Heavy duty encoder - C100 is the newest encoder designed for continuous operation even in demanding fields of application such as windgenerators and steel mills.
 C100 is the newest encoder designed for continuous operation even in demanding fields of application such as windgenerators and steel mills.
Core of this Heavy-duty unit is Lika's proven encoder circuit with universal output, the full range of resolutions up to 10000 PPR and extended operating temperature range.
Safe signal transmission at high counting frequency is granted even over long distances up to 300 m.
Connections are available with cable or M23 connector output.
The strong aluminum housing withstands heavy impacts and has a surface treatment to protect the C100 against salt water and corrosion (Off-shore applications).
Blind hollow or tapered shafts are electrically insulated (up to 2,5 kV) in order to preserves ball bearings from damages due to eddy currents. Standard diameters are Ø16 or Ø17mm and up to Ø30mm on request.
Further products of Lika's Heavy-duty product family are:
• Double incremental encoder with hollow shaft
• Tacho-generator style single and twin encoder
• Sturdy compact absolute multiturn encoder
• Incremental pulley encoder
• Magnetic ring encoders
New incremental encoder’s range for heavy dutyapplications C101
 They have an extremely strong housing making them very resistant to shocks and impacts.This range allows a high shaft load and IP65 protection. Suitable for marine industry.
• Extremely strong housing very resistant to schocks and impacts.
• High shaft load.
• IP65 protection.
New Low-Profile, Dual Output Rotary Position Sensor
 The NRH280DP uses proven, non-contact programmable Hall-effect technology to provide OEMs with highly reliable and accurate rotary measurement in extreme industrial and off-highway environments. This low-profile sensor, with a 6.5mm profile, one of the thinnest available, provides numerous programmable options. Designed for operation in extreme temperatures, the NRH280DP enables system designers to quickly and easily improve the safety and integrity of their control systems.
The rugged NRH280DP is ideal for use in arduous operating environments and is currently used in diverse applications including articulated dump trucks (tip control), garbage collection vehicles (bin lift control), road sweeping vehicles (4-wheel steering), and Formula 1 racing cars (throttle pedal position).
Penny + Giles' configurable NRH280DP provides OEMs with a wide selection of parameter options including measurement range, and clockwise or anticlockwise direction output. This flexibility provides OEMs with a greater amount of control to configure the sensor to best suit their needs and achieve maximum performance. For example, the sensor can be configured so that one signal can be used in a control function while the other is used for position monitoring or display purposes.
Performance Features:
- Dual outputs
- “No Contact” Hall-effect technology
- Supports air gap between 2-7mm
- Low-profile: 6.5mm profile
- Power requirements: 5Vdc regulated or 9-30Vdc unregulated power supply
- Over-voltage protection to 40Vdc
- User programmable with 341 different angles (0-20 to 0-360 degrees: in one degree increments)
- 12-bit resolution (0.025%) over selected angular range
- Analog (0.5 to 4.5Vdc) or digital (Pulse Width Modulated) signal outputs
- Factory programmable to 0.1 to 4.9Vdc output range
- Electromagnetic immunity to 100V/m (<1mV maximum output signal)
- ±0.4% non-linearity
- Operating temperature range: -40 to +140ºC @ 5Vdc (< ±30ppm/ºC stability)
Penny + Giles Launches New Rugged Single-Axis Joystick at Bauma 2010
 Cwmfelinfach, UK – 19th April, 2010 - Penny + Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and a designer and manufacturer of position sensors, solenoids, and manual controllers has launched its new robust, hand-operated 12-bit programmable Hall-effect technology-based JC1500 joystick for single-axis operator control of cranes, aerial work platforms and other off-highway vehicle applications. The compact joystick comes with a range of user-defined features, enabling OEMs to quickly and efficiently build safe and reliable control systems.
Because the JC1500 joystick is designed with cast metal components it provides superior strength and reliability. It can be supplied with a wide range of handle and grip styles to suit specific applications that may, for example, require the increased safety and functionality offered by finger-operated triggers, buttons and rockers.
To support unique, customer-specific handle shapes or design requirements, the JC1500 is also available in a ‘no handle’ version with a plain operating lever provided for interfacing with the joystick handle or grip.
The JC1500 features a 12-bit programmable Hall-effect sensing system with dual outputs. The joystick lever’s sensor is embedded at the pivot mechanism to ensure maximum output sensitivity over the full lever travel.
