MAKING ITS Drives and Controls debut, Carlo Gavazzi will use the event to present HDMS, a single-phase motor starter that can start a motor without the need for a start capacitor. Also on show will be the latest technological innovations and advantages of IO-Link Sensors.

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Innovative TorqSense wireless sensors from Sensor Technology play an important role in new product development for Hydraulic Projects Limited (Hy-Pro), a leading UK developer and supplier of hydraulic drive units for marine steering and autopilot systems.

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The ABB Ability Smart Sensor for motors is a pocket-sized device that is retrofitted to the frame of LV induction motors. Installation of the sensor module is made easy as no additional wiring is required. The sensors are available not only for motors made by ABB but also for non-ABB motors.

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The Basic Line Torque Sensor from Kistler Instruments uses FM wireless technology to transmit the signal from the rotating shaft and so eliminates the signal distortion and loss inherent in slip-ring sensors. This product provides the maintenance and reliability advantages of contactless signal transmission at around the same cost as slip-ring technology.

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Motor speed is usually measured by means of an internal sensor bearing or an optical encoder with fixed pulse counts, whereby a separate sensor or code disc (code wheel) is required for each pulse count. This has a negative effect on flexibility and storage, says Variohm EuroSensor, UK distributor for Contelec.

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Solid-state liquid level sensor providing continuous output of tank contents. The sensor features an SAE 5-bolt mount and is manufactured to the required length

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The new ProfiNET LE-200 laser distance measurement system from TR-Electronic provides a communication option for customers looking for real-time, closed loop distance feedback application solutions.

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Specialist in the development and manufacture of transducers for the measurement of vibration, proximity and displacement, Monitran, is supplying Southampton-based Griffon Hoverwork with condition monitoring systems for 12 of its Griffon 8000TD hovercrafts, ordered by the Indian Coast Guard.

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Equipment rentals can help companies overcome the hurdle of finding investment capital to fund development and verification projects, something which is particularly prevalent in the current economic climate.

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The new Fluke 430 Series II threephase Power Quality Analysers are claimed to be the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost.

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ATC Semitec has added 165°C rated PTCs to its motor-protection series for MOD applications.

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Offering improved in-band signal fidelity and a 50% increase in dynamic range over previously available models, Variohm EuroSensor has added a new triaxial accelerometer to its vibration sensor range.

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