Readout 96.02 February/March 1996

Livingston Hire (New Image).
CSL Instrumentation (Capability)
Instrumentation Ireland'96
Instrumentation Belfast
ISA Leinster Water & Environment Conference.
Siemens - Industrial Evolution Seminar.
Eirelec - Robust, Splashproof Instrumentation.
Manotherm (West Fuzzy Logic Temp Control)
Telonic Instruments (Capability)
PEMA Ltd - (T&M Instruments)
ProsCon Automation (Rosemount Analytical - Oxygen Analysis)
Douglas Calibration Services
Instrument Technology (F&P Parti-MAG emf)
TSM - Strain Gauge Manufacturers
Furness Controls (Ultra Low DP Instruments)
Eurotherm Ireland (4100 Recorders)
Panametrics (Portable Flowmeter)
Appointment Advertisements for ICS and DATAC Control International

Basic details of most of these companies may be found in the Internet Directory of Instrumentation and Control, as well as in the Directory of Instrumentation in Ireland available from Readout.

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The survey of Suppliers in this issue is of suppliers of Service, Repairs, Maintenance and Consultancy in Ireland.

Historic Instrumentation Show - Belfast hosts first show in three decades.
Belfast is an unashamedly industrial city. This is the only part of Ireland to have been effected by the Industrial Revolution which transformed so much of the English Midlands and North and the parts of Scotland.
Based originally on the textile business and further augmented by shipbuilding industry the northern capital still boasts an unequalled position as leading industrial centre.
The Instrumentation Belfast Exhibi-tion at the Kings Hall Balmoral is the first industrial show to be held in Northern Ireland for many years. The number of exhibitors and the fact that there is a waiting list for stands points to the amazing resurgence in industry over the last few years.
Alex Janes, Marketing Manager with Trident Exhibitions, the organisers, told Readout that it has been such a success that all the stands are now booked out. "I am confident that the event will attract many visitors from all over Ireland," he added. Visitors to the show can expect to see products from many companies Irish and International from Belfast itself to as far away as Pakistan.
Instrumentation Belfast promises to be the most exciting event in the Northern Capital for decades.
Readout is hosting the Web site for this exhibition which may be viewed at http://www.iol.ie/~readout/belfast.html
Who'll be there?.
The Inside Front article is entitled 'You've started 1996 with that all-important CE mark in place, but can you keep it? Eoin Sugrue discusses what happens now and shows that keeping an approval or accreditation must be worked at.'
Eoin Sugrue has a Masters in Engineering from Trinity College has lectured on the subject for three years at the University of Limerick. He founded the world-leading power test system company, Intepro in Limerick which was sold to Schaffner in 1991. He is currently EMC Systems Product Marketing Manager for Schaffner, with world-wide responsibility; he is based in Mothern in Alsace.

Company News
Flowmeter Systems at Water Works.
A major contract for 26 magnetic flowmeter systems has recently been awarded to Instrument Technology by Jones Environmental for the Leixlip Water Supply Scheme. Picture above shows a 1400mm Magnetic Flowmeter being placed on the flowtest rig at Fischer and Porter's Goettingen plant in Germany prior to dispatch to Ireland. Write 4192.
Major Introductory Presentation by Siemens.
Siemens Automation Group is presenting the Simatic S7-400 programmable logic controller for the mid and upper range at the Industrial Evolution exhibition in UCDÕs OÕReilly Hall on Friday 1st March 1996.
The powerful automation system in the Simatic family features simple installation and handling, as well as high packing density. It can also be used to automate large plant and complex processes. There is no problem in combining the new controller with existing Simatic S5 solutions. Write 4209. T&M Telephone Line.
Hewlett Packard are introducing a new telephone number for Test and Measurement enquiries. This is part of their plan to continually improve the quality and efficiency of the service they provide their customers, according to Kevin Sweeney, General manager, Test and Measurement. ÒOur aim is to make the Customer Services Team as easy to contact as possible, he continued. ÒThis new telephone system increases our ability to respond quickly and effectively to customer calls and ensures one call will cover the majority of customers enquiries.Ó The new number is 01 6158222 (Fax remains 01 2845134). Write 4224.

