Product News Network articles from June 2009, page 15

Product News Network archives from June 2009

USB Battery Charger IC supports Green initiative.(Summit Expands Family of Tiny, Programmable Switch-Mode Battery Chargers Featuring Fast and Efficient 'Green' Technology)
June 1, 2009... Based on 3 MHz switch-mode architecture, SMB329 also features TurboCharge mode to accelerate charging times while reducing thermal dissipation and wasted power. Parameters are programmable in non-volatile memory for power-up configuration and in...

Service enables Internet-based remote access to machines.(eWON sa Releases Talk2M Pro, Internet Access to Machines... Anywhere, Any Time.)
June 1, 2009... Talk2M Pro provides remote access to machines or sites, from anywhere, for machine builders, systems integrators, and other service staff. It offers multi-user, multi-access features with rights management and allows maintenance engineer to...

Production Scanner can digitize wide range of documents.(BOWE BELL + HOWELL Now Shipping Innovative New Production Scanner)
June 1, 2009... Ngenuity digitizes documents, from rice paper to plastic cards to stuffed envelopes to fetal monitoring strips, at speeds up to 150 ppm at 200 dpi in color, bitonal, and grayscale. Rotary paper path allows users to scan most documents, while...

Junction Blocks accommodate multiple sensors.(AutomationDirect Adds Multiport Junction Blocks for Sensors)
June 1, 2009... Available in 4, 6, and 8-port models, Zip-Port(TM) Multiport Junction Blocks allow multiple sensors to be wired to single block with one cable connecting to control panel. Units come in field wireable or 5 m cable versions with 4 and 5-pin M12...

Discrete-Input Transmitters enable wireless plant monitoring.(Honeywell Adds Discrete-Input Transmitters to OneWireless(TM) Product Line)
June 1, 2009... Approved for hazardous areas, STXW 500 and STTW 401 convert any measurement device with contact-closure switch input into wireless input. Products can transmit signals from up to 3 contact switches; STXW 500 accepts 3 discrete/digital inputs,...

Rugged 5 kW Power Converters survive temperatures to 75[degrees]C.(Rugged and Robust 5KW Power Converter)
June 1, 2009... Comprised of 3U x 40TE x 538 mm rack modules, C5100 Series offers 3 standard DC input voltage ranges from 320-800 Vdc as well as 3 AC input voltages of 3 x 400 Vac (320-460) and 3 x 480 Vac (400-530). Single outputs are available in 6 standard...

Miniature Linear Encoder offers 0.5 [micro]m resolution.(New Scale Announces Improved 0.5 [micro]m Resolution, More Package Options for Its Miniature TRACKER(TM) Position Sensors)
June 1, 2009... TRACKER(TM) position sensor is noncontact, magnetic unit suited for optical imaging stabilization and zoom in digital/phone cameras and binoculars. It does not require light source and is insensitive to external light. Operating from supply...

Fire-Rated Expansion Joint System is designed for walls.(EMSEAL Develops Breakthrough Single-Unit Fire-Rated Expansion Joint System for Walls)
June 1, 2009... EMSHIELD WFR2 is UL 2079-certified fire-safety expansion joint system for walls that protects against thermal, wind, seismic, and other changes. Fire-rated for 2 hr, system minimizes environmental impact and meets fire-safety and building codes....

Linear Actuator features self-alignment capabilities.(BEI Kimco Magnetics' New Linear Voice Coil Housed Actuator Features Self-Alignment and High Force Capabilities)
June 1, 2009... Housed in 2.75 in. dia x 5.2 in. long package, Linear Voice Coil Housed Actuator features integrated shaft and AMP connector that prevents flying leads otherwise requiring terminals. Unit offers peak force capability of 60 lb, force sensitivity...

FT-IR Spectrometer analyzes difficult samples.(Scientists Cut Measurement Time by Up to 50% with the New SpectrumT 100S FT-IR Spectrometer)(Company overview)
June 1, 2009... With optimized sensitivity, Spectrum 100S can analyze poorly transmitting samples like heavily filled elastomers, poorly reflecting samples such as coal, and micro-samples such as single fibers. Advanced Atmospheric Compensation feature removes...

Flow Meter offers resistance to fouling and corrosion.(New Area-Velocity Flow Meter)
June 1, 2009... Utilizing submerged ultrasonic sensor, Model AVFM-II continuously measures both Velocity and Level in channel. It includes flow rate display, totalizer, three 4-20 mA outputs, and 2 control relays. Intrinsically safe sensors and built-in data...

Compact Hammer Drill/Driver is ergonomically designed.(Milwaukee[R] Introduces New M18 Cordless 1
June 1, 2009... Featuring 4-pole frameless motor, M18 Cordless 1/2 in. hammer drill/driver delivers 550 in.-lb of peak torque with M18 XC high capacity Lithium-Ion battery, and 450 in.-lb of peak torque with M18 compact Lithium-Ion battery. It is suited for...

