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ALRAD offers a wide range of positioning lasers in different versions. The high-performance, top quality products are available for reliable line straightness with precise, fine line drawing. The lasers are suitable for use in wood, stone, metal, and textile industry as an accurate line positioning aid in manufacturing. In this way work is simplified and quicker. Also in the production of tires as well as in the medical engineering the lasers are used for the marking and positioning.

Lasers are available in various size formats and power outputs with green, red or infrared lasers.

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VC Probe Display testing system

The VC Probe Systems series allows testing of small displays (2” or less) as well as your biggest TV (up to 150”) for evaluation of viewing angle as well as uniformity luminance & colour characteristics. 
This is a complete solution that includes: Sensor, robotics & software interface. No more needs for big XYZ motion stages.

Specifications:-

• Features: Non-contact measurement – On axis spectral data – Fast measurements – Robotic included – Absolute proximity sensing for screen detection
• Applications: For mass production & QC – For flat, curved & flexible displays – High versatile, from small to large TV sets
• Maximum angular aperture: 60° | 70° | 80°
• Luminance: Yes
• Colorimetry: Yes
• Spectral: Yes
• Transmissive Measurements: Yes
• Reflective Measurements: No

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Board Cameras for OEM applications

USB CMOS MONOCHROME AND COLOUR BOARD CAMERAS

The Imaging Source USB CMOS board cameras are designed as a high-performance and cost-effective solution for many OEM applications. Our USB CMOS colour board cameras ship with highly sensitive Aptina sensors, which offer a high quality video stream and high frame rates. The ease of integration, highly compatible SDK software and cost-effective price make our USB CMOS board cameras effectively fulfil your specific demands.

• Resolution: VGA to 5 MP.
• Frame rate: Up to 76 fps.
• Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 15 mm and 45 x 45 x 25 mm (DFM 61BUC02-ML).
• Colour Aptina CMOS sensors.
• USB 2.0 interface.
• Windowing and high-speed readout.
• M12 lenses compatibility.

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The compact industrial camera mvBlueFOX3 is now available as a single-board model. Benefit from the new flexibility in combination with USB3 Vision cameras. The single-board model has the same hardware features as the standard version. (ie: large image memory for reliable image transfers, wide range of CMOS sensors, as well as camera–based smart features which reduce the load of the Host system. .

• Compact industrial single board camera with USB3.0
• High quality sensors from VGA up to 10 Megapixels
• Gray scale and colour versions
• Hardware preprocessing on board (FPGA)
• Image memory 256 Mbytes
• Excellent cost-benefit ratio

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Wide Dynamic Range wide angle Camera eliminates vehicle “blind spot”

New Imaging Technologies have introduced a compact wide angle camera system which is designed to be integrated into a vehicle’s wing mirror or mirror support. In the picture, the camera (arrowed) is mounted in the red bulge on the side of a tractor. This analogue camera uses a wide dynamic range CMOS sensor and so operates equally well in daytime and night-time. This camera eliminates the blind spot that occurs for drivers, particularly of large vehicles such as lorries, busses or tractors, and helps, for example, to assist them to see cyclists coming up on the inside of the vehicle.

For more information call 01635 30345 or email sales@alrad.co.uk

More information can be obtained from our website www.alrad.co.uk

ALRAD Instruments Ltd, Turnpike Road Industrial Estate, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2NS
Tel: 01635 30345, Fax No: 01635 32630

Email: press@alrad.co.uk Web: www.alrad.co.uk

Balluff’s product line of proven BVS vision sensors includes the BVS-E Identification designed for fast and simple detection of Barcodes, Data Matrix and QR Codes. The user can even read multiple codes within one inspection eliminating the need for several sensors

The BVS-E Identification is just as simple and fast to use as a normal photoelectric sensor, and easy to integrate into an application thanks to its compact dimensions. Tedious training or learning of a special programming language as with smart cameras are a thing of the past. A PLC can be used to easily switch between different inspections, and function modules for various controllers are available from Balluff.