Product News
Boiler Performance
Every important aspect of boiler and heating appliance perfor-mance can be accurately mea-sured with the new Tempest multi-function tester developed by Telegan and marketed here by CSL. This portable lets service engineers optimise boiler safety and combustion efficiency while minimising pollutant gas emissions.
Microprocessor-based and packaged in extremely rugged housing, this lightweight instru-ment is powered by mains or a rechargeable battery. It can be used with all types of boiler fuelled by natural gas, light oil, propane, heavy oil, coal or coke. Readings are displayed on a 4-line 20 character LCD panel and functions are controlled by membrane-switch keypad. Sen-sors are protected by an integral water trap and dust filter.
A single probe measures, CO2, CO, local and flue temperature and calculations of net tempera-ture, percentage carbon dioxide levels, percentage carbon diox-ide levels, boiler efficiency, excess air and CO/CO2 ratio. Write 4197
Recorder Breakthrough
Eurotherm Ireland claims to bring a new meaning to user selection with the introduction of 6 new recorders, making their 100mm series the most comprehensive in the world. The 4100 Series of three 1-4 pen Continuous and three 6-input Multipoint recorders offers an unsurpassed choice of features and prices to match requirement and budget, rang-ing from the OEM recorder to the complete data acquisition centre.
The 4101 with its analogue scale display and the 4102 with its large 3 colour digital display are aimed at monitoring appli-cations where ease of use and costs are key considerations. Main features include: ready to go operation with pre-config-ured isolated universal inputs for interface to all sensors; chart annotation; front access to zero and span; all in compact 144 x 144 x 236mm housing.
The 4103 Intelligent Recorder rounds off the range with a complete data acquisition centre - in the same compact housing - for validation traceability and quality documentation of indus-trial processes. The 4103 brings a new level of functionality to the 100mm recorders by incor-porating capabilities that Eurotherm Chessell pioneered on its larger 250mm recorders just a few years ago. The 4100 series can be easily pro-grammed by using Eurotherm ChessellÕs universal PC config-uration software.
The 4100 series of 100mm recorders complements Euro-therm IrelandÕs already im-pressive line of 180mm, 250mm, Circular and Graphics chart recorders offering an im-pressive choice from a world market leader. Write 4207
Ultra-slim DINrail IS interfaces
Elcon has launched a new sub-miniature galvanic isolator range, offering dual digital or analog channels in the form of ultra-slim 16mm-wide DINrail-mounting modules. This approach offers a capacity of 120 channels for every metre of DINrail, allowing automation equipment designers to build intrinsic safety systems of exceptional density, with up to twice the functionality prev-iously possible. Launched with a wide selection of interface types, the new barrier range is certified to CENELEC, CSA, FM, SAA and other world standards, and is fully EMC compliant.
Designated µD, the range offers digital and analog I/Os, includ-ing both loop-powered and floating supply options, and the capability to interface smart compatible process variable transmitters. Single channel versions are optionally avail-able for critical I/O functions demanding individual loop integrity, such as ESD (emer-gency shut-down) and fire and gas systems. The combination of DIN rail mounting and compactness makes µD ideal for a wide range of factory and machinery automation and control. Engineers can plug-on the intrinsic safety they need, allocating space for hazardous area interfacing purely in terms of the number of I/O channels required thanks to the product familyÕs uniform size and func-tionality - a facet which greatly simplifies system building. The industry-standard DIN rail-mounting form factor makes µD suitable for small applica-tions, such as providing IS for a single-loop controller, and for building multi-channel control system cabinets or panels to automate complete lines and processes.
A wide range of modules is available. Digital modules for contact/proximity switch inter-facing or driving solenoid valves/LEDs which include simple low cost fixed configu-ration types, and sophisticated user-configurable units. Analog choices include options for 4-20mA floating supply or loop-powered I/O, for either smart or dumb field devices. Users can choose from AC or DC-powered options, with line fault detection options. High channel density results from innovative circuit design using advanced state-of-the-art surface-mount components and design tech-niques. Rugged, easy-access terminals, provide six field connections for hazardous area devices and for the safe area side.
The advanced circuitry used in these barriers provides extreme-ly low power dissipation, ensur-ing the modules run cool despite their very high function-ality and potential close pack-ing density on a DIN rail. For a typical mixed signal installa-tion, power dissipation is an average of only 0.35W per channel. Elcon products are marketed by Insteco. Write 4210.

