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Indoor air pollution is becoming an increasing problem, because of buildings and houses having a much better insulation. Better insulation saves energy for heating, but on the other hand prevents necessary exchange of air. Exchange of air is important to remove potentially harmful gases coming from cleaning agents, solvents, carpets and flooring and many other sources. F...

They are built in a fully insulated structure and are designed for mounting on printed circuit boards. With their unipolar supply voltage, the sensors are suitable for measuring DC, AC and pulse currents. Four sensors from 6 to 50 A The KIFHY-1 series consists of four sensors with a rated primary current of 6, 15, 25 and 50 amperes at a maximum applicable current of...

The measuring cell’s innovative design features a total length of just 33 mm – as a comparison, a typical transmitter is generally significantly longer than 100 mm. Casting all the electronics and the connection cable minimises the housing to the essentials and achieves strong protection against external influences. Various threads including G1/4, G1/8 and 1/4 NPT are av...

Maximum rotational speed at the highest possible pulse rate plays a key role. The new PS28C version allows it to support a motor speed of 27,000 revolutions per minute at 4,000 pulses per revolution. Much higher speeds are possible at a lower pulse rate, and at temperatures of -40°C to +100°C. The encoder is equipped with differential output, optional shielded cabl...

Don’t adapt your product to a standard sensor – we adapt our pressure sensors to your product and coordinate it perfectly to your application. Be it a measuring cell with increased requirements for the mechanical interface or simply a defined cable length or special connector for a transmitter, individual solutions have many advantages: the measurement task is 100% fulf...

Indoor air pollution is becoming an increasing problem, because of buildings and houses having a much better insulation. Better insulation saves energy for heating, but on the other hand prevents necessary exchange of air. Exchange of air is important to remove potentially harmful gases coming from cleaning agents, solvents, carpets and flooring and many other sources. F...

The high process temperature is critical for the selection of the humidity sensor. Not too many sensors can measure sufficiently correct at these high temperatures. Pewatron has developed the high-accuracy (+/-2% RH) and reliable, long-life FCX-OHS transmitter for use in various industrial applications and for operating temperatures in a wide range from 100°C to 300°C. T...

In practice, there are many different applications, where CO2 is being measured for safety reasons or being used in industrial processes. An example of an application, where CO2 is being used in an industrial process, but at the same time has to be measured for safety reasons, is the production of dry ice. Production of dry ice requires pressurized CO2 gases in high conc...

COZIR LP is an ultralow power (3 mW) and low profile, high performance CO2 sensor module, ideally suited for battery operation and portable instruments. Based on patented IR LED and detector technology and innovative optical designs, COZIR is the lowest power NDIR sensor available. The obvious use of the COZIR sensor module is for battery-operated or autonomous gas senso...

In 2013 we launched the new generation of its MEMS pressure sensors, the A series. Based on a 2-chip concept (Sensor Die+ ASIC), the solution quickly proved itself on the market and is now widely used in many applications. At first glance, the Japanese sensors do not necessarily stand out from their rival products. But if you look more closely, you will notice that most ...

E4T and S4T miniature optical encoders now come in higher resolutions of 400 and 500 CPR. Specifically designed for robotics, medical and other industrial automation applications, the new E4Ts utilize state of the art transmissive optical sensing technology. The newly announced resolutions represent up to a 38% increase in available CPR and now support applications req...

However, the high pressures involved made it easy to abandon this natural liquid over CFC based refrigerants characterized by lower pressure levels. The low GWP footprint of CO2, together with the development of components suitable for high pressures, has in recent years made CO2 based compression cooling systems the obvious choice for medium- and large-based cooling sys...

They are built in a fully insulated structure and are designed for mounting on printed circuit boards. With their unipolar supply voltage, the sensors are suitable for measuring DC, AC and pulse currents. Four sensors from 6 to 50 A The KIFHY-1 series consists of four sensors with a rated primary current of 6, 15, 25 and 50 amperes at a maximum applicable current of...

The angle sensors market is extremely diverse, as each application where angle sensors are used has different requirements. To meet this challenge, Pewatron is introducing a new range that includes different sizes and a large assortment of electrical interfaces and connections. Thanks to the Hall effect, all angle sensors achieve a long lifetime of up to 40 million cycle...

The new ABS5 is an ultra-small waterproof absolute sensor that was originally developed for diving watches to determine water depth. Thanks to its ultra-small frame and customer-specific Flex Print, the sensor can be integrated into products that offer only a small amount of space for sensor technology. Both the pressure sensor and the customer-specific Flex Print are ma...

With the PPCP3 series, Pewatron is launching a new generation of pressure sensors based on the capacitive measuring principle. The capacitive MEMS pressure sensor features an incredibly high resolution (<15 μbar). The PPCP3-M1 is a differential pressure sensor with an SPI or TWI interface. The inside is fitted with a capacitive sensor chip and signal conditioning elec...

Pewatron presents the new SW65-6-605-F series current sensors. These modern sensors are best suited for applications in public spaces, such as measuring electricity consumption at electric charging stations using smart cables. The new sensor type is characterised by its high electrical insulation and the non-inflammability of the materials used. It also impresses with it...

Customization of an oxygen monitoring device can be done by using the general Pewatron gas sensor toolbox allowing our customers to design the best suitable oxygen monitor FCX-OMP for any given application. The oxygen sensors themselves can be chosen from 4 different basic types (FCX-ULL, FCX-UL, FCX-UC and FCX-UWC) covering a range of oxygen concentrations from 0…1000 p...

