PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Sep 14, 2005 Triaxial ICP® Ceramic Shear Accelerometers, Series 354B, includes 3 models, each with 3 hermetically sealed, titanium-cased, single-axis sensors mounted on hard anodized mounting block. Each sensor features three 10-32 coaxial connectors. Offering sensitivity of 2.5, 10, and 100 mV/g with measurement range of 2,000, 500, and 50 g, respectively, accelerometers include microelectronic signal conditioning circuitry and operate from -65 to +250°F.

Fluid Components Intl.    San Marcos, CA 92069 5115
Sep 14, 2005 Providing mass flow measurement in liquids and gases in line sizes up to 12 in., Series CM offers flow rates to 80,000 lb/min. Choice of wetted parts includes 316 stainless steel and Hastelloy, as well as tantalum, Monel, nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and zirconium. Thick pipe wall construction handles pressures up to 13,000 psig. Internal heat tubing array is provided for applications where fluid may solidify or where heat is needed to maintain flow.

Honeywell Sensotec Test & Measure    Columbus, OH 43228
Sep 14, 2005 Designed with 3 in. diameter flat loading surface, Brake Pedal Load Cell measures force where direction of load changes. Set of tapped holes on underside and mounting bracket allow it to be firmly attached to pedal. Load cell gives same output, ±1%, no matter where force is applied across surface. By minimizing error due to off-axis loads, unit is suitable as part of portable system for automotive and aerospace brake testing.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361 0373
Sep 14, 2005 Featuring English/metric scales with 1.6% FS accuracy, Series SSD 2.5 in. glycerin-filled gauge is designed with 304 SS housings and 316L SS wetted parts for chemical compatibility. Units come standard with 1.5 in. tri-clover process connection for installation with tri-clamp fitting. Selection of ranges are available from full vacuum, compound to 300 psi.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361 0373
Sep 14, 2005 Suited for testing or calibration purposes in laboratory and research applications, Series DCG features 0.05% FS accuracy that accounts for effects of linearity, hysteresis, repeatability, and temperature across compensated temperature range of 0-150°F. NEMA 4 rated unit is 3 in. long and has stainless steel case with 316 SS wetted materials. Ranges available from 0-5 up to 0-7000 psig, as well as vacuum and compound ranges.

North Atlantic Industries, Inc.    Bohemia, NY 11716
Sep 13, 2005 Synchro/resolver measurement and simulation cPCI 6U card, 78CS1, includes 8 S/D and 6 D/S converter channels with 16-bit resolution, digital velocity outputs, and programmable single- and 2-speed operating modes. Accuracy for measurement channels is 1 arc-min, and accuracy for simulation channels is 30 arc-sec. D/S converters provide 1.2 VA outputs, and S/D converters are self-calibrating. Unit also provides optional outputs for encoder plus index and Hall Effect commutation.

Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing    Leesburg, VA 20175
Sep 12, 2005 Designed with no moving parts for measurement of precision angular rates, Rate Sensor Assembly (RSA) is suited for military applications that require platform positioning, stabilized pointing, or gun and turret stabilization. It is based on single-axis Fiber-Optic Gyro (FOG) architecture and meets/exceeds MIL-STD-810E. With MTBF of 50,000+ hr, vibration-, shock-, and acceleration-resistant unit provides analog output and optional RS Bus UART/Serial Interface.

Televac/ETI    Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Sep 09, 2005 Providing vacuum measurement over range of 1 x 10^-10to 1 x 10^-2 Torr, 3D Miniature Bayard Alpert Sensor performs similarly to nude ion gauges, but is fully enclosed in protective stainless steel body. Performance at UHV is enhanced by ultra-low X-ray limit. Unit provides faster response times to changes in pressure than glass envelope sensors when close-coupled to vacuum chamber.

Heidenhain Corp.    Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
Sep 09, 2005 Featuring scanning unit with movable faceplate that maintains position under machine vibrations, ERA 4000 ring encoders use mounting procedure centered on 3 marks on scale drum that are offset by 120° each. This enables exact drum centering during machine installation and prevents effects of radial deviations. Series offers distance-coded reference marks and grating periods of 20, 40, or 80 microns. Output is available in 1 VPP or TTL with interpolation up to 100x.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Sep 07, 2005 Configurable for operation as stand-alone module or deployed on open standard industrial bus, XM-720 continuously monitors and protects critical plant-floor assets. Scalable solution, which can be integrated into plant's control and information system, includes measurement module, 3 relays, front panel display, and power supply. Modular, open design allows users to expand system to include other modules or link device into broader system.

