Instrumentation & Automation News articles from November 2001

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from November 2001

Palm-size PLC/HMI.
November 1, 2001... The M90 micro PLC, for small/medium automation systems, is available in 8 competitively priced models with all models including an integral HMI Operating Panel. Each model contains a different on-board I/O configuration, featuring analog and...

Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter.
November 1, 2001... The DigitalFlow[TM] GC868 flowmeter is claimed to be the first clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter to measure the flow of any gas at high and low pressure in pipes made of metal or nearly any other material. Using patented Correlation...

Pressure transmitters.
November 1, 2001... These HART and analog (4-20 mA) pressure transmitters measure differential-pressure, absolute pressure, or gauge pressure, and cover all common ranges. They can be purchased in 316 stainless steel, with Hastelloy C also available for the...

Bringing technologies together. (Pool's Reflections).
November 1, 2001... When the giants in automation technology come together, we listen. Such is the case with the recent announcement by the OPC Foundation of the development of an OPC Data Exchange (DX) standard for Ethernet. What does this standard mean to you?...

Plastic enclosure: for electronics industry. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The SL Series plastic enclosure has a slender design with a sleek profile and rounded comers, and is suitable for today's surface mount technology. The newest SL sizes also meet UL's most demanding flame retardant rating of UL 94-5VA. The...

Radar level gauge: designed for small tanks. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The VEGAPULS40 is a miniature radar level gauge that requires a process connection of only 1-1/2", and minimal extension into the tank. It is available in a loop powered configuration either as explosion proof or intrinsically safe. This radar...

DC to DC transmitter: high voltage (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Model DPI HV-DC field-selectable dc to dc transmitter accepts dc voltage inputs up to 1200 Vdc and provides an optically isolated dc voltage or current output. The input and output ranges can easily be field configured with external...

Fieldbus valve coupler: makes valves compatible with fieldbus. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This valve coupler makes standard valves compatible with fieldbus. It connects 4 valves with intrinsically safe circuits to FOUNDATION fieldbus or PROFIBUS-PA. It offers 8 discrete inputs and 4 discrete outputs, and mounts near the vale inside...

2-wire electronic pressure switch: provides solid-state reliability. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The ONE Series 2-Wire electronic switch provides a process display, diagnostic information and a switch output on a single twisted pair of wires, connecting to a discrete digital input channel of a PLC or DCS. It combines the simple functions...

Loop calibrator: with easy-to-use interface. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2001... The Fluke 707 Loop Calibrator features an ergonomic design that combines the best of knob-based and button-based loop calibrators in one device. Compact and easy to hold, technicians can easily operate the tool with just one hand. At just 6"...

Digital oscilloscope: triggers on & analyzes CAN bus signals. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2001... The Model DL7200 four-channel, 2 GS/sec, 500 MHz bandwidth digital oscilloscope now has the ability to trigger on and analyze CAN Bus signals. The unit's long memory length --up to 16 Mword/ch-- offers the ability to acquire many frames from a...

Pressure calibrator: for a wide range of pressure instrumentation. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2001... The PC6 PRO pressure calibrator successfully test and calibrates pressure transducers, transmitters, pressure switches, relief valves and more. It provides 0.025% pressure measurement and is accurate over a complete range of-1 to 1000...

Thermocouple simulator/indicator: rugged, portable design for field use. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2001... The CAL-PAL[R]II thermocouple simulator/indicator is a portable calibrator that offers accuracy and ease of use in a package designed to withstand the rigorous demands of field use. In the input mode, it can accept signals from a thermocouple...

Test & measurement software: streamlines development. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2001... DT Measure Foundry[TM] offers an easy-to-use and cost-effective rapid development solution that provides a test and measurement capability to efficiently build a measurement application. Because of its unique design, anyone needing to create a...

Precision temperature calibration. (Industry Trends).
November 1, 2001... Everyone's goal of maximizing efficiencies usually means tightening measurement tolerances. For example, today's intelligent temperature transmitters matched with precision sensors can deliver accuracies that were unheard of just a couple of...

Calibration suite: for temperature transmitters. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has opened a sophisticated Calibration Suite to perform NIST-traceable calibration of their TRY and TRX PC-Programmable, TRZ Smart HART temperature transmitters. Each temperature assembly is calibrated under carefully controlled...

