Readout 97.05 August/September1997

Breaking new ground
BS Manufacturing has launched a cordless, gas-powered soldering iron and precision heating tool which delivers up to 135W of output. Called the Vulkan P200, it is fabricated using lightweight plastics, the product weighs just 110g and provides a light, easily-manipulated and highly versatile tool which can be carried on a belt or in a pocket. Ideal for field personnel or any factory staff that need mobility, it enables technicians working away from electrical power sources, or in difficult circumstances such as restricted spaces, to achieve high productivity. An exceptionally wide range of attachments maximises application flexibility James Kearney of BS Manufacturing Ltd, .

Breakthrough
A new sensorless vector drive system for torque and speed control of induction motors has been introduced by J.J. Sampson. The Danfoss VLT500 provides a drive that not only determines the correct speed, but is more Òrock-steady than anything else on the market.Ó It reacts within milliseconds ensuring incredibly precise control.
The system, called VVCplus, supplies the same torque at all speeds, giving a full overtorque of 160% in the whole speed range, down to and through 0 RPM. Precise slip compensation also works in the whole speed range. With this product sudden load changes are never a prob-lem, and that means lower system costs.
Another feature is its ease of installation reducing costs significently. It comes in two types of enclosures with the smallest footprint available: a book-style version, 90mm wide and 260 mm deep (up to 3kw) and a compact version, only 220 mm wide and 160 mm deep (up to 7.5kw), fully utilising available space and incorporate most otherwise optional equipment as standard.
The setting up of the system consists in connecting to mains power, setting motor power, nominal frequency and motor voltage and away you go. In fact the VLT 5000 makes most adjustments itself.
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Fast Stream Flow
A revolutionary new water flow monitor, the ELE International Flowstream, has been launched by Flow Measurements Ltd. It provides quick and accurate flow assessment in streams, rivers and irrigation channels, for flows up to 4000 litres per second. A cost effective, portable and easy-to-use on-site alternative to tradi-tional techniques is provided and it gives accurate readings even in irregularly shaped channels with turbulent flow.
The Flowstream is most effec-tive within a flow range of 1-4000 litres per sec. using a salt gulp dilution to achieve a typi-cal repeatability of better than 5%. A test usually lasts only 10-15 minutes, and can be carried out with no prior training by a single operator. Following the measurement and recording of the background conductivity, a set amount of dis-solved salt (typically 500g) is introduced upstream from the probe. The Flowstream micro-processor then monitors and automatically calculates the flow measurement, displaying the readings in litres/sec.
After conducting an assessment the UKÕs Institute of Hydrology stated "No difficulty was experienced with the method or the operation of the instrument (and) results were very encouraging, demonstrating excellent repeatability."
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Miniature accelerometer
Seán Gough of FGP tells us that they have introduced the FA 105 series of very low cost miniature accelerometers. Six ranges are available; 10, 20 and 50, 100, 200 and 500 G. The FA 105 accelerometers are accurate to 1%, are DC capable and are air damped, which gives them superior temperature response to normal oil damped accelero-meters. Normal sensitivity is ± 40mV. The units weigh 8 g and come in a rugged metal housing with M5 mounting threads. The FA 105 can replace much more expensive units in many common applications. Call him on 00 33 1 30796565.
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Round the clock
Thanks to the unique clock face display panel, Eirelec's Viewlog Recording thermometers take the heat out of moni-toring temperature. Quick and simple to read, the clock face displays the current temperature and indicates whether or not correct temperature ranges have been maintained during the time in question.
Available for frozen, chilled and extended range applications, the unit takes a reading every two minutes and can record the maximum and minimum temperatures experienced during the previous three days which when recalled, are displayed in 30 minute periods. For more detailed analysis, the unit can be connected to a PC or hand held printer. If left permanently connected, it will automatically produce reports reports every 24 hours for accurate record keeping.
The instrument is ideal for use as a diagnostic tool to assess whether environmental condi-tions are stopping machinery or equipment from performing at their best. With its easily-read display, any problems become immediately apparent. Detailed analysis can be done at a later stage if required, using the software package available. Such records may also be used to show that the equipment is faulty and not the conditions.
Compact, versatile and low in cost this product series offers the reassurance that can only be gained via round the clock, continuous monitoring.
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Temperature through Windows!
A new fully-configurable temperature transmitter for the process industries, designed to convert temperature sensor signals into a 4-20mA output, has been introduced by Rosemount Measurement. Called the Model 244E it is available in head-mounted and DIN rail-mounted versions it is PC programmable using Windows-based software and can be used with a variety of industrial temperature sensors.
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Dwyer Introductions
The new Turret Housing, popular for industrial applications, has been introduced with the Model 7100B and 7112B Spirahelic Pressure gauges. The gauge is en-closed in this rugged polycarbonate body and includes dual size 1/2"NPT male or 1/4"NPT female connector. The new housing permits bottom or back mounting.
In another development, they announced the release of their new ASME design Series 166T Telescopic Pitot-Static Tubes to accurately measure a wide range of airflow in hard-to-reach systems where permanent mounting is not needed. This device can be used at any extended length from 11.5"to 40.4".
More details on both these products from Manotherm.
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Award
DiagnoSYS, has been awarded the "Best in Test" award from Test & Measurement World, the foremost publica-tion in the US, for its innovative portable version of the InterV3, their PCB in-circuit fault detection and analysis system.
A second award as "Best New Product" at the Service Management European Show.
DiagnoSYS products are marketed in Ireland by Data Edge.

