Instrumentation & Automation News articles from January 2005

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from January 2005

Loop powered DPM.
January 1, 2005... LPM series 4-1/2-digit LCD process meter is powered by the current loop (4-20 or 10-50mA), has an optional loop powered backlight (red or green), and is RS-232/485/USB compatible. Only 2 wires are required (in series with the loop) to make the...

Level sensors.
January 1, 2005... These liquid level sensor assemblies are designed for high pressure, high temperature or corrosive environments. The bulkhead-penetrating sensor assemblies are available in capacitance or conductivity styles and may incorporate thermocouple...

Interface solution.
January 1, 2005... MODLINK MSDD interface modules are a transparent range of front panel interface products with IP65 protection. They allow laptops, programming and diagnostic devices, networks and modems to be connected without ever opening the control panel....

Hot trends in automation.
January 1, 2005... 2005 marks the beginning of a monthly editorial section entitled "Hot Trends in Automation". Peter Cleaveland, an award-winning editor specializing in instrumentation and control, joins the IAN editorial staff to bring you in-depth technical...

Kicking it up a notch.(Pool's Reflections)
January 1, 2005... This year we thought we'd kick it up a notch. IAN has always been known for bringing you the hottest new products available on the marketplace for the instrumentation, control and automation engineer. This year we are giving you even more. We...

Aluminum cabinets.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... This range of 19" and 24" wide cabinets use welded aluminum construction to provide lower-weight NEBS compliance for seismic regions. Heavy-duty aluminum extrusions are combined with a seven-gauge steel base to provide a rugged floor-mounting...

Digital controller.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The UDC3200 Universal Digital Controller has been added to the next-generation line of UDC controllers. The 1/4-DIN size UDC3200 controller monitors and controls temperature, pressure, flow, level and other process variables in applications...

Flat panel monitor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Enhancements have been made to this company's 12" flat panel monitor to include better viewing angles and brightness, a higher temperature range, and up-scaling to XGA resolution. The optical enhancements enable operators to easily see critical...

Magnetic flowmeter.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The MAG 8000 battery-operated flowmeter is specifically designed for irrigation applications including measuring the water transport to farm outlets. Meters range in size from 2" to 12" in diameter. Designed as an alternative to propeller-style...

Splash-proof cable assemblies.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... This line OT splash-proof LDC cable assemblies, for use outdoors or anywhere that moisture/dampness is an issue, features male and female DC connectors that can be mated in such a way that prevents water and/or moisture from corroding the...

Emergency stop pushbuttons.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... These emergency stop pushbuttons feature a "one-piece" design, which means that all functions are condensed into one single unit. There are no components that need to be matched or assembled. The pushbuttons have 30mm or 40 mm mushroom...

Machine alignment tool.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... SmartSCANNER[TM] is a joystick operated tool that performs machine vibration, alignment and balancing in one instrument for predictive maintenance, analysis and correction. The tool's vibration module permits collecting and trending of...

Industrial chassis.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The AEC-204 industrial wallmount chassis is a high-powered ultra-compact 4-slot chassis designed to provide an environmentally secure housing for embedded control systems and other space critical applications. It supports PCI, PCI-ISA and ISA...

Ultrasonic label sensor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The UltraLRD ultrasonic label sensor detects all kinds of labels without changeover to another type of label sensor for different types of labels. Regardless of the label or printing methods, the sensor transmits a high-frequency signal from...

Capacitive sensor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The CLS 16 capacitive sensor is designed to control liquid levels in both nonmetal and metal tubs and tanks. Its unobtrusive and flat design is especially suited for use in sinks and other containers of non-aggressive liquids. Designed with an...

Laser diode module.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Model 150C-5-650 Cross-Hair Laser Diode Module is designed for positioning and alignment applications such as printed circuit board usages, machine vision systems, robotic control, as well as other applications where alignment accuracy is...

Trends in temperature measurement.(Temperature Measurement & Control)
January 1, 2005... "With wireless temperature transmitters, manufacturers can eliminate time-consuming manual tasks, gain a better understanding of operations and comply with regulations. Processes can be monitored and measured without the investment in wiring...

Infrared thermometer.(Temperature Measurement & Control)
January 1, 2005... Model MIH joins this company's line of MID and MIC model non-contact infrared thermometers designed for infrared temperature measurements. The MIH model temperature sensor can be installed in environments up to 356[degrees]F (180[degrees]C)with...

