Instrumentation & Automation News articles from July 2002

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from July 2002

Modular Controller.
July 1, 2002... The Modular Controller Series is designed to provide all the benefits that dedicated, panel-mounted controllers possess while offering the system designer the convenience of DIN-rail mounting, and drag-n-drop integration. The series is...

Data surge protectors.
July 1, 2002... The MCG 500 Series of data surge protectors guard HUBs, 10 BASE-T, Token Ring and Telco from transients that appear along runs of twisted-pair unshielded cable and could cause damage in networks. Reaction time is less than 1 nanosecond with...

Process calibrator.
July 1, 2002... The DPI 720 hand-held process calibrator measures, sources and simulates temperature and electrical process signals and displays the fully isolated input and output readings simultaneously on an LCD. Designed to replace several test instruments...

How smart sensors are reinforcing the bridge between the analog and digital worlds. (Pool Reflections).
July 1, 2002... While I was putting together this month's editorial section on Accelerometers (page 18), I got to thinking about the on-going impact that smart sensors are having on the industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. According to...

Digital multi-mode time: with DIN-rail or panel mounting. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... A miniature DIN-rail timer and two types of 1/16 timers, including a digital multi-mode timer, have been added to this company's product offering. The new timers feature DIN-rail mounting or panel mounting and operating LEDs to check for proper...

Ultrasonic analog sensor: small and respeatable. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The SUPERPROX[R] Model SM606 Series of analog sensors, incorporating ultrasonic technology, offers reliable measurement and control of materials with fixed span limits within sensing ranges up to 254 mm (10") These sensors continuously monitor...

Load cell/meter: for measurement applications. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... A new System combination comprises the HSW (Hermetically Sealed Load Cell) and the DPM-3 Panel Mount Meter. This system is suitable for a variety of industrial and OEM force measurement and weighing applications. The DPM-3 can be scaled to a...

Turbine flowmeters: measure corrosive services. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Teflon[R] Series of turbine flowmeters has been specifically designed for the measurement of corrosive services and ultra pure water applications. This series features all wetted parts of teflon. For use with clean liquids, this series...

Tricolor bargraph: replaces form & fit. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The HI-Q114 replaces old analog bargraphs in Form & Fit. Pacled with features such as dual microprocessor, math functions, polynomials, X-Y tables, 18 Bit A/D for any analog input, RS 232, 422, 485 I/O, 101 Automatic Tricolor Bargraph, and 4...

Flow computer: for chart replacement. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The FloBoss[TM] 103 Flow Manager is latest addition to the FloBoss product line and is ideal for chart replacement as well as more complex applications. The FloBoss 103 eliminates the off-chart gas flow problems inherent with chart recorders....

Portable liquid bath: for high accuracy calibration. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... These portable stirred liquid baths calibrate temperature sensors to 250[degrees]C. The Hyperion calibrates from 45[degrees]C below ambient to 140[degrees]C and the Drago from 30[degrees]C to 250[degrees]C. TTI, Inc. 8 Leroy Rd., PO...

PC/104 utility board: provides isolated inputs. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Model 104-IIRO-8 is a low cost, eight-channel PC/104 utility board featuring change-of-state detection and 60 V optical isolation on the input lines, and standard Form C SPDT relay outputs. The isolated, non-polarized inputs may be driven...

Safety muting module: monitors inputs from sensors. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Universal Muting Module is a safety module that monitors inputs from sensors to determine when a car body, pallet or other work piece needs to pass through a safety light screen into a work cell or hazardous area without causing the...

Pressure regulator: for liquid or gas service. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The 2350 Series hand operated pressure regulators includes calves made from brass and stainless steel, and have [C.sub.v] offerings of 0.07 and 0.14. This regulators series provides a cost effective solution for applications with inlet...

Servo motor and drive: quickly installed. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... Users are able to get the new Smartstep servo motor and drive up and running quickly and easily by simply plugging it in and setting the rotary and dip switches on the front panel. The Smartstep's autotune function makes motor tuning nearly...

Level sensor: protects against overflow. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The new LI Series level sensor provides overflow protection in fluid sensing applications. The sensor can be used as an independent overflow protection device or with other level sensors for added security against overflow. ifm elector,...

