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ABB to Display Water Measurement Capabilities at WWEM 2014
ABB
Visitors to the company’s stands (135 and 136) will be able to see a fully automated interactive display demonstrating how its technologies can be integrated to help monitor and control water supplies. The display will feature various examples of ABB’s instrumentation portfolio controlled by the company’s latest programmable logic controller (PLC) technology with Profibus and Ethernet communications technology.
Among the wide range of instruments and analysers on show will be the AquaMaster 3 flowmeter, featuring WITS technology. Standing for Water Industry Telemetry Standard, WITS is a standardised communication protocol that enables certified instruments in the water industry to communicate over a standard communications infrastructure.
Among the wide range of instruments and analysers on show will be the AquaMaster 3 flowmeter, featuring WITS technology
Although WITS has been implemented in data loggers, pressure loggers and intelligent remote terminal units (RTUs), the AquaMaster 3 is the first electromagnetic flowmeter to feature integrated WITS protocol support.
The inclusion of WITS technology within the AquaMaster will open up new possibilities for operation and maintenance. These include the ability to pinpoint potential problems before they escalate, providing operators with the ability to deploy maintenance personnel only where and when necessary, improving asset performance and cutting the cost of ownership.
The benefits of the AquaMaster 3 with WITS will also be covered in a workshop session presented by Dr Ray Keech of ABB. Taking place from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. on 6 November in room 4, it will explain the benefits arising from incorporating WITS technology into an integrated metering solution, including high-speed communications, high-resolution logger retrieval and the delivery of near real-time data to a WITS supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Master. Also on show will be the CoriolisMaster range of flowmeters, including the compact FCB330 and 350 models.
To find out more, visit http://www.abb.com/instrumentation.
Kontron Opens Avionics Systems Integration Lab
Kontron (http://www.kontron.com), a leading global provider of Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), has opened its new Avionics Systems Integration Lab (SIL) located at its North American Head Quarters (HQ) in Poway, CA.
Built to drastically reduce customer time to system deployment, the SIL provides its customers with an advanced, full-simulation testing facility for new avionics in-flight entertainment (IFE) and wireless connectivity technologies.
Offering shielded isolation, the SIL accurately simulates the aircraft cabin wireless network environment to allow characterisation of IFE and connectivity applications prior to actual system installation. A wide range of personal electronic devices are available in the SIL to facilitate performance testing and validation of customer applications.
Kontron says that its new SIL builds upon the company’s strong 30-year history of delivering standards-based computing platforms for both military and commercial aerospace applications, including its industry-leading Cab-n-Connect cabin wireless access point (CWAP) and ACE Flight 600 general-purpose airborne server products.
The lab offers the ability to test the full range of in-flight WiFi, 3G/4G cellular and satellite broadband services including Internet access, high-definition (HD) video streaming, content loading and retail applications. The facility also functions as an ideal training facility for the company’s technology partners and customers by offering onsite access as well.
Success in Infrared Temperature Measurement in Thermoforming
The new PyroSight E series of infrared pyrometers from Calex Electronics is available with built-in through-the-lens laser sighting, and temperature ranges from −25 to 2000 °C. All models have a two-wire 4−20 mA output and an adjustable emissivity setting through two rotary switches.
A choice of measurement wavelengths is available for a wide range of applications:
Models of 0.9 µm allow reflective metals such as iron and steel to be measured more accurately than with any other measurement wavelength. This wavelength is ideal for applications including steel manufacturing, welding defect detection and furnace temperature monitoring.
Models of 1.6 µm allow metals to be measured accurately at temperatures as low as 300 °C.
Models of 5.1 µm are ideal for measuring glass surface temperatures while minimising the effect of reflections.
Models of 8–14 µm are ideal for general-purpose measurements of the temperature of paper, plastics, rubber, food, tarmac and organic materials, for example, in leaf temperature monitoring in greenhouses.
The new PyroSight E series of infrared pyrometers from Calex Electronics is available with built-in through-the-lens laser sighting
For more information, go to http://calex.co.uk/products/fixed-infrared/pyrosight-e.php
Emerson Control for New Ultra-Supercritical Power Station in Poland
Emerson Process Management
The existing power station currently has 10 units with a total generating capacity of approximately 2900 MW. The contract was awarded by Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), the Engineer–Procure–Construct contractor for the project.
Supercritical technologies can boost the efficiency of coal-based electricity generation by around 40% while reducing carbon and other emissions, but they are more challenging to control because of the high temperatures and pressures involved. The Ovation technology has been selected for nearly 100 of these complex units worldwide.
Stanislaw Lasota, head, Automation Department, Kozienice Power Plant, commented, We have worked with Emerson for more than 14 years now. Based on our positive experience using Ovation on the other 10 units at the Kozienice site, as well as Emerson’s proven track record automating supercritical units, we are eager to work with them on this vital project.
At the new unit, the Ovation system will monitor and control all major plant components, including the MHPS boiler and turbine. The ability to unify boiler and turbine operations was an important consideration, as tight control of boilers, turbines and balance-of-plant processes helps ensure more reliable and efficient plant operation. In addition, Emerson will also engineer a number of other specific applications needed for compliance with Polish grid requirements.
26.5 GHz Capability Added to Integrated Microwave Test System
Aeroflex (http://www.aeroflex.com) has added 26.5 GHz high-frequency extension for the 7700 Integrated Microwave Test System. This extension increases, says the company, the frequency coverage from 6 to 26.5 GHz, which will address the growing need for a compact, economical, high-frequency bench-top microwave test system.
Keith Johns, Product Marketing Manager for Aeroflex, said, Our customers have consistently requested an extended frequency version of the 7700 system. This new product capability will provide our customers with the frequency range they requested as well as the same Aeroflex measurement quality they have trusted for more than 15 years.
