U.S. Sensor Manufacturer Introduces New IIoT Ethernet Temperature Sensor

This article was sponsored by Smith Systems, Inc., a North Carolina-based provider of sensor products for engines and other equipment in the power generation, aerospace, mining, motorsports, automation, rail, and military industries.

A U.S. manufacturer of sensor products is introducing a new sensor that will support the worldwide shift to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Smith Systems, Inc. — a North Carolina-based sensor manufacturer — recently developed an Ethernet temperature sensor that continuously transmits temperature data using TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). With this protocol, a controller and a sensor can communicate both ways. Sensors with more than one output can be combined within a single packet and connected to existing networks.

“This sensor reliably transmits temperature data over the TCP layer for long distances and in harsh environments,” says Will Smith, vice president of Smith Systems, Inc. “It’s a plug-and-play sensor compatible with any DHCP enabled network. With this product, the customer can continuously optimize their operation, monitor their system, and decrease maintenance time.”

Sensors like this one, which transmit key data to multiple outputs, aim to support a successful shift to Industry 4.0 and IIoT capabilities.

Smith Systems is also developing a new self-powered wireless sensor that can integrate into IIoT applications.

“It will provide all the benefits of Ethernet sensors, such as decreased costs, continuous data transmission, and system optimization,” says Smith. “It will also be easier to install and maintain, so industries adopting IIoT will have a cost-effective alternative to wired sensors.”

Smith Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures sensor products for motion, speed, and temperature applications. Headquartered in Brevard, N.C., Smith Systems is ISO 9001:2015, IRIS, and ATEX certified and supplies products to organizations around the world.

Learn more about the new IIoT sensors by Smith Systems.