Flow meter: for low flow rate applications. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The new Model DM01D Magnetic Inductive Flow Transmitter is designed specifically for flow rate applications of 100 ml/min to 200 1/min. Also designed for tight mounting conditions, Model DM01D Flow Transmitters are very compact and require no...

Nema Type 3R enclosure: for GPD 506/P5. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... A new NEMA Type 3R enclosure--the outdoor installation standard when suitable indoor locations cannot be found for GPD 506/P5 AC drives serving rooftop equipment or cooling towers--is now available. The Type 3R enclosure package is designed...

PC LED display: with embedded processor. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The AlphaVision PC family of LED alphanumeric and graphical displays is controlled by a 300 MHz Pentium processor and utilizes the Windows[R] CE operating system. The product family is available in Full or Line Matrix and ships standard in a...

Liquid level control: with low level cutoff. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The LLC8 Series is a low cost single probe liquid level control designed for low liquid level cutoff protection. This series offers a factory fixed time delay of 1 to 60 seconds and is available for input voltages of 24, 120, or 230 Vac, 50/60...

Hot runner controller: replaces larger enclosures. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Tri-Zone[TM] is a portable hot runner controller mainframe compatible with the company's series IMP, RMB, RMC or other hot runner control module designed to fit standard vertical mainframes. The Tri-Zone is ideal for small molders and "hot...

Level Transmitter: for liquids and solids. (Level Measurement and Control).
July 1, 2002... SITRANS LR 400 Radar Level Transmitter uses 24 GHz FMCW radar technology to provide continuous level measurement in difficult, long-range (up to 147 ft) applications on dusty solids, as well as in liquid storage tanks. The instrument's ability...

Level Indicator: viewable from a distance. (Level Measurement and Control).
July 1, 2002... The LVCN-300 Level Indicator lets you know exactly what is going on in a tank no matter where it is located. It includes a multi-colored display graph. If the green vertical bar (level) is between the orange and yellow line everything's just...

Fork sensor: point level control in limited spaces. (Level Measurement and Control).
July 1, 2002... The Vibracon Mini, a small vibrating fork sensor, provides point level control in limited space applications. The sensor fits in pipes just 1 1/2" in diameter and offers level control protection for overfill and dry run applications in...

Level transmitter: ultrasonic, sophisticated programming. (Level Measurement and Control).
July 1, 2002... The U Series Non-Contact Ultrasonic Transmitter provides reliable level measurement in applications such as sump pit monitoring, gypsum silo level, fly ash silos, and steam and condensation. Low-frequency sensors provide penetration in dust,...

Selecting level sensors for dry bulk materials. (Level Measurement and Control).
July 1, 2002... "When selecting the proper level sensor for dry bulk materials, one must consider the mechanical and electrical characteristics of the material itself; the physical configuration of the storage vessel and conveying systems; as well as...

Capacitive Switch: no mechanical parts to wear out. (Switches and Relays).
July 1, 2002... The CSE uG 15 (Capacitive Switch Element under glass) is a capacitive momentary/latching switch, with no mechanical parts that could lead to a functional failure due to damage, freezing, or wear and tear. The switch is actuated by touch or by...

Safety switches: for process control applications. (Switches and Relays).
July 1, 2002... 300 Series non-contact safety interlock switches, along with its accompanying safety monitor relays, are specially designed for use in a variety of process control environments, including chemical and food processing machinery, and in plants...

Limit Alarm Trip: RFI/EMI protected metal housing. (Switches and Relays).
July 1, 2002... The ECA 4-wire (line-powered) Limit Alarm Trip offers a low-cost solution when alarm trip outputs are needed to indicate high or low process conditions. It features a solid metal housing that provides an effective barrier against the...

Time delay relay: switch adjustable, multifunction. (Switches and Relays).
July 1, 2002... The TRDU Series plug-in, switch adjustable, multifunction time delay relay can replace hundreds of conventional time delay relays. Industry standard 8 and 11 pin base wiring makes substitution simple and fast, with no rewiring required....