JC1500 Performance Features:
• Power requirements: 5Vdc regulated or 9-30Vdc unregulated power supply
• Over-voltage protection to 40Vdc with reverse polarity protection
• Dual outputs, with independent output ramps (same or opposed)
• Analog (0.5 to 4.5Vdc) or digital (Pulse Width Modulated) signal outputs
• Spring return or friction hold lever action
• Optional center or end of travel locks and detent features
• Operating temperature range: -40 to +85ºC @ 5Vdc
• Environmental protection to IP69K above the mounting panel
For optimal flexibility, a number of the JC1500’s factory-programmed sensor features can be specified when ordering, including a choice of analog voltage or digital PWM signals on two channels. Each output can be configured with the same or opposed output ramps, enabling summed outputs to be monitored for error checking. Additionally, OEMs can choose advanced custom features including:
• Non-linear outputs
• Switched outputs
• Clamp voltages
• Extended analog voltage to emulate potentiometer signals.
The JC1500 also provides mechanical options that enable the customer to best suit their specific application. These mechanical options include
• Spring to center lever action
• Friction hold lever action
• Center or end locking functions
• Intermediate detent positions.
The JC1500 joystick can be simply and quickly adapted into an OEM’s system. Its compact footprint (53mm) under the mounting panel enables it to fit easily inside enclosures and control panels. It is intended to be mounted in environments that are subject to external weather conditions all year-round, on applications such as vehicle cab controls and aerial work platform control panels. The joystick has IP69K protection above the mounting flange for protection against the ingress of particles and fluids, even under pressure wash-downs.
Penny + Giles’ New Dual Redundant Output Rotary Position Sensor Extends Reliability/Accuracy for safety critical systems
 Christchurch, UK – 14th April, 2010 - Penny + Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and a designer and manufacturer of high precision sensing technology, has introduced the SRH220DR, a new dual redundant output contactless rotary position sensor. The SRH220DR uses proven, non-contact programmable Hall-effect technology to provide OEMs with highly reliable and accurate rotary measurement in extreme industrial and off-highway environments.
This new sensor, with a choice of integrated 6-way connectors, provides numerous programmable options. Designed for operation in extreme temperatures, the SRH220DR enables system designers to quickly and easily improve the safety and integrity of their control systems by using the dual independent power supply and output signals, allowing compliance with SIL-2 requirements for systematic safety as defined in IEC 61508.
The rugged SRH220DR is ideal for use in arduous operating environments and is suitable for use in diverse applications including cold planing machines (tracked steering control), garbage collection vehicles (bin lift control), road sweeping vehicles (4-wheel steering), and combine harvesters (header position control).
Penny + Giles’ configurable SRH220DR provides OEMs with a wide selection of parameter options including measurement range, and clockwise or anticlockwise direction output. This flexibility provides OEMs with a greater amount of control to configure the sensor to best suit their needs and achieve maximum performance.
SRH220DR Performance Features:
Dual Redundant outputs – independent supply and output signals
Contactless Hall-effect sensor technology
Power requirements: 5Vdc regulated or 9-30Vdc unregulated power supply
Over-voltage protection to 40Vdc
User programmable with 341 different angles (0-20 to 0-360 degrees: in one degree increments)
12-bit resolution (0.025%) over selected angular range
Analog (0.5 to 4.5Vdc) or digital (Pulse Width Modulated) signal outputs
Factory programmable to 0.1 to 4.9Vdc output range
Electromagnetic immunity to 100V/m
±0.4% non-linearity
Low output signal noise - <1mVrms
Output stability - < ±30ppm/ºC @ 5Vdc
Operating temperature range: -40 to +140ºC @ 5Vdc
Unlike conventional shaft-operated rotary position sensors, the SRH220DR has an integrated shaft and magnet assembly that activates the Hall-effect sensor through a hermetically sealed chamber. This allows the sensor to be used in extreme environments that are subjected to high shock and vibration, and endure immersion in fluids for short periods (IP68 protected).
The sensor’s molded housing includes a crush-proof mounting flange detail which has stainless steel inserts, allowing fitting and re-fitting of the sensor without damage to the flange. The housing also includes a choice of integrated 6-way connectors compatible with AMP Superseal 1.5 or Deutsch DT06 profiles.
The SRH220DR can operate from either a 5Vdc regulated or 9-30Vdc unregulated power supply and has over-voltage protection to 40Vdc. Each of its output channels can be supplied programmed with any one of 341 different angles in the range 0-20 to 0-360 degrees, in one degree increments, and features a 12-bit resolution (0.025%) over the selected angular range.
