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Measurement, Control and Automation Resources throughout the World
Mean Fómhair - 2018 - September
28/9/2018
Gas analysers on view! - Signal Group manufactures instruments for monitoring a large number of gases, but their stand (#60) at AQE 2018 will focus on the latest technologies for the measurement of VOCs.
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.
27/9/2018
26/9/2018
Availability of cloud-based advanced analytics applications. - The advanced analytics solutions from Seeq Corporation is delivered via software as a service (SaaS) on Microsoft Azure. Seeq enables engineers and scientists in process manufacturing organizations to rapidly analyze, predict, collaborate, and share insights to improve production outcomes.
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.
25/9/2018
Optical network monitoring. -
Laser Components offers the OTU-5000 from Viavi Solutions, a compact solution for optical time-domain reflectrometry (OTDR) monitoring of infrastructures and fibre optic networks.
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.
21/9/2018
Most accurate precision power analysis! -
In early September the global launch of Yokogawa's much-anticipated Precision Power Analyser was attended by technical journalists at a press event in central London (GB). The Yokogawa WT5000 is the first of a new generation of Precision Power Analyser that offers exceptional measurement accuracy of ± 0.03% combined with stability, noise immunity and plug-in modular flexibility to meet the measurement needs of today's developers of energy-efficient systems.
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.
20/9/2018
19/9/2018
Photoionisation detector - Ion Science has signed a supply and revenue-sharing agreement with Blackline Safety Corp. to bring an affordable photoionisation detector (PID) to market.
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.
18/9/2018
Gas and particulate monitoring instruments on show. - The Ashtead Technology stand (No.84) at AQE 2018 (21/22 Nov'18, Telford G.B.) will feature the latest and most popular products among the company's fleet of gas and particulate monitoring instruments for sale or hire.
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.
17/9/2018
End-to-End SCADA Security. - Bedrock Automation is demonstrating commercially available end-to-end SCADA security built on the cyber secure root of trust embedded in their control system at this year's Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conference (ICC) this week.
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.
14/9/2018
Air Flow Indicator and Alarm. -
Dwyer Instruments has released the Series DAFA Air Flow Indicator and Alarm. This indicator and alarm is designed to alert users of low or no air flow conditions in pipes.
13/9/2018
Enabling digital transformation. - Multisite automation investment is FIS improve efficiency, quality and compliance of manufacturing operations
FIS – Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici, a leading active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer, has selected Emerson to digitise operations and work processes at three manufacturing sites in Italy.
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.
- Connectivity solutions add value onboard & trackside
- The drivers and benefits of Edge Computing
- Industrial wireless TSN roadmap
- Smart motion systems
- Time Sensitive Networks: Real-time Ethernet
12/9/2018
Software solution wins award. -
The PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce Solution from Werum IT Solutions was awarded as "Best Of" at the Industriepreis 2018 in the category "IT & Software Solutions for Industry". With this award, the jury of experts honors the novelty, product maturity and future-oriented approach of the solution, as well as its economic and technological benefits.
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.
11/9/2018
Printing food. -
The Procusini 3.0 is a 3D food printer, recently launched in its third and revised generation with NTC temperature probes from Variohm EuroSensor. Aimed at catering professionals, event-gastronomy and hotels, as well as specialist bakery and confectionery producers, the complete Plug-and-Play system consists of a printer, a portfolio of printable foods, a template library and the world's first fully integrated 3D food printing web platform.
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.
10/9/2018
Major International Water & Wastewater event! -
The organisers of WWEM 2018, the water, wastewater & environmental monitoring event, have now published details of a comprehensive programme of conferences, seminars and workshops that will take place during the 2-day (21+22 Nov 2018) event in Telford (GB).
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.
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7/9/2018
Cybersecurity certified programmable controllers. - A new range of DIN rail mounting Eurotherm™ Programmable Controllers, placing precision at the heart of a process has been launched by Schneider.
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.
6/9/2018
Flow in chemical, process, food and life sciences industries. - The compact Coriolis single-tube system for the precise measurement of the lowest flow quantities of just a few grams per minute. In many applications within the process, food and life sciences industries, the smallest amounts of a substance must be measured and added with a high degree of accuracy – whether in piping or in chemical reactors. Flavoring for foodstuffs, active ingredients for pharmaceuticals or corrosion-inhibiting substances in oil production are just a few examples. Endress+Hauser's newly developed Promass A measures such substances drop-for-drop with a precision unmatched worldwide.
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.
5/9/2018
Suspended solids sensor. -
The OPTISENS TSS 2000, a new total suspended solids (TSS) sensor introduced by Krohne, is a robust, cost-effective immersion sensor for process and quality control in industrial and municipal wastewater applications.
  The Board of Directors of Schaffner Holding AG appointed Daniel G. Zeidler as Head of Power Magnetics division and member of the Executive Committee.
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.
Lunasa - 2018 - August
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