Software tool: bridges programming gap to visual studio.net. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... SoftWIRE.NET Beta is a graphical programming software package for Microsoft's Visual Studio.NET Beta 2 integrated development environment (IDE). Using graphical programming methods - connecting icons together with wires- this software tool...

Dual-channel up/down totalizer: features modular design. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Laureate[TM] dual-channel up or down totalizer features dual, independently scalable channels and presets. In the Standard version, each channel (A or B) may be independently set up and scaled to count up from zero (or other value) to a...

Thermocouple connectors: in quick disconnect & dual standard versions. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has updated its line of thermocouple connectors. Newly added to the line is quick disconnect miniature and dual connectors. Both dual connectors offer high impact glass filled thermoplastic white bodies, color coded dot to ISA and...

Vortex flowmeter: features DSP amplifier. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The digitalYEWFLO vortex flowmeter features a digital signal processing (DSP) amplifier to analyze the vortex waveform into its spectral components to filter noise from signal for the most stable measurement possible. Also featuring an adaptive...

Analog/position motion controller: features cost-effective design. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Delta RMC 16-bit analog motion controller is designed to provide an interface with analog transducers, includes drive outputs and is capable of controlling high-precision applications cost-effectively. It also accepts joystick inputs. Key...

Universal three phase line monitor: replaces many. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The PLMU11 universal three phase line (voltage) monitor features a wide voltage range and full adjustability and is designed to replace virtually hundreds of three phase line (voltage) monitors. It provides protection against premature...

Electronic counting scale: with variable capacitance technology. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Mid-Range Super II[TM] electronic counting scale is designed with the company's variable capacitance technology to offer high accuracy and internal resolution for counting that can be set as high as 1 part in 1,000,000. Suitable for...

Industrial automation software: connects workstations to WINCC HMI. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has released a Windows 2000 Terminal Services version of Web Navigator software, allowing single workstations (thin clients) to be linked to the SIMATIC WinCC control and visualization application via the Internet/intranet. Version...

Digital test gauge: rugged, portable design. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Ashcroft[R] Type 2089 is a rugged, portable and easy-to-read digital test gauge that combines precision and multi-function capability in a weatherproof case. The accuracy specifications are .05% total error band full-scale accuracy...

System accessories: for VME, COMPACTPCI & VXI. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has expanded its system accessories product family to include front panels, handle and system and voltage monitors. The new offering includes: test extender boards in VME, VME64x, CompactPCI and VXI; load boards in VME, VME64x and...

Variable speed drive: cuts devicenet cost. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The SCD variable speed drive is designed to cut the cost of DeviceNet[TM] connectivity. It features a display and keypad as well as analog inputs and preset speeds. For greater programming flexibility, operators may enter parameters using the...

Laser sensor: same price, any quantity. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company now offers the Model 7703AR04N3BQP laser sensor for the same affordable price at any quantity. The 7703 is a compact Class 2 sensor that comes in an easy to mount rugged housing (2.5" x 1.3" x 0.5") and offers both Proximity and...

Hand-held HMI: suitable for industrial environments. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The ePALM10 is a lightweight and easy to use hand-held HMI device that offers a high level of shock and environment resistance, including IP65 protection, making it a suitable choice for the rugged environment of a factory floor. The company's...

Oscillating piston flowmeter: with accuracy of [+ or -] 0.5%. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... Niagra's Oscillating Piston positive displacement flowmeter provides an affordable, highly accurate and highly repeatable solution for your process fluid flow applications. With accuracy of [+ or -] 0.5% and repeatability of [+ or -] 0.1%,...

Electronic enclosures: in eight different profiles. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Multitronic Build-A-Box line of electronic enclosures consists of eight different extruded aluminum profiles cut to length and capped with plate aluminum lids for dust tight protection. These off-the-shelf housings are suitable for...

Hydraulic controller: for pressures from 3000-40,000 PSI. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Model 7615 combines high speed pressure control with 0.01% precision for pressures from 3000-40,000 psi. It can control to a pressure in 5 seconds or less and offers up to 4 modes of operation: control mode, fast mode and cyclic and sweep...

Differential pressure gauges: dunk tested. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The 120 series differential pressure gauges are designed for measuring pressure drop across filters, strainers, separators, valves, pumps, etc. Rated to NEMA 4X/IP65, they are suitable for hostile environments. Available in 2.5" and 4.5"...

