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E610 – Pressure Transmitter Configuration
with FlexProgrammer |
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product segment Process Instrumentation offers the pressure transmitter
E610 with a universal programming interface for the FlexProgrammer 9701.
The tool enables direct configuration at any standard PC via USB-Port as
well as remote configuration. The E610 pressure transmitter, based on
ceramic capacitive pressure technology, has excellent resistance to
overpressure as well as zero stability and long term stability at low
pressure. The transmitter is suitable for all applications involving
occasional high overpressures, e.g. in water distribution and treatment
networks, for pressure measurement on industrial air conditioner units
or level measurement on tanks and pipes. With the FlexProgrammer 9701,
it is possible to offset the pressure transmitter zero and to readjust
the range by changing the gain. Offsetting the zero between 0 and 25 per
cent of the measuring range is possible for specific measurements as
level or residual pressure in a circuit.
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Fluxgate World introduces new,
ready-to-use, instrumentation products |
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the first time, Fluxgate World introduced complete, ready-to-use,
PC-based instruments in addition to its established range of sensors for
OEM integration, at MTEC in Birmingham this February. A high sensitivity
magnetometer with a 100pT resolution offers unrivalled price performance
and a precision inclinometer achieves 0.2 arcsec (50µ°) resolution over
a ± 5° range. Both result from Fluxgate World’s innovative programme of
development and application of the core fluxgate technology for which
the company is becoming increasingly well known. Precision magnetometer:
The A6320 precision, three-channel magnetometer accepts different
fluxgate sensing heads and each channel can operate in direct or
differential mode. Currently available heads include a single fluxgate
for direct measurement of magnetic field strength and a twin,
2m-separation head for differential measurement. Custom software is
provided for the display of readings on a standard PC or laptop.
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Raytek® MP150 High Speed Infrared
Linescanner for Process Noncontact Temperature Measurement |
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is pleased to announce the availability of the new MP150 High Speed
Infrared Linescanner. This exciting new product provides the fastest and
most complete noncontact temperature measurement solution on the market
today, specifically designed for modern, high-speed manufacturing
processes. The MP150 features the latest electronics, optics,
communications and mirror mechanisms. One key feature facilitated by
this technology is a scan speed up to 150Hz. Three times faster than its
predecessor, this increased speed allows the linescanner to gather
complete data from even the fastest manufacturing processes. Another
unique feature of the MP150 is the on-board Ethernet TCPI/IP
communication capability. During installation, the user connects
directly to the linescanner without the need for any controller or
connection boxes. ... |
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New device platform in WASH-DOWN and
HYGIENE design - For plant design in compliance with hygiene standards |
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food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or even cosmetics are produced,
processed or packaged, there is an underlying requirement for plant and
machinery to be designed to comply with stringent hygiene requirements.
Leuze electronic has launched a new series of sensors featuring a
WASH-DOWN and HYGIENE design which are capable of withstanding the
increased frequency and intensity of stipulated cleaning and
disinfection cycles. In addition to the standard sensors it supplies as
part of its 3B series for dry applications, with its new 53 and 55
series Leuze electronic has developed a scalable housing technology
which uses V4A stainless steel, making it particularly well suited to
withstand intensive cleaning and disinfection processes. The new sensors
comply with the requirements of ECOLAB, IP67, IP69K and additionally
Leuze’s own self-imposed Cleanproof+ standard, which requires Leuze
electronic to expand the scope of its testing to include additional
substances and exposure to higher temperatures. ... |
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ZMD launches SARah – a complete
pin-compatible family of low power ADCs for Real-Time Applications |
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ZMD leverages mixed-signal expertise to offer its industrial customers a
family of 28 derivatives of pin-compatible SAR ADCs. Dresden Germany, –
ZMD AG, a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions
for automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer applications, today
expanded its product portfolio with a complete family of
successive-approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC). SARah
is based on a scalable family concept enabling upwards and downwards
compatibility. With a total of 28 members in all, the SARah family
offers a wide range of configuration choices. Designers can select 8,
10, or 12-bit versions with internal or external voltage references.
There are 2, 4, and 8-channel versions available. The common pin-out and
software compatibility increases the ability of the manufacturers to
easily develop variants of their system solutions. SAR ADCs are widely
used in industrial process control, power generation and consumer white
goods applications, where they contribute to better appliance
performance and greater energy efficiency. Advanced ASIC product
know-how and process technology allows ZMD to deliver superior accuracy
in this ADC family concept. ... |
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Mini technology brings maxi benefits |
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its 3B series, Leuze electronic is offering a whole new
generation of miniature-format diffuse reflection light scanners.