The image sensor reads all common barcodes as well as Data Matrix, Standard and Mini QR Codes regardless of orientation. In addition, printed character and number sequences such as Batch Numbers or Expiry Dates can be verified using optical character verification (OCV). The result of the inspection is indicated on the output as an OK or NOK signal. The code data can also be output via RS232 or Ethernet, such as when verification is required as to which parts have been processed.

The BVS-E Identification vision sensor is available in Visible Red Light or Infrared versions, and with four different lenses 6, 8,12 or 16mm.  The BVS-E has two programmable PNP or NPN outputs for transmitting Inspection results and Trigger Input/output for sensor control and lighting synchronization. The built-in high-output Visible Red or Infrared LED lighting ensures optimal illumination of the inspection area. The power supply and peripherals are connected using two industry-proven M12 ports. To set parameters, the user connects the sensor to a PC and starts it up using the free BVS ConVis configuration software or by a teach button mounted on the sensor.

Balluff also offers a variety of high-power, industrial rated light sources for all BVS versions. The user can choose from among background, spot, ring and dark field lights. And to ensure quick installation of the sensor on the machine Balluff has the ideal solution: custom-designed optional mounting brackets and the Balluff Mounting System eliminate costly and time-consuming homemade fastening methods.

Balluff Vision Sensors Barcode and DataMatrix

Balluff Vision Sensors

Vision Training

Industrial Identification Catalogue

Traceability in Manufacturing Catalogue

Error Proofing

To find out more about the Balluff range of vision sensors or contact our sales office on 0161 282 4700, email: sales@ Balluff.co.uk, web: www.balluff.co.uk

Hunger Hydraulic UK Ltd, a part of the international Hunger Hydraulic system consultancy and solutions group, has recently supplied four 4.25 metre stroke telescopic hydraulic cylinders to main contractor John Sisk, to lift a new 80-metre pedestrian and cycle access bridge linking Canning Town station to a new island development on the Leamouth Peninsula in London.

The 160 tonne bridge which was successfully commissioned in July 2015, is raised vertically to allow boats to navigate the river and as an integral part of its hydraulic control and synchronisation system, includes four Celesco SR1 series draw wire linear position sensors that were specified and supplied by Celesco’s UK distributor Variohm EuroSensor.

As conventional hydraulic linear position sensor types could not be considered due to the telescopic style long travel cylinders, Hunger designers opted for draw wire or cable sensor technology and chose the competitively priced Celesco SR1 for its well proven reputation in outdoor construction, agricultural and industrial equipment for rugged build quality and extended durability.  For redundancy purposes, two sensors are mounted and work in parallel each side of the bridge. To ensure complete protection the sensor pairs are encased in a pivoting steel housing which includes telescopically extended cylindrical sections that fully enclose the cable.

For this application, the SR1M model draw wire sensor provides a user-scalable 4…20 mA proportional signal to the control system. The sensor is supplied factory calibrated to the full stroke range but thanks to its internal programmable digital circuitry the output signal can be easily re-scaled to match the actual application stroke length with an easy-to-use push-button zero and span adjust.

Other models in the SR1 series include voltage divider, 0-5/0-10 VDC and incremental encoder versions with standard stroke lengths of 3175 and 4445 mm. The plastic-hybrid precision potentiometer returns a rated life of 250,000 cycles with positional accuracy specified at 0.5% FS with repeatability to 0.1% FS. Along with many draw wire sensors from Celesco Inc., the SR1 is designed for outdoor use featuring an IP67 environmental rating, tough polycarbonate housing and a nylon coated stainless steel cable. The sensor can be universally mounted with cable exit positions oriented in up, down, rear and forward directions and no critical alignment is required. Electrical connection is via an M12 connector with mating cable-sets available.

Variohm EuroSensor is a designer, manufacturer, distributor and supply chain partner providing complete sales and application support across a comprehensive range of position, load, force and temperature sensor technologies – for demanding measurement applications across industry, construction, agriculture, motorsports, research and more.

www.variohm.com

Techni Measure are excited to introduce two new product lines from manufacturers OpSens Solutions and SPEKTRA.

