Instrumentation & Automation News articles from November 2002

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from November 2002

Multi-function hand-held calibrator.
November 1, 2002... The MC-1200 multi-function, hand-held calibrator measures and sources 13 thermocouple types, 13 RTD types, Ohms, current, voltage, frequency, and pulse trains. Said to offer the highest accuracy in its class, the MC-1200 is capable of...

Current sensor.
November 1, 2002... The ACS750ECA-100 fully integrated +/-100 A open loop current sensor is an electro-mechanical package designed to be a step towards a fully integrated current sensing solution. Users no longer need to design and manufacture their own magnetic...

Vortex mass flow meter.
November 1, 2002... The new HART-compliant Innova-Mass[R] line of multivariable vortex mass flow meters is designed to simplify custody transfer operations and improve billing accuracy. The flow computer incorporates algorithms for monitoring natural gas as...

Industrial Ethernet switch: with rugged construction. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... This Industrial Ethernet Switch includes five 10/100 Mbps 8-pin eurofast[R] ports to segment network traffic, extend Ethernet connection distance, and convert data packets between different transmission speeds. The rugged construction allows...

IP-56/NEMA 4X enclosure: withstands harsh outdoors. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Model OD45 enclosure, designed to withstand harsh outdoor environments, can also be used on industrial plant floors or incorporated into manufacturing equipment. With its NEMA 4X rating, it is especially advantageous for use with equipment that...

Ultra high-purity valves: for aggressive slurries, chemicals. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Swagelok[R] DRP[TM] ultra high-purity fluoropolymer diaphgram valves are designed for use in many applications, including aggressive CMP slurry, acid, chemical, and ultra purity DI water delivery systems. All wetted pans are made from...

Data acquisition recorder: with report generation. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Astro-Med, Inc. has joined forces with Weisang GmbH & Co., KG to integrate the Dash[R] 18 data acquisition recorder with FlexPro[R] data analysis and presentation software. The combination of data acquisition recording and data analysis and...

Thermocouple: measures surface temperatures. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... This True Surface Thermocouple (TST) is a contact sensor that offers surface temperature measurement. The technology offers several options including: dual, isolated thermocouples in the same sensor; ungrounded or grounded, Type J or Type K...

PC cabinets: available in two standard sizes. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The 2036 series PC cabinets are shipped completely assembled and are available in two standard sizes, 24" wide x 63" high x 24" deep and 24" wide x 71" high x 24" deep, and in custom sizes in cold rolled steel or stainless steel. Standard 2036...

OPC server platform: I/O products for any USB port. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... This new OPC Server Platform includes the SealLINK-I/O family of I/O products that connect to any USB port to provide interface to a variety of digital signals. Based on Microsoft's OLE/COM technology, the OPC (or OLE for Process Control)...

Hart configuration software: for desktop PC. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... CONF401 is a configuration software package designed to enable a desktop PC to serve as a full-featured configurator and device manager for HART instruments. Designed to run on both Microsoft Windows and UNIX platforms, the CONF401 software...

Waveform generator: versatility in one instrument. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2002... The GC1300 PCI-based Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides a combination of a function generator, arbitrary waveform synthesizer and programmable sequencer in just one instrument. Designed as an alternative to a GPIB-based waveform generator,...

Portable shakers: transducer performance verification. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2002... Three new portable shakers are designed to be used in the field or in the shop to verify performance of vibration transducers, connectors, cabling, instruments or permanently installed machine vibration condition monitoring systems or...

Calibration software: use with Druck and Ruska calibrators. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2002... CalManager II (CM2) is a Windows-based automated solution for performing pressure calibrations with Ruska and Druck automatic pressure controller/calibrators. It provides the ability to quickly manage, automate and most importantly, simplify...

Multifunction calibrator: voltage, current, frequency and more. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2002... The portable CL123 multi function calibrator generates and measures voltage, current, frequency and temperature of thermocouples K, J, E and T ([degrees]C and [degrees]F). Basic accuracy is 0.025%. The instrument is designed with a 4- and...

Trends in calibration. (Test & Measurement, Calibration Equipment).
November 1, 2002... Increased productivity and reduced downtime mean that manufactures want to calibrate on the manufacturing floor and not in the metrology laboratory. This attitude leads to the proliferation of handheld and process calibrators. These portable...

