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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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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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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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Turbine Flow Meter provides inferred mass measurements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:33 -0500

Combining FT Series turbine flowmeter with LinearLink(TM) Temperature Compensated Interface, FT-LD System helps user obtain precise leakage measurements for fluids such as engine oil, transmission oil, and hydraulic fluid. LinearLink TCI infers mass by density compensation, bringing cold and hot fluid volumes to standard. Regardless of fluid temperature, compensated volume of flow is converted to weight equivalent, allowing user to determine amount of leakage that has occurred.

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Turbine Flowmeter System includes leak detection ability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:00 -0500

Designed for flow measurement accuracy under dynamic temperature conditions, FT-LD system provides inferred mass measurements for leakage detection by correcting for temperature effects on fluid volume. FT Series turbine flowmeter, paired with LinearLink(TM) Temperature Compensated Interface (TCI), helps obtain precise leakage measurements for various fluids. Specifically, LinearLink TCI lends functionality for flow meter linearization, viscosity correction, and density compensation.

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Flow Meters measure non-condensing and saturated steam flow.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:05 -0500

Featuring HART communication for field programming and system integration, RNS Series (Insertion) and RWS Series (Wafer) vortex steam flow meters are suitable for measuring non-condensing steam and saturated process steam at pressures up to 150 psi. Configurable for mass flow measurements, RNS Series is available for pipe sizes from 6-72 in. and has turndown ratio of 35:1. RWS Wafer meter has 316 SS wetted parts, and is available in 5 sizes for flange mounting in pipes from ½-4 in.

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Digital Transducer measures pressure and temperature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:01 -0500

Offering MPU-based pressure and temperature measurement, Digital True Pressure Series covers pressure ranges from 0-5,000 to 0-30,000 psia and temperatures from -40 to +302°F. All-welded Inconel® construction withstands corrosive environments, and temperature output is programmable in °K/°F/°C. Along with memory-based user access, features include RS-232, RS-485, I²C, or SPI interfaces as well as digital pressure and temperature output with end-user requests or programmed timing.

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Power Meter/Sensor facilitates fluorescence microscopy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:59 -0500

With X-Cite® XR2100 Power Meter and XP750 Objective Plane Power Sensor, researchers can measure optical power at specimen level. XP750 fits on microscope stage and measures output from X-Cite® illuminator or any other epi-fluorescence light source with power sensitivity from 5 µW to 500 mW at wavelengths from 320-750 nm. Featuring control keypad interface, XR2100 allows power measurements to be stored to unit or downloaded into exportable data files via computer.

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IR Thermometer uses non-contact, laser-based measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:55 -0500

Powered by one 9 V alkaline battery, Model CA879 uses non-contact, 1 mW (670 nm type) laser targeting feature to measure temperatures from -58° to +1,022°F with resolution of 0.1°F from -58° to +200°F and 1°F beyond. Unit is designed for single-handed operation and measures temperature in °F or °C. Along with 12:1 field of vision ratio and fixed 0.95 emissivity, meter offers Auto-HOLD function, 2000-count backlit LCD, and 400 ms response time.

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Compact Meters identify phase rotation on 3-phase systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:54 -0500

Useful when installing rotating machinery or motors and for checking generator output, Model 6608 Phase Rotation Meter and Model 6609 Phase and Motor Rotation Meter can identify phase rotation as well as live and open/de-energized phases. Model 6609, using non-contact technique, also measures proper rotation of motors, conveyors, pumps, and other electrical devices interconnected on power line system before installation when rotation direction is dependent on proper phase hook-up.

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Cellular Wireless Hour Meter includes idle sensing feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:13 -0500

In addition to location and total hours of usage, CYBERWATCH can also report idle time, which is calculated by amount of time engine is under load versus total time engine is on. Unit transmits GPS position and hour meter data automatically once per day via cellular network to password protected website that is accessed by dealer or user. To ensure timely service, graphic interface shows mechanic dispatcher which vehicles are due, past due, and not due for maintenance.

