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Monitor and Gauge collect battery data.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:43 -0500

Eliminating manual data collection and human error, non-invasive CellTrac Monitor provides crucial battery performance data such as voltage, amp hours available/used, temperature, water level, and alarms. System does not require shunt for current measurement, and can interface with Proactive fleet management system as well. CellTrac and complementary CellVue real-time battery gauge enable preemptive battery maintenance to optimize forklift fleet performance.

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Environmental Monitor provides real-time power information.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:40 -0500

Providing real-time output voltage and input current monitoring for power control, SMM151/2/3 features I²C interface, non-volatile memory, 256 bytes general-purpose EEPROM memory, and 2 general-purpose voltage comparators. Devices allow input current and differential output voltage monitoring via integrated 10-bit A/D conversion. While SMM151/2 provide output voltage margining with 0.3 V to VDD (up to 5 V) range, SMM152/3 also integrate 4 GPIO.

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Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors offer flexibility as needs change.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:37:28 -0500

Available in 3 upgradeable models, Phasor Flaw Detectors are suited for applications ranging from corrosion monitoring to defect detection and sizing. Portable phased array Phasor XS provides highest resolution and probability of inspection, while mid-level Phasor 16/16 Weld combines phased array and conventional capability and produces full color image scans that can be stored as jpg for remote analysis. Phasor CV offers conventional, single-channel ultrasonic flaw detection.

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Residual Chlorine Monitor is portable and battery powered.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:48:31 -0500

Utilizing membrane-covered polarographic sensor that does not require addition of chemical reagents, Model Q45H/62 Residual Chlorine Monitor allows on-line control of chlorination systems without use of reagents or mains power and enables direct installation into water and wastewater networks. Available with 2 data logging options, it comes in shock-proof, water-resistant casing. Unit has optional pH compensation feature to eliminate free chlorine error caused by process pH drift.

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Triaxial Accelerometer measures exposure to hand-arm vibration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:14:40 -0500

Including Models SEN040F and SEN041F with 1 and 10 mV/g sensitivity, respectively, Series SEN04xF measures workers' exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV). Devices feature miniature 4-pin connectors, heavy-duty cables that interface directly with HVM100 Human Vibration Exposure Monitor, and low-pass filtering circuits that minimize false readings from shock and mechanical resonances. Accelerometers can be mounted onto range of mechanical adapters for HAV studies.

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Accelerometer is designed for machinery health monitoring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:33 -0500

Capable of detecting low level vibration, Model 786-500 has 500 mV/g sensitivity with 5% sensitivity tolerance to minimize electronic noise and maximize voltage output to monitoring instrument. Unit's +3 dB broadband frequency response is from 0.2 Hz to 14 kHz. Featuring acceleration range of 10 g and broadband noise floor at 250 µg, it is suited for slow speed condition monitoring applications such as cooling tower fans as well as predictive maintenance of rotating equipment.

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Lightwave Analyzer tests cable TV electro-optical components.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:00 -0500

Available with single or dual wavelength options at 1,310 or 1,550 nm, Agilent N4374B lightwave component analyzer (LCA) offers accurate and traceable electro-optical S-parameter for transmitter and receiver test. Along with integrated optical average power meter, it features accurate responsivity test with less than 0.8 dB uncertainty, specified absolute accuracy of absolute responsivity, and 75 <font face='Symbol'>W</font> support with minimum loss pad for CATV applications.

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Digital Storage Oscilloscope features color display.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:59 -0500

Offering 40 MHz bandwidth and 500 MS/sec sample rate, model 2532 Dual-Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope offers triggering capabilities such as pulse width and line-selectable video trigger, 11 automatic measurements, and FFT functions for debugging circuits. Measuring 11.4 x 11.8 x 5.9 in., 10 lb benchtop unit includes analog-style knobs and controls, color LCD, and USB port. It has 4,000 point record length for each channel and software to capture, save, and analyze waveform data.

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Real-Time Monitoring Service relays frac, well test data.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:38:26 -0500

Encompassing Frac and Well Test monitoring services, Intellisite RTViewer delivers second-by-second data in real-time to users anywhere via Internet. Frac Monitoring Service offers up to 40 channels of data and records entire frac operation, allowing users to review different timeframes and look at different information. Well Testing Monitoring Service lets user select preferred interval range in readings, from 1-60 sec. This information is transmitted on scheduled basis.

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Machine Safeguarding Units monitor speed of rotating parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:14 -0500

Designed to monitor back electromotive force of machine's motor to judge whether machine has stopped operating, Model G9SX-SM includes off-delay timer that is set to unlock Guard Lock Safety Door Switch after operation has stopped. Model G9SX-LM, using proximity sensor to monitor standstill and speed conditions, allows machine to operate with door of protective fence open only when rotational speed of hazard source is below pre-set threshold and operator is pressing enabling grip switch.

