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%.

Sensortechnics Inc.    Dublin, CA 94568
Nov 04, 2003 Submersible hydrostatic pressure transmitter series CTU8000CS offers level measurement for ranges from 0–5 to 0–30 psi or 0–10 to 0–70 ft of water. It consists of stable pressure sensor elements in stainless steel housings. With OD of 0.86 in., series is temperature-compensated and supplies 4–20 mA output signal. Cable with integrated vent tube allows true reference pressure to sensor element, eliminating errors due to barometric pressure changes.

Regin HVAC Products, Inc.    Shelton, CT 06906
Nov 03, 2003 Smoke Pen provides specific amount of test smoke when and where it is needed. Smoke-emitting wick is inserted into pen, adjusted to provide 3/8 in. of exposed wick, and lit with match or lighter. It provides continuous trail of smoke and is extinguished by replacing protective cover. Non-toxic, cool burning emitter is suited for verifying ventilation, testing smoke alarms, and tests for negative or positive pressure.

Kernco Instruments Co., Inc.    El Paso, TX 79927 7338
Nov 03, 2003 Measuring 2.71 x 1.22 x 4.29 in., portable Model PAL-1 requires users to apply 2–3 drops onto prism surface to determine Brix % or concentration %. Unit has Brix 0.0–53.0% measurement range with minimum indication of 0.1%, measurement accuracy of ±0.2%, and measurement temperature of 10 to 40°C with automatic temperature compensation. It has waterproof protection rating of IP65 and can be cleaned under running water.

Banner Engineering Corp.    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Nov 03, 2003 WORLD-BEAM® QS30 Series 10-30 Vdc Sensors provide maximum excess gain for sensing in applications with heavy fog, dust, and industrial process contamination. Models QS30EX and QS30RX emitter and receiver, opposed-mode, infrared sensors are sealed to IP69K rating for 1,200 psi washdown protection. Maximum rating for each output is 100 mA. Light Operate and Dark Operate outputs are available which offer 2 outputs per sensor that switch simultaneously.

Advanced Interconnections Corp.    West Warwick, RI 02893
Nov 03, 2003 Custom Test Fixture Boards electrically interface test equipment to ball grid array packages. Multilayer FR-4 assemblies incorporate cable-to-board connectors and True BGA Socket(TM), which eliminates need to solder BGA to adapter. Electrical continuity is assured by spring-loaded beryllium copper contacts loaded in pogo pin terminals, the heads of which are compressed against balls of BGA package to create gas-tight seal.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Oct 31, 2003 Software-Selectable Model PXI-8464 is a universal CAN board that communicates to high-speed, low-speed/fault-tolerant, and single-wire networks. Model PXI-8463 offers connectivity to single-wire CAN networks. PCMCIA-CAN card makes hardware capable of CAN/data acquisition synchronization for CAN device validation and data logging. With Philips SJA1000 CAN controller, CAN line supports sleep mode, wake-up mode, listen-only mode, and echo mode.

Scientifics, A Division of Edmund Scientific    Tonawanda, NY 14150-6711
Oct 31, 2003 Watts Up? uses digital electronics to precisely measure power consumption of any 120 Vac appliance. It records min/max watts, power factor, cumulative cost, average monthly cost, and 12 other energy consumption parameters. Stored data can be downloaded to PC and turned into spreadsheets and graphs. Device includes serial port and software on CD-ROM.

Uniwest    Pasco, WA 99301
Oct 31, 2003 Model US-454M multi-channel, eddy current inspection instrument can be configured as 1 channel with 4 frequencies, 2 channels with 2 frequencies per channel, or 4 channels with 1 frequency per channel. Encoder knob enables technician to scroll through menus and select testing parameters. Four function keys allow set up of repetitive inspection criteria such as gain, frequency, rotation, and filters. Internal memory stores up to 100 test setups.

Vocollect Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15235 4559
Oct 31, 2003 Talkman® T2 holds and tests up to 5 Talkman T2 Lithium-Ion batteries. Tabletop design with LCDs for each battery, unit shows final capacity when test and charge are complete. If full charge measurement falls within ranges specified for specific environment, battery can be expected to hold charge for entire work cycle. If battery is not fully charging, managers know before shift begins and can replace battery with fully charged unit.

