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Sensors, Signal Conditioning, Instrumentation, Data Acquisition and Control for:
– Product and Process Development Testing
– Manufacturing Automation and Process Monitoring
– Dimensional Gauging, Thickness, Weighing

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Oven Temperature Profile w 4010

As a temperature controller with eight independently programmable TTL-level logic I/O,the Daytronic Model 4010 is ideal for multi-temperature profile operations. In the event of a broken wire or thermocouple the 4010 will report an off scale reading. The panel can display individual temperatures or a continuos live average.

3D - Laser Measurement

3D - Laser Measurement

A special optical system projects a Laser beam on the surface of the object under test. The diffuse reflected light creates an image of the surface profile on the CCD camera. The resolution results from the available numbers of pixels and ...............

Automotive Catalyser Production

Automotive Catalyser Production

M2D - Laser Scanner improves automotive catalyser production:
Control of Position and thickness of isolating mat position and integrity of ceramics part. Quality monitoring is a must. Quality monitoring for catalyser production has been installed by Acro Automation in Milwaukee for a production unit of catalysers.

Centralized Monitoring Using a Panel Computer

Centralized Monitoring Using a Panel Computer

A touch panel computer installed with a general purpose OS, when combined with the F&eIT, facilities system development from small to large scales in Process Monitoring and Manufacturing Automation.

Container Surface Profile Mapping

M2D-laserScanners create a profile map of the container surface, while the container is rotated.

The containers need to be recognised by the number for different reasons of automatic billing, refunding and later refilling. The serial number includes characters for brand and type of beer packaged into different containers. Reading those characters with barcode or RFID does not work under the specific environmental conditions of breweries.

Cooling Curve Measurement on Electric Motors

Cooling Curve Measurement on Electric Motors

The temperature measurement is done by an external Pt100 sensor or by an external infrared measurement device. The Burster 2316 captures the data, with up to 1000 measurements and a selectable sample rate, then transers the measurement data to Excel via PC software. All device specific settings are shown to the user via display. Calling up the settings is done via keypad or via PLC interface...

Dam Monitoring

Dam Monitoring

Dam monitoring at a mountain water reservoir:

At cement injections in to the rocky ground under the dam basement area for a stabilization of the dam, high pressures are necessary to reach the aimed effect. On the other hand must be guaranteed that due to the injection pressure a lifting of the dam will be avoid.

Dimensional Classification of Parts w LVDT

Dimensional Classification of Parts w LVDT

The Model 4030 accurately measures displacements obtained with an LVDT. The 4030 supplies regulated excitation and filters and amplifies the resulting signal. The seven predefinable limit zones are tied to specific nonlatching logic outputs. The MAX and MIN functions can be reset by the front panel.

Edge Seam Laser Scanners

Edge Seam Laser Scanners

Variations in processing of weld seam position causes weld defects and rejected parts. When prepared parts have tolerances the small laser weld spot would miss the joint. Laser Scanner measurement of the part edgeâ€¦

Embedded Computers Production Lines

Embedded Computers Production Lines

Embedded Computers for Production Lines:

Setup computer with Image processing board, serial communication board, Digital I/O board

In a part mounting process of a production line, image processing technologies are used to measure the deviation of parts from the criteria and position the parts. However, a purpose-built image processing system is costly and does not always have suitable functions. Thus, an image processing system based on embedded computers has been developed and put to use in the positioning procedure.

Environmental / Test Stand Automation

Environmental / Test Stand Automation

A major appliance manufacturer needed to automate the measurement of temperature in an oven test stand. This sounds like a very simple system, and conceptually it is. However, the system requires monitoring over 1700 thermocouples.....

Environmental Measurement System

Environmental Measurement System

A system consisting of an embedded setup computer with a selectable number of expansion slots according to the number of interface boards.......

Failure Protection Welding

Failure Protection Welding

Avoid rejects in laser welding production: Measurement of edge position before welding and weld seam inspection after welding.