Indexable Insert Grades are designed for dry milling.(Beyond(TM) Moves to Milling; Many More Parts Per Edge)
June 1, 2009... Models KC915M (KCK15) and KC935M (KCPK30) are available for machining steel, cast iron, and stainless steel workpiece materials. Dry-milling grade, KC915M (KCK15) is designed for all applications in grey cast iron and grey cast iron with nodular...

Miniature microSD(TM) Card Connectors are RoHS compliant.(Hirose Electric Develops Miniature microSD(TM) Card Connectors)
June 1, 2009... Featuring insulation resistance of 1,000 MW at 500 Vdc, with contact resistance of 100 mW at 1 mA, DM3 Series of card connectors are available in 3 different configurations for compatibility. DM3AT/DM3BT Push-Push connectors feature card...

Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter provides accuracy to [+ or -]0.5%.(Fast, Flexible and Easy-to-Use Portable Flowmeter)
June 1, 2009... Designed to operate on any liquid, watertight Ultraflux UF801-P can be used on pipe diameters from 10 mm up to 10 m and includes integral logger with data capacity of over 6 months at 2 min intervals and has 14 hr battery life. Non-invasive...

Fir Tree Bundling Clips are available in three sizes.(HellermannTyton Announces New Assorted Fir Tree Bundling Clips)
June 1, 2009... Designed for routing, mounting, and securing wire harnesses to mounting holes, Assorted Fir Tree Bundling Clips feature staggered fir tree design that provides low insertion force and high pull out force. Suited for use with standard panel...

Mounting Tape provides 1.4 W/mK of thermal conductivity.(Mounting Tape Provides up to Three Times the Thermal Conductivity of Competing Tapes)
June 1, 2009... Featuring thermal impedance of just 208[degrees]C-mm2/W, double-sided adhesive tape Keratherm[R] KL 90 consists of ceramic-filled acrylic adhesive film that provides bonding properties, and replaces use of mechanical fasteners. Silicone-free...

Miniature Triaxial Accelerometer is hermetically sealed.(Miniature Triaxial Accelerometer)
June 1, 2009... Weighing only 3 gm, Model 3023M27 has footprint of 0.36 x 0.36 in., sensitivity of 10 mV/g, and features 4-pin radial connector. Labels of axes X, Y, and Z are laser marked in large font size on 3 orthogonal faces aiding user in orienting...

Fall Protection Harness features no-tangle design.(Capital Safety Australia Introduces the Delta(TM) Tower Workers Harness)
June 1, 2009... Designed for telecom and power industry personnel working on towers and poles, Delta(TM) Tower Workers Harness features spring loaded stand-up rear D-ring, easy adjust hardware, protective label/instruction pack, and i-Safe(TM) intelligent...

Test Gas Blender can mix up to 48 compounds.(AutoBlend(TM) Test Gas Blender)
June 1, 2009... Capable of adding multiple trace concentration components to flowing gas stream, AutoBlend(TM) computer controlled system features 6 independently controlled permeation channels, each capable of containing up to 8 compounds for total of 48...

ERP Software targets plastics processing industry.(Consona Corporation Unveils DTR Version 9.3 ERP Solution for Plastics Manufacturers)(Company overview)
June 1, 2009... Configurable to match varying business processes, DTR v9.3 provides management of business intelligence to ensure data sharing throughout entire plastics processing organization. Preventative Maintenance module offers functionality that...

Miniature Insert Orifices suit both liquids and gases.(Miniature Insert Orifices Provide Superior Accuracy)
June 1, 2009... Constructed entirely of stainless steel, calibrated cartridge-style IMH Insert Orifices are available in range of flow rates, with orifice sizes as small as 0.002 in. Self-retained flow restrictors are available in 2.5 and 5.5 mm dia, and are...

Medical Ventilator is designed for mice.(Ideal Ventilator for Mice)
June 1, 2009... Suitable for any animal with tidal volumes of 30-350 [micro]L and respiratory rates of 60-400 breaths/min, MiniVent features rod clamp that allows it to be positioned directly next to animal. Ventilator employs valveless rotary plunger that...

Film Compound is suited for compostable bag production.(Heritage Plastics, Announces BioTuf 976 Film Compound for Compostable Bag Production)
June 1, 2009... Pelletized mineral-containing BioTuf 976 film compound is based on blend of biodegradable resins, including aliphatic/aromatic co-polyester. Designed to be extruded and converted on standard low density PE or grooved-feed HMW-HDPE processing...

A/B Switch utilizes solid state high speed analog switches.(M7954 2-Channel A/B Switch Utilizes Solid State High Speed Analog Switches for Improved Reliability)
June 1, 2009... Pathway M7954 dual channel RS-530 mode-S switch's A/B function permits data on input MPS ports from either of 2 devices connected to ports MPSA-IN and MPSB-IN, to stream through to output ports MPSA-OUT and MPSB-OUT, respectively. Only one...

