Instrumentation & Automation News articles from June 2001

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from June 2001

Mass Flow Controller.(Sierra Instruments Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Model 810S Mass-Trak[TM] Mass Flow Controller features a stainless steel flow body and a cleanable sensor to simplify flow control of corrosive and toxic gases. It is available with remote or local set/read electronics. The on-board LCD display...

Gas Detection Control System.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Model 880 is designed to serve as a host monitoring system for serial networks of gas detection and other devices. It monitors 80 or more devices, displaying device status, programmable alarm outputs and automatic data logging of alarms and...

Handheld Enclosures.(Rose+Bopla Enclosures)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... BG Handheld Series of robust enclosures feature a tongue-and-groove sealing system with an integrated gasket that provides an ingress protection up to IP65. They offer perfect mounting conditions for small control devices and plant operating...

A Little Sense of Humor Goes A Long Way.(forecasting future demands of control equipment industry)(humorous stock market terms)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Editorial)
June 1, 2001... Economic forecasts continue to look unpredictable. On one hand, The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, OH, repons the U.S. demand for industrial controls is projected to grow 6% annually through 2005, reaching more than $19 billion, while, on the...

RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM.(Futaba Corporation of America)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... PROVIDES REMOTE CONTROL The FRG-0402U is a small, industrial radio control system that provides remote control of four relays to ranges greater than 200 feet. The transmitter and receiver utilize microprocessors for intelligence and...

TURBINE METER.(OMEGA Engineering Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... FEATURES 6-DIGIT LCD The FTB790 Series turbine meter is a durable, compact, high precision fluid measurement device with total and rate indication. Featuring microprocessor-based electronics, it clearly displays information on a large,...

LINEAR ENCODER.(Opti-Cal)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... REQUIRES NO MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS The BF Series Micro Path linear encoder is non-contacting and operates in reflection. Featuring resolution of 5 nanometer, it includes a zero index. The encoder simply bolts in place and does not require...

WATER DETECTION SENSOR.(AROMAT Corp., Automation Controls Div.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... FEATURES SENSITIVITY ADJUSTER The UZN10 Series water detection sensors offer beam power that is strong enough to pass through not only translucent containers (PFA tanks, etc.), but also opaque containers of shampoo bottles, etc., so that...

FLOW RECORDER.(Unidata America)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... PROVIDES LOW POWER CONSUMPTION The Model 6526C Starflow flow recorder combines a velocity sensor, depth sensor and temperature sensors with a programmable 120K memory data logger into a single compact package to provide a complete flow...

PCB TERMINALS.(Weidmuller Inc. printed circuit boards)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... FOR HIGH VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS This company has added 9.52 pitch terminal blocks to its family of printed circuit board (PCB) terminals. The LL 9.5 series is specifically designed for high voltage applications (up to 600 V) normally...

VALVE SYSTEM.
June 1, 2001... AVAILABLE IN BRONZE OR STAINLESS STEEL The Type 2000 Ultra Compact modular Y-pattern valve system provides higher flow rates than conventional globe valves and up to 10 times the life of conventional ball valves. Available in either bronze...

PANEL METERS.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE HIGH-LOW RELAY SET POINTS The MPM family of panel meters is available with analog outputs and the ability to easily set high and low relay set points. Comprised of an indicator, switch, transmitter and large, vibrant 3-1/2 digit LCD...

TWO-WIRE TRANSMITTER.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... ACCEPTS WIDE RANGE OF INPUTS The DSCT Series loop-powered, two-wire transmitter conditions and sends analog signals from sensors located in the "field" to monitoring and control equipment, usually computers, located thousands of feet away...

HERMETIC PRESSURE TRANSDUCER.
June 1, 2001... HOUSED IN CORROSION-RESISTANT ENCLOSURE The 80HP hermetic pressure transducer is available in industry standard electrical formats such as 4-20 mA and 0-10 Vdc outputs accurate to [+ or -] 0.25% ES. typical and with low t6tal error band...

SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES EASY SYSTEM INTEGRATION The C4000 safety light curtain provides integral interfacing and blanking, software-selectable parameters, a seven-segment display and on-line diagnosis software tools. The self-contained, non-contact unit...

SIGNAL CONDITIONER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES BACKLIT LCD The Model 721 signal conditioning instrument is designed for the measurement and readout of mechanical and fluid power. It accepts inputs from a mV//V strain gage sensor and a frequency output sensor. A third channel...

DIGITAL POWER METER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES CUSTOMIZABLE LCD DISPLAY The GIMA[R] Series digital power meter measures multiple single- or three-phase current, voltage and power parameters. It provides accurate, high-speed, continuous measurements regardless of harmonics and...