Trends in pushbutton switches. (Switches and Relays).
July 1, 2002... The trend in (pushbutton) switches is smaller, less expensive, and simpler circuit configurations. OEM's are reducing the button size to less than fingerprint size (e.g. PDA's to make panels smaller. Circuit requirements are simple SPST (vs....

Single point sensor: for distance measurement. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... A CCD-based single point sensor for industrial measurement applications desiring a high frequency rate for measuring distance, thickness, material deformation, positioning, and profiling is available. The Single Point Sensor (SPR-04) uses...

Solid State Relays: in a compact design. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The SSRINT Series "intelligent" Solid State Relays combine compact design with high reliability. The SSRINT "intelligent" relays automatically shut down in over-temperature conditions, turning back on when returned to normal operating...

Pressure transducers: for liquid level applications. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... Using diffused silicon, sputtered thin film, and hall effect sensing technologies, these pressure transducers deliver long term stability and repeatability with temperature and pressure variations. With more than 36 pressure ranges, 8 standard...

Weight/level system: for stored process materials. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The ORB 2.0[TM] communications integration system interfaces weight and level instruments to internet/intranet networks. The ORB 2.0 Transformer combines high-density, high capacity continuous data logging with its internal web-server platform...

Handheld calibrator: with modular design. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The BetaFLEX is a modular clabirator. Its capabilities can be altered using the series of input/output modules that are loadable into two bays at the base of the BetaFLEX calibrator. The modules offer both measurement and simulation...

Capacitive sensor: with a slim profile. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The F46 Series capacitive sensors detect media through glass and even opaque plastic. Just 5 mm wide, these slim profile capacitive sensors are ideal for space-critical applications, including detection of flow through plastic tubing and level...

Motorized Torque Control System: monitors and controls the rotational torque. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... This Motorized Torque Control System (MTC) has the ability to both monitor and control the rotational torque and angle. Advantages of the system include the ability to monitor small rotational torque with overload protection for the torque...

Calibration grade load cell: designed to be highly accurate. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The 1800 Platinum[TM] Series load cells are designed and manufactured to have lower load limits of no more than 2% per ASTM E74 Standard. It is handcrafted with a special precision base, integral adapter, internal electronic ID, and connector...

Hall Effect Speed Sensor: offered in stainless steel case. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... A small size sensor was recently added to this family of Hall Effect True Zero Speed Sensors. It is offered in a stainless steel case with a teflon jacketed speed range from 0-20,000 targets per second. These models operate over air gaps from...

Batch controller: with fieldbus capabilities. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The AD-4402 is a high-speed controller for use as a stand-alone batching unit or as part of a large multi-function system. The controller's easy-to-use networking, communications and software programming combined with its large database storage...

Carbon probe: features modular design. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Advanced Atmosphere Carbon Controller XR Probe (AACC-XR) features an entirely modular design that allows quick, inexpensive refurbishment on-site, and replacement of only those specifix parts which are worn. Product features include a...

Single beam safety control: for perimeter guarding. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The BeamSafe II-EP is an explosion proof, single beam safetey control housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure that meets UL886, NEC articles 500, 501, and 502, and CSA. It is rated for Class I, Group C and D explosive environments Scientific...

MEMS accelerometer: low-noise, dual-axis. (Accelerometers).
July 1, 2002... The MXD2020U/W is an ultra low noise and very low cost, MEMS dual axis accelerometer built on a standard, submicron CMOS process. It is a complete system with on-chip mixed mode signal processing and measures acceleration with a full-scale...

Accelerometer: capacitive-type. (Accelerometers).
July 1, 2002... The ACC-B Series capacitive can measure the acceleration, vibration and inclination of any object from robot arms to elevators, from product shipping research to aircraft testing. It uses a gas-damped spring-mass system as part of its primary...

Accelerometer: measures acceleration/vibration simultaneously. (Accelerometers).
July 1, 2002... Model ST-541379 dual function sensor combines a piezoelectric accelerometer and a force balance accelerometer to measure acceleration and vibration simultaneously. The sensors are packaged in a lightweight nickel-plated aluminum housing with...