Alongside wide scanning ranges and improved performance reserves,
characteristic technologies of the series include external and spurious
light source suppression and brightVision®. Despite its compact design,
the HRTR 3B series provides a precisely adjustable scanning depth of up
to 400 millimetres depending on the model, allowing the sensors to be
adjusted to a wide range of different applications. Another excellent
feature of the series is its background suppression technology. At a
distance of 200 millimetres, the black and white error is lower than
10%. Even objects with breakthroughs and drilled or punched holes, as
well as small parts or colour structured or shiny objects are reliably
detected. The high degree of resistance to external or spurious light
sources provided by A2LS (Active Ambient Light Suppression) also
contributes to the outstanding availability of the system by allowing
the sensors to detect incident spurious light, for example from lamps or
other sensors, and to distinguish between their own sensor signal and
the disturbing light source. ... |
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Non-contact measurement over the largest
distances |
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the non-contact measurement of surface temperatures, WIKA’s
infrared thermometers now come with improved optics. The five different
models, with their hand-held design, all feature a laser visor system,
which enables precise measurement – from a distance of up to 8 metres.
Both of the high-end products in the range, which cover temperature
ranges from –32 °C to 600 °C and to 760 °C, offer the user additional
features for more demanding applications. They both offer a Min/Max
function, an Average function and Hi/Lo alarms. Additionally, the
emissivity can be adjusted from 0.01 to 1, enabling even more precise
temperature measurement. A thermocouple can also be connected to both of
these instruments, which can be used, if needed, to determine a second,
reference value for safety. All readings are stored by the data logger.
Reference values can be called up directly on to the display. ... |
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ZMD introduces the Multi-Sensor Interface
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ZMD Multi-Sensor Interface Circuit (MUSic) family delivers precision and
low power in next-generation mobile consumer, medical and industrial
devices. ZMD AG and ZMD America introduced the
Multi-Sensor Interface Circuit (MUSic) family of semiconductors for
microcontroller-based consumer, medical and industrial systems requiring
multiple sensor control. As consumer and industrial systems incorporate
greater numbers of sensors, the importance of multi-channel and
multi-use sensor interfaces becomes more crucial. The ZMD MUSic product
family addresses this trend by levering ZMD’s extensive expertise in
delivering high-performance sensor signal conditioning IC’s. “Market
trends and manufacturers utilizing battery-powered,
microcontroller-based mobile electronics motivated ZMD to create this
new product family,” stated Dr. Dirk Behrens, ZMD Vice-President of
Marketing. “With these highly integrated Sensor Signal Interface ICs
manufacturers can build highly innovative products in ultra-compact form
factors and with very long battery powered runtimes. The MUSic family
demonstrates ZMD’s superiority in signal conditioning and calibration
competency featuring low power, low voltage and high accuracy.” The new
MUSic family is tailored for a variety of markets and applications,
especially those with multiple sensors ... |
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Intelligent pressure measurement for
natural gas vehicles |
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 More
and more, car drivers are moving to natural gas. Accordingly the
automotive industry’s demands for CNG drive train components are
growing. For their efficient control, WIKA offers an ideal
pressure gauge from its "INTELLiGauge" product line: the model LIG with
Bourdon tube and an electrical output signal. The product fulfils
multiple functions with only a single measuring point. It indicates the
pressure of the fuel tank contents, needing no external power, and, at
the same time, transmits this information to the vehicle‘s control unit
as well as to the level display on the instrument panel. With an LIG the
customer thus saves on a measuring instrument and, furthermore, lowers
assembly costs. The product is suitable for pressures up to 400 bar,
with various current/voltage signals available. Its stainless steel case
offers optimal protection against external influences, such as water
splashes in the engine compartment. ... |
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PCB Piezotronics Releases New
Capabilities Brochure “Intrinsically Safe, Industrial Dynamic ICP®
Pressure Sensors” |
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Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced the release of a new 4-page,
full-color capabilities brochure, entitled, “Intrinsically Safe,
Industrial Dynamic ICP® Pressure Sensors.” The brochure highlights
specific sensor and instrumentation available for pressure monitoring,
diagnostics, troubleshooting, and control applications in hazardous
factory environments, as well as oil, gas & petrochemical; gas turbines;
pumps; and engine and compressor monitoring applications. PCB® Series
102A and 121A sensors offer intrinsic safety certifications to CSA and
ATEX standards, permitting use on machinery operating in hazardous
environments. Applications include monitoring dynamic pressure events
such as surges, pulsations, spikes, leak detection, combustor
instability, and acoustics found in operation of oil & gas well heads,
pumps, gas compressors, pipe-lines, reciprocating engines, and gas
turbines. Sensors may be used with ICP® signal conditioning and permit
use of a variety of inexpensive 2-wire cable systems. The low-impedance
signal may be transmitted over long cable distances, and sensors may be
used in dirty environments with no signal degradation. PCB® can also
assist with providing many other styles of dynamic pressure sensors with
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