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Indoor Air Quality Monitor offers portable operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:12 -0500

IP54 dust protected, hand-held AQ100 indoor air quality monitor with CO2 temperature probe incorporates sensor that detects CO2 0-5,000 ppm range, at 1 ppm resolution, in ambient temperature range of -4 to 176°F. Device features ABS shock-proof housing, 2 line LCD display, and min/max/hold unit selections.

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PDUs feature network interface for remote monitoring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:08 -0500

Available in 2 horizontal and 5 vertical models, Monitored Power Distribution Units provide RJ45 Ethernet interface for remote monitoring and remote condition reporting of power and environmental conditions via SNMP, Web, or telnet. Digital meter locally displays connected equipment load in amps. Providing up to 24 outlets, PDUs assure optimal power distribution in IT applications and prevent downtime by enabling automatic load threshold notification.

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Wireless Photoelectric Sensor has battery-powered emitter.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:06 -0500

Intended for industrial door and gate applications, PD180 through-beam photoelectric sensor can be powered for up to 2.5 years on one pair of 3.6 V lithium batteries. Sensing range can be set by user at 15 or 30 m, and receiver can be powered by 12-24 Vac/dc. Unit contains SPST relay output for normal door/gate operation and separate SPST output for low-battery alert. Mechanical alignments are flexible due to lenses that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally.

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Level Transmitter automates underflow pump control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:41 -0500

ORCA Sonar Bed Level Transmitters, used to control compact bed level/hindered layer level, maximize efficiency and performance of tailings thickeners, CCDs, high-rate thickeners, Lamella thickeners, and clarifiers. By monitoring 2 independent interface densities, reliable process feedback is provided for control of underflow pump. Designs include 3-7 sonar crystals mounted in one head, and each sonar array produces concentrated sonar beam.

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Security System targets water and wastewater facilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:41 -0500

Integrated into Ovation expert control system, Ovation® Security Center streamlines and centralizes execution of cyber-security management functions for water and wastewater facilities. Security events are collected from each network device such as network intrusion detection systems, firewalls, routers, and servers. Centrally located console facilitates event management, patch deployment and audit, malware prevention, event log storage and reporting, and vulnerability assessment and management.

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PEEK-Bodied pH Sensors feature 12 mm form factor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:38 -0500

Foxboro® PH12 Series high-performance, disposable pH sensors feature PEEK material body that optimizes durability. Electrochemical sensors include Nafion ion barrier to protect reference junction and nonmetallic solution ground which enables addition of efficient sensor diagnostics. Temperature performance range is from -15 to +125°C and rugged units are also chemical-resistant. Sensors are available with flat, ruggedized glass pH electrode or domed pH electrode.

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Sequencers/Monitors simplify power management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:37 -0500

Respectively capable of simultaneously managing up to 12 and 8 supply voltages, MAX16065 and MAX16066 are flash-configurable sequencers/monitors that integrate ±2.5% accurate current monitoring/group sequencing as well as ±1% accurate voltage monitoring/sequencing. Internal ADC and nonvolatile fault registers store and read back fault data. Also provided, graphical configuration tool helps generate data to analyze fault data or test different configurations.

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Testing/Charging System helps monitor EMTA battery status.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:34 -0500

Battery Testing and Charging System helps cable system operators test, re-charge, and redeploy batteries from EMTA deployments. Comprised of servers, testing software, and tester/charger, system can be stacked to service up to 192 batteries in one 19 in. rack. It provides complete testing and battery charging linearity test for 2-, 3- and 4-cell battery packs. System can also plot minute by minute charging reports; provide current and voltage curves; and test power drain linearity.

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Image Sensor targets mobile handset/notebook markets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:33 -0500

Model OV7675 VGA image sensor is designed for use in mobile phones, notebooks, netbooks, and webcams. Utilizing 2.5 micron OmniPixel3-HS(TM) pixel design, 1/9 in. sensor offers light sensitivity of 1,800 mV/lx-sec. It features capabilities of 640 x 480 camera and operates at up to 30 fps in full resolution, with user control over image quality, formatting, and output data transfer. Unit is available in 6.5 x 6.5 mm, lead-free CSP3 packaging.

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Humidity & Temperature Transmitter offers high sensitivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

Suited for pharmaceutical and industrial applications, Model TH200 includes functions for relative and absolute humidity, dew point, wet and dry temperature, and enthalpy. Unit offers measuring ranges of 0-100% RH and -40 to +356°F with accuracy as tight as ±1.5% RH and ±0.3% Rdg ±0.45°F with resolution of 0.1% RH and 0.1°F/°C. Enclosed in IP65 ABS housing with or without 2-line backlit display, it provides simultaneous display of 2 parameters and includes visual and audible alarms.

