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Shaft Alignment System suits explosive environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:18 -0500

Made of stainless steel for use in extreme and harsh environments, Easy-Laser® Extreme(TM) D550 is intrinsically safe and EX-ATEX approved for explosive areas. In addition, shaft alignment system is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof, and classified to IP66 and IP67 standards.

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Laser Meters precisely measure distances up to 200 ft.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:38 -0500

Suited for electricians, facilities managers, and HVAC contractors, Fluke 416D and 411D Laser Distance Meters feature one-hand operation, large LCDs, and automatic shut-off. Fluke 411D measures up to 100 ft with accuracy of ±0.12 in., and provides 3,000 readings from pair of AAA batteries. Measuring up to 200 ft with accuracy of ±0.06 in., Fluke 416D offers 5,000 readings from pair of AAA batteries, 3 line backlit display, memory for saving 10 measurements, and IP54 splash/dust protection.

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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 0.1°C at 25°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 -29°C to +50°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 ¼ in. Sony Super HAD® 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 90°. 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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Roll Alignment Tool provides electronic nip analysis.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:20 -0500

Designed for converting and printing, Mini Sigma-Nip® measures nip widths of rolls with circumferences smaller than 20 in. Sensors capture data and record nip width readings while being viewed on laptop containing Windows-based software. Adjustments to load are made in real-time while sensors are in closed, non-rotating nip. Useful for continuous maintenance as well as during equipment setup and shutdown, Mini Sigma-Nip exposes problems with alignment, skewing, and crown deficiencies.

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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 -90ºC. 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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Microscope is designed for electrophysiological experiments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:46 -0500

Optimized for flexibility and safety, Axio Examiner fixed stage microscope supports configuration with 4 upper parts, 2 lower parts, as well as various components - stages, micropipettes, light sources - and motorization options. Several interfaces are also available, and specimen area is extendable to free working distance of up to 100 mm. Connection of up to 2 AxioCam cameras and use of AxioVision v4.7 software with physiology module facilitate quantitative evaluation.

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Microscope is designed for electrophysiological experiments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:10 -0500

Suited for neuroscience research, Axio Examiner Fixed Stage Microscope features sloping turret that maximizes working area on large stage and allows working distance of more than 100 mm. Open space offers easy access to experimental area and flexibility in configuring options. Modular design offers choice of 4 upper bodies, 2 lower bodies, up to 3 camera interfaces, visible or IR illumination, DIC/Dodt Gradient contrast, and 2 and 4 position objective turrets.

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DPSS Laser comes with integrated photo detector.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:09 -0500

MicroGreen(TM) APC, when engaged in any feedback loop, can be set to maintain constant output power up to 8 mW TEM<sub>00</sub>, allowing designers to offer illumination solutions that operate over more than 30°C of change in ambient temperature. Measuring 5.6 mm in dia, compact DPSS laser features monolithic optical design, high electrical-to-optical efficiency, and built-in temperature insensitivity without use of thermoelectric coolers, allowing for battery operation.

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Digital Video Recorder supports both analog and IP cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:02 -0500

Capable of recording from up to 20 cameras at combined 600/500 images/sec (NTSC/PAL) at 4CIF resolution, DVR5100 v1.5 offers choice of 4, 8, or 16 analog camera inputs and 4, 12, or 16 IP camera inputs. It also offers choice of 3 configuration paths to support users in their specific IP migration strategy. Endura enabled unit allows for centralized monitoring and management in scalable and expandable IP surveillance system while providing local record, view, and control capabilities.

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Surveillance System tracks vehicles within complexes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:37:12 -0500

Using Rontal SimGuard incident management system and proprietary license plate recognition devices deployed at gate entrance and various points throughout complex, Eagle Eye lets users track and monitor vehicle locations in real-time. Vehicle locations are shown on 3D display that offers suggested and custom zones of interest. After users choose specific area, system can zoom into desired location and turn available devices to that zone for search via cameras and other devices.

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Laser Combination optimizes vegetable sorting accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:37:03 -0500

Combining multiple wavelength lasers with color cameras on one sorter, Raptor Laser optimizes detection of foreign material and product defects in processed and fresh-cut vegetables based on structural properties, chlorophyll levels, as well as color, size, and shape. Solution, equipped with touchscreen control panel and KeyWare® Application Pack operational software, accommodates range of vegetables without requiring laser module change or additional modules.

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OEM Ultraviolet Laser is optimized for low beam divergence.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:34:55 -0500

Frequency-tripled DPSS (diode pumped solid state) laser, MATRIX(TM) 355 BE, integrates beam expander within sealed laser head, resulting in output beam diameter of 2.2 mm and divergence of 0.5 mrad. RoHS-compliant product is offered with 1 or 2 W average power and pulse repetition rates up to 60 kHz. It suits precision applications in materials processing and marking, such as stereolithography, LCD/FPD titling, thin film ablation, internal glass marking, and semiconductor scribing.

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Cold Plate is designed for high power fiber coupled lasers.

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

Model OCP-150 is compact high power 150 W OEM thermoelectric, nickel-plated cold plate to maximize heat spreading for high heat flux laser diodes. It has mounting patterns for nLight's Pearl fiber coupled lasers, LIMO's fiber coupled lasers, and QPC's Brightlase Ultra. Heatsinks for OCP-150 have 3 heatpipes, and all heatpipes and heatsinks are nickel plated and soldered together to maximize heat transfer.

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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, 20° vertical, 360° horizontal FOV panoramic vision system delivers high resolution imagery via rotating head that scans full 360° 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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External Camera Flash offers ISO 200 guide number of 48/157.5.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:24 -0500

Designed for digital SLR cameras, Speedlight SB-900 provides 17-200 mm auto zoom range, 3 illumination patterns, full information LCD panel, and AF-Assist illumination that covers 20-105 mm focal range and is compatible with AF sensors. Unit tilts up to 90°, down to -7°, and rotates horizontally 180° to right and left. It includes built-in overheat protection system and automatic filter detection for white balance correction, even in fluorescent lighting conditions.

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Marking Laser is available in 10 and 20 W of power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:01 -0500

Able to mark on wide range of materials such as flexible foil, plastics, and metal, F-Series Fiber laser enables high-speed precision printing on most new production materials, and can imprint bar codes, precision logos, and technical drawings. Capable of static or dynamic on the fly marking, it operates with any handheld terminal, touchscreen, or PC. Diode-pumped YAG fiber tube requires no maintenance and no consumables.

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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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