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Sponsor: IDEC-DATASENSOR October 28, 2009 | Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen

Simple, affordable solution for vision detection >>

Unlike other brands, SVS vision sensors don’t require hours of training. These sensors are a straightforward solution for vision control applications. With a fast frame rate of 60fps, Ethernet communication, a teach button, high pixel resolution and 9 inspection tools, Datasensor SVS sensors have it all for less.

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Smart Vision Sensors video >>

Watch a quick video and learn everything you need to know about Datasensor SVS sensors and what they can do for you!

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Miniature Laser Sensor solves critical sensor applications >>

S8 sensors are packed in a miniature housing (14 x 42 x 25mm), but deliver high-accuracy laser detection usually associated with larger sensors and hefty price tags. These sensors are a perfect solution for packaging lines, food and beverage industries, automotive, test and assembling machines and electronic plants.

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Impressive response time with switching frequency of 25kHZ >>

SR21 Label/Mark detection sensors make it easy to detect labels or color marks with fast throughput speeds up to 2.5 times faster than competitor sensors. A correction system keeps it performing even in harsh environments and settings can be changed while the machine is still running.

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Flexible. Compact. Wash down-rated M18 tubular sensors >>

S15 photoelectric sensors pack all the functions and features you expect from larger sensors into a compact tubular form just 40mm in length. Plus an IP69K rating means they can be used in harsh environments or in areas where machines need to be washed down.

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The ideal solution for area detection and measurement >>

DS1 Light Grids with Analog Output offer a compact multi-beam light grid suitable for detection and measurement of objects with different shapes and sizes with high accuracy and resolution. DS1 is available with 150mm height, 5mm resolution and an operating distance of 2.1m.

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Featured Product

Make Devices Talk—Literally

The UV1000-PM universal verbalizer provides a creative solution for process monitoring almost any type of measurement with speech, display and alarming, says the vendor. With more than 100 built-in audible engineering units, it can verbalize and display process signals such as 0-to-10VDC, 0-to-20mA or 4-to-20mA, and type J, K, T, and R thermocouple signals. A built-in speaker and external loudspeaker provides clear sound of the verbalized signals while the unit is connected to the sensors or other measurement and control devices. Features include dual alarm outputs with adjustable dead band, scalable analog input, multi-color LED display, PC interface software configuration and command/continuous speech selection with volume control... Read more


PRODUCT WORLD HIGHLIGHTS

Historian Ups Performance Ante

Trend Historian version 8.0 is designed to ease the task of collecting, storing, managing and automatically validating vast quantities of time series data. Available in either a 32-bit or 64-bit version, Trend Historian version 8.0 has been re-designed to maximize performance, capacities and throughputs. The writing performance on the Server exceeds 3.6 million updates (TVQs) per second, and the reading performance exceeds 13 million updates (TVQs) per second. Up to 1 million tags are available, while multi-threading provides an unlimited number of clients. Trend Historian compacts the data to minimize the disk storage requirements, and the data stream from the Historian returns the exact data stream that was sent... Read more

Simplify PLC Data Transfers

Designed to reside in a single slot of a Rockwell Automation ControlLogix chassis, the Message Manager (ILX56-MM) module is a multi-system data transfer engine that allows users to transfer PLC data from OEM equipment to a Rockwell Automation PAC/PLC without modifying the OEM’s code. The module acts as an aggregator of data transfers between multiple PLCs by pulling all data transfer code into one location. It requires no special software to support or maintain. For configuration, the module uses a built-in graphical Web-based tool... Read more

Powerful Stepper Motors

Five new 86mm flange stepper motors have holding torque values ranging from 4.0 to 13.6Nm, with design and control that enables high-precision and cost-effective positioning without an encoder system, says the vendor. The 80MPH series stepper motors with an 86mm flange, as well as the 56mm 80MPD series motors are said to be among the most powerful motors currently available on the market in regard to holding torque and length. Equipped with an aluminum housing, the NEMA 34 motors are able to transport thermal power dissipation with low thermal resistance, reducing motor heating and increasing bearing lifespan... Read more

Measure Dirty Gas Streams

The Multi-Trak Model 670S duct and stack mass flowmeter measures mass flow rates in very large ducts or stacks that have non-uniform velocity profiles, high turn-down requirements, dirty gas streams, wide temperature ranges and fast velocity and temperature changes. The flowmeters use up to four independent mass flow sensing points to measure the instantaneous average gas mass flow velocity. The flow meters provide an accuracy of +/-1% reading plus 0.5% of full scale, one-second response to changes in flow rate, and patented Dry-Sense Technology designed to eliminate sensor drift... Read more

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Event Announcement

Keynote Speaker: Michael Douglas, Senior Manager in Global Health & Safety at General Motors

Plan now to attend this year's Safety Automation Forum on November 10 in Anaheim, CA. Michael Douglas, Senior Manager in Global Health & Safety at General Motors, will share new best practices in safety and sustainability. By implementing new design techniques into manufacturing operations, GM was able to reduce costs and improve efficiency. For registration information, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2009
A combined conference program covers ALL the topics on sensing, locating and energy harvesting focusing on end user requirements and technology developments.
Denver, CO. Nov 3-4, 2009
Invensys OpsManage 2009
OpsManage'09 will present Wonderware software solutions but also offer the entire spectrum of Invensys Operations Management opportunities and solutions focusing on manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries.
Anaheim, CA. Nov 3-5, 2009.
Rockwell Automation: Safety Automation Forum
Join industry speakers and experts to learn about safety's continued importance within the manufacturing industry and its affect on the top and bottom line.
Anaheim, CA. Nov 10, 2009.
Rockwell Automation Fair 2009
Automation Fair is the premier industry event focusing on advanced automation products, integrated control and information architecture — and value-add services and solutions.
Anaheim, CA. Nov. 11-12, 2009.

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