PRODUCTS SENSORS & SENSING SYSTEMS INTEGRATING MEASURING PROBES DIRECTLY INTO IO-LINK
The AL2384 and AL2284 IO-Link temperature modules from ifm offer unparalleled efficiency, reliability, and ease of use. Designed for use with PT100/PT1000 thermocouples, these feature seamless integration of measuring probes with IO-Link technology, simplifying installation and drastically reducing setup time. These are compatible with a wide
range of industrial machines, enabling existing systems to be upgraded without extensive modifications. They also feature
an intuitive user interface and straightforward installation process. Engineered with precision using high- quality materials, these products are designed to withstand the rigours of industrial environments while consistently delivering accurate readings and performance. This durability translates into long- term cost savings and enhanced productivity, making them an ideal
choice for industries aiming to optimise their operations.
ifm electronic
www.ifm.com/gb/en
NEW BIO-SENSING CHIP SUITS NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE WEARABLES
The ST1VAFE3BX bio-sensing chip from STMicroelectronics is designed for the next generation of healthcare wearables such as smart watches, sports bands, connected rings, or smart glasses. This combines a high-accuracy biopotential input with ST’s proven inertial sensing and AI core, which performs activity detection in the chip to ensure faster performance with lower power consumption. Analysts at Yole Development see
opportunities for wearable monitors
transcending the general wellness market, including consumer healthcare devices that are approved by health organisations and available over the counter. By creating a complete precision sensor input in silicon, ST’s chip-design experts are facilitating innovation in all segments, with advanced capabilities such as heart-rate variability, cognitive function, and mental state. The ST1VAFE3BX provides opportunities to extend wearable applications beyond the wrist to other locations on the body, such as intelligent patches for lifestyle or medical monitoring purposes. ST customers BM Innovations (BMI) and Pison have already adopted the new sensor to drive new-product development. Simone Ferri, STMicroelectronics, commented: “Our latest biosensor chip now
raises the game in wearables, delivering motion and body-signal sensing in an ultra-compact form-factor with frugal power budget.”
STMicroelectronics
www.st.com/biosensors
MANUFACTURER CHOOSES INDUCTIVE SENSORS TO IDENTIFY VEHICLE BODIES
Needing a rugged sensor capable of withstanding heavy impacts, an automotive manufacturer specified the DW-AS-703-M30-002 inductive sensor from Contrinex. The company manufactures vehicles using a variety of body styles which
operators place onto the assembly line using clamps and pulleys. The customer wanted to identify the metal body when it is clamped into the lift at the reception point of the final assembly building in order to confirm that the body corresponds to the production build sequence. The sensor needed to be robust with a long sensing distance. Meeting the demands, the Contrinex sensor (from the 700 series) offers long sensing distance (20mm in this case), and detects steel and aluminium equally, which is commonly called ‘factor 1’ sensing.
50 DESIGN SOLUTIONS NOVEMBER 2024 Contrinex’s Condet detection technology
protects the sensor from environmental and material influences, resulting in reliable and consistent sensing. The AISI 303/V2A stainless-steel housing is machined from solid so that the front face and sides are one continuous piece of metal, giving enhanced protection from corrosion and water ingress.
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CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR IS KEY TO ENERGY-SAVING DAIRY CIP SYSTEM
Achieving on-going sustainability and improving processing systems whilst meeting strict legal requirements were the key factors helping dairy manufacturer Züger Frischkäse to explore technical advances. A particular focus was how could they optimise their CIP (Cleaning-In-Place) processes. Baumer’s range of sensors, encoders and measuring
instruments includes the CombiLyz conductivity sensor. Züger is using this for the phase separation of food materials, water and cleaning agents, during the critical stage of CIP. Thanks to the short reaction time of the temperature compensation, the CIP control system receives an exact measured value from the sensor, in just 15 seconds. This ensures that the control system can react quickly to the individual phases by actuating values quickly and precisely, something which is critical in helping to avoid the serious consequences of a faulty, or delayed measuring signal. The CombiLyz features a lid made of PEEK plastic as part of a one-piece hygienic design and an important factor is its ability to provide fast temperature compensation, as well as housing the inductive sensor elements for measuring the electric conductivity and the temperature sensor. The sensor tip has a low thermal mass and low thermal transition resistance, enabling the sensor to react very quickly, even at significant temperature fluctuations. Urs Koster, divisional manager for Technical Maintenance at Züger, said: “The success of the optimisation of our CIP procedures is significant, now we consume up to 30% less in cleaning agents, up to 50% less disinfectant and up to 100,000 litres less water per day.”
Baumer
www.baumer.com/gb/en/
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