DeviceNet engine: OEM compliance to DeviceNet. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The DeviceNet Engine affords a convenient method of DeviceNet compliance for OEM products without the need to develop complex software. It is equipped with all the electronic components required to create a DeviceNet product. Unlike other...

DC to DC signal isolators: feature plug-in terminals. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The DR4300 isolated signal conditioner can be supplied with inputs from [+ or -]50mV to [+ or -]256mV DC or [+ or -]0/1 to[+ or -]200 mA. Outputs can be supplied. The Isolator is suitable for measuring voltage or current signals with high...

RTD Sensor Module: for Meriam's multi-function tester. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The RTD1000 Sensor Module accurately measures resistance of 23 different RTD sensor types including platinum, copper, nickel and iron materials with nominal resistances to 1,000 ohms. The module is designed for use with handheld MFT 4000 Series...

Embedded Linux: for a variety of applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The new embedded Linux operating system (OS) gives system designers a new level of reliability and cost effectiveness as well as a small footprint OS. The combination of the manufacturer's powerful hardware and embedded Linux makes for an...

Multifunction data aquistion: provides 16-bit daq measurements. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The NI PCI-6013 and PCI-6014 provide 16-bit DAQ measurements that integrate with LabVIEW. The devices feature 16-bit resolution on 16 single-ended or eight differential analog inputs at sampling rates up to 200 kS/s. National Instruments...

Air pressure sensor: for fast response time. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The AP-40 Series ultra-small digital air pressure sensor uses a high-speed, negative pressure sensing system that detects minute differences in pressure. A large 2-color digital display enables the user to view and monitor pressure from a...

Gage sensor: uses glass scale technology. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The GS-1000 linear gage sensor was designed to measure dimensions, thickness, curvature, eccentricity, displacement, height, depth, flatness. One Sokki Technology, Inc. 2171 Executive Dr., #400, Addison, IL 60101. 630-627-9700....

Oil seal: helps prevent leaks. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The FG3015 oil seal offers a way to keep oil from wicking along wires where they exit machine housings. The compression seal conforms tightly to the cable jacket and keeps oil inside the machine to 50 psi. Minco Products, Inc. 7300 Commerce...

10/100 base T core module: for rapid systems development. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The RCM3200 RabbitCore is the suitable option for designers who want to rapidly develop and implement embedded systems with fully integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet connectivity. It measures only 2.73 x 1.85 in. (69 x 47 mm), and operates at 3.3...

Safety light curtain: for wash down applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The IP67 Enclosure for MS4600 Series safety light curtains reduces downtime and increase the life of the light curtain, while having no ill effect on its sensing range. They are resistant to many compounds and chemicals, and are designed for...

Azimuth Transit Plate: machine alignment. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Azimuth Transit Plate can be mounted on a tripod or bolted to a framework and machinery as needed. The Azimuth Transit Plate, along with all components of the Laser Microgage system, is machined from solid aluminum. The Laser Microgage...

Acoustic machinery monitor: provides both data and recording. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Digital Scope Module IPCS500 verifies critical equipment and processes, particularly in remote, inaccessible, or dangerous locations. It can operate as a stand-alone product or within a supervisory control and data acquisition system. Using...

Embedded controller: strong feature set. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2002... The a2 Series embedded controller offers a strong feature set, generous memory allocation, and built-in HMI. The back-lit display (12 characters by 4 lines) can scroll or flicker messages, display bar graphs, and perform screen switching. SMS...

Embedded single board computer: in a Micro Box chassis system. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2002... The e-Box is a Micro Box chassis system that includes the SBC84510VEE low-power Pentium-level embedded SBC (single board computer) that includes an onboard Compact Flash socket. This integrated solution includes the EM-1611 S Micro Box chassis...

Single board computer. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2002... The TL-EmbSBC 790 is an embedded single board based on the VIA[R] ProSavage TwisterT (PN133T) chipset. The chipset is based on a scaleable architecture. It is a two-chip set consisting of the VT8606 North Bridge Controller and the VT82C686B...

PCI card: provides 5 USB ports. (Embedded Control).
November 1, 2002... Older PCs rarely offer USB ports. Now with the COU 105P PCI card you can add 5 Type A USB 2.0 ports to your PC, each capable of moving data at 480 Mbps and fully backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. With cascaded hubs, the five ports make...

Process indicators: feature led backlighting. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The DPM 742-BL gives an accurate, zero adjusted indication of a 4-20mA current. Calibration is by two multi-turn potentiometers which allow sensitive adjustment of the instrument over a very wide range. Decimal points are jumper link...

