X Tronics receives Award from Honeywell

Honeywell Sensing and Control, awarded X Tronics the Bronze award for Overall Representative Performance in North America for 2010.  

From left: Katherine Di Cocco (Distribution Sales Manager at X Tronics), Claude Hajji (President at X Tronics), Bob Pitblado (Business Development Manager at X Tronics), John Fritz (Regional Sales Manager at Honeywell)

Oxygen Sensor from SST Sensing Technologies

SST Zirconium Dioxide oxygen sensors are the product of choice where reliability and accuracy are required.

A highly robust, accurate and reliable range of Zirconium Dioxide Oxygen Sensors, available with a range of housing and mounting options depending on the application. Ideal for operation in aggressive environments where high concentrations of corrosive gasses, humidity and temperature are all present.

Numerous industries have used these oxygen sensors to improve the efficiency  

of their processes (Boiler controls, agriculture, composting, perishable good transportation and much more).

     FEATURES:

• Small, accurate with a wide measuring range
• low power consumption
• Rugged stainless steel construction both externally and internally
• Can be used directly in high temperatures, high pressure and high polluted gases
• High resistance to corrosion allows the sensor to be used in aggressive, harsh environments
• Dynamic sensing principle ensures failsafe operation
• No need for temperature stabilization 
• No reference gas required creating an ability to measure any oxygen content
• Very simple recalibration if/when required
• Can be operated by simple, low cost electronics
• Long life ability
• Can maximize efficiency and minimize emissions in combustion applications

Learn more about SST Zirconium Dioxide Oxygen Sensors.

http://www.sstsensing.com 

Microwave Attenuators from Honeywell  

Designed with Honeywell's patented SOI CMOS technology, these attenuators feature low insertion loss and high performance.  

They offer the unique combination benefits of low DC power consumption found in CMOS with the attenuation accuracy and GHz frequency range of a GaAs product. These attenuators are offered in both serial and parallel architectures in small, space saving 4 x 4 mm QFN packages. Differentiating features of the Honeywell Attenuators include low insertion loss, fast settling time after switching states, accurate attenuation of radio frequency (RF) signal amplitude with serial or parallel digital control.

By partnering with Honeywell, you're teaming up with a pioneer in Silicon On Insulator (SOI) CMOS technology with over 24 years experience in SOI IC design, development and manufacturing. In addition to providing quality products, we offer applications expertise to ensure our devices work effectively as designed in your products. You receive the added benefit of our expertise in designing and developing ICs when you choose Honeywell as your supplier.

Engineering evaluation boards are available for all products.

 Learn more about  Honeywell Microwave Attenuators

http://www51.honeywell.com/aero/  

NEW!  IH Series Hall Effect Switches from APEM

IH Switch

This rugged IP67 sealed switch is designed to be subjected to a repetitive jogging in harsh environments. The IHS is recommended for applications

where the switch is often activated. For example, in applications where

positioning the load is critical: material handling, loaders, lifts trucks, buckets and shovels.  

IH Linear

This rugged Linear Output switch is intended for applications where a simple

On /Off control is not sufficient and where a linear output is required. Typical

use of IHL: applications where operators need to control motion and speed.  

This switch is ideal for control valves or variable speed drives and can be used in various applications including industrial controls, heavy duty equipment and

handling.

Learn more about APEM IH Hall Effect Switches. 

http://www.apem.com/index.html 

Limitless Series combines the best of MICRO SWITCH global limit switches with the latest commercial, off-the-shelf wireless technology:

• Wireless-enabled limit switches can now be used to position sensing and presence/absence detection
• This series is especially beneficial for remote monitoring applications where wiring or wire maintenance is not physically possible or economically feasible
• Limitless solutions should prove to be cost effective when compared with traditional, wired limit switch solutions - Based on installation costs, on-going maintenance, and wiring integrity

 Features and Benefits: 

• Enables presence/absence detection in remote parts of applications or machinery where wiring is an issue or not feasible

• Integration of existing wireless technology proven reliability of Honeywell's MICRO SWITCH limit switch series

• Ability to reconfigure: Allows adding, subtracting, or relocating or Limitless switches

