Sensors
Measurement &
Instrumentation

13th and 14th February 2002

Now the only national British event devoted entirely to instrumentation and sensors.
"Nowhere else can busy users see a full spectrum of sensing, measurement and instrumentation products and discuss their needs with professionals from the industry."

Pre register at mtec-info.co.uk

This exhibition is co-located with seven specialist industry events and is organised by Trident Exhibitions

Last year's show: mtec 2001 - Review

Optical measurement from Scantron Scantron, specialists in precision non-contact sensors, have picked MTEC '02 to show their extensive range of optical measurement equipment. On display will be their laser Doppler meters for accurate and affordable speed and length measurement. Incorporating state of the art electronics, this clever gauge is capable of measuring a continuous process or used to control a cut to length process. Also on display will be the very latest in laser triangulation gauges for displacement measurement. These highly accurate new gauges employ a CAN-bus to allow more than one Bell Flow Systems and Fluidwell As part of their expanded product portfolio Bell Flow Systems will be exhibiting the Gemini range of flowmeters and the new range of water meters from Alpe Hydraulic Systems. The latest products from Fluidwell UK are the improved 100 series with optional l.S. 4-20 mA and pulse output, plus various new models with pressure and temperature compensation for liquid and gas. Revolutionary new concept from Status The MEDACS 2000 series from Status Instruments represents a totally new and revolutionary concept in DIN rail signal conditioning modules, offering a high degree of functionality and configurability, together with the capability of interfacing to a wide range of industrial sensors. The units, which are the result of three years extensive R and D, can be integrated directly into higher level plant control systems via bus systems, DCSs and the fast growing OPC software platform. IMI's moisture portfolio IMA will be displaying their broad portfolio of moisture analysers, and introducing two new products: the Buck Chilled Mirror and CMC Phosphorus Pentoxide analyser. With the ethos of offering the right technology for the application, IMA has the unique ability to draw on the largest range of systems to ensure credibility and integrity. Penny & Giles debut linear sensor Penny & Giles Controls is launching a new range of Sealed Linear Sensor. The new SLS095 range has been designed specifically to offer OEM volumes on 3-5 day delivery lead times and at a significantly reduced cost. The new potentiometer offers IP50 and IP66 sealing options and stroke lengths of 10mm, 20mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm. Rotronic Launch New IS Humidity Transmitter Rotronic have introduced a new series of intrinsically safe humidity and temperature measurement probes, the HygroClip Ex. HygroClip Ex is available in three configurations for duct, cable and wall mounting, and features the very latest digital signal processing and data transmission technology. Suitable for connection to the HygroFlex range of industrial transmitters, or for use as a stand alone 4Š20mA 2 wire transmitter, the HygroClip Ex probes offer wide measurement ranges (0-100%rh, -50-200degC) and flexible installation options. Exciting range from ASM Position sensor manufacturer ASM will launch an exciting new range of sensors using different technologies to provide the exact solution for position measurement applications, particularly those which are unusual and difficult. Many sensors can be programmed for offset, range and current/voltage output and new options include Incremental Encoder Absolute Encoder, Fieldbus and_RS232 output together with a range of "mechanics only" sensors allowing OEM's to fit their own encoders or potentiometers. New products from Gefran Gefran has launched the new M and W Series of Melt Pressure Transducers for use in the plastic, polymer and food industries. Through a consolidation of individual features, the new line of sensors grants improved performances both in terms of accuracy / thermal drift and immunity to noise and keeps a strict electrical and mechanical interchangeability with existing products. Single loop controllers have a fast sample time of 120 msec and 0.2% full-scale accuracy. The main input is universal, with 60 types, including thermocouples, RTD, PTC, NTC, and linear inputs 1-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA. No hardware or jumpers are need to change inputs, only the menu. Highlights from Contemporary Controls Contemporary Controls will be highlighting its new CTRLink range of Industrial Ethernet products in Hall 10, Stand N14/P10 at the 'mtec' exhibition in February. We have expanded our existing line of affordable twisted-pair Hubs and Switches, with the introduction of units that also incorporate one or two fibre-optic ports. In addition, we are launching a brand new line of miniature, DIN-Rail-mounted Ethernet Hubs, Switches and Media Converters. Examples of these products will be demonstrated during the show on the independent Ethernet Demonstration Area, being run by specialist consultancy NETdot3. Your advert on read-out.net could be seen by 2000 visitors per week

