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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
Signal interface modules
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd
A family of signal interface (SI) modules has been introduced by Microstar Laboratories, maker of data acquisition processor (DAP) boards and network-ready DAPservers for PC-based data acquisition and control systems. SI modules are intelligent: they communicate with and can be configured and controlled by the onboard intelligence embedded in DAP products. All SI modules include signal isolation to prevent ground loops.
Unvented water level data logger
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The model LDL-030 unvented water level data logger is a compact and portable device. It measures water level up to 9.14 m and has an internal temperature sensor that accurately records temperatures between -40 and 80 °C.
Electronic pressure and temperature switches
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Pryde Measurement Pty Ltd
United Electric Controls has announced the availability of an explosion-proof addition to its One Series line of digital electronic pressure switches and temperature switches.
