Test equipment & calibrators

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  • The safest way to calibrate fieldbus instruments
    Fieldbus transmitters must also be calibrated just like conventional instruments, and there are also industrial environments where the calibration of fieldbus instruments should not only be made accurately and efficiently, but also safely.
  • Why use software for calibration management?
    Every plant has some sort of system in place for managing calibration operations and data, but the different methods for doing it vary greatly in terms of cost, quality, efficiency and accuracy of data.
Product (77)
  • Circutor CVM-NRG 96 three-phase power analyser
    The Circutor CVM-NRG 96 is a three-phase power panel analyser that displays and transmits all electrical parameters metered or calculated. It is suitable for supporting utility and commercial metering, power generation sites and campuses, sub-metering, load studies and voltage recording, as well as being an all-in-one analog meter replacement.
  • Fluke Compass for Pressure 3.0 software
    The Compass for Pressure 3.0 software helps calibration professionals organise and accelerate the task of calibrating pressure devices.
  • Hart Scientific 1594A and 1595A Super-Thermometers
    The 1594A/1595A Super-Thermometers from Hart Scientific are designed to combine accuracy, value and innovative features for calibration of SPRTs, PRTs and thermistors.
  • Olympus iPLEX MX II Videoscope
    Available to rent, the Olympus iPLEX MX II Videoscope is used for identifying defects in hard-to-reach spaces. The tough, flexible insertion tube allows greater manoeuvrability while remaining crush resistant.
  • BSWA308 sound level meter
    The BSWA308 sound level meter complies with the IEC61672 international standards and features an industrially designed housing. The measurement microphone, which is supported by an ICCP (IEPE) preamplifier, is equipped with a TNC connector so that it can be operated attached or detached from the main processing unit via a microphone extension cable.
  • GE DPI 620 IS Intrinsically safe calibrator/communicator
    The GE DPI 620 IS intrinsically safe calibrator, HART communicator and PDA system is now ATEX and IECex approved for use in hazardous zones where explosive atmospheres are likely to occur.
  • Macherey-Nagel PF-12 photometer
    Macherey-Nagel has released the PF-12 photometer, a lower-priced alternative to the more technically advanced 500 D. A development on the PF-11, the instrument works using different power sources, including mains, USB connection and 12 V car adapter. This makes the instrument suitable for use in both the laboratory or in the field.
  • Dytran Instruments Model 4190 portable vibration meter
    Dytran Instruments has announced the Model 4190 portable vibration meter designed for field testing accelerometers. It can be used in conjunction with a handheld shaker for sensor validation.
  • Kistler CoMo Torque Type 4700A instrument
    The Kistler CoMo Torque Type 4700A is a suitable instrument for industrial use and for research and development applications. Torque sensors with strain gauge technology and standardised voltage output or frequency output can be connected directly, and the instrument displays the measured data for torque, speed, angle of rotation, force and mechanical power. The CoMo Torque Type 4700A is suitable to be used with electric motors, gearboxes, fans, combustion engines, compressors, pumps, crankshaft drives and camshafts.
  • Mecmesin CFG+ digital force gauge
    The Mecmesin CFG+ from SI Instruments is a low-cost, digital force gauge designed for simple tension and compression tests and includes RS232 output for easy data transmission to peripheral devices.
  • Fluke AirCheck Wi-Fi tester
    Fluke Networks has launched the AirCheck Wi-Fi tester, a dedicated handheld tool that is designed to deliver quick and easy troubleshooting for complex wireless local area networks (WLAN).
  • CAMI cable testing systems
    CAMI cable testing systems cover basic continuity measurement, continuity measurement with resistance and high voltage testing. All models offer live graphic wiring display of the measured cable, an online cable database, schematic and label printing, data logging and a built-in scripting system for automatic control and production testing.
  • Testo 350XL portable flue gas analyser
    The testo 350XL portable flue gas analyser allows users to check the correct operation and efficiency of any combustion process. This handheld instrument is equipped with gas sensors for O2, CO, CO2 (measured), NO and NO2 as standard. There is also an optional sensor available for SO2.
