Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/ MeasurementDeviceNews en-us http://www.measurementdevices.com/images/logo.gif http://www.measurementdevices.com/ grp@mrpyro.com http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2152 Click for larger image Thame, UK -- The new Legato 270 Syringe Pump available from Dorton Analytical, has an optimised user configurable syringe mechanism designed to uniquely deliver a full volume in infuse and withdraw modes whether using small or large syringes. This reconfigurable mechanism allows the user to change the syringe clamping mechanism to hold from 0.5 ul up to 140 ml syringes. Two removable pins adjust the syringe mechanism to allow full stoke when using larger syringes. The Legato 270 features a continuous push and pull pump. When used with check valves, the unit will draw fluid from a reservoir while the opposite side is dispensing fluid and after the user selected volume is dispensed, the pump will automatically switch through the check valves and refill the empty syringes while dispensing from the other side. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2151 Controlled atmosphere for range of Ocean Optics spectrometers Dunedin, FL, USA – A new accessory, the SteadiQ, from Ocean Optics is broadening the range of applications for its field-portable spectrometers. The SteadiQ provides a temperature controlled atmosphere, helping to stabilize temperature effects and eliminate temperature drift in inclement conditions or extreme temperatures from -20 °C to 50 °C. The rugged, portable device assures more accurate, reliable results in field applications including solar irradiance, volcanic observation, greenhouse monitoring, and industrial environments such as cold food storage. Available in both UV (200-1100 nm) and Vis-NIR (400-2500 nm) versions, the SteadiQ interfaces directly with Ocean Optics’ USB2000+, USB4000, HR2000+, HR4000, Maya2000, Maya2000 Pro, QE65000, and NIRQuest spectrometers. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2150 New Module Overcomes Noise Susceptibility, Transmission Distance and Other Limitations of Conventional Sensors AUSTIN TX, USA -- /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Instruments has announced the NI PXIe-4844 optical sensor interrogator, a two-slot 3U PXI Express module for fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors. FBG sensors operate by reflecting a wavelength of light that corresponds to changes in physical phenomena such as strain and temperature. Unlike conventional electrical sensors, FBG sensors are nonconductive, electrically passive and immune to electromagnetic interference, making them a safe and reliable alternative in environments subject to noise, corrosion or extreme weather. The transmission medium is standard optical fiber instead of copper wire, making it possible to take measurements over long distances of up to 10 km. Engineers and scientists can use FBG sensors for the most common measurement types, including strain, temperature and pressure, and several sensors can be daisy chained along a single optical fiber to greatly reduce the size, weight and complexity of the measurement system. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2149 The answer to the crisis for large energy companies Bucuresti, Romania -- Both goods producers and big energy companies as well as associated services (like transportation, infrastructure) are looking for alternative solutions to productivity growth and cost reduction. A possible answer is the implementation or extension of industrial automation processes. "In this difficult times, Romanian companies are interested in operational costs cut downs and looking for the best solutions that can meet the automation needs in industrial activities," says Ion Andronache, CEO at Syscom 18, a company that delivers integrated systems in industrial automation. Although the industrial automation market has almost downsized by half comparing to the period before the crisis (2007 – 2008), as well as the number of projects in oil, gas, metallurgical and fossil fuel powered plants, large companies kept on investing in equipment and services that essentially contributed to industrial process efficiency. By an effective use of resources, company administrators want to reduce production costs. The production firms choose to integrate the data provided by their equipment into their data systems. "The monitoring electronic systems we provide for various indicators (temperature, pressure, level, flow, etc.) allow data transmission to the management or the project managers in real time. Thus, the engineers have a more precise control over the production activity and can redistribute or reconfigure the equipments, by this simplifying the information cycle and reducing costs," explains Andronache. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2148 Per maggiori informazioni potete contattare info@alelectronic.it sul Naviglio Milano - Italia -- SuperPro 3000U è stato un best seller nel settore dei programmatori universali di dispositivi programmabili. Da quando è stato introdotto nel 2006, la Xeltek è riuscita a supportare oltre 48.000 nuovi dispositivi. In questi anni il SuperPro 3000U è diventato leader nella sua classe considerato il prezzo ed il basso costo per componente programmato SuperPro 3000U è stato un best seller nel settore dei programmatori universali di dispositivi programmabili. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2147 paa automate.it connect system Farnborough, UK -- Ever needed to remove an instrument in your automated workcell for manual use, for servicing or even for use in another workcell... then had to reteach the robot positions when the instrument is returned? What you need is automate.it connect. Instruments that need to be accessed regularly are mounted on the unique automate.it connect removable docking stations which is available with all our automate.it safecel - automation workcells. Simply press the disconnect button and wheel the instrument away. When you want to bring it back; push the docking station into position and press the connect button. Communications, power and pneumatics are restored and the instrument is in perfect alignment. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2146 For Elemental Analysers Coventry, UK & Chelmsford MA, USA -- Exeter Analytical Ltd is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of top quality consumables and supplies for elemental analysers. Their consumables product range includes everything you need for the routine operation of your analyser including tin capsules, silver capsules, combustion tubes, quartz and glassware, combustion reagents, catalysts and standards, o-rings, seals, crucibles and much more. With most materials produced under ISO 9001 accredited manufacturing conditions the consistent performance of Exeter Analytical consumables and supplies ensures the precision and accuracy of your microanalytical results. Commitment to customer support means the majority of items from Exeter's comprehensive CHN/O/S consumables and supplies catalogue can be supplied within 24 hours from stock. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:56:50 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2145 RME1 Analog module Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, República Argentina -- Exemys SRL have launched a new and reasonably-priced analog input module with Modbus Serial communication. Now users can connect up to 6 sensors or transmitters 4-20mA / 0- 10V, and communicate data to any device or Modbus communication network. Economic and simple to use, is an ideal complement for those applications where the cost of an additional module of the PLC, RTU DSC does not warrant the difference. The RME1 Analog module acquired information can be read through Ethernet in four different ways. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2144 XELTEK SuperPro IS01 ISP Programmer uses XPlayer tool to program CPLD chips by Altera and Actel Sunnyvale CA, USA -- Programming an Actel device requires running Staple player, available from Actel, and generating a programmable data file with .STP extension. Programming some Altera devices require running Jam Player; available from Altera, and generating a programmable file with .JAM extension. XPlayer is a kind of special programming tool which resides within Xeltek SuperPro IS01 ISP programmer and is mainly for CPLD series chips produced by ACTEL, ALTERA etc. As long as the customer provides corresponding STP or JAM files (such files can be generated using design tools such as ISE, Quartus II etc.), the corresponding device can be programmed. Select “XPlayer” on the “Device” menu bar, then the dialogue box pops up. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2143 DRAPER, UT, USA -- Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. has announced that they have expanded their working relationship with Sensor Products Inc., (SPI), of Madison, NJ.(www.sensorprod.com). In addition to development and production of “nip sensors,” for Sensor Products, Inc., the Companies continue to explore development of additional products. SPI will continue to market and distribute Flexpoint’s patented Bend Sensors® through their extensive sales, marketing and distribution network. Flexpoint is working with SPI on the finalization of the nip sensor which they plan to have in production by the end of the year. The nip sensor is utilized to measure actual contact (interfacial) pressure and distribution between two mating or impacting surfaces. These products are analytical tools used in the manufacturing and R&D processes by engineers and technicians. Initial production levels of the sensors are expected to be thousands of units per year. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2141 Especially designed for DVB-C network installation and maintenance Toronto, Canada - GAO Comm has announced the release of its 1GHz portable real-time DVB spectrum analyzer that is specially designed for DVB-C network installation and maintenance. It is commonly used in such applications as telecommunication, broadcasting, CATV and EMC testing both indoors and outdoors. This analyzer, Model GAO8821, conducts CATV analysis including TV channel measurement and tests for other key parameters, such as CSO/CTB, C/N, MOD, LEVEL, audio test, cross-modulation, differential phase/gain and chrominance-to-luminance delay inequality. It displays constellation for 16/32/64/128/256QAM/QPSK modulation and other key parameters in digital signal measurement including MER, EVM and pre/post BER. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2140 Natural gas dehydration facility adds SIS to prevent dangerous overpressures At a facility for dehydrating large volumes of raw natural gas from wells, engineers designed a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) of SIL-2 to help protect low-pressure pipe and process equipment against overpressures. Components of the SIS include a PLC logic solver, ABB 2600T pressure transmitters, and pneumatically actuated ball valves. Removing water Located near a field of producing wells in western USA, the facility has safety critical points at each of several manifolds that share the total flow of raw gas being processed. One such manifold, as indicated Figure 1, has gas inputs coming through pipes from five wells in one area of the well field. Gas from the wells ranges in pressure up to 3,000 psi in insulated, underground pipe specified for these high pressures. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2139 Voici une rapide comparaison entre les programmateurs Xeltek et les programmateurs Elnec (Beeprog) & Dataman (48Pro programmer) Clermont-Ferrand, France --- Pourquoi SuperPro est meilleur que les programmeurs autre appareil? 1. 48pindrivers Max: la conception de matériel économisées, ce qui est un cauchemar pour les dispositifs de prise adaptateur nombre de broches grande. Par exemple, il existe 50 versions différentes des adaptateurs de douille QFP64. SuperPro modèles sont livrés avec 5000/5000E/5004GP/5004EGP 144pindrivers l'activation du support facile pour des dispositifs complexes d'aujourd'hui. 2. Pas de capacité de programmation autonome: mode autonome permet aux programmeurs d'être utilisé également dans les domaines de la fabrication. Une personne peut facilement exploiter 10 unités ou plus pour la programmation de la production sans être connecté à un PC.opération Superpro501S autonome permet de 10 unités ou plus pour être utilisés simultanément par un utilisateur sans être connecté à un PC. Multi-programmation soutenue par Beeprog & 48Pro nécessite un PC avec port USB Hub. Cela nécessite un investissement supplémentaire d'un PC, un opérateur qualifié, l'espace de bureau, etc ... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2138 Distributive Management has announced a successful integration between its DataDrill EXPRESS and Smart Bears Code Collaborator Distributive Management’s DataDrill is used to plan, monitor and control the peer review process, while Smart Bear’s Code Collaborator is used to perform software peer reviews. When combined, they provide an integrated solution, allowing organizations to quickly lower defects, raise software quality and increase management visibility into the software development process. The DataDrill best practice library provides a number of ready-to-use, industry best practice indicators and graphs for monitoring peer review progress and effectiveness. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2137 By Scientists, For Scientists Utrecht, The Netherlands & McMurray PA, USA-- QuickGene is a molecular biology program for DNA analysis, assembly and cloning. We scientists deserve decent, modern software that doesn't require manuals or training courses to learn to use and that's where QuickGene comes in. Built by scientists for scientists, its goal is to be exceedingly user-friendly and intuitive, while making no sacrifices in functionality and incorporating all necessary functions in a single application. Crimson Base is constantly working to make this a reality, introducing new features every month. QuickGene aims to be the absolute best while remaining affordable to everyone and constantly improving! Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2136 Help in Building Reporting Monitoring and Control Solutions Pune, India -- Viklele Associates has announced release of their Black Diamond SCADA v1.0 for beta trials. Black Diamond is a highly configurable, scalable and reliable SCADA solution. Black Diamond SCADA is packed with innovative features to simplify building a robust industrial process control and monitoring solution. It offers an integrated reporting, monitoring and control functionality for use across industry verticals. Unlike conventional SCADA solutions, Black Diamond SCADA does not require any scripting / programming for even most complex of process monitoring requirements. Right from defining data channels, process tags, computed / memory tags to defining trend screens, process diagrams with control action and a variety of data reports – every aspect is highly configurable. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2135 Manufactured in a Class 10,000 clean room are RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen free Lelystad, The Netherlands & McMurray PA, USA -- Pre-capped sample storage tubes from Micronic Europe are manufactured under US Federal standard 209E Class 7 cleanroom conditions to ensure cleanliness and sterility. Available with a choice of Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) caps - Micronic pre-capped tubes also offer busy laboratories a convenient and cost effective way of minimising the time spent on capping sample storage tubes. Micronic pre-capped tubes feature internal double rings at their top for securing caps in place and prevent popping during freeze/thaw cycles. Tubes are available in U- or V-bottom interior shapes and 0.50 ml, 0.75 ml, 1.10 ml, 1.40 ml, 2.50 ml, and 7.50 ml volumes. For laboratories looking for high integrity storage of samples down to 196 ºC, Micronic also offers a range of screw top tube to suit almost any application. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:15:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2134 Contact-free DC-Operated Rotary Position Sensors Measure Angular Displacement of Rotating Elements up to 120º Pennsauken NJ, USA -- Providing absolute output proportional to shaft rotation over a total range of up 120º, Macro Sensors RSE 1500 series of rotary position sensors are ideal for measuring the position of quarter-turn valves, flue dampers, weir gates, dancer arm tensioners, and a myriad of other applications involving fractional-turn shaft movements. These DC-operated rotary position sensors from Macro Sensors are also useful for high reliability applications such as pedal, throttle-lever, or actuator position sensing in aircraft, marine, construction, and agricultural vehicles. Although their shafts can rotate a full 360º, the RSE 1500 Series Rotary RVDT Position Sensors measure shaft angle position over a nominal range of 120º. Sensors can operate in 0° to 30°, 60°, 90°, or 120° rotation ranges. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2133 New family of Xeltek programmers with 32bit ARM7/9/11 RISC MCU implementation best served, as always, by making customer service the highest priority {Caption: Xeltek SuperPro 500P Programmer} Thief River Falls MN, USA -- "Xeltek has been committed to providing the best value and services in the industry for the past 20 years. SuperPro 5000 series Universal programmers, with 62,000+ device support and dual operational modes (engineering and manufacturing) features, has led the industry for the past several years," said Sam Kim, CEO/President Xeltek Inc. Digi-Key, a distributor of Xeletek programmers, and Xeltek have been business partners since December of 2003. Since then both companies have benefited from the partnership and both have become very successful. Digi-Key Corporation had its beginnings in 1972 when Dr. Ron Stordahl had the idea to package electronic parts in small quantities to fellow electronic enthusiasts. After creating a modest inventory and creating a marketing plan geared towards hobbyists, the company grew and has become one of the fastest growing electronic component distributors in the world. Digi-Key’s stimulus for growth comes from a customer-centered business philosophy. This philosophy is a simple business principal – to provide customers the best possible service. Digi-Key's foundation is built on these principles, which have led the company in a mere 6 years to move from the 16th to 5th largest component distributor in North America. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2132 Thermo Fisher Scientific Enables Rapid and Accurate Analysis of Selenium in Shampoo Ensuring Compliance with EU Cosmetic Products Legislation CAMBRIDGE, UK -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has released a new method guide for the analysis of selenium in shampoo. The method, which aligns with the European Union commission directive 97/73/EEC stipulating the methods of analysis necessary for checking composition of cosmetic products, features the ThermoScientific iCE 3000 Series atomic absorption spectrometers. These spectrometers include deuterium background correction as standard and offer a fast and accurate solution for the analysis of selenium in shampoo. The iCE 3000's wizard-driven SOLAAR software also provides simple spectrometer optimization and method development tools. The method is detailed in an application note, App-Note-43050, entitled "The Determination of Selenium in Shampoo by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry". Pityriasis capitis, more commonly known as dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammatory disease of the skin, are treated with selenium disulphide, which is contained in lotions and shampoos. After rinsing, selenium disulphide residues may remain on the scalp and can enter the body through broken or damaged skin. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2131 Offers Easy-to-Use Precision for Shop Floor Measurements PROVIDENCE RI, USA -– Designed with production personnel in mind, the new Digimar® 816 CL Height Gage from Mahr Federal provides highly accurate measurements without complicated procedures. Robust design and user-friendly operation combine with advanced features and functionality to improve dimensional measurement on the shop floor or in the lab. The robust design of the Digimar 816 CL utilizes a precise measuring head on stainless steel guideways and a dynamic probing system. Air bearings provide light and smooth movement, while accuracy and reliability are ensured by an optical incremental measurement system with a double head reader which is impervious to dust and other contamination. A motorized measuring carriage minimizes operator influence on probe contact, increases accuracy, and simplifies measurement runs. Key to measurement accuracy in production environments is the Digimar 816 CL's internal temperature compensation system. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2130 With low insertion loss, wide passband, high channel isolation, high stability & reliability with an epoxy free optical path Toronto, Canada –- GAO Fiber Optics has announced the availability of its 8-channel Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer (CWDM) intended for such applications as line monitoring used in WDM networks, cellular applications, fiber optic amplifiers, access networks and telecommunication systems. The CWDM allows for great flexibility by increasing the capacity of existing fiber infrastructure eliminating the need to lay new fiber at a full capacity location. The flexible CWDM is characterized by low insertion loss, wide passband, high channel isolation, high stability and reliability and an epoxy free optical path. It operates within the wavelength range of 1260 nm to 1620 nm at a 20 nm channel spacing. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2129 Ocean Optics’ Spectroscopy brings science to ceramics evaluation at Beijing Antique City Dunedin FL, USA -– Technology from Ocean Optics is being used in China’s Beijing Antique City to separate authentic ceramic antiques from fakes. Nationally recognized antiques appraiser Guan Haisen employs an Ocean Optics Laser-induced Breakdown Spectrometer system (LIBS), with QE65000 spectrometer, to help him identify artificially aged ceramics and artifacts. The LIBS system uses a laser to burn away a microscopic area (invisible to the naked eye) of the object under test, causing a plasma to form. The plasma is then analyzed for the key elements of interest, such as chemicals used to simulate the process of aging. The entire test takes less than 30 seconds. Currently, the ceramics examination industry in China relies heavily on the appraiser’s knowledge and experience. LIBS analysis brings a level of technical accuracy to antique identification. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2128 Reducing Building Energy Consumption | Promoting Energy-saving and Low-carbon Emission Venue: China International Exhibition Center (Hall 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Beijing, China Beijing, China -- The 11th China International Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Expo (CIHE & HVAC 2011) is to take place at China International Exhibition Center on March 3-5, 2011 (about 42,000 square meters) and are expecting 650 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors from all around the world. The organizing committee has begun to carefully prepare the highly expected grand HVAC opportunity of 2011 for the international HVAC manufacturers and professionals. Unique and must-not-missing business opportunities are ready for you to experience once and forever. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.measurementdevices.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2127 Cryptic variable tags now can be replaced with more appropriate ones Everett WA, USA -- Maple Systems has just expanded their PLC support to more fully integrate their HMIs with controllers from Allen Bradley and Siemens. This important expansion in capabilities comes with their newest release of EZware. Among the enhancements of this upgrade is the ability to utilize tags with Allen-Bradley Controllers in such a way that they can be named with descriptive text the programmer chooses rather than having tag names based on PLC memory addresses. This is important on two levels. First, it means that your Maple HMI can work with an Allen-Bradley controller without changing the coding of the controller itself. That allows you to place a Maple HMI into an established Allen-Bradley process without disrupting the existing controller program. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:30:00 -0500