ETHERNET/IP MODULE.
June 1, 2001... PROVIDES TRANSPARENT SOCKET INTERFACE The AnyBus[R] EtherNet/IP module allows easy implementation of 100/100 Mbit EtherNet/IP interfaces into industrial products. It supports EtherNet/IP with IT functions such as FTP, CIP, email and an...

PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM.
June 1, 2001... OFFERS OPEN ARCHITECTURE CONNECTIVITY Version 2.0 of this company's MANTRA[R] advanced multi-loop process control solution utilizes model-based control functions to provide significant control system performance improvement over PID-based...

CHEMICAL SENSOR.
June 1, 2001... POWERED BY RECHARGEABLE BATTERY The VOCcheck handheld chemical sensor system allows for the on-site detection, analysis and verification of volatile compounds, providing quality assurance for a variety of markets. Weighing under a pound, it...

CONTROL PANEL OUTLETS.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE IP20 TOUCH PROTECTION The MSVD single and dual outlets install on a 35 mm DIN rail quickly and easily to reduce the time and labor required to provide a standard 120 Vac outlet inside electrical control panels. The units, which...

LEVEL TRANSMITTER.
June 1, 2001... BATTERY-POWERED The LA19 Richochet[TM] battery-powered level transmitter and display are suitable for process applications involving dirty, coating and corrosive-type liquids in small and medium-size tanks. Employing ultrasonic technology,...

Operator Interfaces.
June 1, 2001... LED Message Displays Specifically Designed for Industrial Applications The Allen-Bradley In-View[TM] large format LED message displays have been specifically designed for industrial applications. Visible from up to 350 feet, the...

Counters, Timers & Totalizers.
June 1, 2001... 1/16 DIN LED Timers Multi-Programmable The PTC-20 Series 1/16 DIN multi-programmable LED timers are offered in three separate models for a variety of applications. The PTC-21 base unit offers five field-selectable operating modes and...

DESKTOP/PEDESTAL MOUNT ENCLOSURE.
June 1, 2001... WITH TEMPERED GLASS WINDOW The IQ32D Smart Station is a compact desktop/pedestal mount enclosure designed to protect sensitive electronics in industrial environments. Measuring 32.5" tall x 26" x 26", standard features include a tempered...

RADAR LEVEL GAUGE.
June 1, 2001... UTILIZES FMCW TECHNOLOGY This radar level gauge is suitable for storage tank and process vessel applications that require continuous, non-contact level measurement under demanding conditions. It utilizes Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave...

POWER TRANSDUCERS.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... FOR MONITORING ELECTRICAL LOADS The CR6200 Series power transducers are specifically designed to monitor electrical loads. They are available in different styles to measure single- and three-phase systems for active or reactive power. The...

OXYGEN ANALYZER.
June 1, 2001... IMMUNE TO ACID GASES The CGA351 oxygen analyzer uses an advanced zirconium oxide sensor in combination with a manifold assembly to ensure leak-free integrity and accurate measurement of oxygen content from percent levels to less than 0.1...

MULTIPOLE CONNECTORS.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE RUGGED DESIGN The "ILME" CSA certified, heavy-duty multipole connectors are suitable for control panels, machine tools and wherever reliable connections are required for power, control and signaling circuits. Featuring a rugged...

TOUCH SCREEN.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES COMPACT FOOTPRINT The CIELO 9893 touch screen is specifically designed for Sharp[R] 19.6" LCD. It features a compact footprint which permits use with other LCDs having the same active area. The touch screen may be customized to...

Flow Sensors.
June 1, 2001... Flow Sensor Velocity Averaging The Verabar[R] is a velocity-averaging insert flow sensor designed for gas, liquid and steam applications. Multiple sensing points along the velocity profile are measured and averaged by a single flow...

SURGE SUPPRESSORS.
June 1, 2001... OFFER FAIL-PROOF FUSE The STABILINE[R] transient voltage surge suppressors are suitable for mission-critical and high magnitude transient exposure Category A, B and C industrial, medical and broadcast applications. They ensure continuous...

GRAPHICAL PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE.
June 1, 2001... PROVIDES 135 ACTIVEX CONTROLS SoftWIRE 2.1 is an update of this company's graphical programming software. It is designed to simplify application development for PC-based control programs. Users can quickly automate, accelerate and...

GPS ANTENNA.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES SMALL SIZE & RUGGED CONSTRUCTION The Micro Skymaster active GPS (global positioning system) patch antenna measures only 33.95 x 25.20 x 10.60 mm and offers rugged construction, making it suitable for military and other applications...

EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES.
June 1, 2001... OFFERS WEATHER-PROOF CONSTRUCTION These custom-fabricated aluminum enclosures are designed for electronic, industrial, instrumentation and telecommunications applications requiring weather-proof construction. The vibration-resistant units...

[0] TWO-WIRE TRANSMITTER.(from S-Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... FEATURES BUILT-IN LCD READOUT The MP82700D-W [micro]P-based two-wire transmitter features a small aluminum connection head with a glass window. It can be programmed in less than one minute using this company's "Point 'N Click" software...

ALARM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
June 1, 2001... COLLECTS REAL-TIME DATA The LogMate 5.0 alarm management software suite collects real-time data from virtually any logging device around a facility and makes it available in an open format to almost any client, even across the Internet. It...

BLOW DOWN VALVES.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE UNION BONNET DESIGN The 6DB Series blow down valves provide instrumentation line bleed -- or blow down -- on air, gas, vapor or steam service. They reliably perform within an operating range of -65 [degrees] F to +1200 [degrees] F...

MASS FLOW TRANSMITTER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES CENELEC SAFETY APPROVAL The Series 454FT single point insertion thermal convection mass flow transmitter for industrial gases has been granted CEN-ELEC safety approval. It incorporates this company's rugged, all-welded thermal...

BRUSHLESS SERVO MOTOR.
June 1, 2001... OFFERS VARIETY OF WINDINGS This NEMA Size 17 brushless dc servo motor is suitable for applications requiring high speeds and precision accuracy. A variety of windings provide the means to easily integrate with all three-phase servo...

SURGE SUPPRESSORS.
June 1, 2001... DESIGNED TO FILTER NOISE The SDD-DHP (Data Highway +), SDD-DH485 (Data Highway 485), SDD-DN (DeviceNet) DIN rail-mount surge suppressors protect programmable controllers, computers and other devices connected to communication networks....

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS.
June 1, 2001... WITH THERMOCOUPLE OR RTD INPUT The Series 58 temperature controllers are available with either thermocouple or RTD input and are suitable for applications requiring precise control. They offer a variety of options such as two control modes...

TILTMETERS.
June 1, 2001... UNAFFECTED BY MOISTURE & WET WEATHER The Model 701-2A(4X) and Model 711-2A(4X) biaxial tiltmeters track level and angular position, automatically detect even the smallest movements and can signal changes greater than a specified threshold....

CHECK VALVES.
June 1, 2001... SPRING-LOADED These spring-loaded thermoplastic check valves will not fail, stick or jam due to rust or corrosion, unlike metal versions. Requiting little or no maintenance, they are available in sizes to 4" with socket, threaded or...

Motion Control: Motors, Motor Controls, Drives, Encoders.
June 1, 2001... Motion Control Software For the General Motion Market In an effort to provide a common software control technology and a unified development environment for the general motion market, this company has introduced WinMotion[TM] software....

DIGITAL MOTION CONTROLLER.
June 1, 2001... OFFERS ELECTRONIC CAM FEATURE Designed for use with this company's Series 90[TM]-30 PLCs, the DSM314 digital motion controller includes a powerful electronic CAM function for quick transition between profiles without the need for...

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM.
June 1, 2001... LONG RANGE The VSD Series of industrial radio control systems provide remote control of one analog output (12-bit resolution) and five relays to ranges greater than 1 mile (20 miles with directional antennas). Frequency hopping spread...

DIGITAL THERMOMETER.
June 1, 2001... HOUSED IN SHOCK-RESISTANT ENCLOSURE The Pyro Model SDT 141S portable digital thermometer is housed in a rugged, shock-resistant cast aluminum enclosure which is suitable for hostile work environments. Available with a large, easy-to-read,...

TEST CONTROLLER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES IEEE 488 INTERFACE The MT488A portable test controller weighs only 1-1/2 pounds and measures 10.20" x 4.72" x 1.89". It features a fully integrated C development environment, an IEEE 488 General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB)...

AS-INTERFACE CARDS.
June 1, 2001... DUAL-CHANNEL This company has introduced PCI, PC/104 and embedded AS-Interface cards which link two independent AS-I channels to a diversity of software applications and tools. The dual-channel cards are supported by popular control...

DIGITAL PRESSURE SENSOR.
June 1, 2001... INCLUDES DUAL-COLOR DISPLAY The UZU3 Series digital pressure sensor is designed to give flexibility for mounting. The minimum cutout of equipment panel is 0.669" x 1.452". For mounting of multiple units, no space is required between two...