  • DH Instruments PPC4 precision pressure calibrator
    The DH Instruments division of Fluke Corporation has an enhancement to its PPC4 precision pressure controller/calibrator product line. PPC4 is a high-performance pressure calibrator for testing pneumatic pressure instruments. It is designed to provide versatility and ease of use in calibration labs and manufacturing environments.
  • Digital tachometer
    The Rotaro digital handheld tachometer from RheinTech has two measuring methods; the non-contact optical method measures up to 99,999 rpm and the mechanical method, using an adapter and various probes, measures up to 19,999 rpm.
  • Calibration pressure output controller
    The Beamex POC6 is an automatic pressure output controller, providing regulated output from vacuum to 70 bar (1015 psi). The POC6 can be used as a standalone pressure controller or integrated to the Beamex calibration system.
  • Electric pressure calibrator
    TechRentals has introduced the Fluke 719 Electric Pressure Calibrator into their test and measurement rental fleet.
  • Compressed air audit system
    Champion Compressors has introduced AirMetrix System Assessment, a measurement and analysis tool intended to help industry identify areas of waste in compressed-air systems, and facilitate the implementation of targeted improvement measures.
  • Digital logging pressure gauge
    TechRentals has introduced the Crystal XP2i digital logging pressure gauge into its rental fleet.
  • Infrared CO2 analyser
    The Kane 455 is a handheld TÜV approved infrared CO2 analyser with five-year-life sensors.
  • Radio remote display programmer
    Amalgamated Instrument Co has released a radio remote programmer for its large-digit displays. This enhances the flexibility of the display range by allowing both set-up and control without wired connection or the necessity to access the set-up pushbuttons within the display.
  • Pulley alignment control unit
    The Fixtur Laser Pat Pulley Alignment is a fast, easy and precise control unit that achieves precise alignment, which reduces belt wear, bearing failures and vibrations.
  • Incremental encoder tester
    PCA have released an updated version of their incremental encoder tester that provides a facility to fully test any encoder that has square wave output signals.
  • Calibration software
    Beamex has released version 2.5 of its CMX calibration software, which brings several improvements and additions in terms of functionality and features.
  • Field communicator
    The Emerson 375 is an intrinsically safe handheld communicator that supports all HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices from all suppliers.
  • Safe capacitor discharge instrument
    Seaward Electronic has introduced an instrument for the safe discharge of stored energy in large capacitors and electrically charged equipment.
  • Rotating shaft analysis system
    SignalCalc Turbo from Data Physics is a portable data acquisition and analysis system for rotating machinery and shafts with a special emphasis on machines with journal bearings.
  • Biocontaminant detector
    The ActiveCount particle counter from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions was developed for airborne biocontaminant detection in critical areas, such as cleanrooms, food processing plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
  • Thermal imaging camera
    The NEC-Avio Thermo Shot F30 series thermal imaging radiometer is ultra-light at just 300 g (including batteries) and its small size of 100 x 65 x 45 mm means it can be slipped into a shirt pocket.
  • Industrial bus test tool
    The Fluke 225C and 215C ScopeMeter test tools, with automated test capability for Fieldbus, Profibus and other industrial communication protocols, are designed for maintenance specialists who keep automation and process plant equipment operational. The instruments feature easy signal validation of all the critical signal parameters like amplitude and noise, and have floating and fully isolated inputs for true differential signal measurements on 2-wire differential bus systems.
  • Noise monitor
    Acoustic Research Laboratories has released the Ngara noise monitor. Ngara is a real-time sound acquisition system that offers class 1 specifications, allowing the user to post-process statistical noise measurements from 1/10th of a second stored data files. Ngara provides the option to store calibrated (continual or triggered) 48 kHz raw audio data. Measurements and data are stored to a USB storage device (HDD or memory stick).
  • Infrared camera for fugitive emission detection
    The GasFindIR LW is capable of rapid scanning delivering real-time thermal images of gas leaks, including dangerous greenhouse gases such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The leaks stand out allowing thermographers to ‘see’ the fugitive gas emissions.
