Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
May 05, 2004 Series 1700 PCI Cards feature isolated digital input and output channels with protection up to 2,500 Vdc. All outputs keep last values after hot system reset and provide channel-freeze function that keeps current output status unchanged for each channel during operation. Most boards support Board ID function, which helps engineers identify and access each card during hardware and software configuration when multiple cards are installed on same PC.

Edmunds Gages    Farmington, CT 06032
May 01, 2004 Suited for electronic or air gaging applications, Accusetter II measures ID and OD, width, length, height, thickness, TIR, parallelism, roundness, tapers, and max and min peaks. Up to 4 checks can be measured in electronic gaging applications and 2 with air gaging. Tri-color LED displays measurements in absolute size or as deviation from nominal. Using RS-232C port, data can be downloaded to peripheral equipment for remote storage or further analysis.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Apr 30, 2004 Utilizing Grenouille variant of frequency resolved optical gating, UPM (Ultrafast Pulse Measurement System) instruments provide diagnostic tools to simultaneously measure temporal, spectral, and spatial characteristics of ultrafast mode-locked laser pulses. Compact models are available to study pulses from 10 femtoseconds to 5 picoseconds. Units may also be used to study single pulse or provide statistical analysis of stream or burst of pulses.

Stratasys, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55344 2020
Apr 30, 2004 Built on T-Class platform, FDM Titan and FDM Vantage model high-performance thermoplastic. Former includes 5 mil or 0.005 in. resolution setting, available for use with ABS plastic modeling material, resulting in production of models with features as fine as 0.020 in. on functional prototype. FDM Titan and FDM Vantage machines also include 7 mil or 0.007 in. resolution setting for ABS modeling material.

Associated Research, Inc.    Lake Forest, IL 60045
Apr 30, 2004 Used with automated electrical safety testers, modular Model SC6540 automatically makes connections by switching testing outputs of safety tester to correct test point of device under test. Unit allows manufacturers to connect multiple products at one time and cycle through tests. Master configuration can control up to 4 slave scanning matrixes, which provides total of 80 testing ports from single power source. Slave is configured without power module.

Shindengen America, Inc.    Westlake Village, CA 91362
Apr 30, 2004 Model MD5001 contains control IC and main switch MOSFET on single chip, SOP-8 package. Input voltage range is 4.5–14 V and output voltage is 0.8–12 V with maximum output current of 1 A. Unit includes remote on/off, overcurrent protection, and built-in thermal protection. It is recommended for designers who have employed regulators but find thermal issues to be a problem and have insufficient space to fit cooling fan.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Apr 30, 2004 Cisco MDS 9000 offers network analysis and troubleshooting as well as integration with Cisco Fabric Manager. It assists users implementing multiprotocol-capable SAN infrastructure by providing security and manageability to consolidate geographically dispersed SANs. When used with optional Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Server Package, adapter records original size of truncated Fibre Channel frames as they are encapsulated and transferred over Ethernet.

Edwards Signaling & Security Systems    Plainville, CT 06062
Apr 30, 2004 Available in neutral white or fire-alarm red, Genesis EG1 Series is offered in horn, strobe, horn/strobe, or electronic chime models. Units are similar in size to one deck of playing cards and feature FullLight® technology, which employs mask-and-cavity design that channels and conditions light to produce controllable distribution pattern. Genesis horns feature iconographic symbol indicating purpose of device and are self-synchronizing and UL-Listed.

Lock Inspection Systems, Inc.    Fitchburg, MA 01420 6094
Apr 29, 2004 Model MET 30+ hf offers food manufacturers and packers heightened sensitivity for non-ferrous and stainless steel metals. Using single, high-frequency oscillator, unit will inspect dry foods at 875 Khz. It is available as horizontal system, employed at end of line for final screening of dry, polywrapped, finished products. Touchscreen keypad incorporates ADC software, which displays signals from metal detector in graphical format.

MKS, HPS Products    Boulder, CO 80301
Apr 29, 2004 Series 925C MicroPirani® Transducer is a thermal conductivity gauge with pressure measurement range from 10^-5 Torr to atmosphere. Sensor element consists of 1 mm² silicon chip, allowing measurements to be made in very small volume. MEMs-based tranducer includes RS485 or RS232 digital communications, allowing for adjustments and monitoring to be delivered in real-time via host computer. Common gas calibrations can be selected via digital interface.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Apr 29, 2004 ArmorPoint(TM) I/O combines benefits of plug-and-play system with IP67-rated design. It consists of adapters, I/O modules, power supplies, and backplane bus extenders. ArmorPoint includes 30 I/O modules and communication adapters for DeviceNet(TM), ControlNet(TM), EtherNet/IP(TM), and other open networks. Small increments of I/O per module are provided with 1-8 channels. I/O module types include DC, AC, digital, analog, counters, encoders, and serial interfaces.

