Using USB for test and measurement: benefits and potential dangers
13 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Adept Total Turnkey Solutions
Recognised for its ease of use and flexibility, USB is one of the fastest growing buses within the computer and electronics industries today.
Breathe easy
10 July, 2009 by Darrell Leetham, Thermo Fisher Scientific | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
For many organisations today, one aspect of the manufacturing process that needs to be monitored and controlled, for both efficiency and environmental benefit, is gaseous emissions.
Guided radar displaces displacer at crude tar plant
29 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Pungent-smelling, viscous and abrasive, crude tar is the by-product of the coal used in coke ovens in the steel manufacturing process. Given its aggressive chemical properties and high process temperatures, ensuring minimal downtime at a crude tar refining plant can be a challenge.
DAQ thermocouple module
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
National Instruments has announced the NI 9213, which adds high-density thermocouple measurements to the NI C Series platform. Using the NI 9213, engineers can create a compact, modular data acquisition system to collect data from up to 16 independent thermocouples.
Differential pressure transmitter
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
In addition to differential pressure data, the P26 differential pressure transmitter from Halstrup-Walcher also records positive and negative overpressures. Measurement ranges between 100 Pa and 100 kPa are freely scalable from 10 to 100%.
Flare gas flowmeter
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The GF90 flare gas flowmeter from Fluid Components International is designed to solve the problem of measuring dangerous, explosive and toxic gases that often flow at extremely varying or low levels. It can measure waste gases of varying hydrocarbon composition down to a low 0.25 sfps for flare system disposal.
Tank level switch
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The FLT93 tank level switch from Fluid Components International is now rated for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2-compliant service. It has been classified as a Type A subsystem in accordance to IEC 61508-1 with a hardware failure tolerance of 0. The probability of failure on demand (PFD) meets SIL-2 capability standards.
Vibrating point level switch
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has added the Sitrans LVS100 to its line of vibrating point level switches for high, low or demand levels of dry bulk solids in bins, silos or hoppers.
Annular load cells
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Amalgamated Instrument Co
Amalgamated Instrument Co now offers a range of annular ring or ‘washer’ load cells.
X45 Series pressure transmitter
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Tasman Machinery Pty Ltd
The X45 Series pressure transmitter from Viatran offers high accuracy to 0.05% FSO, with pressures from 3-100,000 psi and response times of 1-3 ms.
Siemens laser gas analyser saving lives
21 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
“As this was a first-time application for the LDS6 in submerged arc furnaces on a global scale, great caution had to be taken in order to guarantee its accuracy, sensitivity, reproducibility, reliability and maintainability,” Welsh said.
Turbidimeter
17 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.georgefischer.com.au
GF Piping Systems has added the Signet 4150 turbidimeter to its line of analytical instrumentation. The instrument provides reliable water readings, making it suitable for both municipal and industrial applications.
Magnetic flowmeters
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Endress+Hauser has developed a range of compact, wafer-style magnetic flowmeters that are lightweight and cost effective. Known as the Promag 10/50D, the range has been specifically designed to reliably record water flow in pipelines where flowmeter weight and size are important design considerations.
Inline liquid density measurement
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
With Liquiphant M, Endress+Hauser has used the ‘vibrating fork’ principle of liquid level measurement to enable the accurate and in-situ measurement of liquid density. The resonant frequency of the Liquiphant M’s vibrating fork changes with the varying densities of the materials in which it is placed. This change is used to compute the density or concentration of the medium resulting in instantaneous, repeatable density measurements.
Intrinsically safe pressure sensor
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The PT4400 pressure sensor series is designed for intrinsically safe locations. The series utilises a media-isolated stainless steel diaphragm for use in pneumatics, water management, hydrogen storage, hydraulic systems, oil and gas, HVAC/R and industrial OEM equipment.