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Environmental Enclosure suits Microdust(TM) Pro dust monitor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:20 -0500

Dust Detective is optional environmental enclosure kit that, with Casella Apex Lite sampling pump, allows Microdust(TM) Pro real-time dust monitor to run for up to 19 hr continuously in field. Kit can be used in site surveys, providing both gravimetric and real-time dust data for accurate safety evaluation and reporting purposes. It is available separately and as complete kit with dust monitor, pump, and carrying case.

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Multifunctional Monitor covers all IAQ measurement needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:18 -0500

Portable AMI300 supports various interchangeable probes and modules to accommodate any indoor air quality (IAQ) application. In addition to CO/temp and CO2/temp probes with 1 ppm resolution and respective ranges of 0-1,000 and 0-5,000 ppm, multifunctional unit operates with probes for CO2/temp/humidity, air flow (vane and hot wire), and air velocity. Current/voltage and thermocouple modules are also included, along with tachometer, LCD, and IP54-rated ABS shock-proof housing.

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MEMS Acceleration Sensor detects movements down to 0.00025 G.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:16 -0500

Utilizing 14-bit measurement dynamic, triaxial BMA180 acceleration sensor can sense accelerations of 0.00025 G and tilt changes in field of gravity of 0.25º. Technical characteristics are programmable, including measuring range from 1-16 G in 7 steps, sensitivity, offset, TCO, and TSO, even during operation. Automatic zero balancing functions offer residual zero-G offset at below 5 mG, while offset temperature drift is 0.25 mG/K. Unit is contained in 3 x 3 x 0.9 mm LGA housing.

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Wireless Monitoring System helps data centers save energy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:16 -0500

Utilizing PhyNet(TM) non-disruptive IP-based wireless sensor network technology, Arch Rock Energy Optimizer-Data Center Edition measures both power and cooling system efficiency in data centers. Managers can baseline data center against ASHRAE benchmarks; identify factors that cause energy waste, hot spots, or other harmful conditions; and optimize available capacity for new servers based on actual electrical/cooling consumption of equipment.

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Emission Measurement Tool helps meet changing regulations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:15 -0500

Consisting of partial-flow dilution system that measures particulate pollution, Smart Sampler 478 offers global tool for certification of diesel engines. Dual-cabinet design can be split in 2 sections, permitting user to keep one section close to engine and another in remote location. CFR1065 compliant for steady state and transient tests, portable Smart Sampler 478 provides continuous monitoring of progress throughout test and notifies user of potential problems.

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Temperature Sensors have built-in digital communications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:41 -0500

PyroBus series of infra-red pyrometers measure temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials, from -20°C to 500°C, accurately, with response time of 240 msec. Built-in RS485 Modbus RTU interface provides maximum, minimum, average and instantaneous temperature of material or process being monitored. Units measure 18 mm in dia and 103 mm long and are made of polished stainless steel, sealed to IP65. They come equipped with precision Germanium lenses for accurate optics.

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High Temperature/Pressure Transducers offer amplified output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Suited for extreme downhole oilfield applications and specifically designed for high cycle and high pressure applications requiring accuracy, stability, and long term performance, 212-40-010 Series pressure and temperature transducers are offered in pressure ranges from 0-5,000 to 0-30,000 psia and operate at temperatures from -40°F to +400°F. They can be provided with alternate pressure port fittings and electrical connections.

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Differential Pressure Transducer tolerates shock and vibration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Temperature compensated bi-directional full-line differential pressure transducers in 210-60-200 Series operate at temperatures from -65 to +250°F in pressure ranges of 0-15 to 0-250 psid and have thermal zero shift of ± 0.02% of full scale output per °F. Units are suited for variety of fluids and gases typically found in flow, filter and pump head monitoring as well as liquid level measurement in process control equipment.

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Pressure/Temperature Transducer is customizable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Designed for direct media stream immersion, 311-38-540 pressure and temperature combination series comes in pressure ranges from 0-5,000 to 0-30,000 psia, operates at temperatures from -40°F to +425°F and is available with Vdc output and accurate to 0.02% F.S. Product can be offered with alternate port fittings and electrical connections.

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Portable Hand-Held Air Quality Tester monitors indoor air quality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:35 -0500

Featuring ABS shock-proof housing with IP54 dust protection, Model AQ200 includes CO2 sensor measuring 0-5,000 ppm and CO sensor measuring 0-1,000 ppm. Multifunctional unit also measures temperature, atmospheric air pressure, and humidity. Equipped with 2-line ICE BLUE LCD display, tester provides Min/Max/Hold/Unit Selection, 8,000 memory points, and wireless communication.

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