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News Release from: Banner Engineering | Subject: T-gage sensors
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 August 2005
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors
Banner Engineering has introduced new T-gage passive, non-contact temperature-based devices detect objects that are either hotter or colder than the ambient condition and then trigger an output.
Banner Engineering has introduced new T-gage temperature sensors These passive, non-contact temperature-based devices detect objects that are either hotter or colder than the ambient condition and then trigger an output
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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T-gage sensors are especially useful for monitoring production lines.
They operate even if the product isn't moving and can sense temperature changes as small as 3 C.
T-gage sensors are ideal for a wide variety of applications in the process, food production, assembly, packaging, materials handling, and general manufacturing industries including detecting hot products such as baked goods, metals and bottles; detecting cold products, including frozen foods, ice and dairy; monitoring process equipment and fixture temperature; monitoring packaging, binding and gluing thermal processes; detecting hot parts and verifying ejection; monitoring heated or chilled rollers.
Numerous features of the T-gage make it particularly easy to install and use such as fast 25 millisecond response time accommodates production line speeds; small, self-contained package doesn't require an external controller; setup is quick and easy using an on-board teach push button or remote cable; dynamic teach mode allows the sensor to learn two sensing conditions on-the-fly and automatically set the switchpoint; manual teach mode allows the user to program the sensor for two distinct temperature switchpoints; stainless steel barrel construction and fully encapsulated electronics is rated IP67 for harsh sensing environments; provides a wide temperature sensing range from 0 to 300 C.
Advanced Monitor software allows for threshold adjustment and real-time information display through a PC Specifications.
The T-gage sensor operates from 10 to 30V dc.
It features solid-state bipolar outputs: one current sourcing (PNP) and one current sinking (NPN).
Output timing options include ON-delay, OFF-delay, retriggerable, one-shot, pulse stretches and more.
It is available with a 2 m or 9 m unterminated cable, or 5-pin Euro-Style quick-disconnect option.
Lens options include integrated lens for general purpose use, enclosed plastic face for food applications and germanium lens for narrow field of view.
About Banner.
Banner Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, vision sensors, fiber optic assemblies, electronic machine guarding systems and precision measurement systems.
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