Shimadzu Scientific    Columbia, MD 21046
Apr 28, 2004 SolidSpec-3700 is for standard applications, while SolidSpec-3700DUV is intended for UV measurement to 165 nm. Both units include photomultiplier tube for UV-Vis region, and InGaAs and PbS detectors for NIR region. Measurement range varies from 165–3,300 nm depending on application and use of integrating sphere and optional Direct Detection Unit. UVProbe Software enables data analysis and processing functions plus provides audit trail.

Asahi/America    Malden, MA 02148
Apr 28, 2004 Available in PVC, PP, and PVDF, molded FloSonexâ„¢ Vortex Flowmeters offer variety of line connections, including sanitary, union, and Butt. They are produced using high-purity cleanroom procedures, making them suitable for USP purified water, institutional laboratory, deionized water systems, and aggressive chemical systems. Units are wet calibrated at factory and come with NIST traceable certificate of calibration.

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 28, 2004 PRIMA Direct Computer Control CMM is available in 5 models ranging in size from 78.7 x 47.2 x 63.0 in. to 157.5 x 63.0 x 82.6 in. Open-sided design and large work area facilitate automatic loading and use of fixturing systems such as DEA FIVE U-nique system. Thermally compatible structural materials and built-in linear thermal compensation system reduce effects of ambient temperature on measurement results. AURODUR® optical scales provide system resolution of 1 µm.

Jewell Instruments LLC    Manchester, NH 03103
Apr 28, 2004 Series LDF offers input power supply range of 6–50 Vdc and customizable bandwidth from dc to over 50 Hz. Available with RS-422 or RS-232 serial interface, sensor includes dc analog output for operation with systems requiring analog input. Unit is housed in sealed package with military, subminiature, cylindrical connector that is scoop-proof and has bayonet lock coupling. Inclinometer provides 24-bit resolution, 0.10% scaling accuracy, and 0.02% nonlinearity.

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 28, 2004 TESA MICRO-HITE® 3D coordinate measuring system features alloy base fitted with granite measuring table and opto-electronic measuring system that provides repeatability to 3 µm. Offset triangular bridge design provides low center of gravity, while air bearings provide frictionless motion in all 3 axes. With 15.74 x 17.71 x 19.68 in. measuring volume, system comes with TESA REFLEXâ„¢ software and choice of probes with adjustable trigger force from 0.1–0.3 N.

Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.    North Kingstown, RI 02852
Apr 28, 2004 Available in 2 versions, TESASTAR® Touch Trigger Probes feature adjustable measuring force to prevent inadvertent triggering when long stylus is used. TESASTAR-I® Indexable Touch Trigger Probe is adjustable to 168 positions in 15º increments. TESASTAR probes can be rotated through infinite number of positions for flexibility in measuring complex components. Clockwise rotation increases trigger force by 0.1 N to ~0.3 N, and probe force is pre-set at factory to 0.11 N.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Apr 28, 2004 ArmorBlock(TM) I/O series combines adapter, power supply, and I/O into industrially sealed package, making it suitable for distributed, on-machine applications. Eight-point version can be configured for any mix of I/O, such as 7 inputs and 1 output, or 2 inputs and 6 outputs. IP67 rated unit is resistant to water and corrosion, and can be front or side mounted directly on machine. Series includes 12 modules for DeviceNet(TM) and other open networks.

TR Electronic, Inc.    Troy, MI 48099
Apr 28, 2004 Utilizing phase shift technology, LE-200 laser absolute linear distance range finder measures absolute laser distance with total linearity over entire measurement range with reproducibility up to 170 m. Calculation rate of measured values permits use in closed-loop control systems. Equipped with SSI, DeviceNet(TM), Profibus-DP, and CANOpen interfaces, product is suited for applications in overhead and gantry crane, elevator, steel, and material handling industries.

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.    Middleboro, MA 02346
Apr 28, 2004 Thermosel Disposable Spindles suit asphalt industry, making it possible to satisfy 5HRP and ASTM requirements. Spindles are recommended for testing hot melts, waxes and polymers where cleanup is difficult. Thermosel can be used in lieu of SC4-27 spindle. They are supplied in packages of 100 and require special adapter for connection to viscometer or rheometer.