National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Jul 22, 2005 NI 9853 2-port, high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) interface module plugs into CompactRIO chassis to monitor in-vehicle CAN buses, read and write ECU and actuator values, and communicate with motion drives and motors. CompactRIO and NI 9853 CAN module combine with Labview for 40 MHz CAN data response. Offers 25 nsec resolution data synchronization, with 11-bit and 29-bit arbitration ID Support for J1939 network communication.

Microchip Technology, Inc.    Chandler, AZ 85224 6199
Jul 22, 2005 To facilitate development of and experimentation with PIC® microcontrollers, PICkitâ„¢ 2 Starter Kit connects to PC via full-speed USB 2.0 and allows for firmware upgradeability. It requires no additional power supply for programmer or target application board, and included set of tutorials lets users learn at their own pace. Form factor requires minimal workbench space and can plug into development boards via In Circuit Serial Programmingâ„¢ technology.

Megger    Dallas, TX 75237-1017
Jul 21, 2005 MMC850 Multi-core ac digital clamp meter features design that eliminates need to split cable, remove panels or open outlet boxes to access single conductors. Planer magnetic sensor coils calculate current in flat or round multi-core cable to 100 A. Meter features backlit display, positive finger guard for comfortable grip, and inner jaw clamp to centralize cables. Unit suits electrical installation and maintenance, testing, and commissioning.

Nikon, Inc. Instrument Group Div.    Melville, NY 11747
Jul 21, 2005 Able to measure 3D structures with different reflectivity rates, Confocal NEXIV VMR-K3040ZC addresses metrology needs of complex IC packages for semiconductors. Product aids in measurement of multi-layer chips, as well as position and height of wire and micro-bumps connecting multiple layers. It uses Nipkow disk, digital CCD camera, and optical sectioning technology to capture 3D image in one scan. Nikon objective lenses are offered in 1.5X, 3X, and 7.5X.

Highland Technology, Inc.    San Francisco, CA 94103
Jul 21, 2005 Electrical-to-Optical Converter, Model J720 and Optical-to-Electrical Converter, Model J730 convert logic levels to fiberoptic media for low-noise transport up to kilometers, with link jitter below 10 ps rms. Model J720 is powered by logic-level input, and Model J730 requires +12 V supply, user-furnished or from wall-plug power adapter. Model J730 provides digital logic output with risetime below 750 ps. Both use ST-connectorized 62/125 micron multimode fiber.

Viatran Corp.    Grand Island, NY 14072
Jul 20, 2005 Models 360, 363, and 364 feature Hastelloy diaphragms, allowing use in acidic and caustic medias. Suited for Clean-In-Place processes, tank level transmitter Model 360 has tri-clamp connections and recovers from temperatures exceeding 180°F in less than 1 min. Model 363 level transmitter features sealed zero and span adjustment, and also stabilizes to temperature changes in less than 1 min. Gauge or absolute Model 364 provides both pressure and level measurements.

Pico Technology Ltd    St Neots Cambridge PE19 1QB  United Kingdom
Jul 20, 2005 With 12-bit resolution, 4-channel PicoScope 3424 has 72 dB dynamic range and produces waveforms that can be vertically zoomed for greater detail. USB 2.0 connection facilitates connection and installation, and 512k memory buffer allows long-duration signals to be captured at top sampling speed of 20 MS/s. It features timebases from 500 ns/div to 50 s/div and voltage ranges from ±20 mV to ±20 V with respective accuracies of 100 ppm and 1%.

KineticSystems Co., LLC    Lockport, IL 60441-2200
Jul 20, 2005 CompactPCI/PXI module, CP387, features programmable data transfers that support 16- and 32-bit data words. Base-board provides 128 TTL level digital I/O channels, and additional 128 digital channels are provided by 4 mezzanine card expansion sites. Integral flash memory can be used to restore basic digital I/O configuration parameters on power-up, while pattern recognition and change-of-state operations are supported by base-board and mezzanine plug-on cards.

Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
Jul 20, 2005 Featuring 8 individually configurable channels, ADAM-4019+ enables users to convert 8 different types of analog signals to Modbus®. Universal, 16-bit module, programmed in ASCII or Modbus, provides 10 Hz sampling rate, 3,000 Vdc isolation, watchdog timer, and sensor burnout detection function. Along with 4-20 mA input, unit accepts ±10 V, mV, and thermocouple input ranges.

Koyo Encoder, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Jul 20, 2005 Weighing 1.0 oz, Series TRD-M35A features 1.5 in. OD modular kit design and 0.02 in. wide air gap. It provides 17-bit resolution for single turn and 16-bit for multi-turns. Equipped with serial communication interface, user can configure up to 8 axes through Bus connection with LSI signal receiver chip. Response turn speed is 6,000 rpm under normal operating conditions and 10,000 rpm during backup operation. Writing and reading data is stored on EEPROM memory chip.

