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News Release from: Fluxgate World | Subject: Fluxgate devices
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 February 2006
Innovative sensors from Fluxgate World
at MTEC
Fluxgate World will be using the Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation Show, MTEC 2006 at the NEC from 15-16 February 2006 to launch three new products
Fluxgate World will be using the Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation Show, MTEC 2006 at the NEC from 15-16 February 2006 to launch three new products These are a fluid flow sensor - providing both speed and direction, a unit that measures inclination and a compass module giving magnetic heading for robotic guidance
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 19 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Added to the rotary shaft encoder launched at last year's event they highlight the breadth of applications that can benefit from fluxgate-based sensors.
The flow sensor uses the Autonnic, patented, third-axis extension to conventional, two-axis fluxgate magnetometry to provide both fluid speed and direction in a simple, robust unit with no bearing to wear.
Introduced into the marine market as a wind speed and direction module in late 2005, the unit is widely applicable to all types of fluid flow measurement.
Simplicity of design is a key feature.
The deflection of a single ball mounted on a sprung stalk is measured by sensing the resolved components of a magnetic field (either the earth's or a fixed magnet) to give both flow rate and direction.
The unit is resistant to dust, water and chemicals, making it ideal for use in aggressive environments.
Changes to ball size and spring rates cater for the broadest range of flow rates.
The development of the inclinometer - essentially a tilt sensor - has been stimulated by interest generated at the MTEC show last year.
Output gives tilt up to +/- 45degrees in two axes with a resolution of 0.1degrees.
Based on the Autonnic floating core magnetometer it has application in areas from surveying to stability of vehicles from tractors and construction plant including tele-handlers and mobile elevating work platforms.
The compass module is another product derived from successful marine use for navigation systems.
It has been introduced to industrial markets in response to the need for a simple approach to robotic guidance in a range of automated devices.
These innovative, reliable, non-contact, robust devices are applicable across the spectrum of environmental, industrial, consumer, medical and automotive sectors.
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