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Digital Monitor protects against environmental events.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:13 -0500

Designed to monitor and protect against temperature, humidity, and dewpoint events, Model EPC-2374 records sequentially formatted history and event logs by time and date. Unit allows for 3 independent contact outputs, each configurable for single event, or multiple logically configured events. Additional features include configurable audible alarm, ability to connect external phone dialer, and logic engine that supports up to 4 nested levels of user-created logic.

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Battery Monitoring System has wireless architecture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:39 -0500

Suited for UPS environments, Cellguard Battery Monitoring System utilizes advanced wireless intra-system communications architecture that facilitates installation. System features wireless communications technology, and web and server-based data management.

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Smoke Detector uses crystal-controlled wireless technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:37 -0500

Enabling precision detection of even minute particles produced by clean-burning fires, GEM-SMK can detect all types of fires including paper, wood, gasoline, polystyrene, and smoldering fires. Photoelectric smoke detector eliminates need for home and business owners to run wires throughout their properties. It includes batteries with 5 yr life, mounting kit, and built in LED status indicator that alerts users when their battery is low or device is in need of cleaning.

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Vibration Measurement Solutions offer remote monitoring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:43:03 -0500

With DASYLab driver support, IOtech 652u Dynamic Signal Analyzer is 10-channel, 24-bit, simultaneous sampling USB 2.0 device that offers 4 mA IEPE per channel. Allowing for connection to any eZ-TOMAS system accessible on user's plant's network, eZ-TOMAS Remote software enables single remote client to connect to multiple eZ-TOMAS systems for simultaneous remote monitoring. Additionally, single eZ-TOMAS system can serve data to multiple remote clients.

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Eddy Current Flaw Detectors feature color display.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:49 -0500

Phasec 3 is single-frequency instrument for crack and corrosion detection and conductivity and coating measurements, while Phasec 3s adds dynamic rotating inspection capability and Phasec 3d adds dual-frequency capability to 3s for inspection at 2 different depths. Devices feature ¼ VGA TFT display with choice of 8 color combinations to differentiate between stored and active signals. Units have onboard memory for 200 setups and 200 traces, USB connectivity, and battery life up to 6 hr.

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DAQ Systems measure temperature and voltage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:07:47 -0500

LXI Class A compliant EX1000A Series instruments integrate signal conditioning, digitization, and software to offer complete DAQ solution for precision temperature and voltage measurements. Open-architecture 1U modules also incorporate complete end-to-end self-calibration, and support sampling rates of up to 1,000 Sa/sec/ch with typical accuracies of ±0.2°C (temperature) or 0.05% + 10 µV (voltage). Thermocouple and voltage channels can be combined in 16, 32, or 48 channel configurations.

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Power-Monitoring IC provides ±1% accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:44:51 -0500

Suited for microprocessor and MCU power-monitoring applications, MAX6394 integrates highly precise bandgap reference which allows for trimming reset thresholds to as much as ±0.6% accuracy at room temperature. Unit has 9 fixed voltage thresholds, each with 0.7, 14, 105, and 826 msec preset timeout periods. Operating between -40 to +125°C automotive temperature range, it provides open-drain output that can be pulled up to 6 V, even when VCC is less than pull-up voltage.

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Baghouse Control System provides wireless communication.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:04 -0500

B-PAC(TM) G3 Series Baghouse Diagnostic Control System wirelessly communications through Modbus or Ethernet options that communicate with up to 32 B-PAC dust collector control systems with one base radio. Base radios connect to FilterWare HMI/SCADA/EPA Compliance Software to obtain process control, maintenance, and EPA MACT compliance information. Suited for cement, mining, iron, steel and chemical plants, system contributes to lowering emissions and reducing energy use.

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Hybrid Vehicle Battery Tester can act as battery simulator.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:51:58 -0500

Available with voltages of up to 1,000 Vdc, Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System is driven by DynoLAB(TM) EM controller to automate all types of performance and continuous cycling operations, including full road load simulation. It has line-regenerative dc power source, which helps regenerate absorbed power in ac mains during discharge mode. Featuring size range from ±200 to ±2,400 A (continuous), units offer overload (surge) currents of up to 200% of rated current.

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Data Logger monitors and records temperature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:51:56 -0500

Suited for transportation, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries, OM-MICROLITE pocket size portable temperature data logger comes with USB interface, enabling fast track communication. CE marked, IP68 rated product is dust- and water-proof, and features 3 V lithium battery and numeric LCD display. It works with MICROLAB-LITE software, has 16,000 sample memory, and operates in -40 to 176ºF temperatures.

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