Endress + Hauser Inc.    Greenwood, IN 46143
Jul 20, 2005 Designed for flow, level, and differential measurement, digital Deltabar S family incorporates HistoROM® memory module that records process measured values, configuration settings, and general record of transmitter events. Smart transmitter features menu-guided setup via 3 on-board push buttons, long-term stability of 0.05% of URL/year, and accuracy of ±0.075% span. Modular units handle temperatures to 662°F with remote diaphragm seals.

QuadTech, Inc.    Maynard, MA 01754
Jul 20, 2005 Featuring Twin-Portâ„¢ technology, Guardian 6000 Plus Series performs 5 major electrical safety tests, including AC Hipot, DC Hipot, Insulation Resistance, Ground Bond, and Open/Short. Guardian 6100 Plus also performs Leakage Current and Functional Run Tests. Results are indicated on front panel LCD display during test and overall go/no-go indication is provided. CaptivATE software creates global database to archive data and print test reports on demand.

Webster Instruments    Milwaukee, WI 53235
Jul 20, 2005 Series DHM provides digital readout of pressure, peak pressure, volumetric efficiency, and hydraulic horsepower in addition to flow rate and fluid temperature. Two models are offered with peak pressure to 9,000 psi and temperature to 250°F. Display retains pressure spike values lasting at least 1 ms. Volumetric efficiency is automatically calculated and displayed by setting baseline flow and pressure point and increasing system pressure with bi-directional loading valve.

IMPCO Machine Tools    Lansing, MI 48901
Jul 20, 2005 Class II, CE-certified OPTI-Scan can be configured to check any machined part surface and render go/no-go signal. It utilizes lasers arranged around part fixture, each aimed at machined surface of workpiece. System is first shown pre-finished master part and then properly finished master part. Quality of reflected light indicates whether surface has been correctly finished, and results are instantly displayed on control panel.

E-Components & Chains Limited    Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Jul 20, 2005 Designed for metal detection, Detectamet Test Pieces/Sticks feature calibrated and certified bearings to BS EN ISO 9002 and UKAS calibration, color coding system for visual verification, certification number etched on each piece, on-line traceability, and printable certification. Made from variety of plastic materials including clear plastic, nylon, and polyethylene, Detectamet units are available in standard, puck, flexible, rods, high-visibility, and test ball styles.

Mykrolis Corp.    Billerica, MA 01821
Jul 20, 2005 Offered in full-scale ranges from 10–1,000 Torr, XacTorr® CMC Series Capacitance Diaphragm Gauges provide total pressure measurement independent of gas composition. Units incorporate thermally balanced mechanical structure, physical strain isolation, and sensor shielding. They offer upgrade for smaller form-factor gauges and alternative to full-sized unheated gauges.

Sensor Synergy    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jul 19, 2005 Sensor-to-Network NEEM Model 112 combines hardware features of data acquisition system, data logger, and network server with integrated, browser-based data viewer interface. Unit generates live Web views of data from up to 10 common analog sensors. Through smart-interface technology, NEEM 112 provides electronic data sheets and web-log information to supplement remote user's interpretation of raw sensor data. Thresholds can be set to send alarm email or on-screen alert.

K-Tek    Prairieville, LA 70769
Jul 19, 2005 Suited for corrosive, flammable, and toxic environments, Magnetic Bargraph Model KM26 features 316 stainless steel housing and true hermetic seal that prevents moisture ingress or build-up. Bargraph magnetically couples to float through wall of float chamber, avoiding direct contact with process fluid. Unit withstands extreme temperatures such as boiler and heater applications as high as 1,000°F and cryogenic applications as low as -320°F.

Dynamic Systems, Inc.    Poestenkill, NY 12140
Jul 19, 2005 Used for process simulation, materials characterization, and basic research, Gleeble 1500 thermal-mechanical simulation system is available with Series 3 Digital Control Update Package. This provides system with closed-loop digital control, Pentium computing power, and Windows-based software. Along with Microcal Origin Data Plotting Software, update package provides instantaneous test progress readouts via Virtual Panel Meters.

Pressure Systems, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
Jul 15, 2005 Able to store up to 600,000 level, temperature, and time stamp measurements, waterMONITOR Submersible Datalogging Level Transducer has full scale level ranges from 0-10 ft to 0-692 ft of water with accuracy of +0.05% FS TEB. Open face nose cap allows maximum contact with liquid media, making unit suited for wastewater and greasy applications where sensors may become clogged. Rugged ¾ in. dia unit comes in welded 316 SS or titanium.