Electronics 29085Electronics 29085

DN Staff

November 22, 2004

6 Min Read
Electronics

SENSORS

For off-road mobile machines

The company's family of inductive proximity sensors reportedly feature 316 stainless steel housings and are rated IP69K to ensure a high level of protection against liquid ingress. With an operating range of -40 to 185F, the products are designed for mobile machines used in off-road applications. They can tolerate harsh outdoor conditions and extreme temperature fluctuation, according to the company. Families include 12-, 18-, and 30-mm diameter sensors, flush and non-flush mountable. ifm efectorhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-577

PLUG CONNECTORS

For industrial uses

The Heavycon-Advance rectangular plug connector housing, suitable for applications in which the connector will be plugged and unplugged, is now available with bayonet locking. Constructed from aluminum die cast, the housings are available in three finishes: standard, which is good for rugged requirements like automotive and machine industries; corrosion-resistant, which is good for applications where chemicals are involved; and EMC, which is good for shielding protection. The Heavycon-Advance housings provide more wiring space than Heavycon housings, according to the company. Phoenix Contacthttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-578

RELAYS

Solid-state

Designed for switching medium- to high-power dc loads, the Series S20DC30 and Series S20DC100 commercial dc solid-state relays reportedly feature the latest-generation MOSFET technology and an innovative isolated driver to ensure fast power turn-on and turn-off. The S20DC30 offers output to 30A at 200V dc, while the Series S20DC100 offers output to 100A at 200V dc. Both can also be used in an H-Bridge configuration for reversing, according to the company. Other suitable applications also include heating control, motor control, UPS, automotive, back-up power systems, and stepper motor drivers, among others. Teledyne Relayshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-579

E8 POWER PROBE

Handheld

The Comet 1K Power Probe, a handheld laser power measurement probe designed to measure low to medium laser power, is accurate, economical, and easy to use. The probe can be used to measure laser power from 20W to 1 KW and it has a highly sophisticated algorithm to correct for the starting temperature of the puck so that an accurate reading is obtained every time. Additional features include a swivel mount that rotates more or less than 90 degrees, a two-by-eight character LCD, and the ability to store the history of the last three readings. Ophir Optronics Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3859-580

LEVER SWITCH

Toggle can be locked

The 100 series K locking lever switch reportedly allows the toggle to be locked in any of three positions to prevent unintentional actuation. It is designed for rugged environments, and the panel-mounted switch is intended for wide application in instrumentation, test circuits, and industrial control equipment. It features plated brass and stainless steel construction, and has a minimum electrical and mechanical life of 40,000 cycles. E-Switchhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-581

CABINETS

Earthquake-proof

The company's range of customizable seismic Zone 4 cabinets is designed to offer high protection against shock and vibration. They are comprised of a rugged, cold roll steel frame with reinforced structural steel corner angles. They are reportedly suitable for heavy duty, indoor applications in the telecom, security, and defense industries. Schroffhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-582

RECTIFIER

High-voltage, high-current

Combining 100V reverse voltage and 60A forward current capabilities, the MBR6010CT rectifiers present in the TO-220AB package are intended for secondary rectification of ac-to-dc and dc-to-dc converters, and for freewheeling and polarity protection in power supplies. These power supplies can be found in desktop and notebook PCs, servers, telecommunications exchanges, HDTV equipment, and other systems incorporating high-power switchmode power supplies. Good for 100 to 300W applications, the rectifiers feature a low forward voltage of 0.64V, according to the company. Vishay Intertechnology Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3859-583

TOUCH PROBE

Compact in size

Intended for machines that are carrying out repeated setup and inspection procedures, and have limited working space, the TS 440 model of 3D touch trigger probes from HEIDENHAIN is extremely small and is offered in as small a size as 0.49 x 63 mm. Offering 360 degrees of transmission, the TS 440 can be used on the iTNC 530 control and higher in conjunction with HEIDENHAIN's transceivers. The 3D touch probes are suitable for quick workpiece alignment as well as for automated workpiece measurement on the machine. Heidenhainhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-584

TRANSDUCERS

Meet audio alert requirements

Models TRIE-23xx and TRIE-26xx transducers reportedly provide audio alerts that meet the new medical equipment requirements. The TRIE-26xx audio alert is offered in rated voltages of 6, 12, and 24V dc at 40 mA for each rated voltage. The TRIE-23xx EM buzzer is offered in both panel and PC mount in rated voltages of 1.5, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24V dc at 25 mA. Transducers USAhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-585

LIGHT PIPE

For board-mounted push-button switches

Designed to operate with board-mounted push-button switches, the PBLP Series of light pipe reportedly allows non-lighted switch models to perform the same function as similarly mounted lighted push-button switch types when used in conjunction with surface-mounted LED chip sets. The product reportedly offers an integral prism design within the light pipe, directing the surface-mounted LED light down the center of the light pipe. Applications include medical devices, professional recording consoles, and test and measurement instruments. Bivar Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/3859-586

MICROPHONE

Polarized pressure

Model 377A51, a .25-inch, externally polarized pressure microphone for extremely high-level decibel measurements, has a flat pressure-frequency response from 10 Hz to 20 kHz. Made of stainless steel, the microphone measures sound pressure levels up to 192 dB, and meets IEC and ANSI standards. Applications include acoustic testing of airbags, aircraft and rockets, gun blast, and other high decibel uses. The microphone operates via a 200V power supply. PCB Piezoelectronicshttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-587

PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH

Right-angle, illuminated

Designed to eliminate the need for separate LED and light pipe on the PC board, the right-angle C&K ELUM(TM) illuminated push-button switch from ITT industries, Cannon, has an LED built right into its actuator. The switches also feature a 6 mm profile and are available in through-hole and surface-mount configurations. The SPDT contact can withstand 20 mV to 50V dc. The switch has a robust design, which makes panel building, instrumentation, and other applications easier to implement. Colored LED colors and customized caps are also available. ITT Industries, Cannonhttp://rbi.ims.ca/3859-588

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