For the laser welding process, preparation of parts should be perfect. Variations in positioning of weld seam position causes weld defects and rejected parts: when prepared parts have tolerances, the small laser weld spot would miss the joint.

Foam Block Measurement

Foam Block Measurement

Ultra wide Laser-Scanner for measurement on foam blocks during production:

Surface monitoring; foam is being produced in big blocks of up to 8 feet width and 4 feet height. During production, holes and big pores remain on the surface. In order to achieve a solid and nice surface, the block is cut to the level of the deepest surface holes.

Foils Plates Laser Thickness

Foils Plates Laser Thickness

Laser Sensors can check the surface quality of foils and plate contours, roughness, thickness as well as other product characters on-line during production. Jumps in the surface from adhesive tape, inperfection, etc...

Furnace Temperature Control System

Furnace Temperature Control System

A PC-based system for temperature measurement and feedback control of combustion.......

Glass Shape Measurement

Glass Shape Measurement

Measurement of Glass Shape, a manufacturer of automotive glass windows has recently completed a successful factory evaluation of Philtec’s model DMS-RC171-R non-contact fibre-optic sensor.

Micro-controlled LVDT’s have been the industry standard for gauging the shape of glass windows in production. Numerous gages are mounted to a master shape form. Air pressure is used to bring the gages into contact with the glass which is placed onto the form.

Harmonics Analyser

Harmonics Analyser

The measurement of 50Hz or 60Hz voltage and current signals as well as the evaluation of such signals is necessary for assessing the quality of the power utility delivered. The testing required, however, is no easy task. There are standardsâ€¦

KIOSK I/O Products

KIOSK I/O Products

RS-232C Expansion Board Improves Systems in KIOSK Products..........

Load and Temperature Failure Testing

Load and Temperature Failure Testing

e.bloxx and e.gate series used to test material failure in high environmental temperatures.

At the test of new materials they will be loaded mechanically in a wide range of environmental temperature until the break. e.bloxx modules are measuring strain, load and displacement in the setup. The long-term stability of the measuring system is at this type of longterm test a absolute important criteria. For that reason only a carrier frequency system can be used.

Log Length Measurement

Log Length Measurement

When measuring large differences in displacement the MEL M10 Long Range Sensor offers the flexibility, accuracy and repeatability required in sawmill operations

M2D Laser Scanner

M2D Laser Scanner

MELs M2D Laser-Scanner monitors defect location on the surface and has been designed specially for surface monitoring with highest resolution. Color map translation of grooves and elevation on the surface â€¦â€¦

M2D Reading Engraved Numbers

M2D Reading Engraved Numbers

The 3C representation map of the Engraved vehicle Serial number shows the possibilities of the 3C-Recorder. The colour map translation of valleys & evelations on the surface gives more information...

Measurement of Thickness w 2 LVDT

Measurement of Thickness w 2 LVDT

Accepting two independent displacement signals, the Daytronic Model 4032 allows direct measurement of thickness when the two inputs are summed by means of an internal "Calculate" channel. The 4032 supplies regulated excitation then demodulates, filters and ampluifies the resulting signal. The "MAX minus MIN" function is useful when you need to know the precise range of an excursive phenomenon like runout, wobble or looseness. For each input, each of the three predefinable limit zones of the tared reading is tied to a specific nonlatching output.

Measuring Amount of Conveyed Material

Measuring Amount of Conveyed Material

This system determines the amount of clay (or other material) processed. The Daytronic Model 4040 measures the data (the speed of cogs)that can be sensed by pulse transformer transducers. A supervisory computer, through the 4040 Optional serial interface adaptor, calculates the amount of conveyed material by multiplying the load by the belt speed.

Measuring Foils and Plates

Measuring Foils and Plates

Measuring Foils and Plates Thickness Measurement:

M7-LED and Laser-Sensors can check the surface quality of foils and plates: evenness, roughness, waves, thickness, and other product characters can be checked online during production. Jumps in the surface, like adhesive tapes, were recognised very well due to the high bandwidth of the M7L Laser sensors. Distance and thickness measurement is not influenced by different colours. M7L sensors measure on black rubber with the same quality as on shining steel.