Led display DPM: offers multifunctions. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Series OJ2000 LED display DPM features a modular plug-in design that allows the user to change from Vdc input to RTD, current loop, strain-gage and true RMS, while maintaining product uniformity. Its single ASIC construction offers high...

Ultrasonic level transmitter: for large buld storage tanks. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The hydra-wave transmitter unites microprocessor-based electronics with non-contact ultrasonic technology to provide continuous liquid level measurement in large bulk storage tanks. It provides accurate and reliable measurements from 1-1/2 to...

Sealed hollowshaft encoders: with "dual isolated outputs". (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Dynapar brand Series HS35 Sealed Hollowshaft encoders are now available with "Dual Isolated Outputs". The dual outputs allow redundant operation or permit connection to two independent control system devices, such as a motor drive...

Data acquisition products: for compactPCI or PXI. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2001... The "PowerDAQ extensions for Instrumentation" (PDXI) family is designed to move both the CompactPCI and PXI worlds steps ahead in terms of technical performance as well as commercial considerations. With PDXI, users of both CompactPCI and PXI...

Single board computer: offers extensive I/O and communication ports. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2001... The Olympic488 is a high-performance SBC loaded with I/O memory and communication ports. With the addition of a precision multi-channel 24-bit Sigma-Delta analog-to-digital converter (ADC), it satisfies the requirements of many new...

Industrial PC: for real-time control. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2001... The VCIA is a compact passively-cooled industrial PC designed for real-time control of industrial processing applications. It features Intel's low power Mobile Pentium[R] MMX (Tillamook) processor, operating at 266 MHz, permitting fan-free...

Embedded PC: with dual ethernet. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2001... The PCcompact[TM] PC6 is a rugged embedded PC with dual Ethernet capability to maximize utilization of all three expansion slots, and allow data collection and data uplinks to occur simultaneously. Designed ready for DIN-rail mounting, it...

Flash microcontroller: in 3x3 mm package. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2001... The C8051F300 is a full-featured microcontroller that enables localized data acquisition, processing, communication and control in a tiny 3 mm x 3 mm footprint. It empowers system designers to embed distributed mixed-signal processing and...

Ethernet's emergence in embedded control. (Industry Trends).
November 1, 2001... Embedded control systems are often implemented in networked applications that require supervisory control and monitoring. Increasingly, hard-wired Ethernet is the choice for most applications, due to its low cost, standardization and "already...

Encoder tester: in DIN rail package. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This easy-to-use encoder tester utilizes an industry standard DIN rail mount package. The simple design and mounting makes it suitable for virtually all incremental encoder bench test requirements. It can be used as a portable tester. Designed...

Ired device: four leaded, multiple chip design. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The CLE400F-905 is a very high power output, four leaded device which contains three 905 nanometer IRED chips mounted in a flat leaded PLCC package. The chips feature current III-V solid state technology with transparent gallium aluminum...

Ethernet buscoupler: provides easy I/O connection. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The WAGO Fieldbus Coupler for Ethernet uses the Modbus on Ethernet protocol for industrial networking applications. Http can also be used to access the node and boot-p can be used to configure the node. This bus-coupler can be connected to...

Industrial pressure gauges: suited for demanding applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The 656 Series of stainless steel industrial pressure gauges were developed for corrosive environments. Available in both 63- and 100-mm sizes, these liquid-tillable gauges are suitable for use on equipment where excessive vibration and...

Multifunction PDA calibrator: combines 5 functions in single device. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Multi function PDA Calibrator[TM] combines 5 different functions in a single hand-held device. It can source and measure milliamp, voltage, thermocouple, RTD and pressure signals. A built-in power supply allows stand-alone calibration of...

Connectivity building blocks: for hazardous bus network environments. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The JM[TM] (junction module) Series offers users the ability to conveniently connect their field bus wiring systems in both hazardous and general purpose environments. These blocks provide quick, convenient field conduit and wiring termination...

Flat panel monitor: features 12" high performance design. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The LS12 12" flat panel monitor is available in a variety of mounting and touch screen configurations and offers high performance viewing characteristics; up to 800 x 600 resolution, 16 bit or "high color" depth, wide viewing angles in all...