  • Portable data logger
    The Hioki 8430-20 10-channel data logger is palm-sized and can be operated from an AC adapter, rechargeable battery pack or external battery.
  • Safe capacitor discharge instrument
    Seaward Electronic has introduced an instrument for the safe discharge of stored energy in large capacitors and electrically charged equipment.
  • Laser-based rotating shaft alignment system
    The Rotalign Ultra laser-based rotating shaft alignment system can align horizontal and vertical machines and coupled and uncoupled shafts equally.
  • Power meters
    The PowerLogic PM800 series is designed to reduce energy costs by helping users understand where and how energy is used, extend equipment life, improve power system reliability and reduce downtime by monitoring, troubleshooting and preventing power quality issues.
  • Power analyser
    The Kyoritsu 6310 power analyser is compact, featuring easy-to-use software with built-in charting and analysis functions. Captured data can be stored to a removable compact flash memory card or stored in the analyser’s internal memory and can be exported in CSV format. The 6310 is easily set up via its intuitive keypad or via PQA Master software.
  • Automatic and direct display of gas leak rates
    The Gas Check 3000 provides automatic and direct display of gas leak rates. It detects and accurately displays leak rates of gases in five different groups.
  • Portable ultrasonic flowmeter converter
    The series PUX ultrasonic flowmeter utilises the transit time difference principle for measuring flow rates through pipes from the outside. This liquid flowmeter is compact, portable and lightweight, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in digital signal processing and electronics.
  • Pressure calibrator
    DHI has announced the PPC4 pressure controller and calibrator, a high-performance instrument designed to provide versatility and ease of use in calibration labs and manufacturing environments.
  • Modular calibration system
    The Advanced Modular Calibration System from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a handheld test and calibration system that combines an advanced, multifunction calibrator with pressure measurement and generation capability.
  • Clamp-on check-metering unit
    The Sitrans FUP1010 is a portable clamp-on check-metering unit, specifically designed for the water and wastewater industry to measure the performance of existing flowmeters.
  • Documenting process calibrator
    The Beamex MC4 is a compact-sized documenting process calibrator. Being a multifunction calibrator, the MC4 is suitable for calibrating various process parameters, such as pressure, temperature and electrical signals.
  • Portable flue gas analyser
    The testo 350XL portable flue gas analyser allows the user to check the correct operation and efficiency of any combustion process.
  • Digital multimeter module
    Beckhoff has added enhanced measurement technology functions to its I/O system, by incorporating a digital multimeter module.
  • Integrated communicating calibrator
    The 744 combines HART communication capabilities to deliver an integrated communicating calibrator. This rugged, reliable tool is suitable for calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting HART and other instrumentation.
  • Incremental encoder signal simulator
    This instrument is a workshop tool for testing and calibrating any control equipment designed to accept square wave input signals. It enables the user to set up counters, rate meters, process timers, motor drives and many other types of industrial instruments.
  • Dual frequency Doppler liquid flowmeter
    Need to measure liquids containing particulate? Use the Polysonics hydra SX30, an instrument designed for the measurement of aerated or solids-bearing fluid.
  • Digital acoustic leak locator
    Rent the Aquascope 3 digital acoustic leak locator.
  • Network manager
    FTS4Control (formerly NetDecoder) is an industrial control, SCADA protocol, data and timing analyser designed to help isolate problems with serial, ethernet and fieldbus networks.
  • Infrared thermometer
    The IR4 infrared thermometer is a dual-function thermometer with laser that offers a wide infrared temperature measurement range and supports K-type thermocouple probes.
  • Calibrator models
    The Fluke 717/718 family of calibrators is suitable for calibrating transmitters, gauges and switches. The calibrators are compact, lightweight and easy to carry.
  • Vibration analyser
    After listening to its customers, Commtest has taken the core elements of its very popular vb Series vibration analysis product and re-engineered it from the ground up.
