Meriam Instrument    Cleveland, OH 44102
May 28, 2003 With typical RTD measurement accuracy of 50 ppm + 10 ppm/°C, model RIO4000 measures or simulates resistance for RTD sensor types with resistances up to 4,000 ohms. In measure mode, product converts measured resistance from RTD to corresponding temperature values in user-selected unit of °F, °C, °R, or °K; ohms can also be displayed. In simulation mode, unit provides resistance value to simulate RTD input to temperature transmitter or other receiving device.

Opto 22    Temecula, CA 92590 3614
May 27, 2003 OptoGSM accepts G4-footprint, plug-in digital I/O modules and offers 3 built-in analog inputs. Combined with Nokia 30 or 31 GSM Connectivity Terminalâ„¢, it transmits machine or environmental data over any GSM network. Hardware requires no programming, while allowing mix of up to 3 analog and digital input points, and 5 digital output points. Rack is suitable for remote equipment monitoring, diagnostics, control, and data acquisition.

Danaher Controls    Gurnee, IL 60031
May 23, 2003 Operating up to 5,000 rpm at temperatures to 70°C, Enclosed Series incremental encoders measure motor speed and shaft rotation. Integration of electronic functions into opto-ASIC chip contributes to 1.2 in. dia size of E-12 encoders. In addition, E14 encoder provides resolution up to 2540 ppr, while E12 encoder offers resolution up to 1024 ppr. Suited for motor-mount applications, both units offer optional marker pulse and provide data rates to 100 kHz.

BEI Sensors (BEI Industrial Encoders)    Goleta, CA 93117
May 22, 2003 Ultra-Tough code-disc option provides full precision of measurement, while offering resistance to environmental and handling shock. Available in industry-standard H25 and HS35 packages, product uses materials and technology found in aircraft and military vehicles. Encoders operate over full temperature range from -40 to +105°C.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 21, 2003 Model LTC2600 octal, 16-bit V_OUT digital-to-analog converter comes in 16-pin narrow SSOP package. Also available in 12-Bit and 14-Bit versions, units guarantee monotonic performance with Differential Non-Linearity of ±1LSB_MAX that is critical in control loop applications. Devices consume 250 uA per DAC and drop to 44 nA per DAC in power-down mode. They deliver rail-to-rail voltage outputs over 2.5-5.5V supply range.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
May 14, 2003 Modules, for Compact FieldPoint and LabVIEW real-time control, enable users to perform high-speed counting, pulse-width modulation control, and pulse-train generation in harsh environments. Digital cFP-CTR-500 and cFP-CTR-502 counter modules deliver 8 counter channels, 4 gate inputs, and 4 digital outputs. Digital-output module cFP-PMW-520 delivers 8 pulse-width modulation output channels, while cFP-PG-522 pulse-generator module provides 8 outputs that can generate finite or continuous pulse trains.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
May 14, 2003 Models PXI-4472B and PCI-4474 feature 24-bit analog-to-digital converters that deliver 110 db dynamic range across bandwidth of 45 kHz. Boards include 4 or 8 simultaneously sampled analog input channels and provide built-in programmable IEPE conditioning for accelerometers and microphones. By using LabVIEW software, engineers can perform fractional-octave analysis, order analysis and extraction, spectral analysis, joint time-frequency analysis, and sound-level measurements.

Communications Specialties, Inc.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
May 14, 2003 Pure Digital Fiberlink® 4160 and 4320 support 16 and 32 line level audio channels, respectively, and transmit over single mode or multimode fiber. Optional optical redundancy feature allows continuous operation should fault occur. Both systems feature 20 Hz-20 kHz bandwidth, 24-bit sampling rate of 96 kHz, and max audio level greater than +20 dBm. They are compatible with analog line level audio sources and operate over wide temperature range using 95-250 Vac power.

Avtron Mfg. Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44105
May 13, 2003 Series M56 Thin-Line(TM) incorporates Wide-Gap(TM) sensor technology, which eliminates alignment procedures, and increases life by reducing contamination problems. Edge-Guard sensor technology protects critical sensor elements from accidental contact with rotor as well as from contamination. Encoder/tachometer features narrow ¾ in. profile, double C-face for mounting accessories, and has no bearings, couplings, or wear parts.

Mosaic Industries    Newark, CA 94560
May 13, 2003 Modular, 2 x 2.5 in. Wildcards are suited for applications requiring multiple I/O points, data acquisition, and real-time control. Plug-in boards include pre-coded device drivers that provide full access to functions using C or Forth programming languages. Up to 8 modules may be connected at once, providing up to 56 24-bit A/D inputs, 160 programmable digital I/O lines, 32 AC control lines, or 24 DC control lines.

