Venturi flowmeter
21 September, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
Dwyer Instruments has released a Venturi flowmeter with a Magnehelic gauge that is designed to measure the flow of compatible gases while keeping the pressure drop through the meter at a minimum.
Multispectral camera system
21 September, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The FluxData FD-1665 is a 3-CCD multispectral camera system that can be customised in various ways. The camera is offered in a range of resolutions utilising 1.4, 2 and 5 Mp sensors.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensor
21 September, 2009 | OneTemp Pty Ltd
The PyroUSB sensor can be connected directly to a PC via a USB cable (included) and operates without the need for any additional hardware interface or power supply. The sensor is also equipped with a 4-20 mA output, which has a linear output with temperature.
Pneumatic cylinder position sensors
21 September, 2009 | SICK Pty Ltd
The MZT8, MZ2Q and MPS series magnetic cylinder sensors are designed to meet the needs of numerous automation requirements that use pneumatic cylinders.
Ultra-miniature accelerometer
21 September, 2009 | Metromatics Pty Ltd
Dytran Instruments has introduced the 3224A3 ultra-miniature IEPE accelerometer weighing 0.2 g, which successfully reduces mass loading effects. Because of its tiny ‘teardrop’ design, the 3224A3 is suitable for shock and vibration measurements in small locations.
Deterministic ethernet switching
21 September, 2009 | HARTING Pty Ltd
Harting Technology has developed prototypes of what it calls Fast Track Switching. Fully compatible with standard ethernet, the Fast Track Switch guarantees deterministic data transmission at the field level. This makes it possible to meet high real-time requirements in automation without changing the standard ethernet.
Triaxial accelerometer
21 September, 2009 | Metromatics Pty Ltd
Dytran Instruments has released a miniature triaxial accelerometer, utilising quartz shear technology, coupled with 2-wire internal IEPE electronics.
Displacement sensors
21 September, 2009 | SICK Pty Ltd
The OD Value series displacement sensors offer four different measurement ranges from 26-34 mm to 60-180 mm and resolutions between 2 and 30 µm. The devices are capable of precisely measuring the position of bright, dark or highly reflective objects.
Process control system
21 September, 2009 | GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Version 1.6 of Proficy Process Systems, a fully integrated process control system that is designed to provide customers in different industries with an advanced DCS or hybrid process control system to meet their specific needs. These systems are intended to improve operational performance and productivity and provide customers with a sustainable advantage for their business.
Interface modules with FDT/DTM
21 September, 2009 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
To simplify device set-up and installation time, Turck’s interface module (IM) family may now be programmed via a PC or onboard push-buttons using FDT/DTM software, along with PACTware.
Retractable sensor fitting
21 September, 2009 | Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
The Yokogawa PR10 is a retractable sensor fitting that offers a flexible approach to online liquid analytical measurements in a wide range of process industries, and has been designed for online applications where the sensor has to be removed safely without interrupting process continuity in anaerobic, toxic or pressurised environments. The PR10 is suited to pH, ORP, conductivity, inductive conductivity and dissolved oxygen measurements.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors
21 September, 2009 | OneTemp Pty Ltd
The PyroCouple series is a range of high-quality, low-cost, compact sensors which measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. They can measure temperatures from -20 to 500 °C, accurately and consistently, with a response time of 240 ms.
Tension and compression transducers
21 September, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Noshok 3540 Series tension and compression force transducers are available in many sizes and shapes to fit almost any application, including cable or rod tension, weight measurement, overload protection, clamping force and fill level measurement.
Pneumatic quarter turn actuators
21 September, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The DFPB pneumatic quarter turn actuators are designed for use in water treatment plants, the pharmaceutical industry or in food production plants. These actuators can be used to perform opening and closing movements in process valves.
Combined video and trend historian
21 September, 2009 | Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
The Longwatch Video Historian now offers Canary Labs Trend Historian and Trend Link software that enables users to link video with plant data. Together, the two systems archive all the relevant information - video and real-time data - from a process or automation system, making it much easier for plant operators and engineers to analyse events, alarms and actions.
