Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jeff -
CTS Corporation – Your Partner in Smart Solutions, founded in 1896, is a leading designer and manufacturer of components that help Sense, Connect, and Move your product designs, including encoders, rotary position sensors, potentiometers, DIP switches, tactile switches, EMI/RFI Filters, frequency control, RF filters, and capacitors or resistors. CTS focuses on providing advanced technology, exceptional customer service, and superior value to global partners by supplying OEMs in the aerospace, communications, defense, industrial, information technology, medical, and transportation markets. CTS aims to be at the forefront of technology, delivering innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions for the creation and advancement of products and services around the world.
Posted on May 25, 2023 by Jeff -
Honeywell Intelligent Particulate Matter sensor (IPM Series) is a laser-based sensor that detects and measures particle concentration using light scattering for monitoring air quality.
The detection concentration range is 0 mg/m3 to 1,000 mg/m3. A laser light source illuminates a particle as it is pulled through the detection chamber. As particles pass through the laser beam, the light reflects off the particles and is recorded on the photo or light detector. The light is then analyzed and converted to an electrical signal to calculate particle concentration.
During the production calibration process, the sensor records the original laser light intensity parameters and fan speed. The calibration algorithm is applied to the sensor output to minimize sensor drift and improve accuracy over the sensor’s lifetime. This self calibration occurs on each power-on cycle.
Value to Customers
- Detects particles ranging from 0.3 mm to 10 mm
- Enables enhanced accuracy and cost-competitive monitoring or control of environmental particulate
- Enhanced response time of <6 seconds and data update time of 1 second allows the IPM Series to respond to environmental conditions in near real time
- Robust metal design allows for use in harsh environments
Differentiation
- Highly accurate particle measurement of (±10 mg/m3) with calibrated sensor outputs
- Low current consumption of 50 mA (typical) and option to provide (~1.5 mA) ensuring suitability for battery-powered applications
- Intelligent Self Calibration through a built-in algorithm to compensate for sensor drift over lifetime
- Super sleek and robust design achieved through metal housing
- Flexibility in outputs – two digital: I2C and UART, and one analog: PWM
Features
- Laser-based (class 1) particle light scattering particle sensing
- Concentration range: 0 mg/m3 to 1,000 mg/m3
- Long life of up to 8 years with continuous operation
- Factory calibrated
- RoHS & REACH compliant
Applications
- Air quality monitors (indoors and outdoors)
- Air purifiers (commercial and residential)
- Automotive cabin air purifiers
- HVAC (commercial and residential)
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jeff -
The BAS Series are automotive-grade aerosol sensors that use the principle of light scattering to detect and report thermal runaway events in lithium-ion battery packs. It detects the presence and concentration of aerosols such as smoke, liquid, and debris that are early indicators of a thermal runaway event in an enclosed lithium-ion battery pack.
The BAS Series measures and reports aerosol concentration from 200 µg/m3 to 10000 µg/m3 using CAN (Controller Area Network) communication protocol. They have a factory-programmed, thermal runaway warning threshold of 5000 µg/m3. These products are designed to meet higher quality and reliability requirements. The BAS series is RoHS compliant.
Features
- High accuracy and low temperature drift
- CAN communication protocol
- Wake-up output and request input for high-reliability system integration
- Aerosol threshold value of 5000 µg/m3 allows early detection of thermal runaway events
Operating Modes
- ECO Mode: The sensor operates in ECO Mode when the request pin voltage is set to low. The sensor wakes up for 200 ms and hibernates for the remaining 12000 ms (typical) to reduce power consumption during each measurement cycle of 12200 ms (default value). In ECO Mode, CAN communication is disabled. If the sensor detects an aerosol concentration above the set threshold, a wake-up signal is sent to the BMS (Battery Management System) to initiate a full battery system check.
- Continuous Mode: The sensor operates in Continuous Mode when the request pin voltage is set to high by the BMS. CAN communication is enabled in Continuous Mode. In Continuous Mode, the sensor monitors and outputs the aerosol concentration to the BMS using CAN communication. The sensor may be switched to ECO Mode by setting the request pin voltage to low.
Value to Customers
- Early detection of thermal runaway has the potential to mitigate the loss of life and property
- The ECO mode enables continuous system monitoring in low power mode
- Thermal runaway detection sensor allows compliance with international regulations and recommendations
- Solutions may be tailored to exact specifications for improved time to market
- Lower total system cost and enhanced reliability
Posted on November 30, 2022 by Jeff -
Light Convergent Reflective Type for Reduced Color and Material Susceptibility Reliable Detection of Shiny, Black, or Transparent objects
Features
- Robustness of color
- Stable detection of shiny, black, or transparent objects
- Unaffected by backgrounds, meaning only the intended object is sensed accurately.