Mechanical Seal Quality Test

Mechanical Seal Quality Test

The test of a mechanical seal depends on its design and purpose. Several factors such as the rotational speed of the shaft or axel, the pressure, the temperature and the nature of the medium...

Monitoring Operation of Remote Systems and Facilities

Monitoring Operation of Remote Systems and Facilities

A web server based on the F&eIT micrcontroller notifies users or a failure as soon as it occurs.........

Multi-Channel Gauging

Multi-Channel Gauging

Allows you to measure up to 16 LVDT’s in the micrometer range while providing multi-channel data acquisition. The on board oscillators and signal generators eliminate the need for switching boxes with integrated displays and outputs...

Nuclear Reactor Seal Inspection

Nuclear Reactor Seal Inspection

M2D - Laser Scanner improves nuclear plant inspection, automated surface inspection on the main sealing of the nuclear reactor

Nuclear reactors need inspection and repair of the main sealing of the reactor tank. They go through inspections in a regular schedule. Due to cost, the inspection team works under a very high pressure on the timing of the whole project. While the reactor cools down, every step is planned precisely. Finally the main reactor tank is opened.

Online Parts Inspection

Online Parts Inspection

The model 4033 accepts inputs from 1-2 eddy current proximity sensors. It converts each input signal to a voltage directly proportional to the distance of a ferrous material. MAX and MIN functions can be reset by the front panel. For each input, each of the 3 predefinable limit zones are tied to a specific nonlatching output.

Panel Computer Used as a Bar Code Reader

Panel Computer Used as a Bar Code Reader

A touch panel computer installed with a general purpose OS facilities development of an application as a bar code reader terminal.........

Press Force Defect Detection

Press Force Defect Detection

To set up 9310 so that the 9310 can differentiate between a good press with good parts, or parts with defects or bad parts. After setting up the 9310 and taking many curves:
Curves of good presses and parts where very constant.

Some parts chattered as they where pressed in by setting a 5 Hz filter on the Y channel smoothed curve out. There is a clear difference between the deformed or misaligned parts and a good part that are aligned. From the Data collected a pass window and a block window would be recommended for the set up of the 9310.

Press Force Measurement for Pills and Tabs

Press Force Measurement for Pills and Tabs

By controlling the pressing force during the production process of pills and tabs the quality will be ensured.

The pressing force is the essential criteria at the production of pills to ensure the right weight and by this the required pharmaceutical effect. The solution for the measurement of the pressing force has to meet special requirements to the dynamic, the accuracy and the non-sensibility regarding disturbing signals.

Press-Fit Monitoring with Signature Analysis

Press-Fit Monitoring with Signature Analysis

For any process where a Force and Displacement are measured, a Force vs. Displacement signature can be built with the Burster 9310 DIGIFORCE. When Quality is a priority, simple limit monitoring is often insufficient.

A max/min limit approach is well suited for simple processes. However, figure 1a) and 1b) show two very different curves that will pass given a tradition Limit Monitoring Approach.

Push Over Technology Precise Weighing

Push Over Technology Precise Weighing

With new Push-Over Technology the fast and precise weighing of sequentially transported products can be effected (e.g. cups). This technology is based on horizantal free standing and is ideally designed for use in docked machinery. Weighing is performed dynamically..........

Quality Control on Wire or Cable

Quality Control on Wire or Cable

Testing of variable wire lengths from 100mm-1000mm measurement length. The Burster Resistomat 2316 works according to the proven 4-wire measurement method which eliminates errors caused by test lead and contact resistances. Thermo voltages that might be in the measurement ...

Quality Inspection of Cements

Quality Inspection of Cements

Research Institute of the cement industry, Quality inspection of different cements. The measurement of the released hydration heat during the dissolving process is a standard procedure to check the quality of cements. The testing takes place in temporally precise timed steps. The hydration heat, measured in calorimeters over periods of hours or days is a dimension for the quality.

