According to Daniela Carrillo, analyst for Frost & Sullivan, "It is not an easy task to keep abreast of new technology, especially in emerging markets, which are mostly dominated by large, multinational companies like the North American smart sensors industry. However, Kaman Instrumentation has been successful in designing the most innovative and high quality smart sensing products such as its new smart position sensor system, KµDA (Kaman's Micro Digital Advantage). This has allowed Kaman to further expand its presence in the smart sensors market and to be a technology innovation award winner."

Microprocessor-based and software-controlled, KµDA features high-performance eddy current sensing technology that makes precise displacement measurements and performs math and other user-defined functions to capture and analyze events.

"KµDA is more than just a smart position sensor," said Dan Spohn, Kaman's marketing manager. "With its signal analysis, triggering and math function capabilities, and user-configurable analog outputs, KµDA is a low-cost, integrated solution that eliminates A/D cards, PCs and expensive software programs. The operator can directly read out such parameters as TIR, thickness, OD, ID, differential and centerline running position."

KµDA performs according to user-defined application-specific functions, limits and output options without being continuously connected to a PC. The system is able to capture and analyze events by triggering off programmed alarms, digital inputs, or output voltage thresholds. All user-set configuration parameters are stored in on-board memory. The analog outputs, either voltage or current, readily interface with existing control devices.

Kaman's KµDA displacement sensors are based on eddy current technology, providing measurements that are very stable, repeatable, and ideal for metal targets. Eddy current technology is inherently reliable, resistant to harsh environments, and unaffected by humidity, dust, and other contaminants.

KµDA is extremely flexible and compatible with a complete family of sensors. Thus, users are able to easily optimize the system for their own applications and modify it later when their requirements change. Kaman Instrumentation's support staff of application engineers will advise on specifying the proper system for an application and provide complete technical support before and after the sale.

KµDA is available now directly from Kaman, KµDA's price is dependent on the type of system that the user configures. Kaman will provide quotes upon request.

Measuring and Memory Systems is an operating unit of Kaman Aerospace, a division of Kaman Corporation, a highly diversified company in business since 1945. Measuring and Memory Systems designs and manufactures standard and custom high-precision noncontact measuring systems for a wide variety of applications. With over 40 years of experience, Kaman is the industry leader in eddy current technology. Further information regarding Kaman's products and services are available by phone at 800-552-6267 or 860-632-4573, by fax at 860-632-4515, by e-mail at kfz.msinfo@kaman.com, on the web at www.a587725.sites.myregisteredsite.com. Or by mail at Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Measuring and Memory Systems, 217 Smith Street, Middletown, CT 06457.

View KµDA data sheet or view KµDA PDF.

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Kaman's sensing system detects threads without contact

Kaman Instrumentation's KD-2440 Thread Detection System provides reliable and repeatable thread detection for nearly all thread specifications, making it ideal for the metal forming and fabricating industries. The system successfully detects UNC, UNF, ISO coarse and ISO fine threads via inductive technology that measures without touching the object.

The Thread Detection System operates by the insertion of the sensor into a tapped hole. The sensor is able to distinguish between the tap drill diameter of an untapped hole and the pitch diameter of a tapped hole. The sensor then sends an analog output through the system electronics indicating the detected characteristics.

Kaman's KD-2440 system features high resolution for detection of fine-pitch threads, adjustable gain analog output, and adjustable switched output. Also, 10KHz frequency response, low switch point hysteresis, and 12-24 Vdc input.

Kaman offers the Thread Detection System with a choice of four sensors in sizes from 0.08-inch diameter to 0.45-inch diameter. All sensors are rugged and reliable inductive technology that is unaffected by environmental contaminants, such as drilling oil, grease, humidity, etc.

Measuring and Memory Systems, an operating unit of Kaman Aerospace, leads the industry in solving difficult industrial sensing applications when the target cannot be touched. Further information regarding Kaman's products and services are available by phone at 800-552-6267 or 860-632-4573, by fax at 860-632-4515, by e-mail at kfz.msinfo@kaman.com, on the web at www.a587725.sites.myregisteredsite.com. Or by mail at Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Measuring and Memory Systems, 217 Smith Street, Middletown, CT 06457.

View Thread Detection Using Inductive Sensors application note or View Thread Detection Using Inductive Sensors PDF.

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