TURCK, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55441
Jan 10, 2003 Series BCF AC Sensors utilize fixed oscillator frequency combined with rectifier filter for noise immunity and exceed most specifications listed by CE. Oscillator allows sensor to maintain constant frequency, regardless of sensitivity adjustment. Fixed frequency is high enough to ignore most standard noise levels seen on plant floors. Sensors have 30 mm plastic housing. DC models are also available.

Ducon Technologies, Inc.    Farmingdale, NY 11735
Jan 10, 2003 Model KVB measures opacity or dust concentration in stack gases. Vibration-resistant unit uses laser light source, which provides wavelength stability and 100% beam collimation. Opacity monitor, with weatherproof housing weighs, less than 40 lbs and has 1 mm beam dia. It includes on-line zero calibration feature, and does not require factory calibration. MIP opacity monitor has data acquisition system designed around instrument.

Druck, Inc.    New Fairfield, CT 06812
Jan 10, 2003 Series DPS 4000 features digital CANbus serial communications interface. Fully temperature corrected pressure readings are output as digital word at up to 100 Hz in any one of 24 engineering units, requiring no user system set-up or calibration. Integral digital electronics provide 0.2% reading for values above 50% FS and 0.1% FS for readings below 50% FS. Transducers are fully input/output isolated and suitable for automotive test stands.

Mid-West Instrument    Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Jan 10, 2003 Model 130-PC indicates flow of ammonia-air mixture in selective catalytic reduction systems. It also monitors ammonia filter prior to injection into vaporizer. Applications include simple cycle gas turbine facilities, combined gas turbine/steam turbine facilities, and conventional fossil fuel fired plants.

Acromag, Inc.    Wixom, MI 48393 7037
Jan 09, 2003 BusWorks® 965PB Input Modules interface thermocouple and millivolt signals directly to ProfiBus-DP network. With up to 6 channels of input, modules support operation on 12–36 Vdc power supplies and support communication rates up to 12M baud. Features include user-selectable ranges for sensors and signals, sigma-delta 16-bit A/D converters, built-in CJC sensors, and thermocouple break detection. Three-way 1500 Vac isolation protects against surges and ground loops.

Magtrol, Inc.    Buffalo, NY 14224
Jan 09, 2003 Products transmit electrical measurement signals from rotating part to stationary measurement system or PC and do not contain slip rings. Offered with choice of 4, 8, or 12 channels, they operate up to 40,000 rpm. Features include resistance of less than 0.2 milliohms, noise of less than 25 mV, and signals up to 0.5 A/cell, 60 V AC/DC. Units are suited for use in aerospace, machinery, paper, and automobile industries.

Bently Nevada Corp.    Minden, NV 89423
Jan 09, 2003 Through online monitoring and trending of critical seals, Seal-Leak Detection (SLD) system detects failures on process pumps in refineries and chemical plants. It directly measures pressure across seal’s face, allowing operators to detect pressure changes indicative of failing seals. SLD system is part of Trendmaster® PRO distributed condition monitoring system, which provides real-time mechanical condition dashboard for industrial equipment assets.

PITTMAN    Harleysville, PA 19438 0003
Jan 09, 2003 Reflective Optical Sensing 35 mm Encoder for brush-commutated and brushless DC motors, features PC board-based modular design and multi-tracked code discs to enable resolutions from 192–512 counts/revolution. Incremental, non-contacting rotary-to-digital feedback device translates real-time shaft angle, speed, and direction of rotation to TTL-compatible outputs. Outputs are 2-channel, in quadrature, with medium resolution encoding.

United Electric Controls    Watertown, MA 02472
Jan 08, 2003 Explosion-proof 120 Series switches provide dual-conduit wiring and cover lock. Wetted materials and pressure port configurations are available for pressure ranges from vacuum to 6,000 psi. Differential pressure models start at pressures of 0.2 in. WCD and extend to 500 psid. Temperature switches offer remote bulb and capillary sensing or local immersion stem and cover ranges from -180 to +650°F. Single/dual outputs provide threshold detector.

Valco Instrument Co., Inc.    Houston, TX 77255
Jan 08, 2003 Model D3-1-HP helium ionization detector, with Valco Helium Purifier, is specified for HP 6890 gas chromatograph. It includes helium purifier and is suitable for use with columns from 50 micron capillaries to 1/8 in. packed. Universal detector is non-radioactive and non-destructive. With no open flame, no hydrogen requirement and close-to-true-mass response, unit can upgrade FIDs in petrochemical environments.