DIGITAL PANEL METER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES COPY CAPABILITY The Trident universal digital panel meter is factory calibrated to accept process voltage and current inputs, 100-ohm platinum RTDs and the four most common thermocouples. Set up and programming are achieved easily...

RECTANGULAR CONNECTORS.
June 1, 2001... FOR USE IN SPACE-CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENTS The Miniature Multipole 76 Series rectangular connectors are designed for use in space-constrained environments. Their metal hoods and housings are silicon-free and carry an IP55 protection rating....

TERMINAL BLOCKS.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE SLOPED ROOF DESIGN The Z ROOF Series tension-clamp terminal blocks feature a sloped roof design which enables the length of one unit to be reduced as much as 36% compared with a standard tension-clamp terminal block. The shorter...

MACHINE VISION SOFTWARE.
June 1, 2001... OFFERS OCR & BAR CODE TOOLS Sherlock[TM] 6.0 machine vision software is a complete, Windows-based package that allows users to sketch out sophisticated applications, perform "what if" testing and mn in a friendly, point-and-click graphical...

INDUSTRIAL PC.
June 1, 2001... OFFERS FANLESS DESIGN The IOMax PC is a compact, fanless, industrial PC with high-speed 10/100BaseT Ethernet. It is based on a 300 MHz processor with MMX technology. Measuring only 6" x 4.5" x 2.25", the PC is available in DIN rail mount...

PISTON PROVER.
June 1, 2001... ALLOWS ON-SITE CALIBRATION The DryCal[R] field-portable piston prover allows the onsite calibration of mass flow controllers and flow meters. Using patented, near-frictionless piston technology, it calibrates flow like a laboratory...

Telemetering Systems & Wireless Communications.
June 1, 2001... Wireless LAN System Extends Ethernet I/0 Network SNAP Wireless LAN I/O[TM] extends a SNAP Ethernet I/O[TM] to areas where it is impossible or uneconomical to run network wiring. Mobile machines and equipment, as well as equipment on...

MULTI-DISCIPLINE CONTROLLER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES CONTROLLOGIX REDUNDANCY The Allen-Bradley multi-discipline controller has been enhanced with a robust redundancy solution for the ControlLogix platform. Many process control applications require lengthy startup times or involve...

UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE/BINARY SWITCH TIMER.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES LOW OFF-STATE LEAKAGE The THCU 1023E universal voltage, delay on make solid state timer operates at any voltage from 19 to 265 Vac and 10 to 120 Vdc. It features an easy-to-program binary switch which allows the setting of any...

INTEGRATED PRESSURE TRANSMITTER.
June 1, 2001... ALLOWS REMOTE PRESSURE MONITORING The 700Plus integrated pressure transmitter offers all the standard features of this company's 700 Series pressure gauge, while allowing remote pressure monitoring in addition to the gauge's local...

AUTOMATIC FLOW RATE CONTROLLER.
June 1, 2001... FOR LIQUIDS & GASES The Micro-Flo automatic flow rate controller is suitable for fast loop analyzers such as Chromatographs, PH, [O.sub.2] and conductivity on-line sensors. It is a self-contained, completely mechanical flow rate instrument...

STANDALONE COMPUTER.
June 1, 2001... WITH CANBUS & ETHERNET CONNECTIONS The CAN-megaBOX is a standalone computer with CANbus and Ethernet connections which can be configured for a wide range of LAN or WAN applications. Housed in a compact 2" x 5" x 3" box, it can be...

TYPE 9 SENSORS.
June 1, 2001... USE RED LED AS LIGHT SOURCE The 7810 Series sensors are available in through-beam, polarized retro-reflective and diffuse relective sensing modes. All models, which use a red LED as their light source, are compact with dimensions of 1.37"...

TOUCH PANEL COMPUTERS.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE 12.1" SVGA TFT LCD The TPC-1240T and TPC-1260T touch panel computers feature a 12.1" SVGA TFT LCD for high luminance, a slim and compact design with AL-MG housings and a NEMA 4/IP65-compliant front panel with a power input of 24...

THERMAL MASS FLOWMETERS.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE STAINLESS STEEL WETTED PARTS The Model 50-S and 50-SD thermal mass flowmeters combine state-of-the-art electronics, a mechanical design and stainless steel wetted parts. They are designed to accurately measure commonly used gases...

DATA COLLECTION & CONTROL APPLICATION.
June 1, 2001... FOR BATCH MANUFACTURING iBatch 4.5 and iWorkInstruction 1.0 are two powerful tools designed to help FDA-regulated businesses achieve 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. iBatch 4.5 is the latest release of this company's data collection, management...

