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2-axis controller with wheel-gear-BLDC motor system

AGV’s need two motors to move and steer.  Compared to the traditional One Motor/One Controller approach, the Dual Channel is simpler, cheaper, safer and easier to integrate and maintain. Two controllers can even team up to drive 4 motors. High efficiency across a range of speedsIncreased battery efficiencyReduced setup timesVersatility in design and performancePlug and Play incl. STO  Product...

Safe Torque Off compliant to SIL3

In mobile robots applications, "Stop" must always mean stop. And "Always" really means always - even if the motor controller is faulty and unresponsive. To do this, a growing number of our controller implement the STO - Safe Torque Off. STO function is compliant to: IEC 61800-5-2:2007, SIL 3 IEC 61508:2010, SIL 3 IEC 62061:2005, SIL 3 ISO 13849-1:2015, Category 3 Level e Product detailsRoboteQ...

For a quick setup of the AG2, AP2, AG3, AP3, AG4, AP4 and AL4 series

The Pewatron starter kit for Fujikura pressure sensors is based on an Arduino Nano board. The plug-in circuit board can be fitted with up to four sensors. The starter kit can be connected to a PC via USB. The software delivered with the kit and the C source code mean the sensors can be set up quickly, and the readings can be shown on the display or stored in an Excel file. The source code shows...

Video: reliable oxygen modules from Pewatron

Wherever people are working or undergoing medical treatment, the right oxygen concentration can become a survival factor. Safety is of the utmost importance – and reliable, precise oxygen measurements play a key role in achieving it.  In our new video, we’ll show you where oxygen sensor modules can be used and what they’re best at.  Play video

With the PEWA100, Pewatron is launching a new series of pressure transmitters with an incredibly versatile range of applications. The sensors can be configured for a broad spectrum of pressure ranges as well as for relative pressure, absolute pressure and vacuums. Furthermore, they are affordable and available starting from just one unit. The electronics emit standardised voltage and current...

For critical measurements made safe

Safe supply of gas using gas mixtures different from air is important and in many cases mandatory. In this short newsletter, we will present Pewatron OEM oxygen sensing modules for two important applications, where it is mandatory to measure the oxygen concentration with high precision because of high safety requirements. Controlled atmosphere (CA) applications, in combination with human...

Gas safety made easy – Plug-&-play infrared gas sensors for refrigerants and industrial gases incl. R32, R1234yf, propane, butane, methane and carbon dioxide

Safe supply of gas using gas mixtures different from air is important and in many cases mandatory. In this short newsletter, we will present Pewatron OEM oxygen sensing modules for two important applications, where it is mandatory to measure the oxygen concentration with high precision because of high safety requirements. Controlled atmosphere (CA) applications, in combination with human...

There are a large number of applications for which most commercial piezo-resistive MEMS pressure sensors are not suitable. Pneumatic applications are a prime example. Pneumatics always involves a small amount of oil, something that most MEMS pressure sensors don't react well to in the long run. It weakens the Wheatstone bridge as well as the bonding points and sooner or later the sensor will fail....

Almost no offset drift year on year

Piezo-resistive MEMS pressure sensors are known for their effect of exhibiting offset drift over extended periods of time due to technological reasons. To ensure the best performance, the offset therefore needs to be readjusted once fitted and after each application throughout the product life cycle. This isn't an issue for some applications. Under particular operating conditions, the pressure is...