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Ethernet gateway. - The all-new HES HART® to Ethernet Gateway System released by Moore Industries, converts signals from up to 64 wired HART® devices to Ethernet MODBUS/TCP and HART-IP.
Sulphur/Total Nitrogen Analyser. - The next generation elemental analyser, "ElemeNtS"is the successor of PAC's "MultiTek". Launched under their Antek™ brand, ElemeNtS is the most advanced, modular, analytical system available for the detection of Total Nitrogen and/or Total Sulphur content in liquid, gaseous materials and LPG samples.
Refrigeration motor. - The new PLSES 4500 from Leroy-Somer, is a high-speed drip-proof induction motor specifically designed for industrial refrigeration. Meeting the demand of professionals in the refrigeration sector, particularly as regards reliability and energy efficiency, the PLSES 4500 can reduce power consumption and operating cost by up to 30%. Three in one sensor. - The duct mount EE850 from E+E Elektronik measures CO2 concentration up to 10000 ppm (1%), as well as relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T). It is ideal for demand controlled ventilation, building automation and also for climate and process control.
Greenhouse gas sensors made with new materials for climatic usage. - Edinburgh Sensors Gascard NG was used as part of the research in the filed of commercialised carbon dioxide sensors for field experiments in a recent review "Greenhouse Gas Sensors Fabricated with New Materials for Climatic Usage" produced by the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at Rochester Institute of Technology in the USA. Series of RFI filters. - Schaffner is introducing a new series of RFI filters with IEC Inlet C14 or C20. Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. - A newly published standard in the series, ISA/IEC 62443-4-2-2018, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Technical Security Requirements for IACS Components, provides the cybersecurity technical requirements for components that make up an IACS, specifically the embedded devices, network components, host components and software applications. Flow analyser on view - Seal Analytical's AA500 has a compact, all-in-one housing, and provides up to 6 channels for simultaneous analysis of multiple parameters with ultra-low detection limits and excellent repeatability. With fully automatic control of start-up, reagents, heating, digestion, distillation, air injection, analysis and shutdown, the AA500 frees laboratory staff for other work. Will be exhibited at WWEM 2018.
Space-saving optical sensor. - Leuze electronic has a new cylindrical optical sensor which, with its compact, space-saving design, benefits in applications where little installation space is available.
Complying with automotive industry standards. - E+E Elektronik has recently completed the certification according to IATF 16949:2016. It confirms that the company's quality assurance system complies with the high requirements of the automotive industry. Selecting heavy duty connectors. - The Harting Han® Configurator is a new interactive tool designed to speed the selection of heavy-duty industrial connectors by allowing engineers to quickly access all the necessary information and relevant data on the individual interface components prior to producing a design that can be viewed as a 3D model in real time. Tech Day informing choices on Industry 4.0. - Manufacturers are being invited to explore the technologies that are making the industrial landscape more connected, efficient and secure at a SolutionsPT 'Tech Day' on October 2nd in Cork (IRL). The day will be divided into sessions to help delegates make informed choices about meeting the challenges of Industry 4.0, with hands-on practical workshops and demonstrations led by SolutionsPT systems architects
Particulate sensors. - The Alphasense stand at the AQE 2018 exhibition (21-22 Nov 2018 Telford GB) will focus on the company's latest particulate sensors, including new optical particle counters; the OPC-R1 and the OPC-N3. Surface mounted indicators. - The latest LED surface mount indicators from IDEC have been introduced by Foremost Electronics. Asset Purchase Completed. - Solar Light Company have now advised that the assets of Gooch and Housego (Orlando) have been acquired. The new entity will operate as Optronic Laboratories from its facility in Orlando, Florida, USA.
High demand for air monitoring equipment. - Visitors to AQE 2018 (21/22 Nov 2018 Telford GB) may be wondering how Air Monitors Ltd has managed to win so many contracts over the last year, but a trip to stands 51/52 will leave them in no doubt. The Air Monitors booth will be packed with the market's leading air monitoring equipment, employing technologies that are in high demand. Identify the first signs of machine failure. - Senseye, provider of predictive maintenance analytics, is rolling out new Trend Recognition algorithms capable of automatically identifying machine problems at an earlier stage than was previously possible. Top load turbine flow meter. - Badger Meter has just intruduced the Blancett® Top Load Turbine Flow Meter. Designed to withstand the demands of the most rigorous flow measurement applications, this meter was originally intended for the secondary oil recovery market but provides an ideal solution for liquid flow measurement on or off the oil field.