Low acceleration sensors: for consumer and automotive applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... A range of low-gravity (g) inertial sensors (also called accelerometers), ranging from 1.5 to 8g are available. Low-g inertial sensor ICs, are designed for end products or embedded systems that require measurement of small forces resulting...

Handheld modular unit: for pressure measurement. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... This handheld precision calibrator is designed to meet modern line-test application requirements. The unit is available in accuracies from .1 to .025 percent, depending on the user's requirements. Each handheld unit consists of a base unit and...

Position transmitter: provides measurement. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The HSDI 750 Series of loop-powered 4-20 mA LVDT position transmitters for accurate position measurement is suitable for use in harsh and remote installations. Available in measurement ranges of 1 to 10 in., the HSDI 750 series transmitters...

Ambient light sensor: converts light intensity. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Billed as the industry's first ambient light sensor that converts light intensity to a digital signal output capable of direct SMBus interface is the TSL2550 Ambient Light Sensor. It is designed to help reduce overall system power by measuring...

Flat Panel Display: withstands harsh environments. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The 400 nit Bright Flat Panel Displays offer NEMA 4, 4X protection in industrial environments with a stainless steel front bezel for added durability. A resistive touchscreen is available as an additional option. These flat panels provide a...

Force transducer: for precision force measurements. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Z30 is an ultra-high precision force transducer designed to provide maximum accuracy. The Z30 is nominally a 0.03 percent accuracy class transducer, but models certified to accuracey class 00 per DIN EN 10002-3 and ISO 376 are also...

Postion sensor: for limited space applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Temposonics[R] L Series LD4 position sensor is designed for the industry's shortest installed hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, including challenging clevis mount configurations. With a complete sensor installed 28.5 mm, the LD4 position sensor...

Interface modules: with optical components. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Several enhancements have been made to the ProcessLogix[TM] distributed process control system that speeds application development and helps reduce engineering time and costs. These new enhancements build upon existing networking and...

Signal conditioners: with TEDS sensor option. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Series 481 Multichannel Signal Conditioners prepare measurement signals from piezoelectric sensors for input to recording or analysis instrumentation. Versions are now available which permit operation with read and write capabilities for...

Encapsulated thermostats: for humid enviroments. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The T Series Automatic Reset Encapsulated Thermostats to its extensive line of thermal control products. Featuring a dry seal design for protection against moisture, dust, water, and oil, the series is suited for humid environments in the HVAC...

Plug-in boards: for embedded PCS. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... A family of Wildcards are available to further expand the control capabilities of the Panel-Touch Controller, a C-programmable embedded computer combined with an operator interface. These modular 2 x 2.5 in. plug-in boards are suitable for...

Miniature displacement sensor: features 360[degrees] easymount design. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Delivering a 21.25 in. range and flexible mounting in an ultra-small package, SpaceAge Control is shipping the Series L of miniature position transducers for cost conscious OEM applications. The Series L transducers are easily installed using...

High Capacity lod cells: engineered to provide accuracy. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The 1200 High Capacity Series load cells are available in capacities from 200 to 600K and all load cells are accompanied by our 5-point premier tension/compression calibration, perfromed on 1,000,000 lb. load frame. All 1200 Series load cells...

Data acquisition device: automates portable measurements. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The DAQCard-603E offers both 16-bit analog input and analog output. The device features 16-bit analog input on 16 single or eight differential channels, two 16-bit analog output channels, eight digital I/O lines, and two 24-bit counter/timers....

I/O server: interfaces to Ethernet. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The KEPDirect EBC I/O server is a 32-bit application that conencts Windows[R] client software to Ethernet I/O, using Ethernet Base Controllers (EBC). The server interfaces to Ethernet EBC I/O using industry-standard OPC (OLE for Process...

Turbine flowmeters: measure corrosive services. (Product News).
November 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...

Thermistor: interchangable without calibration. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The -CE NTC thermistor tolerance defines an interchangeable NTC temperature tolerance of [+ or -] 0.2C from -20C to +100C, a 120-degree C span. Interchangeable means that the NTC thermistor can be installed or replaced without further...

PCI and Compact PCI input boards: feature high resolution A/D converters. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The APC330 and AcPC330 for desktop PCI or industrial Compact PCI computers employ 16-bit A/D converters with advanced memory and scan control for use in data acquisition applications. Both boards have 16 differential or 32 single ended input...