HPS Div., MKS Instruments Inc.    Boulder, CO 80301
Jan 08, 2003 HPS® Series 909 Mini Ion Transducer integrates hot cathode sensor and electronics control package. Bayard-Alpert type transducer measures vacuum from l0^-10 to 10^-2 Torr. Electron bombardment degas function is pressure controlled, automatically stopping and restarting at preset pressures. Each unit has 2 yttria-coated iridium filaments and screen to shield grid and filaments from large particles. RS485 digital communications are standard.

Industrial Scientific Corp.    Oakdale, PA 15071 1500
Jan 08, 2003 AirAwareâ„¢ fixed point gas monitors detect ammonia, carbon monoxide, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, nitrogen dioxide, or sulfur dioxide. They are equipped with 4-digit LED display, dual intensity high/low visual alarms, push-button operation, and non-instrusive calibration. Ammonia version includes digital ModBus® RTU signal output and user-customizable selections such as alarm set-points, text/numeric display and span gas values.

BW Technologies    Calgary T2A7X9  Canada
Jan 08, 2003 GasAlert100 provides 100 days of continuous, maintenance-free protection from H₂S or CO. It offers 2 alarm levels and alphanumeric LCD. Intrinsically safe unit provides solution to plant turnarounds and short-term work projects. It measures 1.00 x 1.45 x 2.30 in. and weighs 1 oz.

JH Technology, Inc.    Sarasota, FL 34233 2432
Jan 03, 2003 Thermocouple Transmitters, available in DIN rail, plug-in, and 2-wire models, have compensators potted directly into terminal to minimize errors under varying ambient conditions. They include low-drift input circuitry, AC and DC power choices, and Quick-Check output LEDs. Plug-in HI/LO temperature alarms are available.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Jan 03, 2003 Series VS4 Opposed-Mode self-contained sensors utilize optically correct lens, which redirects visible red sensing beam 90° off internal circuit board, sending light out narrow side of sensor. Designed for presence sensing inside machinery, 10-30 Vdc sensors have max output rating of 50 mA. Constructed of thermoplastic with polycarbonate mounting holes and lenses, sensors include noise suppression and meet IEC IP67 and NEMA 6 standards.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 03, 2003 For use with fiber-optic cables, PD60CNK contrast sensor is suitable for packaging and labeling equipment. Sensing distance is set via programming pad on back of sensor. Available with 10–30 Vdc supply voltage, sensor has NPN/PNP outputs that can be configured as NO or NC.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 03, 2003 Microprocessor-based, polarized PD60CNG detects transparent and highly reflective objects such as glass and plastic bottles. Single optical axis provides precise measurement of objects. Applications include packaging, bottling, and pharmaceutical equipment. Pushbuttons, on back of sensor, for teach-mode programming, allow sensing distance, timing, and NO/NC adjustments. Sensor is available with 10–30 Vdc supply and NPN/PNP outputs.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 03, 2003 Series PD12 has sensing distance of 2–60 mm, depending on type of fiber used. User places object in front of sensor and pushes Teach button. Sensor automatically sets itself to detect only that color. Each output has built-in timer function to prevent false outputs at color boundaries. Sensor, with NPN/PNP outputs, can be configured for normally open or normally closed operation.

Dixon Valve & Coupling Co.    Chestertown, MD 21620 1135
Jan 03, 2003 Flotech fuel tanker overfill detection system incorporates API-compatible 2 and 5 wire optic probes with double elastomer design to seal and secure optic prism tip. Complete system includes sensors, probes, sockets, and on-board monitors. Test kits are available for thermistor and optic systems. All components are drop-in compatible for installation in other API overfill systems.

Dresser Instrument Headquarters, Ashcroft Pressure & Temperature Instrument Operation    Stratford, CT 06614 5145
Jan 02, 2003 N-Series electronic indicating pressure switch provides pressure indication and switch functions. Users observe values on ½ in. LED display and can toggle between process pressure, setpoint, and reset point. Unit utilizes K Series thin film pressure sensor and circuit board housed in NEMA 4X/IP 66 rated, epoxy-coated, aluminum enclosure. Setpoints with adjustable deadband are available for alarm, shutdown, and control applications to 20,000 psi.