Five tips to reduce measurement noise
21 August, 2008 by Charles Stiernberg* | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
Ensuring measurement accuracy often means going beyond reading raw specifications in a data sheet. Understanding an application in the context of its electrical environment is also important for securing success, particularly in a noisy or industrial setting. Ground loops, high common-mode voltages and electromagnetic radiation are all prevalent examples of noise that can adversely affect a signal.
Leak/overtemperature detection relay
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series LDT relay is used to monitor the shaft seal and the stator temperature of a submersible pump to detect a leak or overtemperature before pump failure.
Filter monitor
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Kobold Instruments Pty Ltd
The type PMP differential pressure sensors are designed for monitoring filters for air and other gases. The compact microprocessor controlled units are housed in a robust plastic casing with an enclosure class of IP65.
Wireless temperature nodes
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering Corp has announced analog thermocouple and RTD instrumentation nodes for the SureCross wireless network. Designed and purpose-built for Banner’s SureCross wireless network, these nodes are available in versions to support thermocouple/thermistor inputs and 2-, 3- and 4-wire RTDs.
Broken bag detection system
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
Dusty is a low-cost broken bag detection system. It uses a triboelectric measuring technique and detects solid particles in a gas flow. The particles must be 0.3 microns in size or larger.
Vibration analysis sensor
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The DUV10A vibration analysis sensor assists in the prevention of unplanned gear-unit downtime. It permits the early detection of gear unit wear and damage, enabling site engineers to accurately predict and plan gear unit maintenance.
Dust monitoring system
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
ProSens is a triboelectric dust monitoring and measuring system. It detects solid particles in a gas flow. The particle sizes must be 0.3 microns or larger.
Dense phase magnetic flowmeter
05 August, 2008 | Supplied by: SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
Magnetic flowmeters are commonly used for the metering of liquids. They are easily installed, non-intrusive and easy to calibrate. DensFlow is a magnetic flowmeter for solids. It is easily installed, non-intrusive and easy to calibrate.
Deep vessel level sensor
05 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
To measure levels beyond 12 m distances in storage vessels, users had two primary options: use complex 4-wire ultrasonic devices or install expensive radar-based instruments. Now, Endress+Hauser have launched the Prosonic M FMU 44 — a 2-wire loop-powered, non-contact ultrasonic level sensor that measures levels in tanks and silos up to 20 m.
Coriolis flowmeter for the food industry
05 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Stringent hygienic requirements are at the core of process instrumentation in the food and beverage industry. The Proline Promass S stainless steel Coriolis flowmeter meets the hygienic requirements for dairies, wineries and food processing plants and delivers a high level of accuracy (0.1% of reading).
Level detection switches reduce hazardous spills
25 July, 2008
It is critical that plant managers and engineers choose the right level detection switches as they can prevent the accidental discharge of toxic products into the environment. A well-selected, correctly installed level switch will save companies the expense associated with treating and disposing of spilt material. Moreover, it will safeguard companies against punitive fines in the event of an unavoidable accident.
Optimising the efficiency of dust control equipment — near incident forward scatter particulate monitoring instruments
25 July, 2008 by William Averdieck, PCME Ltd | Supplied by: Phoenix Instrumentation Pty Ltd
Environmental regulations and responsibilities are stimulating industrial process operators to minimise particulate emissions from fabric filter and electrostatic precipitator dust arrestment plant by optimised maintenance and operation programs. The online monitoring of particulate emissions plays a fundamental role in this optimisation, providing the evidence and feedback of any improvements.
Level detection switches reduce hazardous spills
25 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
It is critical that plant managers and engineers choose the right level detection switches as they can prevent the accidental discharge of toxic products into the environment. A well-selected, correctly installed level switch will save companies the expense associated with treating and disposing of spilt material. Moreover, it will safeguard companies against punitive fines in the event of an unavoidable accident.
Low differential pressure transmitter
17 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series 610 low differential pressure transmitter is capable of measuring the pressure and flow of air or non-conducting gases at greater resolution in clean rooms, isolation rooms and other critical environments.
2-wire level switch
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The NuTec LS2000 level switch from Fluid Components International is designed for 2-wire, 4-20 mA loop power that allows the LS2000 to serve as a drop-in replacement for other 2-wire mechanical float and paddle switches without any wiring modifications during plant retrofit projects, which simplifies installation and reduces cost. The LS2000 is also available for 115/230 VAC or 24 VDC input power and a 6 A relay output.