To ease configuration, SRH220DR can be factory-configured with either analog (0.5 to 4.5Vdc) or digital (Pulse Width Modulated) signal outputs as standard. It can also be factory programmed to offer 0.1 to 4.9Vdc output range, matching the equivalent signals from a potentiometer. The SRH220DR’s two outputs can be used for error checking if they are set up to be opposed (clockwise on the first signal and anticlockwise on the second signal) and the output summed.
SRH220DR features electromagnetic immunity to 100V/m and it has a very low maximum output signal noise of less than 1mV. This means that no additional signal filtering is required on the output signal. It also has a class-leading non-linearity of ±0.4%. When powered with 5Vdc, the SRH220DR has an operating temperature range from -40 to +140ºC, with a stability of less than ±30ppm/ºC. An optional lever arm kit can be supplied, where installations require this feature.
New finger-tip joystick options for speed control
 Cwmfelinfach, UK – January 4, 2010 - Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of high precision position sensors and manual controllers has expanded its family of JC120 single axis joystick controllers with the addition of new mechanical features contained within the existing joystick design.
A new friction mechanism is available, which will allow the operator to set the joystick lever to a specific position for driving a control system at a constant speed without the need to continue to remain holding the lever. Also available with this friction option is a center detent position that provides the operator with an indication of the joystick lever’s middle position.
A further new feature is a 7-position detent feel that provides the operator with an indication of the progressive movement through the joystick lever’s operating angle.
There are three detents positioned at 10° increments each side of the center detent position. These detent options are available for the original spring return to center and spring return to one end versions of the JC120, as well as the new friction option.
These new features are designed to offer users with a cost effective solution to providing mechanical indication of setting the speed of a control system. The life of the new mechanical features is in excess of 1 million cycles.
The JC120 joystick is a small, compact controller measuring only 26.5mm wide (28.5mm with optional IP67 protective boot fitted) featuring a pivoting lever design that provides one axis of forward and reverse movement. Two lever heights are available – either 63.75mm (Long) or 54mm (Short) above the mounting panel.
The standard spring-return to center option is ergonomically designed for smooth, precise finger-tip control making it ideal for repeated operations over long periods. It also features excellent proportional control, stable output, low noise and long life and is designed for applications including radio remote control ‘chest packs’, robotics, remote camera controls and agricultural and material handling equipment.
Electrical connections are provided through a 7-pin Molex 70553 series latching male connector on the joystick base for easy installation.
TPS280DP – better performance at no extra cost
 Penny + Giles announces a new variant of the popular contactless rotary position sensor
range, which uses a factory programmable non-contact Hall effect sensor system.
TPS280DP is designed as the modern alternative to rotary potentiometers fitted on high performance race car and motorcycle induction systems.
Replacing a potentiometer with the TPS280DP will eliminate premature failure due to electrical noise – caused by potentiometer wear. TPS280DP is life tested to 30 million cycles (60 million operations), more than NINE TIMES that of a potentiometer in this application.
TPS280DP is mechanically interchangeable with most existing throttle potentiometers using 32mm mounting centers and is designed to interface with most common throttle body D type spindles. The sensor has a choice of 200 or 500mm cable lengths, with or without an MSS4P Mini Sure Seal connector fitted to the FDR-25 sheathed spec 55A cable. With sealing to IP69K, it is also able to withstand high pressure wash-downs.
The TPS280DP operates from 5Vdc (and 9-30Vdc) and is factory programmed to allow a wide range of configurations.
• Electrically interchangeable with potentiometers
• More than 9x the life of a potentiometer
• Extremely low signal noise, for the life of the sensor
• Will operate from -40 to +140°C, with excursions to +170°C
• Sealed to withstand high pressure wash-downs (IP69K)
• Mechanically interchangeable with potentiometers
on 32mm mountings
• Standard output is dual channel
• Configurable output direction, for left or right fitment
• Measurement range from 20 to 360° in 1° increments
• 12 bit resolution (0.025%) over the angular range
• Analogue (0.5 - 4.5 or 0.1 - 4.9Vdc) or PWM outputs
• 2.5 or 0.15mS input/output delay
P & G Launches New Universal Conditioning Module Now Available from Control Devices
 Control
Devices, the regional distributor for Penny + Giles products is proud
to announce the arrival of a new Universal Conditioning Module that
provides reliable signal conditioning for a wide range of analogue
inductive transducer types. The module can work with any manufacturer’s
transducer and is suitable to drive 4, 5 or 6 wire differential LVDTs,
ratiometric LVDTs and 3 wire inductive half bridge transducers (or RVDT
equivalents).
