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Network Cameras provide 802.3af PoE compliance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:34 -0500

Utilizing PoE technology and open software architecture to work with both Pelco and third-party control systems, Spectra Mini IP series of discreet network dome cameras offer multiple mounting options. They feature 4CIF full-frame-rate video and 3 IP video streams. Designed for seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure, palm sized units are suited for retail, campus, casino, and other installations.

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Imaging System provides accurate spectral detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:03 -0500

Incorporating FLEX technology, Maestro(TM) EX In Vivo Imaging System enables both broad- and narrow-band spectral imaging at click of button. Software tools ensure accurate and automated characterization of fluorescent signals in spectrally complex samples. Optional Dynamic Contrast Enhancement, DyCE(TM), provides all-optical anatomic imaging solution for mice that also helps eliminate signals from non-specific binding.

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Thermal Imagers have infrared diagnostic capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:20 -0500

Including models i40, i50, and i60, i-Series thermal imaging cameras provide up to 2.3 megapixel resolution coupled with built-in illuminator lamp to ensure quality images even in poorly lit sites. Units feature 2% accuracy and thermal sensitivity of less than 0.1Â°C at 25Â°C, 1 Gb micro SD Card that stores up to 1,000 radiometric JPEGs which require no special software for viewing, and QuickReport software with USB cable. Powered by 5 hr swappable Li-Ion battery, they weigh 1.3 lb.

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Outdoor PoE IP-Camera offers day/night functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:25 -0500

Able to operate in environments from -29Â°C to +50Â°C, ZO-3130-02 color video camera features 18x motor-driven optical zoom and 4x digital multiplier controlled using click-to-point and preset view features of included Relay Server Software. Camera employs Â¼ in. Sony Super HADÂ® CCD imager and automatically switches to black/white and removes IR cut filter to increase sensitivity in low-light conditions. Installation is achieved with one CAT5E cable; 60 W PoE injector is included.

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Outdoor Video Camera features vari-focal lens and auto-iris.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:24 -0500

Housed in a weatherproof enclosure with automatic heater and blower, Model MZ-3130-01 produces high-quality video in low light conditions, switching from normal color mode to more sensitive black and white low-light mode to increase sensitivity to 0.03 lux. Standard lens is adjustable from 2.8-12 mm, providing horizontal field-of-view of nearly 90Â°. PoE-ready camera only requires CAT5E cable connection injected with 60 W. Video can be accessed over LAN, WAN, VPN, or Internet.

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Bright, Energy-Saving T8 Lamps come in 2 and 3 ft versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:42:20 -0500

Designed for use on instant start ballasts and programmed rapid start ballasts, 2-ft GE F17 Watt-MiserÂ® lamps output 3,132 initial lumens and consume 41 system watts in 3-lamp fixture. Similarly, 3-ft GE F25 Watt-MiserÂ® lamps output 5,024 initial lumens and consume 58 system watts. Both TCLP-compliant lamps deliver 24,000 hr rated life at 12 hr/start to extend re-lamping cycle. Color rendering index is 80 for 5,000K lamp, 82 for 4,100K lamp, and 85 for 3,000K/3,500K lamps.

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Display and Controller are designed for load cells.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:52 -0500

Combining display and controller functions into singe unit, DS-3000 is 4-channel interface device for iLoad Series load cells. Users can connect up to 4 iLoad series load cells and view individual and/or total loads in 3 different units including Kilograms, Pounds, and Newtons, and can also interface via USB uplink to plot/chart data to any PC. Optional relay outputs allow users to activate relays based on load limits in order to control up to 2 external devices.

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Imaging Camera features USB X-ray capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:49 -0500

Suited for maximizing signal to noise for low photon flux applications, iKon-M X-ray camera offers low read noise floor, high QE across X-ray, XUV and EUV energy ranges, and negligible dark current with thermoelectric cooling to as low as -90ÂºC. It has readout speeds of up to 2.5 MHz for fast frame rate imaging of dynamic processes, and 1,024 x 1,024 array with 13 m square pixels. Able to deliver high-performance solutions to direct detection X-ray needs, unit comes in DO and DY variants.

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All-Weather Outdoor Cameras come with PoE injector.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:48 -0500

Including MZ-3130-01 varifocal day/night switching camera and ZO-3130-02 18x zoom fixed camera, outdoor PoE cameras can reliably operate in colder climates as well as in low-light conditions down to 0.01 lux. IR sensitive cameras eliminate need for special switches or midspans, require only CAT5E cable for installation, and allow users to utilize infrared illuminators to augment area lighting. Units are certified for use in Class I Div 1 and Class I Div 2 environments.

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Molecular Imaging Agent facilitates disease research.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:44 -0500

With IntegriSense(TM) Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Agent, researchers can image and assess role of integrin alpha v beta 3 in disease progression and therapeutic response in disease states including oncology, cardiovascular disease, and bone disease. Agent works with VisEn's Quantitative Tomographic FMT imaging systems to enable quantitative data on biological targets in vivo. It is also compatible with other fluorescence imaging systems, including planar systems and intravital microscopes.

