Spectroscopy comes out of the lab
17 February, 2011 by Glenn Johnson
Developments in technologies for building spectroscopes and spectrometers have advanced in leaps and bounds since the first commercial infrared spectroscope was developed in the 1940s and the first FT-IR spectrometer came on the market in 1969. Today, spectrometry is moving out of the lab and into the field and the process plant.
Using microwaves to detect hopper blockage
14 February, 2011 | Supplied by: VEGA Australia Pty Ltd
The Schwenk Zement cement works in Allmendingen, Germany, required a method of quickly and reliably detecting blockages in raw materials hoppers.
WIKA PSD-30 pressure switch
31 January, 2011 | Supplied by: WIKA Australia
The PSD-30 pressure switch is available with an optional fieldbus-independent communications interface, IO-Link.
Dwyer Instruments series DX differential pressure switch
18 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The series DX differential pressure switch makes a contact output based on the differential between two pressure sources and its wetted materials of brass and fluoroelastomer are suitable for use with most gases and water-based solutions.
Honeywell Limitless series wireless limit switches
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Honeywell Sensing and Control has announced the Limitless series of wireless limit switches that combines flexibility with harsh-duty packaging to increase efficiencies and improve safety for machines, equipment, OEMs and operators.
Jumo Logoscreen nt paperless data recorders
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The Logoscreen nt range of paperless recorders from Jumo have a modular design for the acquisition of measurement data (3 to 18 measurement inputs can be implemented internally), and provide high standards of security to prevent unauthorised access and manipulation of the stored data.
K-Tek MT5000 series guided wave radar transmitters
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Fluid Control Sales & Installations Pty Ltd
K-Tek has announced that the company’s MT5000 series of guided wave radar transmitters has been certified for use in SIL2/3 applications.
Rosemount 2130 SIL2 certified vibrating short-fork level switch
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Emerson
The Rosemount 2130 vibrating short-fork level switch offers SIL2 certification. This version features built-in fault monitoring and self-checking diagnostics and is suitable for high- and low-level alarms.
Signet 4630 chlorine analyser system
17 January, 2011 | Supplied by: GF Piping Systems
The Signet 4630 chlorine analyser system is designed with amperometric sensing technology, and incorporates a clear flow cell, flow regulator, sensors, filter and rotameter in one unit.
Raytek MI3 miniature infrared temperature transmitter system
20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: ECEFast
The latest version of the Raytek MI3 miniature infrared temperature transmitter now has display and programming buttons accessible from the outside, and alternative versions for connection of between four and eight heads to one base unit.
Emerson Raptor tank gauging system
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Emerson
The Raptor tank gauging system from Emerson Process Management is based on open technology and is fully scalable. As a result, it is easy to install exactly the devices needed today as well as adding or replacing units tomorrow.
JUMO Midas S05 pressure transmitter
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The Jumo Midas S05 pressure transmitter is a completely welded measuring system made of high-quality stainless steel and can be used in almost all substances, even under rough conditions.
Graphtec GL820 midi logger
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Lontek
The GL820 midi logger from Graphtec features 20 analog input channels as standard and can be expanded up to 200 channels.
Honeywell FlexLine level gauges
17 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has announced that its FlexLine level gauges have been approved by the TÜV for use in SIL2-rated loops, allowing industrial facilities to use the devices in applications that require the stringent certification to prevent safety incidents. The gauges are used in overfill protection loops to prevent spillage and mitigate the likelihood of a catastrophic accident, effectively stopping overfill before it happens.
Asahi Keiki A6000 series universal-type digital panel meter
24 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The A6000 series universal-type digital panel meter from Asahi Keiki features a four-digit 20 mm red or green LED main display, and four-digit 6 mm red LED sub displays. It allows for fast and accurate readings of a selection of inputs, displaying them in the form required by the user. AC and DC voltage/current, resistance, thermocouple, frequency, strain gauge and process inputs can all be measured to high accuracy in an assortment of ranges.
