Perfect Sense

Honeywell
Sensing & Control

July 2008

Issue 06/08

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500 Series, ES Series Packaged Temperature Probes

- wide range of housing styles, materials, R-T curves, mounting methods, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and connector types are available to meet most applications.

MICRO SWITCH™ GSX Series Explosion-Proof Safety Switch

- bringing world-class MICRO SWITCHTM safety switch quality to our explosion-proof LSX and BX product lines.

TMS9.0 Digital Torque Measurement System

- the next generation of our rotating wireless torque measurement system takes digital telemetry to a whole new level.

Ask An Engineer

Q: Why specify a gold contact Limit Switch in a switching application?

AIn today's age of low-energy control, electromechanical switches interface more frequently with computers and other low-energy drive hardware. As a result, more and more electrical power is being removed from the switching circuit. The primary concern with low energy switching is switch contamination - low energy loads do not arc or burn the contact surface, and accordingly, they do not arc or burn off the contaminants that may reside on the contact surface. Honeywell offers a wide variety of MICRO SWITCHTM limit switches with gold contacts which are designed to work reliably in low-energy applications and reduce switch contamination.

Upcoming Tradeshows

Plan on heading out to one of these shows? We'll see you there!

 

Automotive Testing Expo China

17-19 September, Shanghai, China,
Stand #1080

Medical Design & Manufacturing Midwest

23-25 September, Rosemont, IL, USA, Booth #3166

Medical Design & Manufacturing Minneapolis

22-23 October, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Booth #1030

Automotive Testing Expo North America

22-24 October, Novi, MI, USA. Booth #8014

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Welcome

This month, read about new switch connector and circuitry options. Plus, new approvals on the BX switches and why ultrasonic sensors meet industrial application needs.

What's New

 

Dual Connection Safety Switch Helps Reduce Wiring Time 

 

The new MICRO SWITCHTM GKME Series Dual Connection Key Interlock Switch has two pre-assembled connectors that permit daisy chaining from switch to switch. Ease of installing these devices may reduce wiring time by up to 50%, resulting in significant customer savings. The GKME is designed to enhance machine safety as the removal of any switch indicates that a door is open and breaks the electrical safety chain. Equipment maintenance is easier as the switch design allows modules of the machine to be easily removed and replaced followed by plug and play of the safety switch.
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New Circuitry Option Expands GLS Limit Switch Offerings 

 

Honeywell has added a 2 Normally Open (2NO) option to its MICRO SWITCHTM GLS Series limit switches. The 2NO contact configuration may be used in applications requiring 2NO contacts - one for the control circuit and one for the auxiliary circuit. This option is available on the standard size GLA Series and the miniature GLC, GLD, and GLE Series.
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BX Series Receive IECEx Approval 

 

Honeywell has received Electrotechnical Commission (IECEx) approval for its MICRO SWITCHTM BX Series Explosion-Proof Switches. With IECEx approvals, manufacturers can specify one BX-Series switch for a machine that will potentially be used in Europe, Asia, or North America. IECEx is the Commission's certification of explosive atmospheres, and incorporates all existing approvals. Current North American UL/CSA and European ATEX approvals are superseded by IECEx recognition.
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Featured Products/Applications

Detect Targets Made of Virtually Any Material

 

Honeywell Ultrasonic Sensors measure time delays between emitted and echo pulses, often accurately determining the sensor-to-target distance. These non-contact-based products are designed to solve the toughest sensing problems by detecting targets made of virtually any material-regardless of color, transparency, shine, or opacity. Analog or digital versions provide distance or presence/absence sensing, and programmable versions are available for tailored applications.
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Test & Measurement

Information at Your Fingertips
 

Have you requested a copy of Honeywell's new Test and Measurement Product Catalog yet? You'll receive 500+ pages of robust sensor solutions for any test and measurement need including load cells, pressure transducers, torque sensors, instrumentation, accelerometers, and displacement sensors. Don't delay, order today.
 

On the Web

View Industry Applications Information Online

Look to www.honeywell.com/sensing for information on key industry applications. Find out what we can do for you in the industrial, medical, aerospace, transportation, and Test & Measurement arenas.

The Switch is On...And On...And On...

MICRO SWITCHTM Technology in Action
 

Your flight has been called. You do not care that it is raining, because you know you do not have to walk across the tarmac to get on the plane. MICRO SWITCHTM products make it possible for jet-bridges to dock tightly against the aircraft for easy boarding. As the plane rises into the sky, you hear the clunk of the landing gear as it locks into position, thanks to one of the dozens of MICRO SWITCHTM switching and sensing devices on board every commercial aircraft. Read on.

New Literature

The Right Choice When Lives are on the Line

 

 

Check out our new Medical Applications brochure for a look at our technology solutions for a broad spectrum of medical applications.
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Quick

Fact

In 1987, Honeywell developed technology that incorporated a microscopic bridge etched into a sensing chip, creating an extremely sensitive sensor.

Question

What sensor, sensitive enough to detect breathing in a person at rest, did Honeywell develop in 1987?

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About Perfect Sense

We hope you enjoyed this issue of Perfect Sense. The product profiles and application information provided in this monthly newsletter serve to highlight why it makes perfect sense to rely on Honeywell for your sensing and switching needs. We're constantly developing new technologies to keep our customers competitive and at the forefront of their businesses.

For more information contact us at 1-800-784-3011 or info.sc@honeywell.com.

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