Access Control Group    Mountainside, NJ 07092
Nov 17, 2003 Vigilant^G2 offers paperless pre-shift safety checklist to comply with OSHA 1910.178. Reports can be e-mailed or printed as necessary. Solid-state G Watch Impact Detector records shock on X- and Y-axis, time, date, and operator, to reduce property damage and injuries. In addition to Key On hours, system offers Traction, Lift, and Idle hours, indicating true utilization of equipment. System comes with keyless entry system, HID proximity, or magnetic reader.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Nov 14, 2003 With sensitivity rating of 1.0 mV/g, Model 356B20 triaxial ICP® accelerometer has built-in signal conditioning microelectronics and shear design that offers transverse sensitivity of lower than 5%. Lightweight (0.14 oz), hermetically sealed titanium housing minimizes mass loading effects on small or light test articles. Unit measures vibration up to 5,000 g's in 3 orthogonal directions, and sensor terminates with side-mounted 8-32, 4-pin connector.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Nov 14, 2003 ICP® pressure sensors are certified under ATEX and CSA as intrinsically safe for use in hazardous environments. They incorporate signal conditioning circuitry for long distance signal transmission. Sensors measure dynamic pressure events such as surges, pulsations, and spikes. Mounting configurations include NPT, English and metric straight threads, with pressure ranges up to 20,000 psi. Sensors useful for monitoring compressors, pumps, and gas turbines.

Leuze electronic, Inc.    New Hudson, MI 48165
Nov 14, 2003 Model ODSL 30 works without reflectors and is available with analog or digital outputs. It shows measured values on display incorporated into 160 x 79 x 65 mm housing. Switching thresholds and response times can be set to match application. Menu-driven operating system utilizes membrane pushbuttons and LCD display for fine-tuned adjustments of specific applications, such as diameter determination or positioning.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Nov 13, 2003 Series UA, consisting of both M18 and M30 housings, provide distance measurement and object detection. Discrete output types are available for presence and absence detection, and are suited for detecting transparent objects. Analog types, providing 0-10 Vdc or 4-20 mA output, are for applications requiring measurement of target object, such as detecting level of fluid in tank. Advanced models incorporate teach functions and Windows-based software.

The Modal Shop, Inc.    Cincinnati, OH 45241
Nov 12, 2003 DIN-rail-mount VibeAlarm SDC002 warns against excessive machinery vibration levels. It provides output against user-configurable alert and alarm levels via LCD display and current loop, as well as momentary or latching contact closure. Unit offers single ICPW sensor input via screw terminal and buffered accelerometer output for connection to external monitoring system. Output can be specified in units of acceleration, velocity, or displacement.

Sentran, LLC    Ontario, CA 91761 2225
Nov 12, 2003 Utilizing Dual Shear Beam design, LA Series Load Pins tolerate angular, end loading, and side loading effects with minimal sensitivity. Able to measure radial forces in pinned union, they measure compression or tension loads in capacities from 500–200,000 lb. Force transducers are constructed of alloy tool steel or stainless steel and have minimum sealing rating of IP67. Composite barriers are integrated into all environmentally sensitive areas.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Nov 11, 2003 Model L 4000 system safety photoelectric switch system safeguards hazardous areas on machinery and access to restricted areas. Type 4, non-contact safety device includes UE 401 evaluation unit, which monitors functioning of sensor and generates cut-off signal if light path is interrupted. Up to 4 individual sensor pairs or 8 cascaded pairs can be connected to unit. Switches are available with metal or plastic bodies and operating ranges from 0-60 m.

Dranetz Technologies, Inc.    Edison, NJ 08818 4019
Nov 11, 2003 Three-phase PowerGuide® 4400 features 8 independent channels and color touch screen. Automated setups provide instant detection of circuit types and configurations. PowerXplorer® PX5 simultaneously captures and characterizes hundreds of parameters, including IEEE 1459 for non-sinusoidal and unbalanced systems. PowerXplorer PX5-400 provides range of monitoring and measurement for 400 Hz applications as well as 50/60 Hz. All units meet IEEE 1159 and EN50160 standards.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
Nov 11, 2003 SKF® Copperhead for Industrial Fans spots emerging bearing-related problems to help prevent premature failures and unplanned downtime. Users can monitor fan vibration and temperature on continuous or periodic basis. Problems detected include fan unbalance, mechanical looseness, bearing misalignment, and inadequate lubrication. System includes Copperhead sensor, which combines vibration accelerometer and temperature-monitoring capabilities, and MCM module.