ASI Instruments, Inc.    Houston, TX 77024 1802
Sep 02, 2005 RotaryPointâ„¢ measures level of dry bulk solids with densities of 10 lb/ft³ or more in hoppers, silos, bins, and tanks. Dual 20 A, SPDT reed switches allow activation of alarms and controls. Unit comes with stainless steel mounting plates, which can be used on top or side of bins. Featuring heavy-duty motor gearing, product has twist-on cover that facilitates access to wiring and is available with FM-Approved and CSA-Certified housing options.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Sep 02, 2005 Non-contact, passive T-GAGE(TM) sensors detect objects that are hotter or colder than ambient condition and trigger output. Set-up is facilitated via Manual or Dynamic TEACH-mode push-button programming, which requires no potentiometer adjustments. Able to operate even if product is not moving, sensors detect temperatures from 0-300°C and changes as small as 3°C. Self-contained unit has stainless steel barrel construction and 25 msec response time.

Bruker AXS GmbH      Germany
Sep 02, 2005 Designed for macromolecular X-ray crystallography, Ã…XIOM 200 has essentially zero detector noise, and is able to record each individual X-ray photon as it strikes detector. By eliminating readout dead-time, imaging system supports continuous scans where goniostat is scanned without stopping between frames. Active area of 200 mm diameter and high spatial resolution allows large protein crystal unit cells to be resolved.

Creative Labs, Inc.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Sep 02, 2005 Standalone, self-powered Home Theater Connect DTS-610 connects media center or standard PC to multi-channel consumer electronics receiver. All audio from PC, including multi-channel and DRM-protected content, can be sent through sound card's analog outputs. Content is then encoded in real-time with DTS Interactive and digitally output for playback on surround-sound home theater system.

Xsens Sports Technologies B.V.      Netherlands
Sep 01, 2005 Equipped with solid-state inertial sensors and earth-magnetic field sensors, MTi Inertial Measurement Unit provides drift-free, gyro-enhanced Attitude and Heading output with 0.5° accuracy. Internal, low-power DSP also calculates 3D acceleration, 3D rate-of-turn and 3D magnetic field data. Interfaced to control systems, product offers RS232, RS422, and USB digital output options as well as analog voltage output of roll, pitch, and heading angles.

Elfab Limited    Tyne & Wear NE29 8SD  United Kingdom
Sep 01, 2005 Designed to prevent environmental contamination in severe process conditions, Double-Disc Opti-Gard comprises primary and secondary rupture discs, as well as pressure gauge or switch to monitor space between discs. In event of chemical attack causing pinholing of primary disc, back-up prevents pollution of environment, while intermediate pressure sensor warns maintenance teams. Disc is corrosion-resistant Hastelloy C267 and features ±5% tolerance.

ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
Aug 31, 2005 Measuring 72 mm long, non-contact PK Series has no moving parts and features 316 stainless steel process connection. Locking device prevents unintentional setpoint changes, and 2 LEDs indicate operation and switching status. Welded, gas-tight measuring cell detects gas and liquid pressure up to 5,800 psi and is capable of over 50 million switching cycles without drift. Offering adjustable hysterysis, 3-wire PNP dc units come in ¼ in. NPT or G-¼ BSPP port sizes.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., Spring House Location    Spring House, PA 19477-0900
Aug 30, 2005 Available in ETFE or PVDF, SITRANS® Probe LU offers Profile 3, Class B connectivity to PROFIBUS networks as well as HART® communications. It measures level up to 40 ft with 0.15% accuracy and may be configured with hand-held programmer or SIMATIC® PDM software. Also included, Sonic Intelligence® software compensates for echo attenuation and increases in floor noise. Instrument may be used in storage vessels, simple process vessels, and open channels.

Astro-Med, Inc.    West Warwick, RI 02893
Aug 30, 2005 Portable data acquisition and analysis recorder, Dash 8Xe, captures 8 channels of data to 36 Gb internal drive at fixed sample rate of 6,250 Hz. In transient mode, high-speed glitches and other anomalies are captured at sample rate of 200 kHz/channel. Utilizing AstroPower(TM) Monitoring Software, various power events, such as interrupts, swells, sags, harmonics, unbalance, and power factor can be recorded and reviewed with real-time and post-capture data analysis.

ifm efector, Inc.    Exton, PA 19341
Aug 30, 2005 Designed for outdoor and washdown environments, Octavis Model VE1101 offers 2 connectors for power and software. PC or laptop is temporarily connected to monitor via RS232 connector and setup cable for programming sensor. Micro DC connector is used to connect monitor to power source and output device. RS485 communication permits cable runs up to 1,000 m, while USB to RS485 communication cable enables communication from laptops without serial ports.