Calex Launches New Hand-Held IR thermometer Calex Electronicslaunches the new Pyropen D Handheld Infrared Thermometer. This pocket-sized instrument measures temperatures in the range -20degC to +500degC with 0.10 resolution. It has a built-in memory for remote data logging or it can be used for continuous on-line PC based data acquisition via the software and cable included. It provides instantaneous, maximum, minimum and average readings in degC or degF. The emissivity setting can be adjusted to suit different materials and the built-in laser makes sighting simple. Site to exhibit at show The 500 page web site www.sensorland.com is using the mtec 2002 to show demonstrate the site to industrial and scientific engineers who are expected to visit the show. The site includes a wide variety of online information on all types of sensors and instrumentation, including data capture and analysis, calibration, process control, materials test, quality, metrology, telemetry, test, plant maintenance and weighing. Barksdale switch Visit Barksdale Control Products's stand where the high-quality sensor manufacturer will be exhibiting its Switch 2000 electronic dual pressure switch for the first time in the UK. The Switch 2000 has been developed for a wide range of OEM applications and offers unrivalled accuracy, reliability and performance via internal microprocessor control. Folding Box opening! FBC manufacture tailor made aluminium cases, which offer the perfect high quality storage and transit safety needed for modern instrumentation. All cases are made to order, of almost any specific dimensions, with a wide variety of finishes and fittings to suit each customers own special requirements. We also have facilities to print your name or details onto the cases. Cooler launch from HAWCO HAWCO, sole importer of the Ametek-Jofra dry block temperature calibrators, announce the arrival of the Super Cooler Calibrators and their first appearance in the UK. The Super Cooler Calibrators, models ATC-156 and ATC-157 are the latest development in dry block temperature calibrators. Both instruments feature dual zone heating to achieve maximum calibration homogeneity and performance integrity. The ATC-157 has the widest temperature range for a cooling dry block on the market today; at normal laboratory ambient the calibrator will reach temperatures down to -50degC and a maximum of 155degC, and up to 10 times quicker than a liquid calibration bath. Load pins from Tedea-Huntleigh Tedea-Huntleigh, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of load cells and force sensors, will be showcasing its extensive product selection, including a new range of high quality load pins specifically designed to suit individual customer applications. Moisture measurement from Michell Michell Instruments will be showcasing an extensive range of moisture measurement instrumentation, including the British debut of Easidew ‹ an exciting and innovative range of hygrometers designed to offer high levels of accuracy and repeatability at low cost. A robust, high-performance hygrometer range, Easidew is ideal for a wide range of applications, including the measurement of moisture content in process gases and monitoring compressed air quality in factories. Sensor Technology Torc Sense! Sensor Technology introduces their new range of TorcSense RWT Rotary Torque Transducers. With full-scale ranges between 100 mNm and 10,000 Nm, the E300 RWT1 series of transducers utilizes the little known Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) phenomenon. This SAW approach has allowed the development of small transducers, which are not only exceptionaily accurate, but more importantly, require no physical contact between the revolving shaft and its housing. RDP Sensors at MTEC 2002 Transducer manufacturers RDP Electronics are showing a wide range of their products at the show including examples of recent developments in displacement transducers for harsh environments, fieldbus compatible digital transducers, and the growing range of single and three- dimensional band sensors. Well respected for their LVDT products, RDP is also very successful in signal conditioning. MTS magnetostrictive position sensing and the new Sensotec module pressure transducer range which offers fast response customisation will also be on display. Kemo features updated filter range Kemo is featuring its updated ranges of electronic filter modules and filter instruments for signal-conditioning applications in data-acquisition and instrumentation applications. The company now offers a number of standard off-the-shelf products, many of which are available ex stock for speedy delivery. These include the 1200 and 1600 ranges of filter modules, the BenchMaster VBF8 two-channel benchtop filter, 21 Series multichannel filter system, and the CardMaster range of filter carrier cards, including the CardMaster 1 and CardMaster 8.