Non-contacting rotary sensors: with 12-bit resolution. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... A family of non-contacting angle sensors provide 360 degree absolute angle measurement and selectable analog or digital outputs. Designed to withstand high EMC levels and sealed to IP67 for operation in demanding environments, VX Series...

UL Listed rack: holds hot-swap power supplies. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... This new UL Listed rack is 2U high and holds three Vanguard TVN Series 1,000 watt, hot-swap power modules. The system produces 3,000 watts at 24 or 48VDC in a non-redundant mode; it produces 2,000 watts in a 2+1 redundant mode. The rack, which...

Signal conditioner: provides configurable input/output modes. (Products News).
November 1, 2002... A Universal Signal Conditioner with galvanic isolation for the re-transmission and measurement of isolated analog output signals accepts universal inputs including: voltage, current, thermocouple, PT100, and potentiometer within one...

Pressure transducer: for industrial and commercial. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Model DCT Pressure Transducer is available in a variety of mounting and electrical options and pressure ranges from 6 PSI to as high as 500 PSI. It is digitally compensated for the effects of pressure and temperature changes and calibrated...

Timer/counter module: feature adjustable time delays. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The NHPU Series high power solid state Programma[TM] Cube timer/counter modules are pre-manufactured without a function assigned. After an order is received, the software function is added and the unit is shipped. The NHPU measure 2 in. square...

Pressure transmitter: submersible titanium. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Model 517 pressure tramsmitter features an all-welded titanium or stainless steel design, coupled with customer specified cable to ensure a media proof seal. The piezoresistive sensor provides high accuracy and stability cable to ensure a...

Infrared thermometer: features data logging. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The D169 is a non-contact infrared thermometer that features data logging and precise 16-point coaxial laser sighting. They also are Fahrenheit/Celsius switchable and have a quick response time (250 msec, 95% response), adjustable emissivity,...

Process monitor: speeds production. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The CoMo II[R]-S is a process control monitor for achieving zero-defect manufacturing operations. Industrial applications include insertion, extraction, crimping, bonding, and other related assembly procedures. The Model 5859A easily connects...

Data converter: 18-bit, 500 kHz. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The ADS8381 is an 18-bit, 500 kHz A/D converter. The device includes a 18-bit capacitor based SAR A/D converter with inherent sample and hold. The ADS8381 offers 18-bit interference, a 16-bit option, where data is read using two read cycles or...

RTD Micro-Capsules: for temperature measurement. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... RTD Micro Capsules have two insulated lead wires welded and anchored internally. This construction assures reliable rugged embedment, insertion or probe assembly. Precision diameters are 0.066 in. max. stainless steel and 0.086 in. max alumina....

Machine vision sensor: recognition like the human eye. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2002... The CV-700 machine vision sensor uses RealEyes(sm) Shade-Scale technology to boost color recognition and detection nearly to that of the human eye. The utilization of ASIC technology now provides sophisticated image processing that permits...

Vision system: 60 full-frames/sec image capture rate. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2002... The Impact[TM] high-speed machine vision "micro-system" uses a dedicated processor and robust, sub-pixel software algorithms for a broad range of inspection tasks including Pattern Find, Blob, Edge Find, OCV, OCR, Gauge and Contrast Sensing. It...

Identification system: for tire and wheel identification. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2002... TIS-8000 Tire Identification System provides in-process verification and identification of tires using specialized machine vision software for recognizing the threads and sidewalls. Common applications include tracking and sorting tires during...

Industrial OCR software: for National Instruments' LabVIEW[R] environment. (Vision/Imaging Sensors).
November 1, 2002... Enhancements have been added to the EconoCR[TM] industrial optical character recognition (OCR) software making it compatible with several new environments and processors. This version is now available for National Instruments' LabVIEW[R]...

Trends in vision sensors. (Sensor Product News).
November 1, 2002... "The last five years have seen revolutionary changes in the machine vision industry. Similar to the desktop PCs overthrowing the legacy mainframe servers, we've seen SmartSensors replace the PC-Framegrabber combination that dominated the market...

Programmable touch panel: with LCD backlit screen. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The GT-10J programmable touch panel is a compact display that has a green backlit LCD screen with 192KB of memory. This unit can also be connected to a custom board controller or PC by connecting through the General Purpose Mode. The GT-10J...