• Output options: (1) Panel mount monitor - visual, audible, NPN

                                     (2) DIN-Rail mount receiver - visual, NPN/PNP (CAN as a

                                           future option)

• Consumes ultra-low power to prolong battery life (replaceable)

• RF board operating in 2.4 GHz globally license-free frequency band; WPAN 802.15.4

Learn more about the Honeywell Limitless Wireless Switch. 

http://sensing.honeywell.com 

NEW!  Honeywell Zephyr Analog Airflow Sensors

HAF Series-High Accuracy, provide an analog interface for reading airflow over the specified full scale flow span and temperature range. These new analog sensors join the Honeywell Zephyr™ Digital Airflow Sensors that were launched in April 2010. The analog version offers the same features, benefits, value to customers, and potential applications as the digital version. The Zephyr™ analog airflow sensor is designed for customers that are either replacing legacy analog parts or who prefer to operate with an analog sensor.  

BENEFITS 

• Deliver enhanced functionality driven by our customer's product performance needs

• Customizable devices provide enhanced reliability, accuracy and repeatable measurements to meet many application specifications

• Offer key competitive advantages not found in other analog airflow sensors available in the industry today

• Designed to measure mass flow of air and non-corrosive gases

• Available in standard flow ranges, and are fully calibrated and temperature compensated with an on-board Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)

• Provide an analog interface for reading airflow over the specified full scale flow span and temperature range

• Thermally isolated heater and temperature sensing elements help provide a fast response to air or gas flow

VALUE

• Meets high accuracy specifications: High ± 2.5% accuracy allows for very precise airflow measurement, often ideal for demanding applications with high accuracy requirements.

•  Customizable: Allows the sensor to be designed to meet specific end-user needs.

• High sensitivity at very low flows: Reduces errors due to thermal effects and null shift to provide accurate readings over time, often eliminating need for system calibration after printed circuit board (PCB) mount and periodically over time.

• Improves patient comfort: Low pressure drop typically improves patient comfort in medical applications, and reduces noise and system wear in components such as motors/pumps.

• Saves customers time and money: Linear output provides a more intuitive sensor signal than the raw output of basic airflow sensors, often eliminating the need for customers having to linearize the output which can help to reduce production costs, design, and implementation time.

• Small size: Occupies less space on PCB, allowing easier fit and potentially reducing production costs; PCB size may also be reduced for easier fit into space-constrained applications.

• Flexible: Low 3.3 Vdc voltage option and low power supply allows battery-driven and other portable applications.

Learn more about the NEW Honeywell Zephyr Analog Sensor.

http://sensing.honeywell.com 

The new inductive limit switch style sensors are now available in all DC models for 10-30 VDC operation. These 5-way adjustable sensors can have the active sensing face adjusted for front, top, bottom, left or right facing targets.   

P+F inductive limit switch sensors excel in providing both robust and reliable operation even under the most extreme conditions and applications. We have now taken the design and the features to a new level providing enhancements inside and out.    

With its patented 4-corner LEDs, it doesn't matter where this new 5-way sensor is put into service. it guarantees complete all-round visibility and monitoring of its operating and switching state from any angle. This puts it into a completely new light.

Installations can be planned, serviced, and monitored with less inconvenience for the technician in every possible respect. This is evident when removing and installing the new 5-way sensor: You only need to replace the existing upper part and can continue using the existing cabling in the base without any problems. It really couldn't be simpler. Also, all switching distances are available in the new package design.

The areas of application are almost unlimited, we have increased the integrity and robustness of the housing to protection category IP69K - making the new 5-way inductive limit sensor significantly more weather resistant, waterproof, and heat resistant. With improved UV resistance, it is also less sensitive to intensive sunlight exposure making it even more durable in outdoor applications.

Product Features:

• Sensing ranges (Sn) 15, 20, 30, and 40 mm
• Flush mountable 15 and 20 mm versions
• Improved sealing, IP68/69K
• Increased temperature range -25 deg C...85 deg C
• Same 1/2 inch NPT conduit entrance base as the NJ20+U2/U4 series
• 10-30 VDC operation
• 3-wire DC, 4-wire DC and NAMUR models

Learn more about P+F 5-Way Adjustable Limit Switch Style Sensors.

http://www.pepperl-fuchs.us