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News Release from: Electro-Sensors | Subject: SpeedTalker DN
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2006
Versatile, DeviceNet-enabled tachometer
Electro-Sensors has introduced the first-of-its-kind SpeedTalker DN (UI), the latest addition to its range of DeviceNet enabled shaft speed sensors and tachometers
Electro-Sensors has introduced the first-of-its-kind SpeedTalker DN (UI), the latest addition to its range of DeviceNet shaft speed sensors and tachometers The SpeedTalker DN (UI) is a network powered DeviceNet tachometer designed to convert pulse frequencies from a wide range of sensors into RPM units
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 14 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The SpeedTalker DN (UI) tachometer incorporates state-of-the-art sensing and shaft speed analysis for real-time maintenance feedback and machine diagnostics," said Brad Slye, President of Electro-Sensors.
"Electro-Sensors is known for the reliability, accuracy and long life of our speed switches engineered for harsh industrial environments.
Now users can easily monitor the speeds of numerous rotating shafts using DeviceNet, enabling them to better control their processes and anticipate problems before they occur".
The SpeedTalker DN (UI) is capable of measuring both speed and direction when using a bidirectional sensor, has electrically isolated universal differential pulse inputs, and provides isolated 24Vdc sensor power.
The SpeedTalker DN (UI) tachometer is ODVA conformance tested, straightforward to configure, and its compact size and mounting versatility allows it to perform in a wide variety of applications.
Electro-Sensors is a leading manufacturer of machine monitoring and motor control technologies worldwide.
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