UCM has a low current requirement of less than
10mA and can be linked and synchronized with up to 50 modules in one
network for multiple channel measurement systems. The UCM provides a
simple 0.5 to 4.5Vdc analogue signal output, or by using additional
module cards, into a variety of different voltage ranges, a current
output, or digital PWM output. It normally operates from an unregulated
10 - 30Vdc supply.
The set-up is flexible, allowing users to
adjust excitation voltage and frequency, operating mode, span output
and zero position, as well as configuration for multiple
synchronization. The unit is housed in a rugged die-cast aluminum alloy
housing, suitable for harsh environmental conditions and electrically
noisy installations, with EMC Immunity to 100V/m. The housing features
an impressive environmental performance, with dust and fluid protection
to IP68 and submersion to two meters. UCM is simple and easy to
install. It is designed to be mounted on a bulkhead close to the
transducer by using M5 screws through the mounting holes that are
located under the housing lid. The supply, output and transducer
connections are routed through two IP68 rated cable glands that can
accommodate cable diameters of between three and eight mm.
EFE France
Appoints
Control Devices as Regional Distributor L’Essor Francais
Electronique or EFE has appointed Control Devices to market and
distribute its
range of pressure transducers for the Chinese, South East Asian, Australia, New Zealand
and the Pacific
markets.
EFE specialises
in pressure and force transducers utilising thin film technology. Over
35
years, EFE has developed a large range of products including high
precision
pressure transducers, miniature pressure transducers and integrated
pressure
and temperature transducers aimed at the automotive, aerospace, energy
and
defence markets.
“Control Devices
was a logical choice to distribute EFE sensors”, commented David Cayez,
Managing Director of EFE, “they already represent high quality brands
such as
Penny + Giles so Control Devices have an intimate knowledge of the
requirements
of the high performance end of the market.”
“We are
delighted EFE sort to deal with us,” said Rick
Dowel,
Managing Director of the Control Devices Group. “Control Devices now
has
offices in Shanghai
and Hong Kong to
service the Chinese market and with our other regional
offices I am certain Control Devices will do a good job in marketing
EFE
sensors into the regions we manage.”
Innovation In Motion - New SLT 190 - Linear Transducer for Rugged
Indusrial Applications
 The
new SLT190 linear position transducer is designed to provide reliable,
fit-and forget position sensing within a compact transducer size for
the most arduous operating environments. The transducer uses an
innovative single coil inductive operating principle within a rugged,
stainless steel housing and provides an analogue position signal
proportional to the operating sleeve position.
Offering one of the most cost-effective solutions for
contactless absolute position sensing, this transducer is ideally
suited to exterior mounting on off-highway vehicle systems, including
military vehicles. The SLT190 has been designed with 21st century
applications in mind. The transducer can withstand operating
temperatures from -40°C to +150°C and has been tested to withstand
shocks to 10,000g. With an EMC Immunity of 100V/m, this transducer is
ready for the harshest applications, such as steel and aluminium plants
and power generating stations.
Features
•No contact between the sensing elements
•Compact body to stroke length
•Infinite resolution
•Absolute measurement
•Rugged stainless steel construction
•High temperature capability to +150°C (+302°F)
•CE approved
•Rapid despatch of any length
Benefits
•Virtually infinite life
•Reduced installation space
•All displacement will be sensed
•No loss of position on power down
•Maximum reliability under impact and vibration
•Maximum reliablity in hostile environments
•Confidence in EMC performance
•Eliminates customer inventory
Penny & Giles
Aerospace - Data Recording Systems
 Perhaps
more than any other industry, the Aerospace world has always been about
pushing the boundaries; going further, getting faster, changing the
process, but always doing it safely.
Penny & Giles Aerospace
have been active participants in that process of creating products that
not only meet those expectations but also constantly redefine the
industry's expectations. With 50 Years in Aerospace, Penny &
Giles flight data recorders are the most versatile recorders available
and ranked second to none.
The Multi Purpose Flight
Recorders (MPFR) meets the ever-increasing demand of performance,
weight, and low cost of ownership for Air Transport, Business Jet and
Helicopter operators. UK, CAA and FAA approved, the MPFR is ready for
use as a dual recorder to meet the requirements of NTSB recommendation
A99-17. The MPFR exceeds all the requirements of TSO C1213, and C124 as
well as TSO C123a and C124a. In addition, it exceeds the requirements
of EURO-CAE MOPS ED-55 and ED56A.