X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEM.
June 1, 2001... FEATURES MODULAR DESIGN The FXS-160.40 X-ray inspection system is designed to meet the rigorous needs of the PCB manufacturing industry and is particularly suitable for off-axis inspection of planar devices. Since the sample can be...

INTERFACE MODULES.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE SCREW-CAGE CLAMP CONNECTIONS These safety relay interface modules are DIN rail or panel mountable and feature screw-cage clamp connections, LED indicators and surge suppression circuitry. Multi-pole configurations, up to 16...

MECHANICAL CONNECTORS.
June 1, 2001... FOR USE WITH COPPER CABLES The IMLC[TM] mechanical connectors provide the ability to connect two or three copper conductors together. The units are suitable for demanding motor applications that require a fast, simple and economical way to...

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER.
June 1, 2001... WITH ON-BOARD SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS The 110CPU programmable logic controller (PLC) combines a CPU, power supply, memory, I/O and communications in a single housing, measuring 10" long x 5" high x 3" deep. It can be DIN rail or panel...

CABLE ASSEMBLIES.
June 1, 2001... FEATURE MULTIPLE PODS The InfiniFlexx[TM] High Flex Life cable assemblies are designed for use in a wide variety of systems and equipment that require constant flexing over a small bend radius. They feature multiple pods, with several wire...

MINIATURE DATA LOGGER.
June 1, 2001... HOLDS UP TO 120,000 READINGS The Lufft Opus 10 mini digital thermo-hygrograph features internal sensors for detecting and recording humidity and temperature. The temperature is Centigrade/Fahrenheit switchable (-20 [degrees] C to +50...

MAGNTIC ENCODER.
June 1, 2001... IMMUNE TO CONTAMINANTS The Magcoder[R] HS35M is a digital encoder specifically intended for heavy-duty motor applications. The zero-speed, high-resolution unit incorporates magnetoresistive sensing technology, making it immune to common...

WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER.
June 1, 2001... FOR SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATION The TR400 transceiver is designed for low cost, short range (100'-300'), medium data rate (19.2-115.2K Baud) communication between two (or up to 15) devices having serial I/O and requiring remote control...

DIFFERENTIAL MEASURING SYSTEM.
June 1, 2001... UTILIZES INDUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY The DIT-5200[TM] differential measuring system utilizes high-precision inductive technology. It is designed to make precise angular measurements, which is critical in applications such as pointing and...

MICROPROCESSOR CORE MODULES.
June 1, 2001... FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF EMBEDDED SYSTEMS The RCM2100 and RCM2200 RabbitCore Ethernet core modules facilitate rapid development of embedded systems with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The power-packed units include a high-performance...

FLAT PANEL PCS.
June 1, 2001... WITH HIGH RESOLUTION TOUCH SCREEN The OPEN-120 (with 12.1" display) and OPEN-150 (with 15.1" display) flat panel PCs come standard with active TFT liquid crystal displays with superior contrast and viewing angle. They provide high 800 x...

PC-BASED CONTROL PACKAGE.
June 1, 2001... INCLUDES BOARD, CABLE & RELAY RACK This company has introduced a low cost, easy to use PC-based control package which includes the PCI-DIO24 board, C37-FF-2 cable and the SSR RACK24 solid state module relay rack. The PCI-DIO24 is a 24-bit,...

PADDLE FLOW SWITCH.
June 1, 2001... RESISTANT TO CORROSION The SF Series paddle flow switch features high life expectancy because the paddle movement is transmitted to the switch through a flexible bellow, while the ABS housing provides an attractive design and high...

FLAT PANEL MONITORS.
June 1, 2001... ENCLOSED IN ALUMINUM HOUSING These color flat panel monitors are available in sizes ranging from 6" to 20". Enclosed in aluminum housing, they are offered in ruggedized and shock-mounted configurations for a range of industrial, airborne...

ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER.
June 1, 2001... CAPABLE OF SPEEDS UP TO 3000 RPM This company introduces the Model 0607 angular displacement transducer and Model 1004 counter display system with precision rotational feedback and readout over a full 360 [degrees]. Angular position is...

CIRCULAR CONNECTORS.
June 1, 2001... PROTECT VOLTAGE-SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT The Pre-Earth/First Mate Last Break (FMLB) circular connectors provide a path for any voltage to be shunted to a safe ground, avoiding harm to the operator and voltage-sensitive equipment. They are...

INDUSTRIAL SMART CAMERA.
June 1, 2001... PROVIDES 24-BIT RGB COLOR CAPABILITIES The VC65/C color industrial smart camera features 24-bit RGB color capabilities and a progressive scan sensor. When coupled with ESPRI-C smart color software, the camera becomes a powerful standalone...