Operational Amplifiers have supply voltages of up to 80 V.(80V-High Voltage Op-Amp PR2201 / PR2202)
June 1, 2009... Suited for use in automatic test environments, PR2201 has low typical input bias current of 5 pA and input offset voltage of typical [+ or -]2 mV, which can be further reduced by external trimming. With high differential input voltage of up to...

Power Inductor offers inductance values from 0.36-1.30 [micro]H.(BI Technologies' Ferrite Cube Inductor Deployed in Computer Power Applications)
June 1, 2009... Suitable for motherboard and computer power applications, HM58 Series high-current low-loss cube inductor features heavy-gauge coil wire and exhibits saturation current rating up to 60 A at frequencies to 1 MHz. It has operating temperature...

Information Management Software is built on OPS SQL platform.(Hach Company Makes Water Analysis as Easy as a Mouse Click)
June 1, 2009... Water Information Management Solution(TM) v7.0 is designed for drinking water, wastewater and industrial water facilities. It scans database for regulatory violations and quality control outliers and automatically creates records in events...

Desktop Digital Oscilloscope is multi-functional.(Multi-Functional Digital Desktop Oscilloscope)
June 1, 2009... With built-in FFT spectrum analysis, USB interface, automatic parameter measurements, and waveform recording function, dual channel GAO2101C is suited for low bandwidth debugging. Providing maximum repeating sampling rate of 250 MSa/sec, it...

Fiber Optic Transceiver is NETGEAR compatible.(A NETGEAR Compatible Transceiver Released by GAO)
June 1, 2009... Operating on ordinary multimode fiber (MMF) with optic link spans up to 1,815 ft long, AGM721F provides fiber connectivity to NETGEAR switches such as FSM750S, FSM726S, and FSM726. Transceiver is compliant with IEEE 802.3z standard and features...

Steam Cleaners are aimed at industrial customers.(Daimer Industries Expands Its Line of Commercial Steam Cleaners)
June 1, 2009... KleenJet[R] Ultra 8365C and Ultra 8485CV deliver 120 psi pressure and up to 329[degrees]F steam temperatures. Both models feature 14 L boiler, 10 L detergent chamber, and continuous refill via either 10 L water chamber or direct water feed from...

Spectrophotometer performs high-speed wavelength scanning.(Hach Announces NEW Benchtop Spectrophotometer)
June 1, 2009... DR 3800 Benchtop Spectrophotometer features high-speed wavelength scanning in entire visible range, which can be used for method development or maintaining consistency of colored products. Color touch screen user interface displays warnings in...

Utility Carts feature 5 x 2 in. casters for mobility.(KTI's New, Improved Utility Carts 'Strut' onto Market)
June 1, 2009... Available in 5 colors, 4 drawer utility carts have 2 gas struts in top storage tray for opening and closing, one-handed drawer locks that operate only when top lid is closed, and additional side storage tray for taller items, such as aerosol...

Pre-Wired Valve Plug is vibration and shock resistant.(Murrelektronik Adds New Valve Plug to Product Line)
June 1, 2009... IP65 sealed Junior Timer Valve Plug is designed for applications in mobile hydraulic sector, and features locking mechanism to save time during installation and maintenance. Available in 3 models: without suppression, with LED, and with LED and...

Grippers can handle moving magnetizable work-pieces.(Ingenious: (Permanent) Magnet Grippers Retain Their Grip Even in Case of Power Failure)
June 1, 2009... Fitted with permanent magnets, magnetic grippers provide secure handling of heavy work-pieces even without vacuum cups. IP65 rated unit has maximum operating temperature of +80[degrees]C and does not allow any work-pieces to fall, even during...

Coolant Rejuvenator is designed for CNC/small-run machines.(NEW! Mini SC - Coolant Rejuvenator)
June 1, 2009... Capable of removing tramp oil from water-miscible cutting fluids, Mini SC coolant rejuvenator features pneumatic diaphragm pump and 13 gal tank for placing next to sump. Available with float assembly and replacement filter cartridge, it is...

Thermo-Anemometer measures air velocity from 0-8,000 fpm.("VANE" Thermo-Anemometer)
June 1, 2009... Including Ice Blue backlit 128 x 128 pixel LCD display that is readable in both light or dark environments, LV100 suits applications in laboratories, cleanrooms, and air balancing. Measuring 5 x 2.5 x 1.25 in., it calculates airflow with 0.01...

Condensing Boilers have replaceable SS flexible tubes.(New Triple-Flex(TM) Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing Boilers)
June 1, 2009... Triple-Flex(TM) condensing flexible water tube boilers fire at 3,000 MBH input, with sub 30 ppm NOx levels, utilizing hybrid metal fiber 5:1 turndown burner and SOLA hydronic safety controls and interface systems. Other features include variable...