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Automotive Testing Expo 2019

Measurement of high voltage, current, and power

2019-05-22 In the area of high-voltage measurement technology, CSM has developed HV (high voltage) breakout modules (HVBM). They output the measured data simultaneously with a data rate of up to 10 kHz via CAN interface.

Mobile machines

Sensor kit for utility vehicles

2019-05-21 The Pure.Mobile sensor kit from Siko is suitable for position-detection in utility vehicles. CANopen, CANopen Safety, or the SAE J1939 interfaces are supported.

Wire-draw encoder

No stroke loss due to lateral mounting

2019-05-13 Siko (Germany) has introduced the SGH10L wire-draw encoder. It has been developed for use in applications, in which almost no stroke loss is acceptable.

Digital inclinometer

Low transverse tilt sensitivity

2019-05-13 ASC (Germany) has launched the TSF-360 CANopen sensor. It uses the physical effect that the surface of liquids is always aligned exactly horizontally due to gravity.

For space-restricted applications

Inertial motion sensor for drones

2019-05-07 X‑Sens has introduced the MTi 600 series of CAN-connectable inertial motion sensor. In volume quantities, the price is below US‑$ 300.

Temperature measuring in cars

CAN-connectable sensors enable new functions

2019-05-02 Preh (Germany) has equipped its temperature sensors with a CAN interface. They can be placed variably and can implement climate control algorithms.

Tire-pressure monitoring system

With pre-wired J1939 bus-lines

2019-04-30 Doran (USA) offers a tire-pressure monitoring system. It is able to observe up to 38 wheel positions.

Data acquisition system

With four CAN FD ports

2019-04-30 HBM (Germany) has introduced the MX471 interface module featuring four CAN FD ports. It is part of the QuantumX data acquisition system family. The QuantumX family provides CAN FD connectivity (Photo: HBM) CAN FD solves the bandwidth lim...

Mass flow controller

Precise gas control for fermentation

2019-04-25 Buerkert (Germany) has introduced a mass flow controller compliant with USP Class VI. The product provides CANopen connectivity.

Inclinometer

CANopen interface conformance-tested

2019-04-24 The CANopen interface of the Flex H6 inclinometers have been conformance-tested successfully by CiA. The Products are available in single- and dual-axis versions.

Bauma 2019

J1939 sensors with proprietary PGs

2019-04-10 At Bauma 2019, several companies introduced the support of J1939 for their sensors. This included in particular encoders and inclinometers.

Pressure sensor

Transducer supports CANopen and J1939

2019-04-09 The KD41 stainless steel pressure sensor by Ashcroft features 1000‑g shock resistance and 20‑g vibration resistance.

Power meter

CANopen device monitors 3-phase circuits

2019-04-02 ICP DAS (Taiwan) has introduced the PM-4324-CPS power meter. It provides CANopen connectivity.

Bauma 2019

Running gear controller with integrated weighing system

2019-03-28 At Bauma 2019, BPW presents its weighing sensor, which transmits its data via Isobus to the driver’s cabin and more important wireless from the drawbar axles wirelessly to the end device.

Hannover Messe and Bauma 2019

Pressure sensors with CANopen or J1939 interface

2019-03-20 The pressure sensors by Suco are shown at Bauma 2019 and Hannover Messe 2019. They are designed for applications in harsh environments.

CAN Newsletter magazine

Measurement in drives and mobile machines

2019-03-13 For 40 years, Wachendorff has been offering CAN-based sensors and automation products for mobile machines and municipal vehicles. Here’s a little time travel.

UHF long-range reader

Transponders in up to 7-m distance detectable

2019-03-07 Deister Electronic (Germany) has introduced the TSU-220 reader. It comes in an IP65- or IP67-rated enclosure.

Vehicle-mounted camera

For day and night operation

2019-03-05 The Urania digital camera is suitable for military armored vehicle applications. It is controlled via CAN.

Contactless

Position sensor with J1939 capability

2019-03-04 The PST-360 from Piher Sensors & Controls (Spain) is a contactless position/angle sensor. It combines a through-shaft design with 360º absolute position feedback in a 14-mm or 17-mm shaft design.

With CANopen interface

Sensor host controller cascades up to 60 beams

2019-01-17 Sick (Germany) has introduced a “light chain” system featuring up to 60 individual beams. The Flexchain host controller comes optionally with a CANopen interface.