Sensor Products Inc.    Madison, NJ 07940
Oct 31, 2003 Tactilus Surface Air Flow Sensor contains 1-dimensional array of 16 pressure sensing elements. Capacitance-based design provides sensitivity for positive and negative pressures. Multiple strips can be connected to same interface to allow hundreds of data points to be collected. Model TAF-1000 is suited for measurement on flat surfaces, while Model TAF-2000 is flexible for curved surfaces. Model TAF-1500 is for rheology and fluid mechanics applications.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.    Columbia, MD 21046
Oct 30, 2003 Model AA-6300 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer utilizes dual detector system coupled with dual background correction function, resulting in ability to detect 0.1 ppm Pb with flame and 0.3 ppB Pb with furnace mode. Switch from flame to furnace can be performed without tools. Burner height is set at optional level for each element and matrix. WizAard software includes electronic signature, user administration, and audit trail to address compliance issues.

Espec Corp.    Grand Rapids, MI 49509
Oct 30, 2003 Model TSB-21 tests up to 2.2 lb of ICs to Mil-Std 883, while Model TSB-51 tests up to 4.4 lb. Hot bath temperature can be set to 392°F, while cold bath temperatures go as low as -86°F. Chambers integrate fluid recovery system to reduce perfluoropolyether fluid consumption, separation filter to remove water from thermal fluid, and refrigerated cooling ring to limit evaporative losses. They use ozone-friendly HFC refrigeration circuit and include programmable, touchscreen controller.

Coreco Imaging    St. Laurent, QC H4T1V8  Canada
Oct 29, 2003 Pre-packaged iCheck enables users to configure, remotely monitor, and debug applications directly from web browser. It includes required software tools such as locate, area count, edge count, intensity, line distance, diameter, circularity, angle, barcode, and surface flaw. User can configure inputs that trigger inspection events and outputs that control external automation equipment. Internal processor directly controls rejected products.

Orange Research, Inc.    Milford, CT 06460
Oct 29, 2003 Series 2000 installs directly in fluid stream and presents flow values on direct-reading dial. Units feature aluminum or stainless steel bodies and operate at line pressures to 1,500 psig. Optional sealed SPST or SPDT reed switches close or open when flow rates increase or decrease to initiate alarms, activate other equipment, or shut system down. Optional microprocessor-based transmitters provide analog and digital electronic output for remote monitoring.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Oct 29, 2003 Smart WM3-96 employs 32-bit microprocessor in 96 mm² housing with 128 x 64 LCD and can measure and control power quality parameters such as TRMS measurement of THD, Harmonic Analysis up to fiftieth harmonic, Voltage, Current, Demand, and more. It utilizes Modbus®-RTU protocol for monitoring up to 255 individual instruments when using WATTSOFT3 Software.

Endress + Hauser Inc.    Greenwood, IN 46143
Oct 28, 2003 Immune to plant vibration, PROline® Promass 83 I uses torsion mode balance system for optimal balance and isolation from external influences. Accuracy of measured viscosity differs, depending on whether fluid is Newtonian or non-Newtonian. Total accuracy is ±5% of reading, ±0.5cP, and repeatability is 0.5% of reading. No brackets or supports are required for installation, and stability of zero point eliminates need to re-zero meter.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Pneumatics Div.    Lexington, KY 40511
Oct 28, 2003 DDL Drive Diagnostic Link System facilitates basic operation of valves and offers detailed monitoring of electrical control system. It checks every valve for tolerance of supply voltage, recognition of solenoid coil, and short circuit display. From results of tests, control system can generate and display appropriate text messages. Check can be done when machine is switched on to determine if pneumatic subsystem is functioning correctly.

Slaughter Co. LLC    Ardmore, OK 73401
Oct 28, 2003 Models 2512 and 2515 are 250 and 500 Va Hipot Testers with max output of 2,500 Vac and 5,000 Vac, respectively. Both offer 100 mA test current and can be interconnected to Model 2630 or 2660, 30 or 60 A ground bond testers to form complete test system that will perform AC Hipot and Ground Bond tests through single DUT connection. Microprocessor-controlled hipot testers can be used as stand-alone units and include memory storage of test parameters.

Exergen Corp.    Watertown, MA 02472
Oct 28, 2003 Model IRt/c.07 self-powered, lensed thermocouple features sensing range of -50 to 550°F and ambient temperature of -40 to 160°F. It is calibrated at 7 different temperature ranges to obtain true accuracy compared to K type thermocouples. Unit has no electronics, is hermetically sealed, and intrinsically safe. MTBF is greater than 1,000 years.