Technology Development Kit: for embedded PC. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Development Kits provide a ready-to-run platform for a variety of embedded operating systems. It includes the PEGASUS PC/104 single board computer filled with 32Mbytes DRAM and 16Mbytes of Flash, serial and Ethernet cable set. Also included...

Mercury free tilt sensor: provides voltage pulse. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The ATS3110 is an analog tilt sensor which provides a voltage pulse when the unit is tilted from the vertical to a trip angle of 30[degrees] from horizontal. The ATS 3110's mercury free design is based on the use of a toggling mass with angular...

Serial communication board: provides optical isolation. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Model 104-ICOM-2S is a low-cost dual-port PC/1-4 utility board featuring 60V optical isolation. Available in two versions and designed for use in commercial or industrial environments, the board may be installed in any standard PC/104...

Motors: features new sizes. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The ULT Direct Drive motor line features peak torques up to 1,800 oz-in and new designs that allow for larger through holes. Single pies multi-pole magnets are now also available. New sizes include 64, 127, 165, and 190 mm outside diameter...

Flow meters: Hart Protocol. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Smart Meters with Hart Protocol are available for gas, steam and liquid applications. The meters are microprocessor controlled to compensate for pressure, temperature, and viscosities. Each flowmeter is individually calibrated to NIST traceable...

Thermal sensor tester: test in place. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The Tempcal Tester provides repeatable, accurate testing of thermal switches, thermocouples, and continuous wire fire detection systems. Connected to the H394, Tempcal Heater Probes can test heat sensitive detectors either in their normal...

Impact recorders: with time references. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The recorders measure and record gravities on chart paper from 0 to 300 g. The recording times may be as long as a year. The recorders are used to monitor shipping and handling of sensitive products to pinpoint the time and magnitude of impacts...

Circuit breaker: for reliable protection. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The 8345 circuit breaker is suitable for use in telecommunications equipment, plant control systems, and other applications where reliable protection is critical. The 8345 is available in current ratings up to 125 amps. The circuit breaker is...

Readout Unit and Data Logger: features hand-held design. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The new AD-Visor[TM] Hand-Held Readout Unit and Data Logger combines a PDA, a plug-in analog-to-digital conversion module and Palm OS-compatible software to create a new test and measurement tool. It displays and logs readings from any sensor...

Wall mount enclosures: in 100 standard sizes. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... New sizes and floor stands have been added to the SN wall mount enclosures line. Single and double door enclosures feature foamed-in-place gasketing, 180[degrees] metal hinges, reversible doors, 8 mm tamper resistant locks, pre-gasketed cable...

Terminal blocks: for use in power applications. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... The SCB Series of terminal blocks are available in various configurations for opening circuits and for shunting with the use of several accessories. They are fully insulated thereby eliminating any special covers and they use a space saving...

Terminal block accessory: simplifies wiring. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2002... The Power Distribution Terminal, Part No. 285-407 is a new accessory for this company's Power Clamp terminal block. In combination with the Power Clamp, the Power Distribution Terminal simplifies wiring when using large conductors to eliminate...

High flex cable: 10 million cycles of continuous flexing. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2002... flexlife-10 is a high flex cable designed for performance of up to 10 million cycles of continuous flexing, bending and twisting motion. It can be used for power and signals to factory automation equipment in automotive, food/beverage, and...

Connectors: for harsh environments. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2002... The expanded PHD line of harsh environment connectors includes an environmentally sealed PHD 38999 connector for military and avionics applications and the Poseidon[TM] PHD for industrial and other commercial applications. The PHD system...

Control cables: for constant-motion applications. (Connectors, Wire, Cable & Terminal Blocks).
November 1, 2002... Three lines of Lutze-Superflex[R] control cables are designed for use in cable carders, robotics, machine tools, conveyors, and other dynamic applications. Available with or without shielding, the cables, designed for harsh industrial...

Trends in connector solutions. (Product Series).
November 1, 2002... Modular connector systems are proving to be an extremely cost effective solution for commercial electrical installations. These systems have had much success in Europe due to their ability to reliably and safely reduced field installation time...

Cabinet enclosures: with aluminum frame. (Product News).
November 1, 2002... Series 45 enclosure product lines features a rugged aluminum frame construction for high strength and low weight. The load rating of the cabinets is 1,200 lbs. Offered in 24, 30, 36, and 42 in. depths, the cabinets also come in a variety of...