Configurable controller.(Temperature Measurement & Control)
January 1, 2005... Configurable Controls 5000 Series offers multifunctional digital/analog measurement and control for voltage, current, temperature and other input. This ranging flexibility lets the controller be used in many industrial control applications. The...

PID temperature controllers.(Temperature Measurement & Control)
January 1, 2005... The SERIES SD family of PID temperature controllers offers EIA 485 Modbus[TM] serial communications, this company's INFOSENSE[TM] sensor technology, infrared remote communications operation, this company's User Definable Menu System and a "Save...

Temperature calibrator.(Temperature Measurement & Control)
January 1, 2005... JOFRA[TM] ETC 400R temperature calibrator performs field-testing and verification of infrared (IR) temperature sensing devices. It allows users to calibrate IR thermometers and heats up as quickly as 100[degrees]C/212[degrees]F per minute,...

Sanitary RTD.(Temperature Measurement & Control)
January 1, 2005... Model 461 Sanitary immersion RTD is designed to facilitate easy replacement of the temperature sensing element without the use of a standard thermowell. It incorporates a removable sensing element for sensor retrieval and replacement with no...

What's up with plug and play sensors? IEEE 1451.4 is gaining acceptance. How widely will it spread?(Hot Trends In Automation)
January 1, 2005... In 1994 the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the IEEE began work on a standard that would allow any sensor or actuator to be connected to any type of bus. Several parts of the standard have been completed, while others...

Multi-channel viscometer.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Visco Pro 1600 multi-channel viscometer uses a touch-screen display technology that has an operator interface for up to ten channels for use in automobile paint lines, magnet wire coating, can coating and other coating applications. It...

CompactFlash serial cards.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Four CompactFlash serial I/O adapters, for mobile computing applications, offer a way to add RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 communications to PDAs and other mobile devices not normally equipped with serial ports. Used for data acquisition and...

Pneumatic valves.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The V60 series of directional control valves are intended for industrial applications where the primary driving force is the need to define and control the direction of I air within the system at i high flow rates. Suited for applications that...

Level transmitter.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Model SDT low-cost submersible level transmitter can be directly submerged in may types of liquid for quick level measurement. It indicates the level of liquid by continuously measuring hydrostatic pressure via its sensing element, and ion...

Field device software.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... FIELDCARE[TM] field device management software gives processors a single tool for the configuration, diagnostics and condition monitoring of field devices regardless of the types or cr communications protocols in the process. Based on the...

Trends in recorders and data acquisition--2005.(Recorders & Dataloggers)
January 1, 2005... Recorders and data acquisition devices continue to play an important role in the collection of data and providing a record of the process, whether in paper or electronic format. Electronic data recording continues to gain greater acceptance as...

Portable data acquisition system.(Recorders & Dataloggers)
January 1, 2005... Dash 18X 18-channel portable data acquisition system is equipped with a 17" display for touch screen control and real-time data viewing and analysis. The unit offers features such as 18 universal input channels; internal hard drive and built-in...

Temperature data logger.(Recorders & Dataloggers)
January 1, 2005... The EL-USB-1 battery-powered temperature data logger comes with a direct USB interface. Using the Windows compatible software supplied, the EL-USB-1 can be configured to measure temperatures from -25 to +80[degrees]C (-13 to +176[degrees]F)....

Thermocouple logger.(Recorders & Dataloggers)
January 1, 2005... The USBTC-08 is a USB-connected and powered version of the TC-08 eight-channel thermocouple data logger. It samples up to 10 readings per second and features built-in cold junction compensation and covers the temperature range of -270 to...

Temperature/humidity logger.(Recorders & Dataloggers)
January 1, 2005... The ThermaViewer digital temperature and humidity logger, Model TDVD-02, accepts inputs from one or two sensors, which may be mounted up to 100 feet away. Sensors with tolerances of 0.2[degrees]C, 0.1[degrees]C or 0.05[degrees]C, thermistor/RH...

Humidity/temperature recorder.(Recorders & Dataloggers)
January 1, 2005... The KC-10 equipment room humidity and temperature recorder is designed to keep you informed of the current or past history of the conditions in an equipment room housing computer and networking equipment to help you take appropriate action to...

