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Rotary position sensors for mobile machinery

2021-06-15 With support of Variohm Eurosensor, Novotechnik has uploaded a video of its sensors demonstrating their principle of operation, application potential as well as their development, production, and testing. The sensors provide CANopen or J1939 interfac...

Harsh environments

Temperature measuring unit with CAN FD support

2021-05-31 The measuring unit MU-Thermocouple1 CAN FD from Peak-System transmits, captures, and preprocesses its temperature measurement data using CAN FD.

Pressure transmitter

For pressures up to 700 bar

2021-05-25 Trafag (Switzerland) released the CMP 8271 pressure transmitter implementing the CiA 404 CANopen device profile for measuring devices.

Pressure and position

Sensors with CANopen and J1939 option

2021-05-10 Variohm Eurosensor lanched the EPT31H2 pressure transducer for use with hydrogen processes up to 700 bar. The TM1 in-cylinder position sensor is equipped with CANopen and J1939 options.

Encoder

30-mm diameter and 53,3-mm length

2021-04-26 Baumer has released the EAM300 absolute multi-turn encoder. The size of 30-mm diameter and 53,3-mm length enables applications in medical devices, off-highway vehicles, and elevators.

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Faster drilling for faster Internet

2021-03-09 Absolute CANopen encoders from Wachendorff provide position data in AT-Boretec’s horizontal drill machines with automatic pipe feeding.

CiA 404 sensors

With standardized CANopen process data

2021-01-18 Buerkert introduced the 8312 pressure transmitter and the 8412 temperature sensor. Instead of analog outputs, the devices provide a CANopen interface.

Inclinometer

CANopen and J1939 are supported

2021-01-08 STW (Germany) has released the SMX.igs-e sensor, which measures the inclination angle of an object in relation to the earth's gravity field.

Sensor series

Analyzing gas quality with CAN

2020-12-02 In this article, Patrice Flot from CMR, considers further sensor technology in the wake of the increasing specification of gas engines for power generation. Those sensors provide measurement data to the engine via CAN.

SPS Connect 2020

Sensors and actuators for harsh environments

2020-11-25 Siko introduced several devices at the SPS Connect 2020 digital fair. The AP10 position indicator, AG03/1 actuator, IKM360R inclinometer, and WH5800M encoder are connectible via CANopen.

Mobile applications

Replacing sensors in old machines with CANopen

2020-11-10 With the gSens LWG product series, Wika added another generation of length/angle sensors to its portfolio. It ensures continued use of new and old machines by replacing older sensors – also of the PAT brand – with 25-year backwards compat...

Harsh environments

Humidity and temperature probe with CANopen

2020-09-14 The EE072 by E+E Elektronik is a humidity and temperature probe for demanding process and climate control tasks. The probe can be used for example in agriculture and livestock farming, the food and pharmaceutical industries or in clean rooms.

I/O module

Measurement and control for automotive applications

2020-09-14 ID Mikroelektronik & Messtechnik (Germany) offers the MVC-04 digital I/O module as well as sensors, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) with CAN connectivity.

Encoder and inclinometer

Combined position and inclination measurement

2020-08-14 ASM (Germany) introduced the WST85 Posiwire Cable Extension sensor. Two CANopen interfaces (default and redundant) are integrated.

Machine on wheels

Siko and STW cooperate regarding sensors

2020-07-31 The two companies have agreed on a strategic partnership with the aim of further opening up the market for mobile machinery. This includes joint developments of sensors.

Digital output options added

J1939 and CANopen position sensors for hydraulic cylinders

2020-06-24 MTS Sensors announced the expansion of its MH Threaded externally installed magnetostrictive linear position sensors. CAN digital output formats including CANopen and J1939 were added.

Camera

Added accident prevention and behavior monitoring

2020-06-10 VIA Technologies announced the integration of AI-powered accident prevention and behavior monitoring features into its VIA Mobile360 D700 AI dash cam which supports CAN.

Up to 14-bit resolution

Rotary encoders approved for SIL 2 applications

2020-05-28 The CANopen-connectible TBN/TRN-S4 magnetic encoder series by TWK Elektronik (Germany) received the SIL 2 (safety integrity level) certification by TÜV (German Technical Inspection Association).

GNSS-aided measurement system

Vehicle testing, ADAS, and autonomous driving functions

2020-05-13 The GNSS-aided inertial system ADMA from Genesys (Germany) was developed specifically for vehicle dynamics testing and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) evaluation in the automotive industries.