The FCX-TR transmitter is a fully integrated solution with a low-noise amplification circuit that translates the µA signal from the sensor into a 4…20 mA standard output signal. The transmitter has a high-precision heater controller built-in for an accurate control of the sensor heater voltage and current. The accuracy of the transmitter follows the accuracy of the senso...

The PG-03 transmitter is a fully integrated solution with a low-noise amplification circuit that translates the mV signal from the sensor into a 4…20 mA standard output signal. The accuracy of the transmitter follows the accuracy of the sensor element itself. The 4-pole cable from the transmitter box can easily be connected to a central power supply and the 4…20 mA outpu...

The PO2ES-103P electrochemical sensor is a rugged oxygen gas sensor intended for use in industrial and medical applications. The sensor is lead free and is RoHS conform, which is certainly a benefit for new product developments, but is also an argument for replacement of lead based sensor in old product lines. In typical medical applications, such as respiratory or co...

The PHPS-7500 is an OEM pressure sensor for gases and liquids. Each individual sensor is calibrated, temperature-compensated and amplified using the programmable ASIC. The total accuracy of typically 0.75% over the whole temperature range from 0…70° C, the 5 V supply, the ratiometric output signal of 0.5…4.5 VDC, and the digital I2C interface make a great number of appli...

Solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) gas sensors offer flexibility in design and size, because the basic sensor design is dry and contains no liquid electrolytes. Liquid electrolyte gas sensors, also known as wet electrochemical cells, are used in many applications ranging from automotive (fuel usage optimization) over industrial (safety) and to emission control (surveillance...

Yield management in industrial processes rely increasingly on sensors that can monitor the process. By monitoring the process, the optimum working point of a process can be defined and product yields can be maximized. An industrial bakery with a high throughput is a perfect example of an industrial application, where a closed loop control of the full baking process can b...

PEWATRON launched the new A3 series of gauge pressure sensors. The AG3 and AP3 series are compatible in footprint and pin configuration with the highly successful F and X series, but with better total accuracy performance (< +/-1.5%) and a very low noise output. The analog AG3 & AP3 series is a two-chip system consisting of a MEMS sensor chip and a signal-conditioning...

Pewatron not only offers a wide range of pressure sensors – we can also manage the development and production of entire electronic assemblies. Thanks to our partners in Asia, we have access to experienced development engineers, the latest technology and the necessary production capacities to offer complete electronic assemblies at very attractive prices, no matter what t...

The new PSPA372 MEMS gauge pressure sensors from Pewatron works with air and non-aggressive gas and wet media and for high pressures up to 40 bar. The analog, amplified output is accurate and reliable over a large temperature range. The over pressure and burst pressure is comparable to values normally found only for metal membrane based pressure sensors. All of the above...

Typical applications requiring a fast response time by the sensor include those where only small sample extracts are available for analysis or where a large number of samples are to be tested/analysed. For both applications, knowledge about the response time (T90) is important to be able to make correct assessments of the process and product quality. Selective laser m...

Pewatron launches 4 new intelligent air quality sensing modules. The MEMS based MiCS-VZ-86/89 air quality module makes the process of detecting VOCs simple by using innovative metal-oxide-semiconductor technology supported by a micro-electromechanical structure (MEMS). The sensing elements provide a swift response to changes in the levels of a wide range of VOCs and henc...

PEWATRON launched the new analog A2 series of gauge pressure sensors. The A series is compatible in footprint and pin configuration with the highly successful F and X series, but with higher total accuracy (typically +/-1.0%, max +/-1.5%) and a wider compensated temperature range (0-85°C). The analog A2 series is a two-chip system consisting of a MEMS sensor chip and an...

The IPPS-015-1000hPa pressure sensor is a MEMS piezo-resistive pressure sensor chip and a signal-conditioning ASIC integrated into a compact and thin package, making it the optimal solution for consumer applications with a high degree of electronics integration and multi-functionality. With package dimensions of 4.5 x 4.0 x 1.0 mm, pin separation of 1.27 mm and a minimum...

The PST20 is a universal application inclination sensor with a +/-0.07° degree of accuracy and very low interference at an attractive price. The high degree of IP69K protection makes it the ideal candidate for outdoor applications in solar systems, mobile machines, cranes or lift arms. Its measurement range can be set between &#177; 5° and 360°. The sensor comes with a...

PEWATRON launched the new A3 series of gauge pressure sensors. The AG3 and AP3 series are compatible in footprint and pin configuration with the highly successful F and X series, but with better total accuracy performance (< +/-1.5%) and a very low noise output. The analog AG3 & AP3 series is a two-chip system consisting of a MEMS sensor chip and a signal-conditioning c...

PEWATRON is launching the new PS20A kit encoder with an astonishingly small 20 mm diameter. This extraordinarily compact unit leverages the latest optical reflective technology to deliver resolutions of up to 2046 cycles per revolution. The new PS20A is ideal when size is critical and is extremely easy to install thanks to the convenient kit system. The PS20A comes wi...

Pewatron introduces two new OEM force sensors which are perfectly suited for mobile dosage of medicine and a variety of other safety critical applications including pump regulation, robotics, weighing, automation and indirect pressure & flow measurement. The sensors can be used in variety of industrial segments, such as medical, semiconductor and biochemistry industries....

The FCX-MC module can be changed in sizein order to fit into an existing or new application via a redesign. The current size of the module is optimized for a number of applications, including mounting of the module into racks. For that reason, the module can also be delivered with a standard DIN connector for rack mounting. The FCX-ML module already has a small size and ...