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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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Capacitance Probe features flexible design.

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

PROCAP capacitance probe can detect lump material level at distances up to 35 ft and is suited for use with any lump material that might bend, damage, or break rigid probe. Hazardous location approved device operates below RF range and won't interfere or be affected by other electronic equipment. Visual LED on top of unit indicates sensor status of covered, uncovered or failed condition of unit. User can monitor up to 24 probes from single location when used with point level alarm panel.

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Dual Temperature Calibrator suits fast heating/cooling times.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:11 -0500

With well diameter of 19 mm for cold and 25 mm for hot, HC-DB35 dual dry block calibrator can calibrate 2 temperature sensors simultaneously or at 2 different temperatures. Temperature ranges between -35 to 123°C for cold and 50-350°C for hot, and stability is at ±0.5°C for both cold and hot. Heating time is 10 min for cold bath and 18 min for hot bath, while resolution is 0.1°C for cold and 1°C for hot. Immersion depth is 100 mm for cold and 120 mm for hot.

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Explosion-Proof DP Switches meet global standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Certified to CSA, UL, and ATEX standards, 220/240 differential indicating switches feature aluminum or 316/316L construction; weather-resistant, 4½ in. gage front; and ½ in. FNPT Cable or conduit entry. Model 220-Piston Style switch, rated for working pressures to 4,000 psi, comes in 0-5 to 0-100 psid ranges. Featuring total separation between high and low side, Model 240-Diaphragm Style switch has 1,500 psi working pressure rating and comes in ranges from 0-20 in. H20 to 0-100 psid.

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Digital I/O Board features change of state detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Model PCIe-DIO-48S features 48 channel high-current TTL digital I/O lines and change of state detection and interrupt capabilities to relieve software from polling routines. Each I/O line is buffered and capable of sourcing 32 mA or sinking 64 mA. Connections to card are made via two industry standard, 50-pin headers. Each header has three 8-bit I/O ports, each configurable as inputs or outputs. Included software contains sample programs and source code in VB, Delphi, and Visual C++ for Windows.

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I/O System features switchable inputs and outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:07 -0500

Moisture- and dust-resistant, IP67-rated EP2338 EtherCAT® Box features 8 channels that can be used as inputs or outputs. Filter constant of inputs is 10 µs, while outputs, handling load currents up to 0.5 A, are short-circuit-proof and protected against inverse polarity. If channel is used as output, input is read back in parallel and can additionally be used for short-circuit analysis. Pre-assembled cables facilitate EtherCAT and signal wiring while preventing wiring faults.

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Machinery Squaring Plane facilitates precise equipment alignment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:45 -0500

Coupled with Laser Microgage system, 90-Line Square Plane facilitates accelerated equipment measurement and alignment. Placed into path of laser reference beam, it forms precise right angle laser reference beam. Nosepiece of 90-Line, and right angle laser beam projected from it, can be turned through 360° rotation to define flat reference plane. Together, products provide precise measurements accurate to 0.0001 in. and can be used over ranges to 180 ft.

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Rudder Position Meter has backlit design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:44 -0500

Based on input signal from position transducer, RM3 Rudder Position Meter provides continuous analog indication of rudder position of boat/ship with ±2.5° accuracy. Construction includes anodized aluminum can, brass hardware, and 3.1 in. dia indicator face with white pointer. Waterproof from front of panel and dust proof from back of panel, meter offers ±125° element/pointer movement, span adjustment for voltage input, as well as span and zero adjustment for resistance bridge input.

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Machine Vision Camera complies with GigE Vision standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:44 -0500

Supporting RGB, RG/BG, and G color output formats, Spyder3 Color has red and blue color pixels alternating in one line and all green pixels in other line with no spacing between lines to minimize image artifact. Unit features 2k and 4k resolutions with 14 x 14 or 10 x 10 µm pixel size, respectively, and 1,000 Mbps bandwidth for image transfer in real time up to 100 m. Pre-calibrated to common light sources, camera incorporates flat field correction and automatic white balance.