It will also comply with the
requirements of WG 50 for recording digital ATC messages. urthermore,
the MPFR can be configured as a solid state CVR, FDR or as an CVFDR
under one part number. A one box, one part number solution. Thanks to
Penny & Giles innovative approach and the use of new
lightweight materials, the current generation of flight recorders are
less than half the weight of previous models.
The different hardware and
software variants offer a wide range of flexibility in both
functionality and recording duration to suit every need. And, thanks to
high MTBF, the low costs of spares and the commonality of spares
considerably reduce the cost of ownership. Further efficiencies are
found in Penny & Giles Quick Access Recorders (QAR) through the
rapid daily replay of in-flight data and other parameters not available
to the flight data recorder. Penny & Giles QAR's utilise the
latest storage technologies and electronic concepts through either
PCMCIA Flash Card technology (PQAR) or Solid State technology (SSQAR).
Again, Penny & Giles
Aerospace not only understands the challenges of realising such
technological innovation but also take the steps in making it a
commercial reality. As Australasia's leading suppliers of aerospace,
industrial and defence components, Control Devices is proud to support
the world's quality engineering products in Penny & Giles
Aerospace.
DACO
Military Joystick & Control Product Lines
Following increasing client
interest, we are pleased to confirm that we are formally introducing
these additional three MIL-STD compliant product lines. In each case,
by virtue of a modular design philosophy, strategic stockholding, close
relationships with key vendors / partners and (above all) an obsession
with compressing time-to -delivery, our lead-times remain best in class
and the establishment of these product lines will lead to further
reductions.
Gamepad style controllers are
most often used for remote control of armoured vehicles or
electro-optical systems, finger-and-thumb displacement joysticks are a
popular choice for naval command and control consoles and the yoke
style, known as gunners' control handles, typically are used in
armoured vehicles.
DG200: first delivered in 2003,
gamepad-style grips, available from 6 weeks after definition / order.
Readily available options include a range of force sensor miniature
displacement joysticks (various knob styles and 3 operating forces now
available off-the-design-shelf), sealed deadman’s handles and guarded
triggers, and in-grip serial interfaces. DP200: first delivered in
2004, 1- and 2-axis finger-and-thumb potentiometric proportional
displacement joysticks, available from 4 weeks after definition /
order. 3-axis, IP67 variant added earlier this year.
DP400: first delivered in 2004,
yoke or gunner-style control handles, with potentiometric or Hall
effect sensing, various angles of displacement and completely
customisable plastic grips, available from 8 weeks after definition /
order. A brief resume of our existing product lines is also set out
below: * MG1 / DG100 (now DG1000): modular / customised control grips.
* MP1 / DP100 (now DP1000): modular / customised displacement joystick
bases. * DJ100: customised hand-operated force joysticks. * MJ3 / DJ300
: modular / customised miniature force joysticks. * MT6 & MT4 /
DT600 & DT400: modular / customised trackerballs. Modular
products available from just 5 working days after definition/order
Often used as initial evaluation or prototype controllers while
detailed definition takes place.
The
Orpheus is now available for demonstration.
 Please contact us at info@controldevices.net or
call us on (+61 (2) 9330-1700)to speak to our Audio Products Manager,
Mr Wayne Baptist to make arrangements. Orpheus is a FireWire interface
for personal recording and sound production, for professional
musicians, songwriters, engineers and producers.
Orpheus is ideal for music and
sound recording, production & monitoring, stem-based mastering
and analogue summing. Orpheus provides Prism Sound's renowned
performance and sound quality in a dedicated FireWire unit compatible
with Windows XP & Vista and MAC OS X 10.4x (Intel &
PPC). Orpheus has line, microphone and instrument inputs, good foldback
and stereo or surround monitoring capabilities, ADAT and SPDIF digital
I/O plus support for external MIDI devices.
Microphone inputs include MS
matrix processing and high-performance digital sampling-rate conversion
(SRC) is available for digital inputs or outputs.
Development News
 Control
Devices set to embark on research into grip design and custom joystick
controlls for all market sectors. The new prototpe ia a three peice
grip that does not requre any screws to gold it together, the only
fasteners used are for the face place and securing it to the base of
your joystick. The design is intended to be IP66 in minimal
specifications. Although in it's early stages the new grip has shown
great promise. For more inforamtion about this grip please contact us.
Expected release February 2009.
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