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New Novotechnik RFE-3200 angle sensor perfectly suits mobile machinery and off-highway position measurement
New from the German sensor specialist and available in the UK from Variohm EuroSensor, RFE-3200 series angle sensors are built for precision rotary position sensing tasks in the harsh environments encountered in agricultural machinery, off highway vehicles and mobile machinery. The two-part ‘Touchless technology’ design comprises a fully encapsulated Hall sensor element in an IP69K sealed housing and a separate magnetic position marker. The bearing- and shaft-less RFE-3200 offers an essentially unlimited mechanical life with a 12- or 14-bit angular resolution over its 0 to 360 ⁰ measurement range in 10 ⁰ steps and is available in a flexible choice of analogue, ratiometric or fieldbus interfaces. The new RFE 3200…
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APPLICATION NOTE – Made for harsh environments: Variohm EuroSensor leads the way for motorsport sensors
Subjected to large temperature extremes, elevated shock and vibration levels as well as exposure to dirt, oil and corrosive fluids, sensors used in the motorsports industry for monitoring position, pressure and temperature see some of the harshest conditions imaginable for instrumentation measurement tasks. As technology advances and motorsport data acquisition becomes progressively more sophisticated, the industry continues to challenge manufacturers like Variohm EuroSensor for sensor advances that will help deliver the dynamic improvements that race teams require to optimise car and driver performance. Such improvements include but are not restricted to increased sensor precision, resilience to drift over time and temperature with near-perfect measurement linearity and repeatability – and of…
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Variohm EuroSensor’s new ETP21R temperature sensor is spec’d for railway applications
Variohm EuroSensor has launched a new variant of its well-proven ETP21 series temperature sensor that fulfils the demanding specifications required by the railway industry. The ETP21R builds upon the pedigree of Variohm’s EPT21 sensors that have gained a solid reputation for value, long life and high performance across many industries including autosports, heavy engineering and hydrogen production. Based on the well proven PT100 measurement element and with 17-4PH stainless steel wetted components, the EPT21R has been tested for compliance with EN 61373 standards for shock and vibration as well as electromagnetic compatibility to EN 50121-3-2 and salt mist test according to EN ISO 9227-NSS. With a measurement range of -40…
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Pressure, vacuum and differential pressure switches: Value Engineered Products‘ aerospace quality pressure switches available from Variohm EuroSensor
Value Engineered Products (VEP) is a leading designer and manufacturer of aerospace class pressure, vacuum and differential pressure switches for air and compatible fluids. Part of the USA-based World Magnetics family – represented exclusively in the UK and Europe by Variohm EuroSensor – VEP’s products are characterised by their exceptional precision, durability, reliability and long working life. With five product series’ designs covering low, mid-range and high-pressure switching from 0.01 to 3,000 PSI, VEP’s extensive list of field proven application areas include air speed and airflow detection, landing gear and brake safety systems, rudder control assist and other demanding precision pressure switching tasks where accuracy, stability and repeatability are primary…
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Pressure sensing with functional safety for hydrogen processing and storage systems: Variohm’s SMO31H2 sensor now available in PL:d compliant version
Variohm EuroSensor’s recently launched SMO31H2 series pressure sensors, designed for critical measurement and monitoring tasks in hydrogen processing and logistics, are now available with a variant with Performance Level ‘d’ certification. For pressures to 1000 bar and with EC79 (up to 700 bar) and EC406 type approvals for hydrogen generation, storage and transportation systems, the new SMO31H2-PL:d sensor offers ECU and other safety-controlled applications compliance with the DIN EN ISO 13849-1 machinery safety and IEC 61508 functional safety standards in addition to many other recognised safety accreditations. The SMO31H2-PL:d features stainless steel construction with IP67 protection class as standard or optional IP69K. Its high resistance to shock and vibration and…
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Phoenix America’s R2 series absolute rotary position sensors suit heavy duty position feedback tasks
R2 series absolute angle sensors from Phoenix America provide accurate and environmentally robust 12-bit resolution position measurement with standard or user-specified output curves from 60⁰ to 360⁰ total range. Available in a choice of analogue or PWM output versions, this sensor’s completely non-contacting Hall effect design – comprising a compact reinforced nylon sensor housing and a separate magnetic position marker – offers exceptional durability and a practically limitless working life with operational temperatures from -40 to +125⁰ C. Especially cost-competitive for larger volume OEM applications and well placed for demanding heavy engineering, agricultural and construction equipment installations, the R2 series is available with full support from Phoenix America’s UK- and…
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Mobile and heavy-duty machinery control: In-cylinder position sensor now with CANopen and CAN SAE J1939 interface options
Novotechnik’s well proven TM1 series linear position sensors are specifically designed for straightforward and direct integration within hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder pressure chambers. Recently announced by the advanced measurement technology leader, and available with full support from Variohm EuroSensor, this exceptionally durable sensor series is offered with CANopen or CAN SAE J1939 interfaces. With a wide choice of existing analogue current and voltage signal outputs, the TM1’s 2 metre working range and absolute positioning resolution of 0.1 mm combines with its excellent EMC and industry standards conformance to suit even more position and speed sensing control tasks in mobile construction and agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles and many other heavy engineering…
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Variohm EuroSensor’s comprehensive range of piezo resistive pressure transducers
As a designer and manufacturer of measurement sensor components and a distribution partner for other leading sensor suppliers, Variohm EuroSensor offers a comprehensive range of pressure transducers that find widespread use for measurement and monitoring tasks in industrial machinery, medical equipment, science and research projects, automotive engineering and test, and many other areas. Pressure transducers, also known as pressure sensors or pressure transmitters, accurately sense pressure in gases and liquids and output the value as an analogue or digital signal in real time. The pressure, measured as the applied force by a fluid (liquid or gas) on a surface area, can be either an absolute value referenced to zero pressure,…
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APPLICATION NOTE: Phoenix America’s robust, high resolution magnetic rotary encoder technology now available from Variohm EuroSensor
Following its recent acquisition by the Variohm Group, Phoenix America’s unique range of magnetic encoders and sensor components are now fully available from sensor and measurement specialist Variohm EuroSensor. With UK- and German-based sales teams and distribution partners throughout Europe and in many global industrial countries, Variohm EuroSensor will provide complete technical sales and application support for Phoenix America’s comprehensive product range including the magnetic rotary encoders covered in this application note. Phoenix America’s rotary magnetic encoder kits employ proven Hall Effect principles in two-part, bearing-less and non-contacting designs comprising a multipole magnet ring moulded from bonded magnet compounds enclosed by a thermoplastic housing containing the sensing devices and signal…
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Cost-effective magnetic speed and proximity sensors provide long-life and highly durable measurement solutions
Following Variohm Holding’s recent acquisition of the leading USA magnetic sensor and measurement specialist, Phoenix America, several new component lines have been added to Variohm EuroSensor’s product range. This product expansion includes magnetically actuated speed and proximity measurement sensors comprising separate solid-state sensor housings and high density magnetic target components. The speed sensors provide a digital on/off output derived from a tight magnetic tolerance around a zero Gauss level that provides a 50% ‘duty cycle’ that can be used to determine rotational speed on motors or other rotating equipment. Proximity sensors also utilize Phoenix America’s well proven magnetic technology as solid-state or passive reed-switch devices for positional sensing for datum…