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Bench Digital Multimeters debug complex electronics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:56 -0500

Available in 5.5 and 6.6 digit models, DMM4000 Series integrates with National Instruments LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive instrument software for acquiring, analyzing, and presenting data from multiple instruments. Units support voltage, current, frequency, period, diode, capacitance, resistance, and temperature measurements. For in-depth analysis, 6.5 digit DMM4040 and DMM4050 include graphical display that supports histogram, trend plotting, and statistical analysis features.

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Volumetric Flow Meter designed for exact dosing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:54:05 -0500

Compact SQ Series Flow Meter deposits small dosing quantities in water and aqueous solutions up to 200 ml/min. It features response time of less than 0.15 sec and repeatability of ±0.2%. Unit features 316 SS wetted parts, internal measuring pipe that provides exact dosing quantities, 4-digit numeric display, and 4-20 mA outputs including switching, pulse, and analog. Electrical connection is made through M12 connector.

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Coriolis Meters feature transmitters for optimal performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:56 -0500

Micro Motion® H-Series Coriolis meters include Micro Motion Model 2400S transmitter, with MVD(TM) digital processing for sensor health to be monitored while meter is in-line, and which maximizes performance for empty-full-empty batching. Meters have mass flow accuracy up to ±0.1% and volume flow accuracy up to ±0.15% on liquids, mass flow accuracy of ±0.5% on gases, and liquid density accuracy up to ±0.001 g/cc. They mount remotely or in control room using DIN rail, panel, or rack format.

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IR Pyrometer Calibrator offers auto-tune PID control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:24 -0500

Suited for high-temperature calibration, portable Black Body BBSH features temperature range of 500-1,200°C with 1°C resolution and accuracy of ±0.5°C of indicated temperature. Stability is ±0.5°C and emissivity is better than 0.97. Consuming 1,000 W, calibration system features 15 minute stabilization time and heating time of 60 minutes. Calibration is traceable to National Standards within ±2°C.

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Tachometers incorporate USB functionality and LCD.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Intended for industrial and lab applications, CA1725 and USB-enabled CA1727 use non-contact method to measure rotation speed of any moving part or device up to 100,000 rpm. Photo reflective strip facilitates distance measurements, and optical sensor avoids external interference by incorporating active, modulated IR beam. Available with adapter for traditional contact type measurement, products can also measure from sensors with voltage outputs through external input.

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Non-contact Pyrometer suits metal processing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:39 -0500

Dependent on emissivity ratio but not on absolute emissivity, thermoMETER CT ratio provides measuring range of 700-1,800°C at maximum ambient temperature of 250°C. It enables connection to Profibus, Ethernet, USB, RS232, or RS485, and can be used as standard single-channel IR sensor or as ratio pyrometer. Operating with optical fiber between sensor and electronics, unit is unaffected by electromagnetic radiation.

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Electromagnetic Flowmeter features octagonal sensor design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:28 -0500

Targeting water and wastewater markets, WaterMaster Flowmeter features submersible octagonal sensor that minimizes up and down stream piping requirements, and advanced filtering, which minimizes fluid and electrode noise. Available in 1.5-12 in. sizes, buriable unit includes backlit graphical display that can be rotated 270° without tools. Standard HART protocol enables online modification and monitoring of parameters, while digital signal processing enables real-time measurements.

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Digital Light Meter comes with 9 V battery.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:34:36 -0500

Featuring remote sensor with 1.5 m cable, Digital Light Meter (61-686) precisely measures incandescent, fluorescent, metal halide, high-pressure sodium, and halogen lamp output. Light level is displayed on LCD read-out, and values are saved by pressing Data Hold button or Max Hold button to capture maximum value.

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Spectrometers offer hardware, software, and accessory options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:34:35 -0500

Designed for laboratories handling low to moderate numbers of samples, 710-ES Series Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometers work with ICP Expert(TM) II v1.1.3 signal processing software to cut sample analysis times. Mass flow control of nebulizer gas is offered as option for new instruments and can be retrofitted to existing systems. Series is also compatible with Productivity Package, which allows use of fully automated Switching Valve System.

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