Vibration spectrum analyzer.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The VSA-1227 and VSA-1247 vibration spectrum analyzers are PDA-based instruments for vibration analysis using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) displays of ICP[R] accelerometers. The VSA-1227 provides 2 analog input channels and the VSA-1247...

Torque flange sensor.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... TF Series Torque Flange Sensor, for harsh environments is used to measure torque of transmissions, powertrains, wind generators, gas turbines and boat engines. It can also be used in general combustion engines as well as in electric motor and...

Rugged server.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The CVX-server is intended for a variety of OEM systems and applications, from embedded data acquisition and control to mobile in-vehicle testing, data communications and remote, embedded video capture. Meeting Mil-Std 810F ratings for shock,...

Trends in proximity sensor technology.(Proximity Sensors)
January 1, 2005... Proximity sensors will continue to get smaller and provide longer sensing ranges. They will get smarter--offering self-diagnostic capabilities, allowing sensors to monitor themselves for problems, with the capability to adapt to changing...

Ultrasonic proximity sensor.(Proximity Sensors)
January 1, 2005... The SUPERPROX[R] SM300FP ultrasonic proximity sensor offers a combination of a small, 33.0 mm by 7.62 mm by 19.05 mm (1.3" by 0.3" by 0.75") flat profile housing and sensing ranges from 6.35 mm (0.25") to 102 mm (4.00"). The ultrasonic sensor...

Proximity sensors.(Proximity Sensors)
January 1, 2005... The E2A proximity sensors have extended sensing ranges to allow users to mount proximity sensors further away from tooling and work pieces, eliminating collisions and subsequent damage to sensors. The sensors are available in more than 220...

Proximity sensors: this extended line of sensors includes 5 mm extended distance sensors, AC and DC rectangular photo sensors, light screens, and DIN-rail mountable fiber optic amplifiers, which offer a built-in adjustable timer function.
January 1, 2005... This extended line of sensors includes 5 mm extended distance sensors, AC and DC rectangular photo sensors, light screens, and DIN-rail mountable fiber optic amplifiers, which offer a built-in adjustable timer function. Also available are...

Proximity sensor.(Proximity Sensors)
January 1, 2005... The Bi 1-EH03 miniature picoprox[R] proximity sensor offers a 1 mm sensing range on mild steel without the need for an in-line amplifier. The LED located near the cable entry of the sensor enables the user to confirm that the appropriate...

Photoelectric sensor.(Proximity Sensors)
January 1, 2005... The Tru-Vue photoelectric sensors feature 4 in 1 output for simplified sensor specification and stocking, flexible side-mount or nose-mount options to satisfy various application needs, and a 360[degrees] LED indicators for status indication in...

Hour meters/events counter.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The DDS200 Series solid state panel-mount hours meters j and event counters are designed to MIL-M-7793/14 and provide a dependable means of monitoring and storing warranty or maintenance data in military and industrial applications where...

Communication control modules.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... WeblO[TM] is a system for Ethernet data-gathering. It consists of a series of control modules that connect via RS-485 to a central controller, which uploads data to company Intranet/Internet servers to give remote viewing access to status...

Wiring system.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... This wiring/cable solution is designed to reduce high frequency electrical ground "noise" to zero when used in conjunction with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) or with products containing IGBT switching power supplies. Zero Ground is effective...

Optical micrometer.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The LS-7010 Optical Micrometer System provides a resolution of 0.01 micrometers with a repeatability of +/- 0.06 micrometers, 2 X accuracy of conventional micrometers, claims the company. It samples targets at a rate of 2400 samples/sec. The LS...

Acoustic/pressure sensors.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Models 934M8 and 934M9 high intensity acoustic sensors (microphones) are designed for the measurement of gas-borne sound in the frequency range of 2 Hz to 6 kHz in industrial applications requiring operation to +700[degrees]C/+1300[degrees]E...

Trends in wireless.(Wireless)
January 1, 2005... There are many design tradeoffs in the development of a wireless sensor network (WSN) for a production environment. Range, data rate, mobility, scalability, power consumption and robustness have been key variables in profiling an application's...

Wireless transmission system.(Wireless)
January 1, 2005... The XDANT battery-powered, Class 1, Div. 1 wireless transmission system is designed for measuring and transmitting temperature and pressure signals out of a Division 1 area to a safe area, eliminating the need for conduit and cable runs in...