LMS North America    Troy, MI 48098
May 13, 2003 SCADAS 305 supports 4-20 channels, providing data acquisition and signal conditioning capabilities. Scalability and modularity enables user to apply high number of measurement channels in extensive testing campaigns, or divide channels over multiple simultaneous testing assignments. All cables, including AC/DC power cable, plug in front side of unit. System includes on-board dual signal generation, built-in calibration source, and SCSI host interface.

RSF Electronics, Inc.    Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
May 12, 2003 Using chip-on-glass technology, LIK21 sensor measures 6 mm high and has max sensor speed of 10 m/sec. Digital, 1 Vpp analog, and vacuum-compatible models are available. Digital unit provides A-quad-B output with resolutions from 5–0.05 µm, while analog model provides resolutions of 0.025 and 0.0125 µm. Manufactured from stainless steel, linear encoder has grating periods of 20 µm, accuracies from ±1 µm, and measuring lengths up to 30 m.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
May 09, 2003 Model LT1568 ultra low noise (92 dB SNR) filter provides one pair of matched second order filter sections integrated on one chip. Matched filter response, gain, and phase repeatability from channel to channel is suited for I/Q applications. Internal passive and active circuitry is precisely trimmed for predictable and repeatable performance. Offered with single-ended or differential outputs, unit may be used as dual matched 2nd or 3rd order lowpass filter.

RTP Corp.    Pompano Beach, FL 33069
May 09, 2003 RTP 2300 Hybrid Control System provides data acquisition and control solutions that combine high-speed scanning with support for complex control algorithms. Offered as Singleton RTP-2300 and RTP 2300R Hot Standby Systems, latter provides fail-safe back-up protection at every level of configuration. Plug-and play architecture can be expanded or upgraded by adding I/O modules. Open-system design employs object-oriented programming.

Piller, Inc.    Middletown, NY 10940
May 07, 2003 InSite Plus Monitoring and Management System, through custom detailed graphics and intuitive interface, provides real-time assessment of essential equipment and operations within facility. Used with UPS systems and switchgear, InSite is based on standard PC technology utilizing Microsoft Windows OS and application software. Scalable network architecture supports multiple data collection interfaces. Operational, trending, and alarm event logs are automatically generated for analysis and diagnosis.

Analog & Digital Peripherals, Inc. (ADPI)    Troy, OH 45373 0499
May 05, 2003 DATAQ CF2 consists of 24-bit compact flash data acquisition card with 32 Kbytes of RAM. System uses low power and has sleep mode for power conservation. Programmable Pocket PC Test Panel Software provides ability to acquire, analyze, store and view data. Included software also turns pocket PC or laptop into fully functioning data logger, oscilloscope, multimeter, counter/timer, PH meter and various other instruments.

ACCES I/O Products, Inc.    San Diego, CA 92121 1506
May 02, 2003 With 16-bit resolution, Model 104-AIO16-16 provides 500 Ksamples/second for its 16 single-ended or 8 true differential analog input channels. Functioning over –40 to +85°C temperature range, multifunction I/O board features 11 standard analog input ranges and filtered front end populated with low-noise components. In addition to direct data transfers, board can trigger A/D in real time, assuring synchronized sampling unaffected by other computer operations.

Mesa Electronics    Richmond, CA 94806-1950
May 02, 2003 High-speed, 16-bit, DSP-based A-D cards, Models 4A24-2 and 4A24-5, are 200 and 500 KHz, respectively. Cards feature EEPROM calibration storage and digital zero and span calibration that eliminates need for potentiometers. Choice of 16 single-ended or 8 differential inputs are provided via input multiplexer. Features include input channel scan sequence, averaging option, raw/calibrated data choice, and autozero option.

Nexen Group, Inc.    Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
May 01, 2003 Model SC100 provides excitation and signal processing to amplify two low voltage sensor signals to industry standard voltage and current levels for further use in process and monitoring applications. Unit supports differential and single-ended signal sensors. Excitation voltages are adjustable and bipolar. Outputs can be scaled to any engineering unit using onboard zero and span potentiometers. Model SC100 interfaces with PLCs, PCs, indicators and other process controls.

Electro Standards Laboratories    Cranston, RI 02921
Apr 29, 2003 Model 4215 Smart Load Cell Indicator/Conditioner measures and controls strain-gage transducer based systems. It combines force channels, encoder position channels, print capabilities and RS232/485 serial communications. Microprocessor-based unit features ±999,999 display range, 24-bit resolution, and 0.005% nonlinearity. It includes 2-line vacuum fluorescent display, auto load cell identification, and front panel shunt calibration with 2 selectable resistors.