Temp Loggers The TL600 series is the first in a new range of user-friendly loggers from Eirelec. This compact single-channel temper-ature logger manages to com-bine a host of both vital and bonus features at a reasonable price giving exceptional value. The TL600 series will give years of service from its long-life industrial grade lithium battery, working out at less than 5p a day! Eirelec state that it is the perfect logger for monitor-ing goods in transit, storage, display or during processing. Write 4216.
Paperless Recorders from Honeywell
The new DGR100/150 family of paperless recorders from Honeywell provides an interactive window to a process through bright, high definition liquid crystal displays and pull down menus. Long term storage of process data is provided at low cost by 3.5in floppy disks.
The recorders are designed for many industries including chemicals, metals, petrochemicals, consumer goods, power generation and testing; as well as OEM manufacturers of furnaces, boilers and sterilisers. Write 4219.

People News

Who has gone where in the Instrument World

Other News

25 Years of C&I Control and Instrumentation, BritainÕs leading show for industrial and process measurement, control and instrumentation and automa-tion technology, celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary at BirminghamÕs NEC from 21 to 23 May this year. Sponsored by the Institute of Measurement and Control, ISA England and GAMBICA (UK Instrument Manufactur-ers) C&I typically has over 400 exhibitors who use the show as a major platform in the launching of new products. In addition C&I offers a full conference program and admittance to two parallel shows on at the same time ROSPA (Health & Safety) and Process EngineeringÕ96 - the process plant and equipment forum. Write 4213.
MEETA The major aim of MEETA - the Irish Maintenance Society - is to facilitate the transfer of ÔKnow-howÕ and Ôbest practiceÕ in maintenance, energy and environment technology, with particular emphasis on local industry. There are four regional committees and a central co-ordinator based in Dublin. They achieve their objectives through: promoting the application of modern technologies through local technical meetings, courses, conferences and factory visits; establishing contacts between technical personnel; encouraging the exchange of information and keeping members up to date with latest national and international developments. More details are available from Fred Cooke, national Co-ordinator at Forbairt. Write 4214.
Euro Meeting The ISA European Council meeting is scheduled for 26/27 April in Blessington. Co Wicklow. This is the second meeting in Ireland in 4 years.
Instrumentation Graduates
Some years ago we reported the establishment of the Degree Course in Applied Physics and Instrumentation in Cork RTC. This course has been remarkably successful and a recent survey of graduates shows over 93% are in full time employment and a further 5% involved in further studies.
Head of Department, Dr ƒamonn Cashell talking recently with Readout attributed this success to the relevance of the course to a very wide range of industries.The significant emphasis that the course places on the application on the application of physics and instrumentation within industri-al sectors, such as computing, electronics, chemical, pharma-ceutical and medical, enables graduates to secure employ-ment in these industries.
The course is further enhanced by the accreditation from the prestigious Institute of Physics which copper-fastens profes-sional recognition of the course. "The importance of this recognition for graduates who wish to attain chartered status cannot be stressed enough" says Dr. Cashell. He predicts continuing success for the course especially in view of the increasing demand for technically-qualified graduates. Write 4221.
Pneumatics Courses
Two Courses are available from Pneumatics on various dates throughout this year.
The first is an "Introduction to Pneumatics/electro-pneumatics" a 4 day course is being held on dates in March, June, September and November.
The second course is also a four day course on ÒAdvanced pneumatics/hydraulic system theory, fault diagnosisÓ, and is for those who have completed the first course. This course will be held twice during 1996 in April and October. Maria on 01 4568111 has more details. Write 4222.
Literature. Listings of literature available to readers and contact names and telephone numbers are listed. The April/May Issue of Readout will feature a survey of suppliers of Final Control Elements - Valves, Actuators, Drives etc. in Instrumentation in Ireland . It will also be a special issue to mark ISA Ireland '96, Conferemnce and Exhibition in Cork.
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