Fibre optic sensors and instrumentation from Canadian manufacturer OpSens Solutions utilise the principles of white light polarisation interferometry (WLPI) and semiconductor band gap (SCBG) technology. Sensors are available to accurately measure temperature, pressure, displacement and strain and this technology performs exceptionally well in harsh and high temperature environments, being immune to RF, MRI, EMI, nuclear and microwave radiation. Cable runs in excess of 3km are possible with no degradation in measurement accuracy. 

We have also introduced a range of calibration systems from German manufacturer SPEKTRA, including vibration exciters by SPEKTRA and APS. These systems may be used for the calibration of a wide range of vibration, shock, acoustic and electrical sensors and range from portable and handheld vibration calibrators, through secondary (reference) systems to complete primary (absolute) systems. Air bearing or linear bearing vibration exciters input controlled vibration or force for calibration, structural test, modal analysis and seismic applications, and a wide variety of configurations are available to suit your specific requirements. 

Techni Measure also supply laser displacement systems from Acuity, including thickness measurement systems and 2D profile scanning systems. These are extremely accurate and versatile instruments, with measurement resolution as low as 0.16microns and suiting a huge range of applications. We have a range of wireless instrumentation and data acquisition systems from LORD Microstrain, for which many different nodes are available to gather data from almost any sensor type for lossless data transmission to a base station over ranges of up to 2km. Inertia & orientation sensors and micro-miniature displacement sensors are also available from LORD Microstrain. Dytran Instruments have recently launched the Vibracorder, a miniature, portable & self-contained vibration monitoring system, which complements their wide range of piezoelectric transducers for vibration and dynamic force and pressure measurements. We also hold UK stock of strain gauges and accessories from TML, including the unique new PRESSEE strain gauge clamp. 

We will be happy to discuss your application, give advice and propose solutions to any measurement requirement. Please call us on 01527 854103, email sales@technimeasure.co.uk or visit our website at www.technimeasure.co.uk

The ROTRONIC Intrinsically Safe HygroFlex5-EX series of humidity/moisture and temperature sensors was developed for easy installation in areas where there is a risk of explosion due to dust or gas in the environment.

They were designed to meet the demanding requirements of the oil & gas industry as well as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food industries, and will be suitable for hazardous applications elsewhere.

Conforming to the latest international standards, the Rotronic HygroFlex5-EX transmitter is galvanically isolated; there is no need for an intrinsically safe power supply, ‘clean’ earth or Zener barrier thereby saving costs and installation time.

ATEX certified probes are available for all applications.

The intrinsically safe transmitters have two channel 4…20 mA outputs selected from temperature, humidity or a moisture value such as dew point or ‘absolute humidity’ (for example Mixing Ratio g/kg). These can be freely scaled exactly as required, using Rotronic HW4 software, for the process being monitored or controlled.

Main features:

• Stainless steel probes certified for ATEX Zone 0/20
• Standard & cable mount probes with a screw-in probe for pressure applications
• HygroFlex5-EX measurement transmitter certified for Zone 1/21
• An intrinsically safe power supply is NOT required; the transmitter is galvanically isolated
• Wall and duct versions available. An LC display is an option
• 2-wire supply, 2-analogue outputs (option of dew point, absolute humidity (g/kg) or another moisture value)
• Robust aluminium transmitter housing; high IP66 protection
• Range of calibration accessories for use in the Safe Area

A Technical datasheet is available, visit www.rotronic.co.uk

ROTRONIC Instruments (UK) Ltd

www.rotronic.co.uk

T: 01293 571000

Ocean Optics Spark-DET-VIS tiny, low-cost sensor ideal for OEM integration

Ocean Optics has expanded its Spark spectral sensor range with the addition of the Spark-DET-VIS. The most versatile of the Spark line of spectral sensors, the tiny sensor-only version weighs less than 1g, making it the smallest spectral device on the market. While optical technology advances have shrunk instrument size, the Spark-DET-VIS still delivers full spectral measurements over the visible wavelength range of 380-700 nm.

The low-cost Spark-DET-VIS measures simple absorbance, fluorescence and emissive color. Its ultra-compact size is ieal for high volume integration into the custom electronics of a wide range of portable and Internet-enabled sensing devices for environmental, food, agriculture, biomedical and quality control applications. The Spark-DET-VIS requires custom electronics and complete integration, with expert support from Ocean Optics’ OEM engineering team. A USB version is available for initial application development.