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Fieldbus Interface aids remote oil/gas and water applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:44 -0500

FOUNDATION(TM) Fieldbus Interface allows ControlWave® RTUs and ROC800-Series Remote Operations Controllers to access multiple variables over single pair of wires in point-to-point or multi-drop configuration. Efficiency is increased in oil/gas and water/wastewater applications through accuracy of digitally retrieved process data and diagnostic information provided to decision makers. Included software, Field Interface Configurator, facilitates setup and commissioning.

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Data Logger enables accurate chemical flow monitoring.

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

Able to reduce chemical injection problems, RDC-CI Chemical Injection Data Logger monitors chemical flow through injection quills and nozzles to calculate chemical delivery rates. Data gathered in 0.0005 gal increments yields accurate flow rates over user-selectable time periods from 2 min to 1 day. Available for use with range of chemicals and temperatures from -40 to +158°F, logger accepts chemical flow rates from 0.5-100 gal/day and has 6-month battery life.

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Frequency Converter IC suits space-constrained applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:39 -0500

Consisting of input AGC amplifier, mixer, and video/AGC amplifier, CMOS-based Model RFFC0085 is designed for use as out-of-band receive circuit tuner in cable industry and SATCOM-DBS set-top boxes, DOCSIS® set-top gateways, OpenCable Application Platform CableCards, Tru2Way(TM) products, and CableCard-equipped HDTVs. Housed in 3 x 3 mm QFN-16 package, device operates from +3.3 Vdc with low signal distortion.

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Insertion Weigh Belt exceeds USDA standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:39 -0500

Built with stainless steel frame, Ultra-Sanitary Model SI features troughed belt to keep product away from edge, eliminating need for side skirts. Entire conveyor assembly is coupled to mass counter-balanced Force Measurement Suspension System that allows load cell selection based on net, rather than gross weighing requirements. Unaffected by dirt, shock, or vibration, system can withstand overloads in excess of 1,000% of rated capacity without damage or calibration drift.

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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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Dry Block Calibrator features temperature range up to 1,200°C.

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

With temperature range from 150-1,200°C and stability of ±0.2°C at 1,100°C, Model TCS 1200 verifies and calibrates sensors, thermometers, and process transmitters in field and laboratory. Unit can also be used as black body source for IR thermometers. Calibrator offers heating speed of 100-1,100°C in 20 min, cooling speed of 1,100-800°C in 50 min, and stabilization time of 15 min. Optional CalPMan software plans, manages, and documents all calibrations and certifications.

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USB Reference Design is powered by XCode® 4105 processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:36 -0500

TransXmedia(TM) Low Power USB Stick Reference Design converts and streams multi-media content in various HD and Internet video formats on range of end devices. It enables manufacturers ablility to utilize 1,250 DMIPS application processor to offload CPU intensive tasks. Including Xtensiv(TM) USB software package, device is capable of multi-stream HD/SD media processing and supports HD/SD simultaneous output and multiple audio formats. Multiple encryption/decryption engines are also included.

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Multifunctional Displays aid marine navigation.

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

Featuring HybridTouch(TM) interface, E-Series Widescreen MFDs give boaters touch screen operation and complete keypad control. Optically bonded LCD technology optimizes contrast and readability, while smooth surface offers scratch resistance. Touch screen also minimizes false inputs from rain, spray, and other contaminants. Additional features include preloaded Navionics electronic charts for coastal U.S., anti-collision alarm, and HD Digital Bird Mode, which tracks sea birds to find fish.

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Audio DAC extends playback time in portable devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:26 -0500

WM8910 features SmartDAC(TM) technology, a low power DAC capacitor switching architecture that enables DAC to headphone power consumption of less than 4.5 mW. SilentSwitch(TM) technology provides pop and click suppression capability by incorporating clamp and sequencer circuitry, while Class W amplifier technology tracks actual music signal level and uses adaptive dual drive charge pump to optimize power dissipation, eliminating need for large DC blocking headphone capacitors.

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Shaft Alignment Instrument is targeted for wind power industry.

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

OPTALIGN SMART WIND System is configured with firmware features that ensure measurement accuracy and mounting hardware that is suited for optical alignment of gearbox and generator shafts in wind turbines. Instrument includes Continuous Sweep Mode, static measure mode with up to 8 measurement positions, color backlit TFT screen, and ability to save up to 500 measurement files.

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