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Monitors and Timers protect 3-phase equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:44:05 -0500

DIN rail mounted DLA Series 3-Phase Monitors protect equipment from adverse conditions such as phase loss (single phasing), undervoltage (brown-outs), and phase reversal (improper sequence). DTA Series Multifunction Time Delay Relays combine multiple timing functions and ranges into one DIN rail-mount package. Both are suited for users and OEMs in water, food, and automation industries.

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Fiber Optic Test Kits prevent contaminated fiber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:59:21 -0500

Suited for FTTx, LAN/WAN, and data centers found in cable and telecommunications networks, Fiber Optic Tests Kits provide tools necessary to inspect, clean, and perform power or attenuation measurements on fiber optic connections to avoid network damage during installation, qualification, and troubleshooting. Components include video fiber microscopes, optical cleaning tools, PocketClass(TM) or SMART optical light sources, optical power meters, and visual fault locator.

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Shear Cell is designed for texture analysis.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:41:42 -0500

Designed for TAPlus texture analyzer, Kramer Type Shear Cell can measure bulk shear and extrusion forces of meat, fruit, and cereals where samples have irregular shapes and sizes or forces are too high. It has 5 parallel steel blades, which are driven down through guide slots into rectangular container with corresponding slots in base. Operating from ambient temperature up to 100°C with maximum capacity of 225 lbf and minimum load cell of 22.5 lbf, unit is fitted with spill container.

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Five-Channel Voltage Supervisor reduces system board space.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:18 -0500

Integrating 5 channels into one 8-lead MSOP, CAT885 gives designers high reset threshold accuracy (±2%) and minimal power consumption for monitoring power supply (Vcc) status of MPU, MCU, ASIC, or other system processor. It features open-drain output, active-low function with manual reset to perform system reset, and monitoring functions for range of electronic products. Two voltage detectors are factory-set, and remaining 3 voltage monitors are adjustable.

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Digital Force Tester is lightweight and portable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:37:58 -0500

Enabling users to perform simple or multi-variable testing without any computer or complex software, CHATILLON® TCD225 Series consists of console, rugged frame with closed-loop motion control system, and intelligent load sensing system with measuring accuracies better than 0.1% full scale. It collects data at 1,000 samples/sec, and sample rate can be configured from 1-1,000 Hz. Data can be used to plot graphical results or downloaded automatically to any USB flash drive.

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Dual Color LED Pilot Light indicates on/off load status.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:22 -0500

Illuminating green or red depending on conditions, PL22STC Series enables at-a-glance on/off load status monitoring via single device designed for 0.87 in. through holes. Green LED illuminates when powered on 2 of 3 terminals (2 and 0), and red LED illuminates when powered on 2 other terminals (1 and 0). Both LEDs are rated to last at least 100,000 hr and exhibit 100 cd/m2 brightness. Offered in IP65 housing, RoHS-compliant product can be powered by range of voltage options.

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Pressure Logger incorporates Min/Max display.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:29:45 -0500

Designed for tracking and recording pressure data, Utility Data-at-a-Glance Pressure Data Logger helps determine if pressures were maintained in required ranges. Display supports various units of measure and offers Min/Max option as well as battery status indicator. Supplied in waterproof IP68 case, submergible product supports FLASH memory cards and triple-speed, USB-enabled data downloading. Models are available for 0-100, 0-300, and 0-500 psi ranges, all with 1 sec sampling rate.

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Rotary Level Indicators offer fail-safe operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:44 -0500

Microprocessor-based Maxima+ Series includes super-smart circuitry that allows both material level monitoring and automatic control of process system. In addition to automatic self-diagnosis, supervisory circuit sends signal to external LED, which indicates sensor's status, giving visual monitoring of paddle rotation, covered condition, or fault condition. Indicators can control storage and flow of dry bulk material such as feed, cement, grain, plastic, aggregates, and wood products.

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LVDT Communication Module interacts with up to 254 units.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:36:17 -0500

Electrically compatible with TEDS, Model 4215-LVDT Smart Indicator offers plug and play operation and can communicate with up to 254 Model 4215-L units on one serial communication bus. Model 4215-L is designed for measurement and control of 2-channel LVDT measurement fixtures. In addition to standard configuration, Model 4215-LVDT is capable of mixed transducer interfacing, including LVDT, DC strain extensometer, and quadrature encoder-based position measurement devices.

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Threshold Angle Detector fits in tight spaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:37:24 -0500

Equipped with 5 discreet 1.0 A open drain outputs, TADII combines solid state/digital technology with SP5000 Dual Axis Electrolytic Tilt Sensor. It provides independent/bilateral trigger and hysteresis angle settings for X and Y axis, and cumulative threshold limit indication. Trigger delay interval setting helps prevent false triggering under dynamic conditions. Factory calibrated to user requirements, detector is available with calibration board, which lets user perform field adjustments.