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White LED Bulb consumes 3.3 W.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:01 -0500

Engineered to handle variations in voltages that may accompany noisy or dirty ac power supplies, Series GMR16-5W MR16/GU10 LED bulb produces light output of 123 lumens from 80-260 Vac input. It features 3 high-power LEDs, and is offered in Warm White (3,000 K) color temperature and in 20Â° spotlight beam angle. Along with 50,000 hr lifespan, LEDs feature solid-state design, making them impervious to electrical and mechanical shock, vibration, frequent switching, and environmental fluctuation.

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Machine Vision Software offers drag and drop functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:48:41 -0500

Including Vision Program Manager (VPM) and Control Panel Manager (CPM), IMPACT(TM) Software Suite v8.0 features snap-to-grid alignment on control panel canvas and easy data linking between vision tools and controls. VPM features more than 120 tools, including OCR, blob analysis, circle gauge, circular pattern find, line find, and sub-pixel gauging. With intuitive programming interface, CPM allows users to create professional, custom control panels with multiple image displays.

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Machine Guarding System has 3D imaging/detection abilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:48:35 -0500

Eliminating potential for human error and tampering, QuadCam identifies objects and people moving in and around machinery, distinguishing between 1, 2, or more persons with real-time tracking. It allows users to define warning and shutdown zones, and provides visual and audible warnings when warning zone is breached. Single imager protects up to 8 x 10 ft zone when it is mounted at 11 ft. Up to 10 imagers can be managed by single QuadCam controller, monitoring up to 800 square ft.

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Infrared Camera is suited for security and surveillance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:14:32 -0500

With sensor that contains 3 million pixels (10,000 x 288), IR Revolution 360, 20Â° vertical, 360Â° horizontal FOV panoramic vision system delivers high resolution imagery via rotating head that scans full 360Â° rotation/sec. Detector is based on HgCdTe imaging technology and operates in 8-12 micron wavelength, LWIR region. High sensitivity (less than 25 mK) IR camera detection range, without image distortion, is up to 1 km for human figure, up to 1.5 km for automobile, and up to 6 km for boat.

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Surgical Lamp offers high-intensity light in compact package.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:54 -0500

Available in 5.8 x 3.5 x 2.8 in. portable package weighing 2.2 lb, LumitexMD(TM) BRICK medical grade light source uses 24 W SolarcÂ® high-intensity arc lamp to provide white light for surgical site visualization. Unit comes with ACMI connector, common international power plugs, and mounting clamp for attachment to IV pole or surgical table accessory side rail. Light source can be used in combination with LightMatÂ®, VersaLightÂ®, or headlight in surgical centers.

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FireWire Cameras have integrated, motorized zoom lens.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:38:35 -0500

Featuring resolutions from 640 x 480 to 1,280 x 960, FireWire cameras come with 4.8-46 mm motorized zoom lens and feature auto iris and one push auto focus. Zoom and focus are set by stepper motors, which allows all adjustments to be reproduced, while iris is driven by linear Hall element. External trigger input is provided to capture images on demand. All camera functions are software controlled and can be either set manually or automatically via user interface.

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USB 2.0 Cameras are available in 27 models.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:38:35 -0500

Including color, monochrome, and Bayer models in resolutions ranging from 640 x 480 to 1,280 x 960, USB 2.0 cameras come in industrial casing with C/CS lens mount and optionally with a trigger and digital I/Os. Cameras are offered with drivers for LabView, Halcon, DirectX, Twain, and WDM, as well as Windows XP/Visa, SDK IC Imaging Control, and IC Capture, which allows all parameters to be set, live video to be displayed, and singular images and image sequences to be captured.

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Compact Reader identifies 2D data matrix and 1D bar codes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:38:30 -0500

Multi-Code Reader can identify, verify, and qualify most marking methods including dot-peened, laser-etched, and printed DMC codes as well as printed barcodes. Suited for harsh environments, solid-state, metal housing measures 80 x 42 x 53 mm and unit incorporates CMOS image sensor with DSP and integrated lighting system. Maximum target speed is 7 msec and unit can read even partially damaged or worn code from any orientation. It is available in 2 x 24 Vdc models with VGA resolution.

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Barcode Software offers drag and drop usability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:28:58 -0500

Compatible with MSÂ® Vista, BRADYSOFT(TM) v8.5 Label Design Software helps users design and print labels with text, graphics, fixed or variable data, and with either database or user-driven information. Data can be printed on range of label designs, regardless of task size or label dimensions. Users can customize their labels, track work-in-process, as well as pull data from ERP, LIM, and other data systems to track product, lab samples, and equipment.

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Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera weighs 12 oz.

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

Including bright 2.8 in. LCD display, FLIR i5 handheld infrared camera measures temperatures up to 480Â°F while detecting temperature differences as small as 0.10Â°F. It comes with QuickReport image analysis and report writing software, 512 MB mini SD Card, rechargeable battery and charger, USB cable, hand strap, and manuals and user CDs which are available in 21 languages. Unit is suited for commercial, electrical, mechanical, and building trade applications.

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