Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Schneider Electric XS Cubic Inductive Proximity Sensors



With unique one-click mounting and a rotating detection head, the new OsiSense™ XS cubic sensor can be installed quickly and easily on your machines or equipment. Maintenance is simplified thanks to quick mounting and removal, as well as LED indicators of sensor status that are clearly visible from a long distance and from any direction.


FEATURES
  • One-click concept makes operation and servicing easier
  • Available in cubic and rectangular versions
  • 5-position turret head, enabling accurate detection in any direction. Orientation of the head can be adjusted manually and quickly without any special tools.
  • Robustness and compliance with SIL2
    • First general purpose proximity sensor with SIL2 certification (Safety Integrity Level 2)
  • Perfectly suited for use in those industrial applications where there is a high risk of damage or collision with moving parts. Discrete and Analog versions available
  • IP69K tested and validated for use in rough industrial environments.


Mersen HPJ Series 1000VDC Class J Fuseholders



Designed specifically for Mersen’s HP6J series of photovoltaic fuses, these fuse blocks are certified for use with 90°C temperature rated conductors, an industry first. Fuseholders are available with box connectors, stud connectors or combination of the two in order to meet various customer requirements. Insulators are either molded glass-filled polycarbaronate or phenolic with verified dielectric strength in excess of 2500V. All fuse clips are made of high conductivity tin-plated copper.

Mersen HPJ Class J Fuseholders

Mersen Technical Datasheets

Mersen HelioProtection UltraSafe Fuseholders



Mersen’s HelioProtection® line of UltraSafe fuseholders delivers the function, safety, and level of circuit protection demanded by PV applications. Mersen specially selected enhanced materials when designing this fuseholder in order to provide the level of reliability and system longevity required under constant temperature fluctuation of typical PV sites while providing the level of electrical insulation required for 1000VDC applications. The touch-safe design and tool-free fuse change-outs increase user safety. Combine with Mersen’s HelioProtection HP6M or HP10M fuses for industry leading PV circuit protection.


Mersen HelioProtection UltraSafe Fuseholders

Mersen Technical Datasheets

Carling Technologies Contura VII Rocker Switches



Carling Technologies' new Contura VII rocker switch is a softened version of earlier Contura styles featuring gently curved corners and edges assuring compatibility with most any panel design. Intuitive feel is maximized by the use of 2 embossed circular pads located at opposite ends of the rocker. Any combination of Bar or Oval style lenses can be located in the pads providing a truly unique look, exclusive to Contura VII.


FEATURES
  • Maximum sealing protection with dual seals around lamps and rocker stem certified to IP66 & IP68. Optional panel seals for additional protection.
  • Silver plated butt contact mechanism provides 50 to 100 thousand electrical cycles and a variety of different electrical ratings.
  • Roller pin mechanism does not require lubricants and allows the switch to withstand extreme temperatures.
  • The switch base accommodates up to 10 terminals and a large variety of switch and lighting circuits.
  • The multi-step mounting wings provide a secure fit for panel thicknesses of 0.032” thru 0.250” in an industry standard 0.830” x 1.450” mounting hole.
  • The switch connector allows the user to preload FQC terminals for easy assembly to switch base.
  • Numerous choices of removable rockers allow for style change without having to retest or re-qualify the switch base.
  • Illumination options are endless with bar, oval, and square lenses available in choices of incandescent, neon and a wide variety of LEDs including superbrite, megabrite, flashing and bicolor lighting.
  • Available with a variety of complimentary mounting panels, hole plugs, illuminated indicators and boots to accommodate most any design need.

Honeywell Sensing & Control SMART Position Sensors - Rotary Configuration



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, Honeywell has utilized MR (magnetoresistive) technology through the ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) at a level never before accomplished. The rotary configuration joins Honeywell’s SMART Position Sensor family of proven linear and arc configurations.

The SMART Position Sensor, Rotary Configuration, is a non-contacting sensing solution for absolute position sensing with enhanced accuracy. It senses the position of a magnet relative to the sensor in a range of 0º to 360º.

Honeywell uses a patented combination of an ASIC and an array of MR sensors to accurately and reliably determine the position of a magnet collar attached to a rotating object so that the object’s position can be determined or controlled. The output and the MR sensor sequence determine the nearest pair of MR sensors to the center of the magnet location. The output of these two MR sensors is then used to determine the position of the magnet between them.

