Mixed signal oscilloscope. - The DLM5000 from Yokogawa is a new generation mixed signal oscilloscope with options for four or eight analog inputs. The new oscilloscope is the successor to the previous 8-channel DLM4000 model. With redesigned hardware, the DLM5000 offers major improvements in both performance and operability, including a sampling rate double that of the DLM4000.

Food pressure winner! - A panel of experts from the food processing industry selected the Baumer PP20H pressure sensor as the winner of the Innovations Showcase Award in the dairy product category at the Process Expo in Chicago.

Communications update announced! - The EtherNet/IP update for IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLCs is also a free upgrade for existing CPUs, enabling interconnection with many types of I/O systems and other intelligent automation devices.

Mid and longwave thermal cameras. - The ability to accurately measure thermal events over a wide range of targets and temperatures is vital for industrial and manufacturing research and development applications. FLIR has introduced the FLIR A6780 in two models, the A6780-MWIR (midwave infrared) and A6780-LWIR (longwave infrared) camera systems to make those tasks easier to execute.

Ground-breaking ceremony heralds expansion. - Since Regloplas reported a healthy statement of accounts last year and a steady increase in demand for its products the face a problem. Various departments such as production and logistics are now facing a state of emergency in terms of lack of space.

Radar system detects filling levels. - The radar experts at InnoSenT GmbH have developed a new system for focused distance measurement. The iSYS-6030 is the new edition of the successful iSYS-6003 filling-level radar. The product update is more economical, faster, and more accurate than its predecessor. The sensor’s features are adapted to the application of filling-level measurement and collision avoidance. The technical enhancements also extend the scope of applications.

Greater connectivity, maintainability and flexibility for actuators. - Thomson Industries has announced the availability of the CANopen industrial networking protocol as an option for its line of heavy duty Electrak HD electric actuators. Designers of linear motion systems requiring up to 16 kN load handling can now enjoy the cost savings and flexibility of this CAN bus standard.

Safe and flexible UPS. - J. Schneider Elektrotechnik is one of the pioneers of uninterruptible power supplies when it comes to batteries or capacitors as a buffer medium. The CAPTEC 2410-14 is new in the product portfolio of the company, which is located in Offenburg, Germany. With 24 V or 12 V in the input and output and an output current of max.

Webinars on industrial communications. - CAN in Automation (CiA) has scheduled web-based CAN and CANopen seminars to increase attendees safety in times of the coronavirus. The seminars’ target groups are system integrators, development engineers, and technical decision-makers.

Distributor for Turkey. - Silicon Designs has announced the appointment of the Istanbul-based Elektro Elektronik San Ve Tic As (Elektro) as its exclusive authorized distributor in Turkey for all of the company’s product lines (MEMS capacitive accelerometers and chips) effective June 2020.

Collaborate to accumulate - Pharmaceutical research and development has historically been shrouded in mystery; a secretive activity conducted behind closed doors to protect commercial advantage. So, as big data continues to transform the industry must we remain so reluctant to share data? Katharine Briggs looks at the benefits, challenges and considerations surrounding the sharing of proprietary data. (Laboratory News)

Effective tool change cleverly designed with inductive miniature sensors. - In modern processing centers, inductive sensors are the components of choice for monitoring the motor spindle clamping process. Integrated into the spindle, they must be exceptionally small and offer high repeatability to ensure smooth tool changing at all times. Baumer offers a high-performance portfolio of miniature sensors for the intelligent design of effective spindle solutions.

Newsletter published. - The ISA Water/Wastewater Industry Division has announced that their Summer 2020 newsletter is now available.

Capacitive Accelerometers. - Silicon Designs has announced its high-performance, Model 2276 Series for zero-to-medium frequency aerospace and automotive testing, industrial vibration monitoring and robotics instrumentation applications.

AC/DC converters. - The latest models in the PULS Power PIANO series have been introduced to the market. The PIANO-PIM family have been designed for use in the many industrial applications which only require a basic power supply so that customers do not have to pay for unnecessary control and communication facilities.

Driving by eye! - Xilinx technology is powering the new version of Subaru’s vision-based advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), EyeSight. Integrated into the all-new Subaru Levorg, the new EyeSight system will provide advanced features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and pre-collision braking, putting best-in-class safety technology into the hands of consumers.

High-resolution sensor for camera. - The high-performance, extremely high-resolution sensor IMX541 from the Pregius S series has been integrated by IDS into the versatile uEye SE camera family. Thanks to its compact 1.1" format, the 20.35 MP CMOS sensor is compatible with C-mount lenses. The industrial cameras feature a practical USB3 Vision interface, deliver 20 fps and will be available from September 2020 either as board-level models or with a robust metal housing.

Easy assembly interface. - The RJ Industrial® MultiFeature series, from Harting, is an RJ industrial interface which is now significantly easier to assemble in the field as it no longer requires a separate tool.

Opto-sensors for touch-free life. - A full range of Omron touch sensors to reduce the need for contact and shared surfaces, as facilities adapt to coronavirus counter-measures is being offered by Anglia. The Omron B5W LCR sensors, W7ED capacitive touch sensors, and D6T non-contact temperature sensors all enable future generations of automated devices to further improve safety and help prevent the spread of disease.

Probe with dital interface. - The EE072 by E+E Elektronik is a highly accurate humidity and temperature probe for demanding process and climate control tasks. The probe can be used for example in agriculture and livestock farming, the food and pharmaceutical industries or in clean rooms.

Industrial enclosures. - RS Components (RS) has expanded its RS PRO portfolio of enclosures designed for industrial applications.

Sensors in the Water and Waste-water treatment industries 2020-2030” - This report includes market forecasts, player profiles, investments, and comprehensive company lists. This report is an essential read for those looking for a deep understanding of the use of sensors in the water and waste-water industries.

