its capability to measure, record and store hydraulic test data....More
  • May 4, 2012
    Article

    Compact CAN controller

    CAN-IO14 control unit has four proportional outputs and four pulse-width modulation (PWM) outputs, which can also be configured as inputs. Output ports combined with six analog inputs have ranges between 0 to 10 V and 4 to 20 mA, offering simplified wiring and decentralized control of components....More
  • May 4, 2012
    Article

    Base controller

    Versatile Base (VB) series of controllers is rated for 8 to 32 Vdc input power and temperatures from –40° to 80°C. Based on PLC on a Chip technology, it suits standard and custom I/O expander boards and is programmed with EZ Ladder software which supports ladder diagram with function block programming....More
  • May 2, 2012
    Article

    Linear inductive position sensors

    BIP linear inductive position sensor features absolute measuring for position monitoring in drive spindles and clamping devices for tools and workpieces. It is non-contact and detects linear travel to 40 mm, while offering resolution of 14 µm, high repeat accuracy of ±80 µm and non linearity of ±250 µm....More
  • May 2, 2012
    Article

    Lessons learned — the hard way ... Runaway crane

    Author Tom Nash talks about installing hydraulic control systems and the differences between installing them vs. electrical and plumbing connections....More
  • Mar. 30, 2012
    Article

    Magnetic rotary position sensors

    POSIROT PRAS20/PRAS21 magnetic rotary sensors are designed for use in medical equipment. Non-contact position sensors use an external position magnet to reliably provide an absolute output signal over a 0 to 360° measurement range....More
  • Mar. 30, 2012
    Article

    M-Series Model MH Sensor from MTS Systems Corp.

    MTS Sensors, the market leader for in-cylinder magnetostrictive linear position sensors, has released the next generation of Model MH sensors to provide their customers with even more value to solve their equipment automation requirements. Added protection features and safety options allow the sensors’ use in IEC 61508 SIL-2 and EN 13849-1 PL-d applications. Visit www.mtssensors.com for more details....More
  • Mar. 30, 2012
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    Diagnostic test equipment from Webster Instruments

    A brief introduction of portable hydraulic test equipment from Webster Instruments, highlighting the benefits of diagnostic testing....More
  • Mar. 27, 2012
    Article

    Pressure measurement instrumentation

    Heise precision pressure instruments provide the high accuracy measurements required for critical test, calibration and process applications....More
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