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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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Wall Plate Extender supports HDMI 1.3 specifications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:14 -0500

With single gang Model AT-HD-SR, users can transmit HDMI signals up to 80 ft at resolutions up to 1080p over dual CAT5 cables, and 100 ft with use of CAT6 cables. Consisting of sender and receiver unit, which are both passive, extender is HDCP and EDID compliant and requires no power.

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Circuit Breaker Finder and Socket Tester locates AC circuits.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:36 -0500

Digital Circuit Breaker Finder and Socket Tester locates correct circuit breaker or fuse supplying power to AC socket or lighting fixture without interrupting circuit. Product features auto-power off, low battery detection, and non-contact voltage sensor mode to sense voltage higher than 50 V. Socket Tester identifies common wiring faults by verifying wiring configuration. Wiring errors are indicated by one or more LEDs failing to light, with pattern of lit LEDs indicating type of fault.

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Test Socket facilitates evaluation of BGA devices.

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

Able to be leveraged across multiple platforms, G80 Grypper(TM) accelerates engineering development and failure analysis/QA for 0.8 mm+ pitch BGA devices in ASIC, FPGA, and embedded markets. Contact design minimizes forces required to insert higher-ball-count BGA devices into device-footprint G80 socket. Use allows customers to evaluate, debug, and characterize chipsets in actual system environment without soldering and de-soldering.

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Test Stand facilitates torque measurement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:18 -0500

Offering all mechanical specifications of TSTM test stand, TST-DC/TSTMH-DC Motorized Torque Test Stand provides 100 lb-in. torque capacity. Modular unit includes fixture mounting plate and enables quick engagement and disengagement of samples. Stepper motor design prevents speed variation with load. Stand works with variety of force gauges offering capacities from 50 g full scale to 1,000 lb and capturing peak force in both tension and compression.

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Zeta Potential Measurement Cell handles concentrated samples.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:21 -0500

Designed for Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system, ZEN1010 enables measurement in samples up to 40% w/v. Design incorporates minimized optical path length and takes just 150 µl sample in measurement area. Although it operates as standard cell, ZEN1010 allows zeta potential measurements in highly concentrated samples. By requiring less sample dilution, it supports optimized maintenance of pH and chemical structure of sample for directly relevant zeta potential measurement.

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RNA Isolation Kit speeds water safety testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:41 -0500

PowerWater RNA Isolation Kit isolates high-quality total RNA from variety of filtered water samples, including RNA from bacteria, fungi, and algae present in environmental samples. PowerWater bead tubes optimize lysis while Inhibitor Removal Technology provides high sensitivity in RT-PCR and allows processing of water with heavy amounts of contaminants to provide inhibitor-free RNA. Kit is compatible with common filter membrane types and provides results in less than 40 min.

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Test Jig aids peel strength tests on plastic ID cards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:18 -0500

Including upper wedge grip and lower fixture containing rollers which can be used in conjunction with low force universal materials test instruments, TG113 is designed for peel strength testing of laminated layers of standard plastic ID cards in accordance with ISO/IEC 10373-1:2006 (E). Jig allows 90° peel tests to be made at forces up to 200 N. Up to 4 test strips per card can be prepared and tested.

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HDMI Extenders transmit stereo audio and RS-232 data signals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:39 -0500

Twisted pair transmitter and receiver modules AT-HDS100SR and AT-HDS250SR extend HD signals over CAT5/6/7 cables for up to 330 and 825 ft, respectively, maintaining video resolutions up to 1,920 x 1,200 with no signal degradation. Devices feature embedded equalizer, gain, and CTI adjustments, and built-in EDID for storing necessary data. HDCP compliant units come with wall mountable brackets.

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DVI Video Extenders are HDTV compatible.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:44:00 -0500

Designed for computer video graphics, AT-DVI100SR and AT-DVI250SR are capable of extending video signal up to 330 and 825 ft, respectively, while maintaining video resolutions up to 1,920 x 1,200. Units are twisted pair transmitter and receiver modules that transmit stereo audio as well as RS-232 data signals over CAT5/6/7 cables. HDCP compliant extenders feature embedded equalizer, gain, and CTI adjustments, as well as built in EDED for storing necessary data.

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Force Measurement Module features plug and play operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:43:36 -0500

With rugged aluminum housing, RG smart load cell is designed for integration in to assembly systems, weighing systems, and process automation and testing automation applications. It is controlled by commands sent from PC/PLC thru its RS-232 connector. Device has ASCII command library that allows for functions including peak force recall, set points, data averaging, data filtering, and calibration. Module is offered in capacities of 2-200 lb.