The Spark-DET-VIS is the first Ocean Optics spectral device to replace traditional diffraction gratings with a solid-state optical encoder. The resulting unit size and cost are comparable to that of a less robust RGB filter diode detector, but with the ability to take full spectral measurements.

Spark has remarkable performance for a spectral sensor of its kind. Its aperture design optimizes light throughput. Robust optoelectronics ensure thermal stability over a -10° – 60° C operating range, for accurate analysis even in harsh environments. Unlike comparable devices, Spark delivers optical resolution of 4.5-9.0 nm (FWHM), making it viable for a wide range of applications.

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HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is pleased to announce the launch of its new U10 force transducer, which can be used to measure static and dynamic tensile and compressive forces.

The new U10 sensor, which is rotationally symmetrical and low profile, features an impressive precision with a linearity deviation as low as 0.2 in the entire measuring range, which in turn extends tolerance limits in production processes.

With the ability to adapt to over 4000 configuration possibilities, the U10 force sensor provides users with a flexible solution to a wide range of measurement tasks. Featuring outstanding characteristic values for hysteresis, linearity and reproducibility and repeatability errors, the latest offering from the HBM force transducer range is particularly suitable for use on test benches, material testing machines and challenging tasks in production.

Housed in a welded casing and hermetically encapsulated, the robust U10 force transducer is available in different ratings up to IP68, making it particularly suitable for use outdoors and in applications under adverse weather conditions.

In addition to the new U10, HBM also provide a full range of force sensors and transducers to measure static and dynamic tensile and compressive loads – with virtually no displacement.

For more information, please contact HBM on +44 (0) 208 515 6000 or visit www.hbm.com

A new, comprehensive brochure from Labfacility features detailed product information and technical guidance on a wide range of temperature sensors and probe assemblies & installation fittings.

Thermocouple configurations range from fine wire, high sensitivity types to heavy duty industrial assemblies and include special designs for plastics machinery, surface & air temperature sensing and furnaces. Mineral insulated and fabricated constructions are offered.

The comprehensive selection of mineral insulated thermocouples features 0.5mm sheath diameter versions in addition to 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 3.0mm and 6.0mm. The 0.5mm diameter thermocouples combine low thermal mass and fast response to temperature changes with durable construction; they are highly flexible and their use minimizes process intrusion.

The range of high accuracy, high quality Type K, handheld thermocouple probes suit various surface and penetration applications.

Probe and tip configurations include high sensitivity surface contact sensors with straight and right angled probes for alternative process access and a rugged, heavy duty penetration probe. Applications include machinery and packaging temperature sensing, frozen product temperature sensing and any requirement for accurate surface temperature measurement up to 900 ^oC.

The 1.5m coiled cable is terminated in a “moulded on” miniature connector; cable and connector are IEC colour coded. The type K thermocouples comply with IEC584.

Platinum Resistance Thermometer configurations include mineral insulated and fabricated assemblies for scientific and industrial applications, special designs for air and surface temperature sensing and high precision sensors.

A wide range of Platinum Resistance thin film and wirewound sensing elements are offered in Pt100 and Pt1000 versions and with a comprehensive choice of tolerance classes.

The brochure includes thermocouple wire colour codes and a short-form catalogue of the entire Labfacility product range.

Labfacility is an ISO 9001 company; the brochure is available on request via www.labfacility.com

Labfacility Ltd

Bognor Regis Tel: +44(0)1243 871280

Sheffield Tel: +44(0)1909 569446

info@labfacility.com

DJB Instruments UK Ltd is getting into the spirit of the festive season with some end of year budget boosting deals on cable repairs and accelerometers.

November and December are a busy time at DJB as it is a period over which many of their existing customers look to spend any leftover equipment budgets before the end of their budget year.

To add a little extra to the budget leftovers DJB have three offers available until the end of 2015.