Accelerometer: K-Shear technology; to 50 gs. (Accelerometers).
July 1, 2002... The 8752A50M5 K-Shear accelerometer, designed to perform vibration monitoring on rotating machinery, has a frequency response of 0.5 Hz to 12 kHz, with a measuring range of +/-50 g and a sensitivity of 100 mV/g. The design of the charge...

Trends in accelerometers. (Accelerometers).
July 1, 2002... "Dramatic improvements have been made in the development of efficient, affordable and error-free multi-channel dynamic test systems. Instrumentation that accurately provides identification, sensitivity, location and other information is...

IDC terminal blocks: "tension-powered" connection technology. (Connectors, Wire, Cable, & Terminal Blocks).
July 1, 2002... The new IDC2 "small and smart" terminal blocks feature "tension-powered" connection technology that allows electrical and mechanical functions to be separated, leading to an improvement in the consistency and the longevity of wire terminations...

Sealed connectors: separate liquids from electronics. (Connectors, Wire, Cable, & Terminal Blocks).
July 1, 2002... The Sealed Mini Universal MATE-N-LOK connector system is a small, wire to wire and wire to board connector system that adds splash proofing to an existing product design. The dual-row connectors come in two through 10 positions. In addition to...

Heavy duty M12 connectors: male or female style connections. (Connectors, Wire, Cable, & Terminal Blocks).
July 1, 2002... The G-Series M12 Cordsets offer an extreme duty, rubber extension cord designed to exceed mechanical standards in punishing application. The cordsets, RKG male connector and RSG mating female connector are designed with a heavier, more...

DIN-rail terminal blocks: low profile of only 1.08". (Connectors, Wire, Cable, & Terminal Blocks).
July 1, 2002... CAGE CLAMP COMPACT 870 Series DIN-rail terminal blocks offer a low profile of only 1.08' from the top of the rail. They connect 28-12 AWG and carry current ratings of 20/5 amps at 300/600 V. A variety of configurations including feed-through...

Trends in connector customization. (Connectors, Wire, Cable, & Terminal Blocks).
July 1, 2002... With the growth of connectorized control systems has come the necessity for customization especially in applications with motion, tough environments like weld slag & wash-downs, or machine building that often requires special cable lengths....

Online asset management system: takes advantage of FOUNDATION[TM] fieldbus' powerful diagnostics. (Industrial Automation Software/Systems Integration).
July 1, 2002... AssetView is an online, network-enabled plant asset management system designed according to the NAMUR NE91 standard and takes full advantage of FOUNDATION[TM] fieldbus' diagnostics. AssetView is a key component of Smar's SYSTEM302 enterprise...

HMI software: web licensing and other Internet-enabled features included. (Industrial Automation Software/Systems Integration).
July 1, 2002... Infilink[TM] Version 4.0.27 HMI software offers web licensing and eliminates the need for back-and-forth emails to license or upgrade components of Infilink HMI software. It also permits installation directly from the web without downloading or...

Multiple channel logging software: for fluke handheld meters. (Industrial Automation Software/Systems Integration).
July 1, 2002... Version 2.0 of Fluke Corp.'s FlukeView[R] software allows readings from up to eight Fluke meters to be graphically displayed on a Windows PC for comparison and analysis. Users can set the parameters of readings to be recorded during any logging...

Plant management software: easy access to collected data. (Industrial Automation Software/Systems Integration).
July 1, 2002... PRM is an integrated software solution that unifies the monitored data from intelligent and non-intelligent field devices allowing the management and maintenance of these devices. The PRM software solution can run within the CENTUM CS3000 R3...

Current trends and future outlook of industrial automation software. (Industrial Automation Software/Systems Integration).
July 1, 2002... The economic slowdown has forced industrial enterprises to focus even harder on efficiency and profitability. No longer are companies willing to buy products that don't deliver a solution. Manufacturers must achieve flexible production,...

Adjustable speed drives: with vector control. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... CFW-09 Vectrue[TM] drives from offer volts-per-hertz, sensorless vector, and closed-loop vector control in a single drive. Matching the control mode to the application is done by selecting a parameter via the drive's alphanumeric keypad. ...