Defining the Principal Roles in Cybersecurity. - Overview Planning, operating, and maintaining an effective response to cybersecurity risks can be a daunting exercise for many asset owners. An Arc Advisory report authored by Eric Cosman examines. Security certification confirmed! - The remote management solution, eWON Argos, from HMS Industrial Networks, is now ISECOM STAR security certified.
Gas detection systems in China. - In a key strategic move to strengthen global growth, customer support and brand awareness, Ion Science has opened an office in China.
Industrial Ethernet -
The 108th issue of the IEB has just been published. Among the topics discussed are.
British industry wants regulatory alignment with the EU. - Responding to a survey by the advisory body EURIS and independent experts at The UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO), 83% of industrial product manufacturers support continued regulatory alignment in order to remain competitive in a global market with respondents overwhelmingly saying they see no benefit in moving away from the EU regulatory system for industrial and manufactured products. Recessed socket plates. - Cliff Electronics are now offering panel builders and system integrators a user customisable connectivity option.Their new XRP Customisable Recessed Socket Plates continue to use the very popular XLR panel cut out and allow users to fit a connector of their choice or retro-fit a connecter to a system at a later time.
Testing trains. - Wireless rotary torque transducers from Sensor Technology are at the heart of a test rig to develop next generation technologies for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains. With unique expertise in the electric motors and electronics used across the key powertrain technologies, AVID Technology relies on the innovative torque transducers as part of an automated approach to motor characterisation.
Vibration reference sources being phased out. - Ixthus Instrumentation sells and supports Hardy Portable Shaker vibration reference sources in Britain. Recently Metrix have announced that, whilst it will continue to produce the newer Hardy Shaker series HI-903/913 for years to come, its older HI803/813 models are due to be discontinued from 31st December this year however customers who wish to purchase these models before the discontinuation date, where a three year product warranty and full support will be fully available, a 10% list price reduction is offered. .
3-Phase power logger with training! - Until 31st December 2018 and while stocks last at authorised distributors, Fluke is offering its 1736 and 1738 Three-Phase Power Loggers with Fluke Connect® as Gold packages. Ideal for maintenance managers and industrial electricians, electrical contractors and energy consultants, the Gold packages are offered at lower recommended prices than the standard product and include free accessories, and (for the 1738) a free, unique offline training program. Digital voltage regulator. - Leroy-Somer and Kato Engineering have introduced the D700, an automatic digital voltage regulator specially designed to meet the challenges of energy production in the digital age.
Petrol supply chain planning. - Yokogawa has entered into a strategic agreement with Chevron to resell PETRO, Chevron's proprietary petroleum supply chain planning software. The application supports decision-making regarding feedstock selection, operations parameters, and product mix optimisation, as well as future scenario analysis, at a multi-plant level. Yokogawa's wholly-owned subsidiary, KBC, will manage the PETRO business with Chevron. Emergency pull-wire switch for Extreme environments. - The steute business unit "Extreme" is presenting a new series of emergency pull-wire switches, its ZS 92 S series, especially designed for Extreme environments. Desktop & handheld meters. - JPR Electronics has been appointed as the official distributor in Britain for the Uni-Trend range of handheld and desktop Measuring Instruments.
Flying probe test platform. - In their new row of educational videos, here now Pilot V8 Next> series Seica introduce what they consider to be the most complete flying probe test platform on the market. Optical signal analysis upgrade. - Anritsu Corporation has announced the start of new firmware downloads available BERTWave MP2110A Sampling Oscilloscope. The new firmware will increase its PAM4 analysis function from 26 Gbaud to 53 Gbaud targeting production and inspection of optical modules. Cyber security standards met - TÜV SÜD (part of the German Association for Technical Inspection) has awarded Copa-Data, the manufacturer of zenon software for industrial automation, a certificate of conformity to the new ISA/IEC 62443-4-1:2018 security standard. Single-mode Fibres. - Laser Components has extended its portfolio of Fibercore products to include single-mode fibres with wavelengths from 488 nm to 1625 nm. Many varieties are covered: for example, single-mode fibers with an ultra-low profile or large NA for improved bending resistance. Test tools with price reductions while stocks last! - While stocks last at Fluke authorised distributors, as part of the celebrations of its 70th year Fluke is reducing the recommended sale price of two key maintenance test and measurement tools with a saving of around 20% until the 1st of October 2018. |
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