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By Design News Staff -- Design News, October 20, 2003

COSINE CORRECTORS

Helps light fill all nodes

A series of cosine correctors that attach to optical fibers is available for UV, VIS, and NIR measurements. Each of the CC-3 correctors changes the optical fiber's 25-degree angle to a 180-degree field of view. Each corrector is made of diffusing material that redistributes light. Cosine correctors can be used to measure UV-A and UV-B radiation, when coupled with a spectrometer. Ocean Optics, www.oceanoptics.com Enter 605

SENSOR TESTER

Protects against incorrect hookup

The ST-03 universal sensor tester evaluates all 2-, 3-, and 4-wire dc sensors. The palm-sized device is reportedly easy to use. Operators put sensor wires into push-button terminals and LEDs indicate the functions. The unit is protected against incorrect hookup and works with any dc capacitive, inductive, ultrasonic, or photoelectric sensor. Pepperl & Fuchs Inc.www.pepperl-fuchs.com Enter 606

WIRELESS SENSING

Connects to most control boards

The BALOGH RFID system reportedly offers affordable, general-purpose wireless sensing for industrial applications. The system includes passive data tags and transceivers, built-in or remote antennas, Ethernet or DeviceNet® connectivity, and part-present indicator. BALOGH requires no line of sight from tags to receiver. Error codes and alerts are part of the system package. TURCK Inc., www.turck.com Enter 607

DEVELOPMENT MODULE

Acquire, decode color images

Machine vision engineers can prototype, benchmark, and create applications quickly using the Vision 7 Development Module for LabVIEW 7 Express, the company says. The module includes a menu-driven vision assistant, which aids in experimenting with vision functions, optical character recognition, and barcode reading. The assistant generates code for LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real-Time, C, and Visual Basic. Applications include packaging, assembly, robotics, and industrial inspection. National Instruments, www.ni.com Enter 608

STACKING CONNECT MODULE

Solderless interconnections

HyperStac for Z-axis interconnections is designed for a variety of applications in harsh environments. Interconnect densities require stacking progressions for PCB efficiency. HyperStac reportedly includes a unique feature that enables a 1-mm mechanical deflection in the stack. The product is highly rated against corrosion, dry heat, temperature variation, and other environmental problems. Smiths Interconnectwww.smithsinterconnect.com Enter 609

BACK-UP POWER

Surge protection

The Back-UPS® series of uninterruptible power supplies includes 1,000 and 1,500V units for protection of powerful circuits. Features include more outlets, automatic voltage regulation, and long runtime. An optional extra battery pack can triple runtime capabilities for more than one PC, two large monitors, and multiple peripherals. Units USB connect and offer replaceable batteries. American Power Conversion, www.apc.com Enter 610

VERIFICATION SENSOR

Accurate part selection

The PVD Series of parts verification sensors features bright green and red job lights that provide visual cues to assemblers working the system. Reportedly ideal for multipart picking and assembly, the PVD is also used for packing, sorting, collating and error-proofing. Each unit has a sensing range up to 400 mm in diffuse mode, and up to 2m in retro-reflective mode. The PVD measures 30 x 15 mm, and includes metal housing and brackets. Banner Engineering Corp.www.bannerengineering.com Enter 611

DIGITAL OSCILOSCOPES

Robust set of trigger features

The WaveRunner™ 6000 digital oscilloscope series includes five models that cover bandwidths from 350 MHz to 2 GHz. The 6000 series reportedly has advanced signal capture and an easy user interface, while raising the standard of performance in bench oscilloscopes. Features include 5-ppm stability, an 8.4-inch color touchscreen, application-specific test packages, and a variety of active and passive probes. LeCroy Corp., www.lecroy.com Enter 612

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