Remote control receiver.(Wireless)
January 1, 2005... The RCR-HP super-heterodyne receiver module measures just 1.98" x 0.72" and is a self-contained ASK/00K receiver for remote control, RKE, and wireless sensor applications. The receivers are compatible with almost any ASK or 00K data transmitter...

Wireless modules.(Wireless)
January 1, 2005... This family of ZigBee[TM]-ready wireless modules and sensors include the ZMN-900 868/900 MHz ZigBee-ready Wireless Mesh Networking Module, the ZB-9001 ZigBee-ready 100 mW Wireless Signal Conditioning Board, and the ZN-9001 ZigBee-ready 100 mW...

LCD panel computer.(Wireless)
January 1, 2005... ARP-2015 ruggedized wireless LCD panel computer, designed for manufacturing automation, has a front bezel that is NEMA 4/12 and IP65 compliant and its strengthened glass or resistive touch-screen protects the LCD panel from scratching. It also...

Data modems.(Wireless)
January 1, 2005... RAD-DATA series of wireless modems allow you to move RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 serial data in industrial applications. The series is an interoperable line of DIN-rail mount, license-free ISM band frequency-hopping radios. Class 1, Div. 2...

Status indicator.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Unistat[R] status indicator accommodates Hazardous Area and Type 4X applications and meets Division 2 standard set by the NEC. Using LED technology, the status indicator can produce up to four colors from a single light source--amber, blue,...

Coriolis flowmeters.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The KCM series of Coriolis flowmeters allows real-time measurement of density and flow in liquids and slurries. Designed for applications ranging from sanitary beverages to particle-filled materials, the flowmeter has an accuracy of +/-0.5% and...

Industrial Ethernet switch.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The EDS-205 EtherDevice[TM] Switch is an entry-level industrial 5-port Ethernet switch that supports IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x with 10/100M, full/half duplex, and MC. Measuring 25 x 109 x 88, the switch can be installed with DIN-rail mounting as...

Hart communication modules.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The HART multi-drop communication modules are designed for Allen-Bradley's ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC5 and Schneider Electric's Quantum processors. They allow networks to access temperature, pressure and multi-variable units. They feature...

Interface modem.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The CP-2 Digital Cellular Interface modem provides communication and control over all this company's data loggers, including real-time viewing, data downloading, and system interrogation and reprogramming. The wireless link enhances the...

Documenting calibrator.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... MasterCAL 990 hand-held documenting calibrator reads thermocouple, RTD, Ohms, DC and AC Voltage, current, pressure, and frequency, and will source thermocouple, RTD, Ohms, DC voltage and current, and frequency. Functions include loop power,...

New instrumentation training materials for technicians.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... Homewood, IL -- American Technical Publishers, Inc., announces new instrumentation training materials specifically designed for technicians working in all types of manufacturing and process operations. Real-world applications are detailed...

Surge protection.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... * DIN rail surge suppressors for AC power, Data and telephone lines * Many models available for 4-20mA, RS485, RS232, T1, I/O ports... * Coaxial surge / lightning arresters for transmitters, wireless scada, etc Citel...

Pressure sensors & transducers.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... Kavlico's 4-color, quad-fold capability brochure has just been re-issued detailing the latest information about their standard and custom sensors & transducers. Included are typical performance specifications & features, a company profile,...

Environmental products.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... * Volume MMV 5th Edition of the FLOW, LEVEL AND ENVIRONMENTAL GREENBOOK[R] has over 1500 pages of the latest flow, level, and environmental products to meet your every need including a comprehensive product selection of industrial, field and...

Kontron's 2005 master source.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... Book features a comprehensive portfolio of products that include: 21 Intel Pentium M products CompactPCI[R], AdvancedTCA[R], and COM Express solutions, industrial-grade rackmount solutions, rugged portable computers, embedded boards and...

"Direct access" website directory.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... New FREE pocketsize "direct access" website directory for: * Bargraphs * DPM's & Counters * Wireless * Transmitters 4-20mA From generic to mil-spec & nuclear in a 44 page booklet. 100's of models, 1000 configurations....

Massa air ultrasonic transducers.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... Low cost & reliability, Hundreds of Existing Designs, New Designs Can Be Customized To Meet Your Exact Requirements. Easy To Integrate Into Your Specific System. Wide Variety of Frequencies and Beam Patterns (Conical and Fan-Shaped) Available....

