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Agritechnica 2019

Analyzing noise in rotating components

2019-09-18 Bosch-Rexroth introduces its IVAS vibration analysis sensor. It transmits root mean squares of vibrations via its CAN interface.

CAN Newsletter magazine

CAN-based monitoring system for spindle bearings

2019-09-04 Schaeffler’s Spindle-Sense monitoring system reduces downtimes and increases utilization of machine capacity. The variant C-A1 outputs the measurements via CAN.

CAN Newsletter magazine

Interview: Encoders for hydraulic and telescopic cylinders

2019-09-04 Draw-wire sensors based on rotary encoders have some advantages compared to other solutions. Matthias Roth, Siko’s Industry Manager Mobile Automation explains them on the example of the SGH series.

CANopen, CANopen Safety, J1939

Absolute redundant safety rotary encoder

2019-09-03 The WH58MR from Siko is a magnetic safety rotary encoder with redundant position detection and hollow shaft, developed for use in mobile machines. CANopen Safety, redundant CANopen, or redundant SAE J1939 interfaces are available.

Rotary encoder

19-bit single-turn or 32-bit multi-turn

2019-08-28 The FNC AC 58B CANopen encoder by Fenac (Turkey) is available in camping flange or synchro flange versions.

Functional safety

CANopen encoder without SRDOs

2019-08-14 TWK provides functional-safe (PL d) encoders, which uses proprietary PDOs instead of SRDOs as specified in EN 50325-5.

Made in China

Equipment for elevators

2019-08-13 The Inovance Group headquartered in Shenzhen (China) offers as a first CANopen product, the EA58S absolute encoder. The company jointed recently the nonprofit CiA association.

Certified encoders

Conformance tested by CiA

2019-08-07 CiA has tested successfully the AHS36 and AHM26 series of encoders by Sick on conformity to the CiA 301 application layer and communication profile.

Linear displacement measuring system

Conformant to CiA 301 and CiA 406

2019-08-01 TR-Electronic has developed the LMPS 34 series of measuring devices. They are available with CANopen connectivity.

Draw-wire sensor

For length measuring

2019-07-29 TE Connectivity (USA) offers a range of draw-wire sensors based on CiA 406 conformant rotary encoders. They come in housings made for harsh environments.

HV-measurement module

Measurements in hybrid and electric vehicles

2019-07-09 Klaric has developed a HV-measurement module. The Klari-Quad2 comes with a galvanically isolation of continuous 1500 V_DC for safe current, voltage, and temperature measurements in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Wire-actuated

Encoder for measuring lengths up to 6 m

2019-07-08 Siko presented the SG61 wire-actuated encoder, which can be used for measuring lengths up to 6 m. J1939 and CANopen interfaces are available.

Inclinometer

Tolerant against vibrations

2019-07-04 The VTS2021 tilt sensor by Curtiss-Wright is suitable for industrial vehicles. It measures also correctly when heavily dumped.

CAN Newsletter magazine

Towards the sun: inclinometers in CSP

2019-07-03 The F199 two-axes inclinometer is designed for precision measurements and comes in a robust housing suitable for concentrated solar power (CSP) systems.

Sensor + Test 2019

CANopen and J1939 for acceleration-compensated inclinometers

2019-06-19 Posital Fraba has added communication interfaces for its Dynamic Tiltix series – making it easier to use these rugged instruments in mobile machinery and heavy commercial vehicles.

Amplifier for weighing applications

CANopen in Sri Lanka

2019-06-13 Weighing component provider Flintec (Sri Lanka) launched the EM100 family of digitizing units for general weighing applications such as dynamic, static, and high-speed weighing. It comes with a CANopen interface.

Cimac 2019

Natural gas sensor with CAN

2019-06-12 At the Cimac 2019 congress, CMR shows on booth 120 it’s Niris natural gas sensor. They reduce consumption levels of natural gas-powered engines provided by the real time measurement of fuel quality.

Sensing technology

Accelerometers for structure health monitoring

2019-06-06 Seiko Epson has added two high-performance products to its lineup of three-axis accelerometers. The M-A552AC1 supports the CAN communications protocol while the M-A552AR1 supports EIA-422. MA-A552AC1 also supports CANopen.

Sensor box

Teaching cars to fly

2019-06-05 Bosch supports flying taxis by its sensor box originally developed for automotive applications. CAN or CAN FD connection is provided as well as SAE/Arinc 825-4 functionality.

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.