  • Thermal imager with data logging
    The HotShot thermal imaging cameras from Electrophysics Corp have an in-built PDA type touch screen and Qwerty keyboard for data entry and data logging functions.
  • Surface inspection
    The sample testing unit ST-4 from Optical Control Systems is designed to precisely inspect small area surfaces. The system detects impurities, holes, scratches and other irregularities and is suitable for R&D, technical centres and customer support.
  • Vibration analyser
    After listening to its customers, Commtest has taken the core elements of its very popular vb Series vibration analysis product and re-engineered it from the ground up.
  • Installation tester
    The InstalTest 3017 installation tester is claimed to be Australia's first installation tester with measurement functions and pass/fail limits set to AS/NZS3000 Wiring Rules.
  • Calibration software
    Intecal is a calibration management software platform developed to maintain and control a calibration environment. The software has been adapted for both the calibration laboratory and the process industry where digital pressure calibrators and/or portable calibrators are used to calibrate and validate pressure sensors, transducers, gauges, pressure switches and plant instrumentation.
  • Compliance kit
    The recent release of AS/NZS 5762:2005 requires testing and tagging of all electrical equipment following repair or service which affects the equipment's electrical safety.
  • Infrared temperature calibration checker
    The Convir FTK non-contact infrared temperature calibration checker offers a fast, low-cost and highly accurate way to ensure infrared temperature sensors are operating within calibration limits, either in the lab or on the shop floor.
  • Multi-gas monitor
    The MX6 iBrid is a multi-gas monitor that features a full-colour liquid crystal display and five-way navigation button to scroll through the menu-based operating system.
  • Mass flow calibrator
    The Teledyne API M700E is a lightweight, microprocessor-based calibrator for multi-point and single-point calibration of precision gas analysers.
  • TDI the least complex of any gauging system
    With NDC Infrared every sensor and every scanning frame comes with its own built-in intelligence for higher speed and greater accuracy in measurement. This distributed intelligence is achieved by a state-of-the-art processing engine called a D-BRIC. Each D-BRIC is smaller than 4 x 6" (10 x 15 cm), yet powerful enough to run an entire gauging system on its own.
  • DC loads
    The Prodigit 3350 series, high current, DC loads cover a load range of 1200 to 1800 W, maximum DC voltages of 60 V and a current range of 120 to 360 A. Applications include SMPS transient response testing and battery testing.
  • Programmable DC power supply
    Engineers now can source voltage or current with high accuracy from a single PXI slot with the National Instruments PXI-4110 programmable DC power supply.
  • Encoder signal generator
    The ENC-SIM encoder signal generator is designed to simulate all the signals available from an incremental encoder. The user can set the A/B phase relationship, frequency and the actual number of pulses generated. The generator provides the user with a means of testing control circuits and instruments without the need for any mechanical movement.
  • Thermal imager
    The new Ti20 Infrared Thermal Imager brings the powerful diagnostic and predictive capabilities of infrared thermography within reach of the industrial maintenance professional. This new thermal imager represents a breakthrough in price/performance by providing a detailed, fully radiometric image at an unique price point.
  • Fixturlaser XA - alignment in a flash
    Fixturlaser AB and Vitech Asia Pacific Pty Ltd are proud to announce the launch of a new product, Fixturlaser XA, for express shaft alignment.
  • Portable infrared thermometer
    Two models of the Cyclops portable infrared thermometers are available - Cyclops 100 and Cyclops 100B. Both thermometers provide wired RS232C serial communications. The Cyclops 100B also features enhanced connectivity using user-friendly Bluetooth wireless communications.
  • Ultrasonic flowmeter
    The Panametrics PT878 portable liquid flowmeter measures from outside plastic, metal or concrete-lined pipes non-intrusively.
  • Field communicator
    Emerson Process Management's 375 Field Communicator successfully completed the Fieldbus Foundation's host interoperability support test (HIST). By its success, the product is claimed to have become the first handheld communicator on the list of HIST-tested and compliant host systems.
