In Development
Autonnic continues to create modules based on its magnetometer components by adding software and hardware to produce compass modules, wind speed and direction units, inclinometers and 2 axis sensors for archeology and sonar buoys. This diversification and innovation is being applied to the industrial, medical, automotive, environmental and consumer products and systems. These products are build on the in-house expertise of the basic fluxgate components by adding electronics, software, design integration and industrial design and has resulted in a range of products available for incorporation into a wide variety of sensing and measurement applications
Presently in developement at Autonnic are:
Versabuds - Non contact controls
DC current sensors
Wind Vector module
Please contact Autonnic for more details on all of these products.
Versabuds are a range of controls developed by Autonnic Research that operate through surfaces using patented specialist fluxgate technology. No holes are required as a ‘Bud’ is simply bonded to a surface and a detector placed on the reverse side of the panel.
Capable of working through substrates up to 12mm, Versabuds have been designed to replicate the action of a potentiometer or rotary switch. Further versions will be also be available in place of conventional rocker switches, push button devices, sliding controls or joysticks. Any standard knob can be attached to a rotary Bud, making it easy to adapt to a customers’ own style. Versabuds enable great flexibility in layout and location of controls. Any number of buds can be located in one area, without magnetic interference, spaced as close as 42mm apart.
Versabuds utilise a highly developed form of fluxgate derived technology, enabling remote actuation of electronic devices without the need for direct electrical connection. The obvious benefit of this technology is the absence of powered electrical circuits at the user interface and the elimination of through panel holes.
In a marine environment, the prevention of corrosion of electrical components is a prime advantage as leakage points are eliminated. Structural integrity is also maintained, as there is no weakness caused by holes from conventional switches.
Please contact Autonnic for more details on Versabuds.
DC current sensors
These DC
current sensors operates by magnetically sensing the field around the
wire carrying the current to be measured. This ensure full isolation.
Also it is the net field that is sensed so several conductors, which
may be isolated from each other, can be sensed and the value derived
from the net current.
The zero insertion-loss means that no power is dissipated due to the sensed current which is particularly advantageous in both high current and in fault overload conditions.
Response is DC to 100Hz
- DC operation
- Zero voltage drop
- Zero power loss
- Fully isolated from sensed current
- Operates to 100Hz
- Current to Frequency
- Low Cost
- Noise level to 15bits
- Can act as current balance sensor
Please contact Autonnic for more details.
Wind Vector
Product Code - A4036
The 3rd-axis technology patented by
Autonnic is available from the FluxgateWorld division as a number of
partially and fully implemented subsystems. Vector Modules are the
building blocks of Force-Vector sensing which includes Joysticks as well
as fluid flow.
A standard module is the A4036 for the measurement of
WINDSPEED and DIRECTION. It is a simple, low-cost way to derive both
wind speed and wind direction from a robust reliable sensor for Marine,
Environmental or Safety applications. The wind Vector is analysed by the
drag-force on a sphere which bends a spring and the resulting angular
displacement and its direction is detected by 3rd axis magnetics. It
also detects Magnetic North for optional North reference of wind
direction.
FEATURES
- Wind Direction with no bearings
- Industry standard NMEA-0183 serial digital output
- Fast Responding
- Compact and lightweight
- Can be North referenced
- Output can include Device Identification
- 8-30 v supply
- Optional Analogue Output Version
| Product | Description | Price Guide per unit | Download |
| A3036 Datasheet | Vector Module | Contact Autonnic |
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