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Rebar Detector also measures cover depth, rebar diameter.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:28:38 -0500

Able to meet construction and building industry needs, Profoscope provides both visual and acoustic indications of what lies directly beneath concrete surface. Positioning of electromagnetic coils allows symmetrical triangulation of rebar configuration, telling operator if instrument is located between 2 rebars or directly on top of one. Ergonomically designed instrument, which can be operated with one hand, is Swiss-made and has no connection cables.

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Transmitter/Receiver Pairs enable HDMI over fiber connections.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:18 -0500

Allowing HDMI device to be added in analog room, HD-TX1-F and HD-RX1-F units extend uncompressed HDMI and IR/RS-232 control signals up to 1,000 ft over single multimode fiber connection. They can also connect 2 HDMI switchers in different parts of building so source or display device can be located remotely from central equipment. Pairs include universal IR repeaters with range of up to 192 kHz, bidirectional RS-232 extenders up to 115k Baud, and 12 Vdc power pack.

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HDMI Video Fiber Optic Extenders are HDCP/DDC compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:30:21 -0500

Capable of sending HDMI v1.3 digital audio/video signal through multimode optical fibers, AT-HDF20SR and AT-HDF30SR allow any HD display to extend signals up to 1,320 ft at WUXGA or HDTV resolutions. They offer self adjustment with no compression, bit reduction, or signal degradation and can run multiple signals in single conduit without crosstalk. CEC compliant units support 12-bit color depth and have 8 dB input equalizer, which compensates losses over 16 ft.

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Video Extenders transfer HD video over multimode fiber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:14 -0500

AT-DVIF20SR and AT-DVIF30SR are capable of sending DVI video signal and HDCP/DDC information through single multimode optical fiber, allowing any high definition source to extend signal up to 1,320 ft at WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200 at 60 Hz) or HDTV resolutions 1080p/1080i/720p. CEC compliant units support 12-bit color depth and have 8 dB input equalizer, which compensates signal losses over 16 ft. Both models are fully Mac and PC compatible, and include ESD protection on all I/O interfaces.

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Video Extenders transfer HD video up to 1,000 ft.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:07 -0500

UL/CE approved, model AT-3GSDI20SR transfers high definition video over multi-mode, optical type, fiber optic cables without any signal loss. It can send 3G SDI signals, and allows users to transfer 1080P HDSDI signal at 3Gb/s, supporting single channel SMPTE-424M 3G HD-SDI, SMPTE-292M HD, or SMPTE-259M serial digital video signal. Supporting wide range of video formats including SDI, DVB-ASI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI, extenders are ideal for medical imaging applications.

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Water Quality Kit eliminates guessing and color matching.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:05 -0500

Suited for aquarists, retailers, breeders, and wholesalers, eXact Micro 7+ Aquarium and Pond Water Test Kit (486691-AQ) helps ensure healthy environment for fish. It includes eXact Micro 7+ photometer and reagent strips that measure Ammonia, Nitrate, Bromine, pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Copper, Chlorine, Ozone, Permanganate, and Transmission. In transmission mode, IP67 waterproof photometer reads additional 26 parameters. Handheld unit has built-in sampling cell.

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Test Kit facilitates auto diagnostics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:05 -0500

Available in custom-molded case, MV8500 Silverline Elite Automotive Test Kit performs engine diagnostics, brake bleeding, fluid transfer, evacuation, sampling, and windshield repair. Kit includes hand pump that produces 28 in. Hg vacuum or pressure up to 60 psi. Pump's gearless diaphragm gauge is surrounded by protective rubber boot and can be rotated 360°. With vacuum/pressure release lever, operator can release system pressure without disconnecting pump.

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Kits enable brake bleeding and automotive diagnostics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:30:05 -0500

Featuring Selectline pumps, MV8000 Automotive Test and Bleed Kit and MV8020 Brake Bleeding Kit include essentials for brake bleeding, as well as testing of vacuum and pressure-related engine systems. All pumps are made of lightweight PVC with lever-action vacuum release. Model MV8000 combines pump with vacuum gauge and all accessories for engine vacuum diagnostics and 1-person vacuum brake bleeding, while Model MV8020 includes pump and components for brake and hydraulic clutch bleeding.

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Handheld Instrument locates rebar in concrete structures.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:30:29 -0500

Promoting working efficiency and safety for sawing and drilling contractors, Profoscope is used to determine rebar location, cover depth, rebar diameter, and mid-point between 2 neighboring rebars. Cordless solution, which runs on 2 AA batteries, features 2-key function for programming, location, and navigation. Offering visual and acoustic indication, ergonomic unit locates rebar beneath concrete surface and displays it on LCD screen for real-time visualization.

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