Seal Design Guide.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... Apple Rubber Products offers its Seal Design Guide-with comprehensive information including seal types and gland design, material selection guide, formulas, sizes and how to order, and more. Includes details on Apple Rubber's full line of...

AC power distribution & control systems.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... AC power distribution and control systems for mainframe computer systems are rack mounted and provide circuit breaker protection, EMI and RFI filtering, spike/surge protection, remote power ON/OFF, system-remote reboot, emergency shutdown,...

Precision encoders ...(Literature Review)
January 1, 2005... EPC's 104-page catalog features the full line of AccuCoder[TM] Brand incremental encoders, as well as EPC's new absolute encoder series, to meet a wide variety of industrial positioning, counting, motion and motor control needs. Expert cross...

Device management software.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Field Device Configuration Manager software (FDCM) allows users to easily manage a large number of HART devices. It is fully compliant with the HART protocol and supports all universal, common-practice and device-specific commands described...

4-port Serial Server.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Vlinx Serial Server allows you to connect up to four legacy serial devices to your Ethernet backplane. For legacy machines on the plant floor that speak RS-485 and won't communicate with your Ethernet LAN, this serial server will link them...

Counters/timers.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... These 1/32 DIN DP-CH counters and DP-TH timers incorporate a 0.3" LCD. Powered by an internal battery, they have a data retention life of 10 years minimum, with no connection to a external power source, with no connection to any external power...

Valve manifolds.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The MPA valve series manifolds with I/O can support up to 64 solenoids (32 valve positions). Because of the high-speed internal serial bus, it can be reconfigured and also has the capacity for advanced modules. MPA is easily modified and...

Turbidity transmitters.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Trb 8300 and 8300 F/S turbidity transmitters offer three independent parameter sets to cover the requirements of different stages of applications, full text menu guide, and the ability to cover low range applications up to high solids...

Process calibrator.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The Fluke 725Ex intrinsically safe multi-function process calibrator is now offered with the Fluke 700Pex intrinsically safe pressure modules. Designed for technicians working in hazardous environments, the Fluke 700Pex line includes 8...

Power products enhance reliability of automation control panels.(Excellence In Automation)
January 1, 2005... Weidmuller, Richmond, VA, has introduced several new products designed to meet the needs of today's demanding automation control panels. The first offering is the WAVEGuard Electronic Fusing System that enhances the reliability of an automation...

Refined automation software seamlessly integrates new functions in a single development tool.(Excellence In Automation)
January 1, 2005... The latest version of B&R Automation Studio[TM] has been refined with new functions to seamlessly integrate controllers, drives, visualization, communication and software into a single development tool--from the smallest controller to...

Universal laser sensor performs non-contact distance measurement with centimeter accuracy.(Excellence In Automation)
January 1, 2005... Laser Technology, Inc., Centennial, CO, has introduced the Universal Laser Sensor (ULS) for OEMs and system integrators who require non-contact distance measurements. The sensor is capable of centimeter accuracy and millimeter resolution with...

Ultrasonic flowmeter.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... The ALTOSONIC III flowmeter is a three-beam custody transfer ultrasonic flowmeter designed to replace turbines and PD meters in the fiscal measurement of light liquid hydrocarbons. For custody transfer, the meter offers 0.2% accuracy and is...

Operator interface.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Model G306 operator interface panel features a 5.7" 256-color QVGA Ultra-STN LCD display with 320 x 240 pixel resolution, and a five button keypad for on-screen menus. It offers up to five communications ports and a built-in gateway to...

Magnetostrictive sensors.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... This captive slide version of this company's TLM Series of magnetostrictive sensors is designed as a replacement upgrade for traditional rodless position sensor applications. Data output rate is 16 kHz. The TLM Series captive slide marker...

Moisture analyzer.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... Model 3050-RM moisture analyzer in a 19-inch rack package is designed for process applications that require continuous measurement of parts-per-million volume moisture in gases and vapors. An internal moisture generator allows the Model 3050-RM...

Pressure transmitters.(Product News)
January 1, 2005... These pressure transmitters are now available with DeviceNet that helps reduce maintenance costs due to the availability of diagnostic information from the device and reduced wiring requirements. Incorporating embedded microprocessor...