Fiber optic Gyro: offers tactical grade accuracy. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The DSP-5000 accepts data input as fast as 500 degrees per second, offers consistent accuracy over time and temperature, and is available for a fraction of the cost of competing precision gyros. The DSP-5000 combines KVH's proprietary...

LVDT position sensors: operate in tight places. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The CD 375 Series of miniature LVDTs are designed for linear position measurement in OEM and end-user applications with tight space restrictions. A compact 3/8" diameter design makes these AC-operated LVDTs suitable as an integral part of...

TM torque transducers: provide cost efficient testing. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... TMB transducers are rated from 1 to 500 Nm nominal torque with an accuracy of 0.2% and speeds to 6000 rpm. The TMB series complements the TM and TMHS series, which offer a precision of 0.1% nominal torque from 1 to 10,000 Nm, with speed ranges...

Transmitters: DIN rail mountable. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The 8900 Series Isolated Transmitters offers 16 Models with a variety of voltage and current input and output combinations. The units are also ideal for signal conversion. CALEX Manufacturing Company, Inc. 2401 Stanwell Dr., Concord,...

Network attached server: configurable and expandable. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... This new storage system, the RMS-7210 is a configurable, expandable RAID system in a 1U high 19-inch rack mountable chassis with four ATA-100 hot swappable hard drives (up to 320GB) and redundant hot swappable 250-Watt power supplies. The...

Reflective memory board: for data sharing. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The VMIVME-5565 is a fiber-optic, VMEbus-compatible Reflective Memory board offering deterministic, real-time networking for fast and efficient data sharing across distributed networks. The VMIVME-5565 allows computers, workstations, PLCs, and...

Digital DC Power Supply: with triple output. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Model 1761, a dual 4-Digit, Triple Output Digital DC Power Supply, utilizes a standard 115 Vac outlet. The unit provides dual 4-digit LED resolution, two variable voltage outputs of 00.00 Vac to 35.00 Vdc, 0.000 to 3.000 A, and one variable...

HART Loop Interface module unlocks the full potential of new and in-place "legacy" smart Hart transmitters. (Automation Excellence Awards).
July 1, 2002... With no additional process penetrations or wiring, Moore Industries-International, Inc.'s new HIM Smart HART Loop Interface and Monitor allows up to three additional analog process measurements from smart HART multivariable mass flow, level,...

Intelligent machine vision system for hostile factory environments allows inspection of very glossy objects. (Automation Excellence Awards).
July 1, 2002... The ICS 100 Intelligent Camera Sensor can be integrated quickly and easily into any application without special image processing knowledge. The IP 64 housing and integrated illumination and lens make it easy to mount in small, hostile factory...

Ethernet-Ready DMM/Data Acquisition System fully integrates instrument-quality, 22-bit resolution and sensitivity with Ethernet long-distance networking. (Automation Excellence Awards).
July 1, 2002... Model 2701 Ethernet-Ready DMM/Data Acquisition System is a multi-point measurement and control system that fully integrates instrument-quality, 22-bit (6-1/2 digit) resolution and sensitivity with Ethernet long-distance networking. Precision...

Level transmitters: with sanitary sensing probes. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... These Level transmitters and presence/absence detectors are available with sensing probes approved by the 3-A Sanitary Standards Administrative Council. Specifically receiving approval are the L104 Series level transmitter probes with...

Photoelectric fiber optic amplifier: with enhanced programmanility and sensitivity. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... A new, flexible photoelectric fiber optic amplifier designed to perform multiple functions including object and contrast detection, background suppression, and automatic high-speed teach-in was recently introduced. With three available...

Insulation tester: with automatic report generation. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The Digital/Analog Megohmmeter Model 5060 is a fully automated 500 V insulation tester. It provides insulation measurements to 10000 g-ohms. Test results include DAR, PI, DD, Capacitance, Leakage Current and user programmed test voltages and...

Hall effect sensor: packaging technology. (Product News).
July 1, 2002... The new SE, SG and SH packages consist of a magnet and a Hall-effect IC over-molded in a single step. The result is a smaller, highly accurate and reliable packaging system. The sensor packages consist of a single over-mold, which holds...