Public address router: for multi-zone setup. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... AudioRoute[TM] is a fully integrated audio multiplexing system designed specifically for industrial environments. It is used in public address systems as a central control for routing voice pages, prerecorded messages and other audio tones to...

Remote I/O modules: with modbus communication. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The BusWorks[TM] 900MB Series analog and discrete I/O modules feature a high-speed Modbus-RTU network interface. The multichannel I/O modules provide cost and space efficiency and enable high-density DIN-rail mounting. Analog input and analog...

Rocker switches: available in illuminated versions. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has expanded its CW family of snap-in mounted power rocker switches to include CWSB illuminated versions. Full face LED and neon lamp illumination is available. In both instances, the lamps are an integral part of the CWSB rocker...

RF point level switch: requires no calibration. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The IntelliPoint RF[TM] point level switch features No-Cal[TM] technology, enabling it to require no calibration. Software monitors the application for changes in composition, dielectric or conductivity and maintains a repeatable trip point....

Digital manometer: intrinsically safe. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Model 475-000-FM Mark III handheld digital manometer measures positive, negative and differential pressures of air or natural gas in the low range of 0 to 1" w.c. (0 to .2489 kPa). The instrument is housed in strong, extruded aluminum and...

Surge suppressors: protect up to 4 signal lines. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The SP 100 family of surge suppressors offers a variety of models to help protect instruments on 4-20 mA process loops, ac power lines and RS232/422/485 digital networks from harmful surges due to transient signals and lightning. They help...

Ethernet buscoupler: for DIN or panel mount. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The ricos Buscoupler Ethernet module provides users with an Ethernet-based buscoupler that utilizes Modbus TCP/IP for data transfer between controller and sensor level devices. The modular series, which may be either DIN rail or panel mounted,...

Data acquisition system: with 12.1" TFT touchscreen display. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The SV180 data acquisition system is designed with up to 80 direct universal inputs including an additional 80 virtual (math) channels as well as a variety of I/O and network configurations. It is offered to fill the void between low cost...

Networkable vision sensors: with EtherNet/IP. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2001... This company has announced the addition of the Ethernet Industrial Protocol (EtherNetI/P) to its In-Sight[TM] family of net-workable vision sensors. This enables direct, real-time communications between In-Sight vision sensors and other factory...

Camera/imaging computer: for production automation. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2001... The HiPerCam 2 is an area scan camera with CCD technology and an intelligent frame grabber packed into a single compact box. Designed for quality assurance and production automation, it provides a camera/imaging computer system where many...

Frame grabber: meets Camera Link[TM] specifications. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2001... The Viper CamLink is a high performance flame grabber that meets the newly defined industry standard Camera Link[TM] specifications. The Camera Link, a communication interface between vision applications, ensure signal quality at data transfer...

Vision sensors: feature 1280 x 1024 high-resolution CCD. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2001... The Legend 544 and 544C SmartImage Sensors are compact, versatile and Internet-enabled sensors that are compact enough for users to install them just about anywhere on the manufacturing line. Both models feature a powerful 1280 x 1024...

Machine vision sensor: offers fast capture & processing speeds. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2001... The F160 is a system that combines dual cameras and highspeed processing to deliver four times the capture speed of existing competitive systems and from two to ten times faster image processing speed. The system's high speed allows...

Networked vision over Ethernet. (Industry Trends).
November 1, 2001... With our networkable In-Sight vision sensors introduced earlier this year, customers have been able to realize many of the benefits of networked vision over Ethernet, including the ability to link multiple vision sensors together, and remotely...

Load cell simulators: provide long-term stability. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The CX Load Cell Simulators are high precision mV/V transfer standards that offer long-term stability. They are used to provide NIST traceable calibrations in mV/V and to verify the performance of load cell indicators. Both the Single-Step and...

Mounting system: for photoelectric sensors. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has introduced a versatile mounting system for their photoelectric sensors. The family of mounting brackets greatly reduces the time necessary to install a sensor and align it for optimum performance. In this system, the sensor...

Color TFT LCDS: in digital & composite video versions. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has introduced 6.4" (diagonal) color TFT (thin film transistor) LCD modules that provide cost-effective display solutions for applications that demand high brightness and high contrast. The offering is available in both digital and...

Digital multimeter accessories: for low-voltage applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This line of accessories has been designed for low-energy test and measurement applications. Designed for use with the company's test meters as well as other brands, the accessories provide everything today's technicians and engineers need to...