Remote Monitoring of Storage Freezers

Remote Monitoring of Storage Freezers

A Web server based on the F&eIT microcontroller has enabled blanket remote monitoring of shop freezers and refrigerators at the main office in order to promote storage quality control and energy conservation......

Remote Monitoring of Water Treatment Center

Remote Monitoring of Water Treatment Center

A web server based on the F&eIT microcontroller allows both the staff at the treatment plant and the central control centre to view the same screens to conduct monitoring........

Remote Monitoring of Waterworks Piping

Remote Monitoring of Waterworks Piping

A web server based on the F&eIT microcontroller provides remote monitoring of water supply loads at monitoring points scattered in the waterworks system...........

Remote Monitoring Operation of Automated Machines

Remote Monitoring Operation of Automated Machines

A web server based on the F&eIT microcontroller sends alarm mail in real time for an abnormality........

Scanner for Paint Parameters

Scanner for Paint Parameters

Paint surface quality depends on particle parameters and online control of KTL paint parameters.

KTL = catalytic paint systems, depend on the parameters of paint pigment dispersion. State of the art paint systems use catalytic process to bring paint pigments onto the parts. Surface quality of the KTL method is excellent, presumed, that paint parameters like temperature, particle density, conductivity, PH-factor and others are correct.

Screw Strain Testing

Screw Strain Testing

Mechanical pull out test ensure the functionality of fixing and assembly systems.

In order to ensure the durability of a screw – dowel combination HILTI is testing this by pulling out the screw. During this process the force and the displacement has to be measured. A force-displacement characteristic is given information about the quality of the connection.

Sensing Glue on Paper with Capacitive Sensors

Sensing Glue on Paper with Capacitive Sensors

The application of glue to a paper substrate can be a critical piece of a manufacturing process. Detecting the presence/absence of the glue as it is applied is a preemptive measure to prevent loss of quality or product failure later in the process.

Sensors for Strong Electro-Magnetic Environment

Sensors for Strong Electro-Magnetic Environment

To make accurate non-contact displacement measurements of very small components in strong electromagnetic fields.....

Speed & Direction

Speed & Direction

Speed & Direction Monitoring / Control
Large prime movers such as gas, steam and hydraulic turbines need to be protected against over-speed conditions. Traditionally this has been achieved.
The speed of the machinery is measured.

Speed & Direction Alarming & Control

Speed & Direction Alarming & Control

Speed & Direction Monitoring / Control. Large prime movers such as gas, steam and hydraulic turbines need to be protected against over-speed conditions. Traditionally this has been achieved. The speed of the machinery is measured and controlled ...

Storage/Retrieval and Inventory System

Storage/Retrieval and Inventory System

The use of wireless LAN enables real-time merchandise control, improves operational efficency, and reduces storage and retrieval troubles........

Vibration Analysis

Vibration Analysis

M7L Laser assists in Vibration analysis in development of Spin Tomography systems.
i-Control and 4 channel A/D converter while operating, the huge magnets inside the Spin Tomography systems cause vibrations. These may disturb picture quality and cause sound – not very comfortable for the patient. Siemens was looking for a touchless pickup, resolving frequencies up to 10 kHz in 2 axes.

Water Tank Monitoring System

Water Tank Monitoring System

The adoption of a long-distance outdoor wireless LAN system enables remote monitoring and control, improving time efficiency and realizing labor saving.........

Water Treatment Plant: Remote Supervisor

Water Treatment Plant: Remote Supervisor

A remote supervisory system consisting of an Ethernet-based remote I/O system, F&eIT.

Weighing of PVC Granulate

Weighing of PVC Granulate

Weighing of PVC Granulate:

PVC for the use in the cable production, in the building industry, in the automotive industry and for the production of technical articles like tubes or wire isolation.

At the weighing process the long-term stability and the high accuracy are very important:
Hopper load (Tare) 2000 kg, Process load 500 kg, Required accuracy 0.1 kg

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