The SMART Position Sensor, Rotary Configuration, fits on a 25,4 mm [1 in] shaft. A mounting tool fixture (purchased separately) provides repeatable installation. 

FEATURES
  • Non-contact design: Eliminates mechanical failure mechanisms, reducing wear, which improves reliability and durability, and minimizes downtime
  • Combined patented MR sensor and ASIC technology provides absolute position sensing:
    • Helps OEMs reduce warranty costs because they don’t have to replace worn or broken component parts
    • Helps end-users reduce downtime due to fewer calibration requirements
  • No internal moving parts: Automotive-grade potting makes the sensor more resistant to vibration, shock, and extreme temperatures, improving reliability
  • Repeatable output: Occurs within a 3,0 mm ±2,0 mm [0.118 in ±0.079 in] air gap between the sensor and magnet collar, expanding application opportunities
  • High accuracy: Measures values down to 0.01º; better sensor accuracy can provide better system accuracy in the application
  • IP67 and IP69K sealing: Allows for use in harsh environments such as dust, immersion up to 1 m [39.37 in] of water for 30 minutes, and high pressure water sprays
  • High shock and vibration resistance: Allows for use in a wide variety of tough applications
  • Minimal signal error: Exists up to 2,50 mm [0.10 in] of radial error, simplifying design-in 
  • RoHS-compliant: Materials meet Directive 2002/95/EC


Honeywell Sensing & Control NBP Basic Board Mount Pressure Sensors



Honeywell’s Basic Board Mount Pressure Sensors: NBP Series Uncompensated/Unamplified are designed for customers who require a simple, cost-effective, basic performance, mV output, unamplified, uncompensated, high quality, high resolution solution for medical and industrial applications.

These unamplified and uncompensated sensors offer infinite resolution of the pressure signal. They will operate as specified from -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F].

The NBP Series is ideal for those who want to do their own compensation, calibration, and amplification in order to make use of the maximum resolution of the bare sensor output, leveraging a custom algorithm required for the application.

Additionally, the NBP Series offers several package styles and mounting options, making it easier for device manufacturers to integrate the product into their applications.

The NBP Series measures absolute and gage pressures. The absolute versions have an internal vacuum reference and an output value proportional to absolute pressure. Gage versions are referenced to atmospheric pressure and provide an output proportional to pressure variations from atmosphere.

The NBP Series sensors are intended for use with noncorrosive, non-ionic gases, such as air and other dry gases and for non-corrosive, non-ionic liquids. All products are designed and manufactured according to ISO 9001.


Honeywell Sensing & Control NBP Basic Board Mount Pressure Sensors

Honeywell Sensing & Control Technical Datasheets

Crydom HDC High Current DC Output Contactors



Crydom, a brand of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) and global expert in Solid Switching Technology, introduces the “HDC Series” of high current DC Output Contactors. The HDC Series extends Crydom’s extensive range of DC Output Solid State Controls up to 160 amps at 200 VDC in a 40°C ambient. Featuring a robust encapsulated plastic package with large power terminals, the HDC Series includes a heavy duty aluminum base plate for superior thermal performance and easy mounting to a heat sink, panel or backplane.

The HDC Series incorporates Crydom’s advanced high speed DC switching circuit and low power dissipation Power FETs for optimum performance to deliver superior DC load control including PWM in many applications such as solar arrays, packaging machinery, automotive accessories, recreational vehicles and accessories, marine applications, process controls, power supplies, etc. A logic compatible 4.5 to 32 VDC control input or a 90 to 140 VAC input, both with LED input status indicator, offer low power consumption control as well as 2.5 Kv Optical isolation for superior surge protection.

Available in either a 120 or 160 amp output rating, the HDC Series is housed in an industry standard 75 x 105 mm package with .375 inch/9.52 mm screw terminals and is available with optional installed thermal interface pad. Crydom HDC Series DC Output Contactors are CE certified to both the Low Voltage and EMC Directives, RoHS & China RoHS compliant.


Crydom HDC High Current DC Output Contactors

Crydom Technical Datasheets