Motion control system: closes position loop in 62.5 microseconds. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Omega configurable open-loop and closed loop control system features integrated drive technology and operating capabilities such as high speed, modular component flexibility, a single application development system and a library of...

Ruggedized keyboard: for kiosk & mobile computing systems. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The DP-88 is a waterproof, dust-proof keyboard designed for industrial, kiosk and mobile computing applications. It has 88 full size keys with easily readable legends. To avoid tampering with the system, the company can disable any unwanted...

Galvanically isolated barrier: for intrinsically safe encoders. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... This company has introduced an intrinsic safety barrier that complements their UL, cUL and CENELEC rated encoders. Galvanically isolated, it combines both power and signal barriers into a single package instead of the three or more separate...

Viscometer: measures broad range of fluids. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The SPC/LS 311 3A Authorized viscometer system, designed for the food and pharmaceutical industries, accurately measures a broad range of fluids in ranges from 0.2 to 20,000 centipoise. It has only one moving part, a stainless steel piston that...

Centralized I/O system: for harsh factory environments. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2001... The environmentally sealed e2c[TM] Centralized I/O system offers from 4 to 64 I/O modular combinations in an IP67 enclosure for Profibus-DP, Interbus and DeviceNet. It has isolated the dependence of the I/O on the Bus network of choice. With...

Controller system cabling: for harsh factory environments. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2001... The Controller system cabling is designed to significantly reduce the labor costs associated with wiring a PLC system for control. With this system, terminal blocks are replaced by a VARIOFACE interface module. The system includes three parts:...

High current terminal blocks: PCB mount design. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2001... The BUCHANAN high current PCB mount terminal block line consists of three product styles available in two centerlines. Styles available include a side wire entry with interlock version, a 35-degree wire entry with interlock version and a top...

Shielded round cables: for DeviceNet applications. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2001... This company has announced Class 1 shielded round cable products for use in DeviceNet industrial network applications. The 7896A is a "thick" CL1 600v Type TC DeviceNet cable that allows end users to put more power on the network and realize...

Terminal blocks: for corrosive environments. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2001... The 9700 Series DIN rail terminal blocks are designed to protect and maintain the integrity of electrical connections in corrosive environments. Through independent testing, the series has demonstrated that is can withstand high intensity salt...

Cost savings through custom assembly. (Industry Trends).
November 1, 2001... By outsourcing components, such as cable assemblies, OEMs can move a portion of their production costs to suppliers such as ourselves. Custom assembly manufacturers have the equipment and capabilities to provide services/products at a much more...

Industrial Ethernet Switch: 9-port design. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The SIXNET 9 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch eliminates the difficulties users encounter when office-grade devices are used in industrial settings. This switch operates in environments with temperatures that swing from -40 to +85 degrees...

Diaphragm valves: for aggressive fluids. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... These two-way diaphragm valves, with intelligent ON/OFF and proportional or manual control, are specifically designed for controlling corrosive or dirty fluids. Type 3232/3233 for manual control and Type 2030/2031 for automated process control...

Rotary switches: for industrial applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Cam-Action rotary switches are designed to meet the demands of critical industrial applications. Reliable and adaptable, the switches boast continuous ratings from 20 to 800 amps at 600 volts, providing up to 12 positions and up to 24...

Load cell: hermetically sealed. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The M7200 universal load cell is a solid-state hermetically sealed device with a 300% overload rating. It is easily installed on any existing container or table to provide intrinsically safe weight measurements for up to 10,000 pounds per cell....

Hybrid Control System: with full DCS functionality. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The release of NetSuite 3.0 gives the RTP 2200 Redundant Hybrid Control System all the functionality of a full DCS, without the high cost and technical limitations of proprietary technology. Key elements include a centralized project tag...

Oxygen analyzer: for oxidation control. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... The Xendos 2200 Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer is specifically designed for high performance measurements in the process industry. Linearity and repeatability are <0.01% and 0.02% [O.sub.2], respectively. This analyzer features both a...

Absolute optical encoders: feature high resolution. (Product News).
November 1, 2001... These absolute optical encoders are designed to satisfy moderate to high-end accuracy requirements. They feature high resolution and low inertia and offer users lower current consumption when compared to competitive models. The absolute...