SICK, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55438
Nov 11, 2003 Available in 5 ranges up to 6,000 mm, UM 30 series offers solutions for analog and limit value determination. Each version is available with one or 2 binary outputs and one analog output for continuous detection tasks. It provides all-in-one solution with no calibration to material required. Series UM 18 detects multiple sheets across various material types, weights, and thickness and provides misfeed detection solution.

Mettler-Toledo Process Analytics    Bedford, MA 01730
Nov 11, 2003 Dissolved carbon dioxide measuring system consists of InPro5000 CO₂ sensor and 5100e CO₂ transmitter. It provides in-situ measurement in bioreactors during fermentation. Sensor uses materials that are FDA compliant for high-level hygienic applications, and can be installed in nearly all types of bioreactors. Operational safety is provided through continuous sensor diagnostics. Calibration procedures offer pictographic user interface.

Draeger Safety, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Nov 10, 2003 Hydrazine 0.01/a short term detector tube can measure down to ACGIH action level of 10 ppb. Applications include aerospace and military, power plant water treatment, chemicals such as pesticides, and chemical blowing agents used in production of plastics and foams.

Stegmann, Inc.    Dayton, OH 45414
Nov 07, 2003 With IP66 protection rating, SRS/M 25 Sincos encoder is housed in North American standard 2.5 in. heavy-duty package suited for industrial applications. Design permits coupling to any servomotor when motor design cannot be modified to include internal encoder mounting. Product may also be used as incremental or absolute encoder. Stand-alone encoder allows use of one interface, or one encoder type, for all axes.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Nov 07, 2003 Series SPRTX RTD 2-wire Transmitters feature hermetically-sealed, miniature signal conditioner built into connector housing. They condition and linearize across dedicated temperature range, providing standard 4-20 mA current output, which can be transmitted thousands of feet from sensor to indicating meter, controller, PLC, computer, data logger, or chart recorder. Units require no field adjustments to achieve ±0.5% FS accuracy.

Sensotec, Inc.    Columbus, OH 43228
Nov 06, 2003 Models QWFK-8M/QWLC-8M Miniature Reaction Transducers feature 4 bonded strain gauges, positioned on finely machined spindle, to effectively measure torque ranges from 25 oz-in. to 300 lb-in., achieving 0.1% maximum non-linearity. Units operate and calibrate in both directions. Typical applications include motor dynamometers, tire braking, twist measurement, torque table, and friction-skid test measurements.

MSA    Pittsburgh, PA 15230 0426
Nov 05, 2003 Ultima® Custom 4-Gas Detection System continuously monitors and displays concentrations of oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, and combustible gas. System comes in NEMA 4x stainless steel enclosure and includes over-range protection, automatic adjustments for calibration, date of last calibration, and over-LEL protection. Internal dc sample pump features built-in flow sensor, fault indicator, fault relay, and sample draw capability up to 100 ft.

Industrial Scientific Corp.    Oakdale, PA 15071 1500
Nov 05, 2003 Model M40 measures carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, and combustible gases and displays any configuration of 1–4 gases. Composite case, immune to RFI and EMI, houses 4 discrete sensors, LCD display, and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Unit alerts users to exceeded limits via visual, 90 dB, and vibrating alarms. Features include continuous-loop datalogger, peak/hold functions, STEL and TWA readings, and Quick Cal calibration.

SKF USA, Inc.    Lansdale, PA 19446
Nov 05, 2003 SKF® Copperhead for Industrial Fans, enables users to monitor fan vibration and temperature on continuous or periodic basis. It provides early warning of fan unbalance, mechanical looseness, bearing misalignment, inadequate lubrication, and other problems that can lead to premature bearing failure. Applications include process fans employed in cement, mineral processing, steel, metal refining, glass, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Nov 05, 2003 Models LTC2921 and LTC2922 utilize N-channel MOSFETs to assure that multiple power supplies ramp up at same time and same rate, protecting ASICs, processors, and other circuitry from lock-up or more severe damage. Following successful ramp-up, remote sense switches allow regulators to close loop around MOSFETs and compensate for voltage drop. Adjustable electronic circuit breaker monitors primary supply for over-current faults. Threshold accuracy is ±1%.