Instrupedia!
A new version of its free CD-ROM encyclopedia for instrumentation containing information engineers and scientists need to build modern, PC-based test and measurement and industrial automation applica-tions, has been launched by National Instruments. The new Instrupedia is compatible with Windows and Mac/PowerMAC systems (oh thank you National Instruments!).
For the first time users can link from Instrupedia to the National Instruments InstrumentationWeb.

News from the Net
This is becoming a feature in each issue giving the latest news as on our News Page.

Company News

A Classic response!
Classic Technology Ltd is a new company launched in June of this year to provide Irish Industry with a complete product range for the measurement and control of pressure, temperature and relative humidity. Exclusively representing Druck, Vaisala and Labfacility, Peter Keane, formerly Sales Director with Eurotherm Ireland, tell us that with Druck's recent acquisitions of Unomat, Pressurements and Ruska, they can provide an unrivalled range of electrical and pressure calibration products, covering the highest performance Ruska primary standards, through industrial testers and high speed electronic electronic calibrators, to portable field instruments.in the area of relative humidity measurement Vaisala's continuing development of their 'Humicap' sensor technology sees the launch of new industrial products measuring not only RH and temperature but also dewpoint temperature.
Classic Technology are sole distributors for Eurotherm Ireland and supply the full range of Eurotherm instrumentation complimented by a complete range of temperature sensors from Labfacility.
Contact details are:
Classic Technology Ltd., Ballymore Eustace, Naas, Co Kildare. Tel: 045 864435 and Fax: 045 864352.

Quality in Service.
AGB Scientific was founded in 1967 to provide a customised glass blowing service to the Irish market place. From its origins in glass manufacture it has expanded to provide a complete laboratory supply and process technology service in Ireland and a customised and laboratory glassware service worldwide.
Through its highly trained staff, has built its success on the firm foundation of providing its customers with the latest and the best in scientific instrumentation, from chromatography to spectroscopy, fine chemical to food analysis, research applications to problem solving. AGB, through representing some of the world's leading scientific instrument manufacturers, provides its customers with the technical and engineering support they need in today's competitive environment.
The glass manufacturing business AGB Products and AGP Scientific both hold the prestigious ISO 9002 quality standard. Their Service Department has ILAB Accreditation from the NAB for some years. This covers on-site calibration of weighing devices, spectrophotometers and polarimeters and temperature/humidity cabinets.
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Moving
ifm electronic (Ireland) Ltd, the sensor manufacturers, have moved address and may now be found at: Unit 6, The Square Industrial Complex, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Tel: 01 459 6682 and fax: 01 459 6684.

PCAS Numbers
A new Component Sales number has been published by PCAS.
The main switch number is 0503 70900.
Component Sales Desk: 0503 70902
Accounts: 0503 70902
Fax: 0503 42620.
They hope that the changes to our telephone system will enable us to deal with your enquiries in a more efficient manner.

New Distributor
Ashdale Engineering have been appointed distributor for Endress+Hauser in Northern Ireland.
Recently subject of a manage-ment buy-out, they still offer several other manufacturers' products including Mitsubishi PLCs and inverters, Pepperl & Fuchs Control and Auto-mation products.

ISA & IRCHEM
The Ireland Section of ISA, the international society for measurement and control, are organising an International Conference in cooperation with Proscon and which will be held during Irchem this year.

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Instrument People

Michael Walsh has been appointed as Business Development and Sales manager for Ireland with Livingston. Livingston is best known for electronic equipment rental, calibration, sales and equipment management for the past 30 years.
Telemecanique Ireland, recently celebrated 20 years in Ireland. Dominique Elisabeth, General Manager and Richard Bruton, the then Minister for Enterprise and Employment unveiled a plaque commemorating this.
Dave Foley has been appointed as Product Manager for the Rietschle range of vacuum pumps, compressors and blowers at Pneumatics Ltd.
PC Switching and extension company Cybex has appointed Patrick Redfern as European sales development manager.
Siemens launched LOGO! on the Irish Market late last year (Oct/Nov'96 Issue) and coinciding with this launch held a competition for a holiday for two. Pippa, Frances and Pat Lee from Baltinglass, winners of a two week holiday in Thailand, here received their prize from Amanda Fennell of Siemens, with Tom Nolan of Carlow Electrical Wholesale and Ray Dooley, LOGO! Technical Sales Representative.
Runner up prizes of a two week holidays in Ireland were won by John Guerin, Cork, Tricia Begley, Dublin and Eddie Connolly of Limerick.