- Robustness of the distance
- A wide sensing range to allow object shifting
- Robust design resistant to ambient lights
- Analog voltage output and digital output models are available
- 55 mm and 10 mm sensing distances are available
Applications
- Analytical instruments
- Coffee machines
- Vending machines
- Food manufacturing equipment
- Sanitation equipment
- Dental equipment
- Packaging machines in medical
- Printing equipment
- Robot material handling equipment
- Automated test equipment (ATE)
- Picking purpose
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on November 30, 2022 by Jeff -
Features
- Super miniature long-distance diffuse reflective sensor that can be installed anywhere
- Possible to change sensing distance by changing external limiting resistor value (Variable sensing distance: 150 to 550 mm)
- Designed to be immune to ambient light
- Screws can be mounted from 4 directions
Applications
- Sanitary equipment
- Sterilization equipment
- Temperature measurement equipment
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on August 30, 2022 by Jeff -
The ABP2 Series are piezoresistive silicon pressure sensors offering a digital output for reading pressure over the specified full-scale pressure span and temperature range. They are calibrated and temperature compensated for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature effects, and accuracy errors (which include nonlinearity, repeatability, and hysteresis) using an onboard Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Calibrated output values for pressure and temperature are updated at approximately 200 Hz. All products are designed and manufactured according to ISO 9001 standards. The liquid media option includes an additional silicone-based gel coating to protect the electronics under port P1, which enables use with noncorrosive liquids (e.g. water and saline) and in applications where condensation can occur. The ABP2 Series is available in tube packaging. Pocket tape and reel packaging are available upon request.
Features
- Total Error Band (see Figure 1): As low as ±1.5 %FSS
- Liquid media option: Compatible with a variety of liquid media
- Long-term stability: ±0.25 %FSS
- Accuracy: ±0.25 %FSS BFSL
- Wide pressure range: 4 bar to 12 bar | 400 kPa to 1.2 MPa | 60 psi to 175 psi
- High burst pressures (see Table 9.)
- Wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 110°C [-40°F to 230°F]
- Calibrated over wide temperature range of -40°C to 110°C [-40°F to 230°F]
- 24-bit digital I2C or SPI-compatible output
- IoT (Internet of Things) ready interface
- Ultra-low power consumption (as low as 0.01 mW type average power, 1 Hz measurement frequency)
- Meets IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020E Moisture Sensitivity Level 1
- REACH and RoHS compliant
- Food grade compatible
- NSF-169, LFGB, and BPA-compliant materials
- Temperature output available
Potential Applications
- Medical: Ventilators/portable ventilators, CPAP, blood analysis, blood pressure monitoring, breast pumps, drug dosing, hospital beds, massage machines, oxygen concentrators, patient monitoring, sleep apnea equipment, urine analyzers, and wound therapy
- Industrial: HVAC transmitters, life sciences, material handling, pneumatic control and regulation, process gas monitoring and valve positioning/positioners
- Commercial: Air beds, coffee makers, washing machines, level measurement, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, hand dryers, and rice cookers
- Transportation: Air brakes, CNG monitoring, forklifts, and fuel level measurement
Posted on March 2, 2022 by Jeff -
The OPB350 series liquid sensor is designed to work with 1/16” [1.6mm] 1/8” [3.2mm], 3/16” [4.8 mm], and 1/4” [6.3 mm] outside diameter clear tubes. When output reference circuitry is added, multiple output states such as “fluid present,” “no fluid present,” and “no tube present” can be recognized.
Clear liquid present causes the phototransistor to sink the maximum current, while dark liquid present causes it to sink the minimum current. As bubbles pass through the tube, the signal will vary between the “liquid present” and “no liquid” states. If no tube is present, the phototransistor sinks current between the dark fluid and clear fluid states. The customer will have to identify the typical current values for each situation. The ratio between the different states allows acknowledgment of different conditions.
Features
- Can identify if the liquid is present in clear tubes that have an outside diameter of 1/16” [1.6mm], 1/8″ [3.2mm], 3/16″ [4.8 mm], or 1/4″ [6.3 mm]
- Opaque plastic housing enhances ambient light rejection
- Printed circuit board mounting or 24” (610 mm) 26 AWG wires
Applications
- Noncontact fluid sensing
- IV fluid
- Oils and other petroleum products
- Colored fluids
- Toner fluids
- Water
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on December 21, 2021 by Jeff -
The low-cost NTS transducer provides highly accurate temperature readings across a wide range of applications. Using industry-standard analog outputs and built with 316 stainless steel wetted parts, the NTS is accurate to within 1%. Built using dependable thermistor-based sensing technology, the NTS transducer is ideal for communicating accurate temperature measurements of fluids in hydraulic settings, automated systems, and energy and water management applications.
Features
- Low cost
- Excellent long-term stability
- Wide temperature measurement range
- Industry-standard analog outputs
- 316 stainless steel wetted parts
- 1% accuracy
- OEM tested and approved
- Voltage and current outputs
Applications
- Hydraulic/Mobile hydraulic
- Automated systems
- Energy and water management
- Anywhere accurate temperature measurement of fluids is required
Posted on August 26, 2021 by Jeff -
Built-in lens achieves 3 mm focal length. Small surface mounting type reflection sensor.
- PCB surface mounting type
Click here for a datasheet.
Posted on August 24, 2021 by Jeff -
Infrared ▪ Sensors ▪ Phototransistors
Kingbright has a wide variety of selections and features infrared emitters and phototransistors in a wavelength range of 850nm to 940nm with different lens options and viewing angles from 20° to 120°. Available in comprehensive package alternatives including PLCC, subminiature, top-emitting, right angle, and dome lens SMD LEDs as well as through-hole LEDs.
Features
- Available in various industry-standard footprints with different lens options
- Mechanically and spectrally matching Infrared and Phototransistor
- Low power consumption
- Halogen-Free
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- Infrared illumination for camera
- Machine vision systems
- Surveillance systems
- Industrial electronics
- Photodetector control circuits
- Sensor technology
- IR data transmission
- Remote control
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