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Pressure Controller/Indicator has modular architecture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:35:58 -0500

Suited for rack-mount or bench-top applications, PACE 5000 combines full digital control and piezo-resistive devices to optimize precision, measurement stability, performance, and slew rate. Touch-screen and hi-res ¼ VGA display with icon menu facilitate operation as well as setup, while connectivity is provided via RS232 and IEEE communication ports. Multiple units can be combined in same system to provide pressure calibration capability from 25 mbar to 210 bar.

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Single-Channel Voltage Monitors draw 500 nA quiescent current.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:39:34 -0500

Supplied in 2 x 2 mm DFN or ThinSOT(TM) packages, LTC2934 and LTC2935 are suited for single Li+ coin cell, AA, AAA, and other portable, battery-powered applications. Model LTC2935 has 3 binary inputs that allow selection of one of 8 integrated reset thresholds, from 3.3-2.25 V, in 150 mV increments. Model LTC2934 allows external resistive divider to finely set reset threshold anywhere from 1.6-6V. Reset thresholds in both devices are ±1.5% accurate over temperature.

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Digital Crane Weigher offers accuracy of ±0.1% rated load.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:46:00 -0500

With 1,000, 3,000, and 5,000 kg capacity, Digital Crane Weigher is weatherproof and provides 60 hr running time from 6 V lead-acid rechargeable battery. It offers operating temperature range of -20 to 60°C, safe overload of 200% rated capacity, as well as ultimate overload of 400% rated capacity. Other features include 360° swivel hook with thrust bearing, 25 mm high LED display with 5 digits and 7 segments, and on/off, zero, net/gross, and tare push button switches.

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Internet-Connected Annunciator allows remote monitoring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:42:28 -0500

Combining annunciator with remote monitoring functionality, ennunciator(TM) attaches to generator controller to allow access to engine data over LAN. In-building annunciator can be monitored from any computer connected to Web and provides constant connectivity to customers' service provider without requiring any communication infrastructure investment. Designed for use by standby power generation customers, solution uses 4-wire connection to generator control.

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Optical Power Meter has 800-1600 nm wavelength range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:42:53 -0500

Suited for fiber optic network maintenance, equipment research and development, GAO800 Optical Power Meter can test optical fiber power loss, continuity, and evaluate line transmission quality. It features storage and page up/down functions, adapters supporting FC, ST, and SC ports, 100 groups of memory and record management, auto shut off, and LCD with backlit display. Functions include relative power test in unit of dB, multi-wavelengths test, and absolute power test in units of dBm/µW.

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Voltage Supervisors come in 8-pin MSOP packages.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:35:39 -0500

With ability to monitor up to 5 channels, STM6904/5 four- and five-channel voltage supervisors ensure integrity of multi-voltage systems such as set-top boxes, telecom and networking equipment, computing and data-storage systems. Model STM6905 offers 5 monitored channels and fixed delay-to-reset time of 210 ms, whereas STM6904 offers additional user-selectable reset delay times while monitoring up to 4 channels. Units operate from 0.8-5.5 V across -40 to +85 °C industrial temperature range.

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Thermal Mass Flow Meter offers optional Profibus interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:41:13 -0500

Model XFM can be programmed remotely, stores calibration data for 1-10 gases and conversion factors for up to 32 gases, and has accuracy of ±1% of FS at calibration temperature and pressure. Automatic sensor zero offset adjustment can be activated locally (maintenance push button) or remotely (via digital interface). It features digital interface RS485 and RS232, programmable totalizer, high/low flow alarm limits, self-diagnostic tests, and 23 Volumetric Flow/Engineering Units.

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Load Indicator is available in capacities from ½ to 10 tons.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:39:06 -0500

Dynafor LLX2 load indicators feature cross-plane design where upper and lower attachment points are positioned 90° from each other allowing articulation in 2 planes. Available display options include lb, short ton, metric ton, Kg, Kn, and daN, with accuracy of .1%. Other features include 2.4 GHz ZIGBEE connection between sensor and display with 260 ft range, ability to monitor up to 8 sensors, and weather protection to NEMA 4X (IP66) for sensor, IP54 for display.

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Power Meter handles core CWDM test and measurement needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:33:39 -0500

Model OCC-55 Smart Optical Channel Checker is designed for CWDM system installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting. It operates in 1,260-1,620 nm range, and can analyze all 18 CWDM wavelengths in terms of individual power level and display measurement results in bar-graph or tabular mode. CWDM analyzer deploys USB interface that, when used in combination with OFS-355 software, provides customized reports which can be downloaded from OCC-55 to any PC.

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Digital Indicator comes in short 60 mm 1/8 DIN case.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:40:07 -0500

Featuring 21 mm high LED readout with 5-digit display, Model AG500 offers universal input types, up to 6 programmable alarms, analog retransmission, digital input, 12 or 24 Vdc sensor power supply, and RS-485 or MODBUS-RTU communications. With digital communications, microprocessor-based digital indicator can be used in conjunction with PC or PLC, while with analog retransmission output, it can be used with chart recorder or data acquisition system.

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