Displacement measurement in a hydraulic cylinder is a challenging task since a reasonable solution cannot often be easily found. For example, for truck-mounted cranes a load torque limiter is required in order to comply with health and safety regulations. Previously, the crane could only be operated when the hydraulic supports were fully extended. Today, a [...]
Every type of test rig today represents a complex interaction of mechatronic disciplines. These consist of the mechanical design and the complete software for the control of the test rig and measurement technology or sensors. The measurement technology itself always contributes significantly to the expertise of a test rig. In other words, the performance of [...]
Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new manufacturing technology for eddy current sensors. Using “Embedded Coil Technology” (ECT), the sensor is housed in an inorganic carrier material, which provides temperature and shape stability. Conventionally wound sensor coils are replaced by ECT; the carrier material can even hold electronic components. The technology provides more freedom in the [...]
The optoNCDT 1710-1000 sensor has a measuring range that starts from a distance of one metre from the sensor, so displacement can be measured at a distance of 2m from the sensor. The sensor comes with an integrated controller in a compact 200mm x 83mm x 48mm housing. The diameter of the light spot is [...]
In its latest brochure, measurement technology specialist Micro-Epsilon is presenting new possibilities for displacement, profile and temperature measurement of wind turbine systems. The brochure provides details on the specific benefits associated with the use of sensors in specific applications and describes the sensor required for this. For example, highlighted are the condition monitoring possibilities that [...]
Due to be launched at the Hanover Trade Show and Sensor + Test, is a new product range from Micro-Epsilon called mainSENSORs (“Magneto-inductive”). The standard MDS-40 M30 industrial version has a 40mm measuring range and an M30 cylindrical stainless steel housing. The OEM alternative, the MDS-40MK, has a miniature square plastic housing and also provides [...]
The new thermoIMAGER TIM is an inline version of the conventional handheld thermal imagers. Included as standard is free software that enables users to both configure all the adjustable parameters of the thermoIMAGER and capture (at 100Hz full frame rate) and store images or video for play back at a later date – an important [...]
The new system for thickness and profile inspection now provides a much larger measuring gap of 190mm, almost three times larger than its predecessor. In addition, the system can now reliably measure corrugated and vibrating metal strip Rather than using the previous point-type laser sensors, profile sensors are now installed, which measure significantly better on [...]
Accurate test methods are increasingly being relied on for the development of new geometrical shapes and production technologies for wind turbine rotors. Therefore, some test rigs have been developed for load tests on wind turbine rotor blades that simulate the real loads caused by high winds and storms. Conventional rotors are currently between 40m and [...]
Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new displacement measurement principle with its new Magnetic Displacement Sensor (MDS). In contrast to the widely used Hall Effect principle, the MDS is based on a method patented by Micro-Epsilon, which is based on a linear relationship between the position of the magnet and the output signal. As printed coils [...]
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