DIN rail power supply units. - Emerson SolaHD™ SVL DIN rail power supplies are ideal for high volume, controlled environments where essential power quality technology is required in a compact footprint. Available in a versatile range of 15 to 480 Watts in 5, 12, 24 and 48 Volt combinations, SolaHD SVL power supplies convert AC to DC power in an efficient design for ATMs, vending machines, scanners, industrial instrumentation and semiconductor fabrication equipment that need protection from excess shock, vibration or temperature extremes.

Components supply forecast without crystal ball! - At the end of each year the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn) provides a provisional twelve month Forecast for the year in prospect. The forecast issued by the association in December 2019 reflected the 'reasonable' confidence expressed by ecsn members for the first half of the year but the association chose to limit its predictions for the second half of the year to 'best guidance', due to the lack of customer visibility in the electronic components market coupled with ongoing geo-political uncertainties. The association is now able to firm up this 'best guidance' and has today confirmed its forecast to the end of the year, together with the provisional release of the results for H1 2020.

How multivariable DP flowmeters can improve performance. - Multivariable instruments are possible by advances in transmitter electronics. Connor Oberle explains how using a differential pressure (DP) flowmeter to measure additional variables beyond basic flow measurement increases precision and reduces costs. (InTech)

Digital and analog interface in one sensor. - Pressure sensor PP20H and conductivity sensor CombiLyz AFI have now been added to the Baumer portfolio of process sensors with digital communication interface. Digital communication opens up many opportunities – but only sensors that reliably deliver precise measured values offer real added value by IO-Link.

Innovation centre expands. - Abaco Systems plans to grow the company's presence in Austin, (TX USA) the home of its DSP Innovation Center. This expansion follows Abaco's February move to new headquarters in Huntsville, (AL USA) and is further evidence of the company's investment in innovation and continued growth.

Optimum performance in the control cabinet - The NORDAC PRO SK 500P frequency inverters from Nord Drive Systems are equipped with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface, a multi-encoder interface for multiple axis operation and a USB interface for voltage-free parameterisation. Perfect for every application.

Manufacturers Manage Pandemic Disruption with Pricing Data Analysis - COVID-19 has removed the perceived barriers to price alignment automation. Previously, most industrial business decision-makers feared an extensive implementation time, complexity and significant costs. New solutions overcome those concerns offering an automated pricing alignment technology which can be implemented cost-effectively in just weeks. (Thomas R. Cutler in Automation.com)

Efficient outside lighting. - EUCO Arena Sport Series LED drivers, which are designed to provide luminaire manufacturer’s a versatile solution for many industrial and commercial lighting applications such as high mast lighting, recreational sports lighting, harbors, airports, and parking lot lighting have been launched by Delta.

Food sensor innovation wins. - At the Process Expo in Chicago, a panel of experts from the food processing industry selected the PP20H pressure sensor as the winner of the Innovations Showcase Award in the dairy product category.

Quality air for Oxford! - A new, handheld device from air quality specialist South Coast Science has been instrumental in pinpointing variation in air quality across Oxford.

Investment to further enhance digital ecosystem. - Emerson has made an equity investment in inmation Software GmbH, a global software platform developer that further deepens Emerson's data management and integration capabilities, helping customers in process, discrete and hybrid industries advance their digital transformation programmes to achieve Top Quartile performance.

Multiplexer. - ProComSol has released its new 4 Channel HART multiplexer with HART-IP. This device allows the user to perform HART communications using the plant's Ethernet network infrastructure. It makes it easy to perform HART communications using the Ethernet networking infrastructure. Additionally, the HART mux allows access instrument measurement and status from anywhere in the control loop or anywhere in the plant, or in the world via the internet.

Cyber-physical system developed to improve agriculture production - Researchers are developing a cyber-physical system (CPS) that improves agriculture production by constantly monitoring fields at near single-plant resolution, predicts productivity and helps farmers manage their water and fertilizer use. (Control Engineering)

Modular 2-port VNA family. - The ShockLine™ ME7868A family of modular 2-port vector network analyzers (VNAs) has been introduced by Anritsu. This unit can conduct full vector S-parameter measurements over wide distances of up to 100 meters. Consisting of two MS46131A 1-port VNAs with the PhaseLyncTM synchronization option hardware and accessories, the ME7868A VNA uses the MS46131As as portable VNA ports to directly connect to the device under test (DUT) to deliver vector transmission measurements over longer lengths and at a lower cost

Portable gas detectors upgrade. - Crowcon Detection Instruments has launched new safety functionalities for its Gas-Pro portable detectors.

Preparing Process Plants for the Future by Proxy - Process field devices are critical parts of automation systems. However, the networking technology employed by process field devices (transmitters, control valves, etc.) has not changed substantially for over 30 years. It's time to start Preparing Process Plants for the Future. (Harry Forbes - ARC Advisory)

Politically correct automation terminology! - Political correctness has reached technical terminology a recent communication from CiA's Holger Zeltwanger reminds us. For many years, terms multi/master, black/white listing, and male/female connectors have been used. Plug substitutes male and socket is used instead of female. So far, so good. Can in Automation (CiA) has already cleaned up its specifications regarding connectors.

Liquid analyser leads to Global award. - Based on its recent analysis of the global liquid analyzer market, the market research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan honored Endress+Hauser as the 2020 Global Company of the Year. The Group impressed the jury with its robust product line, customer-oriented approach and industry-leading knowledge of liquid analysis.

Increasing the application reliabilityof VA meters. - Additional application diagnostics which increase application reliability are now available for the Krohne H250 M40 variable area (VA) flowmeter in addition to the electronic device diagnostics. The new functions are implemented via intelligent software algorithms for signal analysis of the magnetic field sensors.