The first offer has an environmentally friendly message attached to it. Accelerometer/sensor cables generally have a PTFE or FEP jacket and usually a PTFE insulator, all these materials take a long time to decompose in land fill and even if recycled they use a wide range of chemicals which are not great for the environment. It is often the case that users throw ‘broken’ cables away and buy new ones simply because their original supplier will not repair them, well at DJB they will repair cables from any manufacturer and are able to repair 90% of cables sent to them. Using quality connectors that fit competitor and DJB products they can resurrect your cables for a fraction of the cost of a new one. To encourage you to look at repairs, DJB are offering a free inspection and repair report for up to 20 cables per company. Dig out your box of old cables and see if they can be brought back to life.

Secondly they have a range of stock accelerometers all available with up to 25% discount. This is a genuine discount from the normal selling price and this includes two of their most popular 2015 accelerometers.

• The unique clip mounted, high temperature IEPE triaxial accelerometer the A/136/V/HT.100. With a sensitivity of 100mV/g and a maximum operating range of 185°C this is a great accelerometer for engine tests as well as for structural testing. The clip mounting option can be used with Bruel & Kjaer clips as a direct replacement for their products.

• The general purpose IEPE A/120 range is available in top or side entry and also with TNC connectors for more industrial applications. A range of sensitivities is available off the shelf.

The final offer available is to ‘Trade Up’. This scheme is available to customers wishing to trade in old accelerometers from any other manufacturer (though older DJB products are also welcome) and get a healthy discount on an equivalent new DJB product.

Neill Ovenden, DJB’s Managing Director said of the offers….’DJB is proud of its heritage and much of our history has been built on customer satisfaction and offering the most flexible service that we can, cable repairs are not only good for customer saving but they are a great way of contributing to the drive to reduce waste and damage to the environment. Added to this we recognise the needs of all customers to maximise their budgets and the end of year discounts and Trade Up schemes make a lot of sense.’

To get more details of these offers and anything else to do with DJB’s wide range of accelerometers, dynamic pressure transducers, instrumentation, signal conditioning and cable assemblies, contact the sales team on sales@djbinstruments.com

For more details about DJB’s products visit their website www.djbinstruments.com or for a quotation and availability contact the sales office on +44 (0)1638 712288

Until 31^st December 2015 and while stocks last, Fluke is offering a 325 Toolbelt Kit which represents around a 15% saving on the recommended combined purchase price of a Fluke Clamp Meter, a Fluke Voltage and Continuity Tester and a Fluke non-contact Voltage Detector, plus it includes a free toolbelt and wirestripper. Aimed at commercial and residential electricians, the kit includes the Fluke 325 true-rms Clamp Meter, a Fluke T150 Voltage and Continuity Tester and a Fluke LVD2 Volt Light. The offer can be seen at www.fluke.co.uk/fluke-specials.

The Fluke 325 Clamp Meter is engineered to produce noise-free, reliable measurements in the toughest environments. Designed to be long-lasting and easy to use, it features a slim, ergonomic design for comfortable all-day use with a large, easy-to-read, backlit display and with CAT III 600V/CAT IV 300V safety ratings. It measures true-rms AC voltage to 600V, true-rms AC, and DC, current to 400A, as well as capacitance, frequency and resistance measurements for motor testing, and it also provides a Min/Max function.

The Fluke T150 Voltage and Continuity Tester is the high-end member of a family of rugged two pole testers offering fast test results. Built with state-of-the-art measurement and safety technology, it features large, easy-to-use buttons, bright backlights, and clear audible and physical indicators designed for any work situation. It offers high-quality construction, including a heavy-duty moulded case, wiring with WearGuard™ wear indicator, a sturdy battery case and durable probe protector. The T150 offers four ways to indicate AC/DC voltage: a clear, instantly visible LED indicator, a bright digital display of the measurement value, an audible continuity test (with on/off setting), and vibration to provide tactile feedback so electricians know there is voltage present. It has CAT IV 600V, CAT III 690V safety ratings and also measures resistance.

The Fluke LVD2 Volt Light is a non-contact AC voltage detector and LED flashlight combined into one easy to use pen-style design. It is a CAT IV 600V rated non-contact detector which includes dual sensitivity, turning blue 1 to 5 inches from the source and red when at the source.

 The free products are a toolbelt, which houses all these products and more, and a Jokari wirestripper.

Information about all Fluke products can be obtained via the Fluke web site at www.fluke.co.uk.