What's New

So that’s the final day of this years PPMA Show.completed. For those of you who have visited us we thank you for taking the time to stop & discuss your applications with us. We would also like to thank our partners Datalogic & Datasensing for their support. If you weren't able to join us please click on more to see our latest "Industrial Automation Product Guide". 

We are delighted to announce that Paul McKenna has recently joined our team as UK Sales Manager. Paul brings with him a wealth of knowledge in sensors, safety and barcode readers. 
If you have any new applications planned or would like Paul to look at alternatives to competitor products for you, please contact him on
07553 427112 or send an email to p.mckenna@sensorcentre.com 

the Blade 100 and 200 Series from Datalogic, is the next generation of Compact Industrial 1D readers designed to provide the ultimate experience for use in Automated Warehouses, Packaging Machines, Intralogistics, and for integration within OEM machines. Calling on decades of experience in stationary laser readers, Datalogic introduces a new paradigm in 1D reading with a full solid-state imager delivering lean integration, simple installation, and reduced maintenance. The Blade Series represents the next Evolution of the DS2100 and DS2400 Series:

We are delighted to announce that due to the growth of our company over the last few years we are moving to new premises in the Buckinghamshire village of Dorton.  The new offices and stores at, Brook Farm, will enable us to support our current and future customers with increased stock and qualified personnel. 

Datasensing has recently launched the new S3N series: a complete range of miniature photoelectric sensors with state-of-the-art functionalities and improved mechanical characteristics.
This new line adds advanced optical functions, like laser background suppression and retroreflex for clear objects.It offers a wide range of features with different adjustment methods and it also embeds IO-Link connectivity with a high degree of parameterization.

In 2021 MD Micro Detectors, our main sensor partner, was purchased by Datalogic.  The Datalogic sensor, safety and machine vision business combined with the MD Micro Detectors business will be called Datasensing.  The creation of the new company means that Sensor Centre will be able to offer sensor and safety solutions from a vast range of over 220 product lines. For now you will see very little difference as existing products will continue having the same part numbers and logo.

The new Smart-VS from Datalogic is a clever and simple smart vision sensor. Outside the Smart-VS is treated just like any touch to teach optical sensor but inside the sensor is incredibly powerful with embedded Artificial Intelligence technology. 
Setting is as easy as 1,2,3. Just teach the good condition then the bad and save!  The sensor will do everything else for you. There's also a web interface connected over Ethernet for when you want to see live or stored images from your application. Click here for video

Datalogic has just launched new versions of their popular Aladdin software.  Aladdin is used to program Datalogic's extensive range of hand held 1D and 2D bar code readers. You can find the latest version 3.0 in the software section of our website Software. A new feature is a dedicated website https://aladdin.datalogic.com which can be accessed through any web browser on a PC, smartphone or tablet without the need to install a copy of the software.  You create a configuration for your reader which generates a 2D code on the screen which once read sets up your reader for you.

MD Micro Detectors has just added two new models to their extensive range of area sensors.  The latest models are both polarised retroreflective which makes these versions incredibly good value for money & much quicker to install. The new model of CR0 sensor which detects a height of 69mm is now available with a resolution of 1mm which makes it ideal for detecting small objects as well as the leading edges of packaging including envelopes.The second new model called the CR1 has an increased detection height of 149mm a range of up to 4.5m but it can still detects objects down to 3mm.

Over the next couple of months we will be launching several new products from our Italian sensor partner MD Micro Detectors.  This is your first chance to see some of the new sensors and a few you might have missed!
It's also a chance to find out a little more about this great Italian sensor manufacturer and the Finmasi Group which MD Micro Detectors is a part of.

With the introduction of the NEW MD Micro Detectors UT5 ultrasonic series we can now offer a direct detection range of 8m. The sensor is available with an M30 Stainless Steel body & benefits from touch to teach setup.
Models are available with NPN or PNP switching as well as analogue 0-10V or 4 to 20mA output.As standard the sensor has the option of synchronisation or multiplex connectivity but we now also offer the option of IO-Link on all our ultrasonic sensors.

The new QF family has been specially designed to be used in hostile environments. Built with materials having excellent mechanical properties, it has a miniaturized body stainless steel body able to withstand high pressure and high temperature washes as well as aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants. The QF series is available with background suppression, diffused, polarised retro or through beam sensing. The QF series joins a growing family of IP69K rated sensors by MD Micro Detectors which we stock and support here in the UK.

The new CR0 reflex area sensors from M.D. Micro Detectors have been designed to provide customers with advanced high performance detection of objects in industrial environments at a very competitive price. The CR0 has a detection height of 69mm and a range of up to 5m. Resolution of 6mm up to 2m and 10mm at 5m and is IP67 rated. Models are available with IO-Link communication as well as NPN and PNP outputs. The top of the sensor is dedicated to the teach button and  highly visible switching LED.  At the base of the sensor connection is made through an M12 pigtail.

The new FM series of M8, M12, M18 and M30 inductive sensor are their first full metal, short bodied models from MD Micro Detectors.  All models are supplied with AISI 316L stainless steel body and sensing face, making them the ideal solution for all applications in harsh environments. The FM series withstands surface abrasion from metal brushes, oil pressure of 80bar at 60°C and is impact resistant (IK protection degree) to EN62262.  All models are IP69K rated making them suitable for applictions in the food and beverage as well as the machine tools industry.

M.D. Micro Detectors has recently announced a brand new VBR Series product line which detects and feeds back information on Vibration, Shock and Inclination.  These sensors are used to monitor the vibrations and shocks on machinery by detecting abnormal and unexpected problems.  They can also be fitted on cranes, forklifts, cherry pickers and scissor lifts to detect the inclination.  The sensors detect and warn the operator if they are using equipment at a potentially dangerous angle. 

Matrix 120, the smallest ultra-compact industrial 2D imager that fits into anyintegration space.  This is the newest entry level member of the best-in-class Matrix family of high performance industrial 2D imagers. The Matrix 120 imager leads the market for ease of use and has the highest industrial grade in its class; multiple models of the Matrix 120 imager allow it to cover an extensive range of applications in OEM and Manufacturing industries including Electronics, Packaging, Food and Beverage, chemical and Biomedical.

Datalogic launches the new PowerScan™ 9300 laser scanner series.  The PowerScan family is the world’s bestselling line of industrial scanners and the PowerScan 9000 series expands the family combining its industry-leading features and ruggedness with high speed laser reading performance. The PowerScan 9300 laser scanner series is available with extra-long range reading capabilities. The PowerScan 9300 laser series is available as a desk top model, a Bluetooth® wireless technology model, or a wireless version featuring Datalogic's STAR Cordless System™ radio.