Sensing

Radar Level Measurement: Is 80GHz Right For Your Application? (P194)

This week I meet up with Ashley David of Endress+Hauser to learn all about Radar Level Measurement, and what applications work best with the new 80gHz band in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on...

Banner AC Voltage Sensor

AC Voltage Sensor, Continuously Monitor Voltage to Gain Insights on Plant and Equipment Performance: Banner's new AC Voltage Sensor which you can get a more comprehensive view of equipment and overall plant health while improving the accuracy of power calculations. Sensor data is easily accessed via the Modbus RTU interface...

Banner’s New Pressure Sensors

Banner announced their new S15C series of pressure sensors available to measure ranges up to 5000 psi. These sensors feature 4–20 mA analog outputs and include a Modbus converter with pre-scaled value, and allows for simple integration with SNAP ID. The series launched with six stainless-steel models ideal for liquid-pumping...

New Turck PROFINET Encoders

Turck announced it's offering new, versatile Profinet absolute encoders for precise positioning and fast data transmission. The REM (multiturn) and RES (single-turn) series use the latest Profinet encoder profile (version 4.2,) allowing the single turn devices to offer 19-bit resolution, while the multi-turn models offerup to 24 bits of resolution. Not...

Balluff BVS Identsensor: A Next Generation Code Reader (P155)

Today my guest is Frank Jakubec of Balluff who introduces us to their BVS Identsensor (next gen code reader) in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 829963543 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most...

LiDAR Technology and Products (P154)

Today my guest is RC Crosby of Pepperl+Fuchs who introduces us to the technology behind LiDAR as well as to their LiDAR products in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 827676648 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is...

Product: Sick announces the UC40 line of Ultrasonic sensors

The UC40 is a compact ultrasonic sensor for medium distances that precisely detects the distance, presence or position of objects, regardless of material color and ambient light. That means it is also suitable for level monitoring and collision avoidance. Thanks to the convenient push-lock mounting concept and integrated analog and...

Strain Gauge Force Sensor Technology (P127)

Chris Novak of HBK discusses the Technology behind Strain Gauge Force Sensors in Episode 127 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 769543614 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links...

RFID Technology and Products (P112)

This week our guest RC Crosby from Pepperl+Fuchs covers RFID Technology and Products on Episode 112 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 734001634 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct...

Snap Signal from Banner – A Comprehensive IIoT Productivity Solution (P94)

Sean Foley introduces us to Snap Signal from Banner in Episode 94 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 690639026 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each can...

P+F USi-Safety Rated Ultrasonic Sensor (P87)

RC Crosby of Pepperl+Fuchs introduces us to the USi-Safety Ultrasonic Sensor in Episode 87 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 666901141 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to...

First Look: Retroreflective Sensor with IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO (M5E25)

We take a first look at the OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 600441765 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 25 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor! Join our new community at...

First Look: Inductive Positioning System with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO (M5E23)

We take a first look at the PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO Inductive Positioning System from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 600444981 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 23 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO Inductive Positioning System! Join our new community at...

First Look: Ultrasonic Sensor with IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs UC250-F77-EP-IO (M5E21)

We take a first look at the UC250-F77-EP-IO Ultrasonic sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 600439952 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 21 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their UC250-F77-EP-IO Ultrasonic Sensor! Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part...

First Look: RVP510 Encoder with Display from IFM (M5E17)

We take a first look at the RVP510 Encoder with Display from IFM in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 578199187 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 17 Show Notes: Special thanks to IFM for sending us a sample of their RVP510 Encoder with Display! Join our new community at...

First Look: IFM Temperature Sensor (M5E12)

We take a first look at the TN2511 Temperature Sensor from IFM in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 558698023 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 12 Show Notes: Special thanks to IFM for sending us a sample of their TN2511 Temperature Sensor. Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become...

First Look: Distance Sensor with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L (M5E04)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Laser Distance Sensor, OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 478180832 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 4 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO Laser Distance Sensor. Product link: Laser Distance Sensor, OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L You...

First Look: Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31 (M5E03)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Ultrasonic Sensor, UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 478181875 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 3 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31 Ultrasonic Sensor. Product link: Ultrasonic Sensor, UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31 You can now support...

First Look: Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Sensor, NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO (M5E02)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Sensor, NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 473067702 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 2 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO Inductive Proximity Sensor. Product link: NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO You can now support...

First Look: Pepperl+Fuchs Diffuse Photo Eye, OBD800-R103-2EP-IO (M5E01)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Diffuse Photo Eye, OBD800-R103-2EP-IO, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 471145740 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their OBD800-R103-2EP-IO Diffuse Photo Eye. Product link: OBD800-R103-2EP-IO You can now support...