  • Programmable DC electronic load
    The Model 8510 DC Electronic Load is fully programmable via the standard RS232 or optional USB interfaces. It is an affordable, full-featured programmable DC electronic load with a high degree of accuracy and outstanding front panel display resolution. It is suitable for testing DC power supplies, power components, batteries, DC-DC converters and battery chargers in the areas of R&D, manufacturing, service and QC.
  • Temperature measuring instrument
    The testo 925 is a single channel measuring instrument with fast thermo-element probes (Type K) for daily measurement of temperature. The waterproof protective cover 'TopSafe' protects the instrument from dirt and knocks. The display can be illuminated for measurements in bad light conditions. Range of measurement is from -50 to +1000°C, and there is the possibility of attaching an extensive range of fast air, immersion probes and surface probes.
  • Calibrator models
    The Fluke 717/718 family of calibrators is suitable for calibrating transmitters, gauges and switches. The calibrators are compact, lightweight and easy to carry.
  • Low cost service camera
    INLINE Systems Pty Ltd, "The Inspection Specialists" have released their NEW German manufactured and battery driven low cost VIS220 Wöhler service camera. The VIS220 system is based around the individual components that consumers have come to know and can still purchased separately if required, but the new VIS220 is housed in its own purpose built portable custom transport case ideal for storage and easy deployment anywhere.
  • Process pressure calibrator
    With the CPH 6000 process calibrator, routine field tasks, such as calibrating pressure instruments and switches, are made easier.
  • Digital conductivity meter
    The GMH3430 is a versatile digital conductivity meter with a measurement range between 0.0 µS/cm to 200.0 mS/cm. The measurement range selection is automatic or can be manually set.
News (14)
  • Crane rope diagnostic technology
    Konecranes is introducing to Australasia safety and reliability diagnostic technology that evaluates the working condition of wire ropes integral to a huge variety of lifting equipment.
  • FLIR launches IR cameras that ‘talk’
    FLIR has launched MeterLink, a wireless connection between FLIR cameras and Extech measurement instruments.
  • E+H FieldCare first certified FDT frame
    FieldCare, Endress+Hauser’s plant asset management tool, is the first FDT frame to pass the FDT Group’s conformance test.
  • Emona to distribute CAMI cable test system
    Emona Instruments has been appointed distributor of the CableEye range of PC-based cable test systems.
  • FLIR Systems service laboratory opened in Melbourne
    Owners of FLIR infrared cameras can now have their cameras recalibrated annually at a new FLIR Systems service laboratory opened in Melbourne.
  • Voluntary recall of Fluke 333, 334, 335, 336 and 337 digital clamp meters
    Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling a specific serial number range of Fluke 333, 334, 335, 336 and 337 digital clamp meters manufactured between 3 March 2008 and 27 February 2009.
  • Online energy saving forum launched
    Fluke Corporation has joined the internet forum craze with the launch of Action Eco, a web forum designed to provide managers a place to learn low-cost, energy-saving techniques and share their own ideas and experiences.
  • Alliance provides integrated calibration solution
    Emerson Process Management and Beamex will combine Emerson's AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager with Beamex's CMX Calibration Software to provide an integrated calibration management solution.
  • GroundProbe and Geoforce merge
    GroundProbe and Geoforce have announced the signing of an agreement for GroundProbe to purchase the shares of Geoforce and merge the two companies.
  • AMS becomes Beamex premium partner
    AMS Instrumentation & Calibration has been named one of the first four companies to join Beamex’s recently announced Premium Partner Program.
  • Beamex receives customer service award
    Beamex, supplier of calibrators and test instruments, has received the prestigious Frost & Sullivan award for customer service leadership in the European calibration management software market.
  • FLIR Systems acquires CEDIP
    FLIR Systems AB has become the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems.
  • AMS on the move
    Due to the continuing growth of AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd, the company is on the move.
  • "Acoustic camera" identifies noise sources
    An “acoustic cameraâ€, which produces a digital image overlaid with a colour-coded noise map showing precisely where noise is being emitted, will make its Australian debut during National Manufacturing Week 2006, to be held at Sydney’s Darling Harbour from May 30 to June 2.
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