The 7700’s innovative synthetic architecture and building-block modular design allow for measurement throughput faster than conventional instrument-based systems while also providing improved flexibility and enhanced configuration options. It also comes standard with several built-in measurements, test executive software and reporting tools to accelerate automated test development.
For more information, email
New Development Kit for Industrial Spectral Sensing
Ocean Optics (http://oceanoptics.com) has introduced a new set of spectral sensing tools to deploy spectroscopy in new industrial and processing applications. The STS Developers Kit makes it possible to create a custom spectral measurement platform for production environments. The kit brings together Ocean Optics’ powerful STS spectrometer, a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customisable software with Ethernet and wireless capabilities in a single package.
Right out of the box, the kit can be quickly configured for a variety of process and quality control measurements. With Ethernet and WiFi connectivity, along with networking capability, mean spectroscopy can be deployed anywhere in the plant for measurements like reflected colour, irradiance, reaction endpoint control or UV-Vis transmission.
The STS Developers Kit takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi’s flexibility and adaptability to enable new uses for spectroscopy. Once connected to a WiFi network, the spectrometer can be controlled through phone, tablet or computer web browser.
The WiFi range is up to 150 m, and all data are securely stored to the on-board secure digital (SD) card. While it comes pre-loaded with this simple interface and is ready to use out of the box, the development platform makes it fast and easy to customise the kit to specific projects.
The kit brings together the STS spectrometer, a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customisable software with Ethernet and wireless capabilities in a single package
The web scripting application programming interface (API) enables quick development of custom scripts and applications, allowing the STS and Raspberry Pi to perform even more complex tasks. Ocean Optics’ SeaBreeze drivers communicate directly to the spectrometer through USB interface.
ISA-100 Wireless Standard Gains IEC Approval
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced that ANSI/ISA-100.11a-2011, ‘Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications’, has been unanimously approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as an international standard. The intention is that it will be published by the end of 2014, with the designation IEC 62734.
Since its initial approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 2011, ISA-100.11a-compliant devices have found wide global use, with more than 130,000 connected devices reported in 2012 and over a billion hours of operational service at customer sites.
ISA-100.11a was originally developed with international collaboration following ISA’s open consensus process as accredited by ANSI, which requires participation and voting by experts from many stakeholder groups, including end users, in addition to suppliers.
This approach ensures that all views and needs are taken into account. ISA-100 voting members, including those from end-user companies deploying wireless systems in real-world industrial applications, overwhelmingly voted to approve ISA-100.11a.
ISA-100.11a/IEC 62734 provides reliable and secure wireless operation for monitoring, alerting, supervisory control, open loop control and closed loop control applications. The standard defines the protocol suite, system management, gateways and security specifications for wireless connectivity with devices supporting limited power consumption requirements.
The focus is to address the performance needs of process manufacturing applications, which include monitoring and process control where latencies on the order of 100 ms can be tolerated, with optional behaviour for shorter latencies (Source: ARC).
Certification Boosts Demand for FTIR Multigas Analyser
Quantitech (http://www.quantitech.co.uk) has experienced a surge in demand for the Gasmet portable Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) emissions analyser, the DX4000. The company believes that this instrument is now the only portable FTIR with MCERTS certification, and this is driving demand for both instrument rental and sales.
The Gasmet DX4000 portable FTIR gas analyser is typically used in stack emissions monitoring, comparison measurements, catalytic process control and other applications where many gas compounds need to be accurately monitored in a hot and humid sample gas.
The corrosion-resistant sample cell is heated to 180 °C, which ensures that the sample stays in the gaseous phase even with high concentrations of moisture or corrosive gases. The analyser comes with easy-to-use Calcmet software, which can display the concentration results in ppm, mg/N m3 or Vol%, and all measurement data can be stored for further analysis.
A typical configuration enables the simultaneous measurement of H2O, CO2, CO, NO, NO2, N2O, SO2, NH3, CH4, HCl, HF and different volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, additional gases can be added without any hardware changes.
The Gasmet DX4000 portable FTIR gas analyser is typically used in stack emissions monitoring
Harvesting Energy from Sound Waves Using Piezos
The Engineer magazine (http://www.theengineer.co.uk) reports that Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) researchers have developed a device that uses sound to help generate an electrical charge. This development could see mobile phones recharged by everyday background noise.
The device uses the piezoelectric properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods to harvest energy from vibration and movement. To make it, ZnO nanoparticles are sprayed onto a plastic surface, which is then placed into a solution containing hexamethylenetetramine (HMT) and heated to 90 °C. The hexagonal nanorods then grow from that layer of ZnO particles to cover the whole surface. QMUL says that the ultimate device was the same size as a Nokia Lumia 925 and generated 5 V.
Decibel levels of around 70 dB and above will give a measurable response, but apparently, more work remains to be done in order to increase the amount of power the device can generate. The team will also refine the methods used to produce the devices.
The team involved considers that vibrations have even more potential than sound to charge a battery, and a direct vibration, such as in a vehicle or from machinery, should be able to excite the piezoelectric material a lot more, and so generate more power.
Installation Testers Come with Free Current Clamp and Software
Until 31 December 2014, Fluke (UK) is offering a free current clamp to end users purchasing a multifunction installation tester, plus free data management software with the higher end testers.
The 1650 Series are designed for high-productivity testing and verification of domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations. While stocks last, purchasers can also claim a free Fluke light-emitting diode (LED) Puck Alarm Light by registering on the Fluke web site. The offers can be viewed at http://www.fluke.co.uk/promotions
Fluke is offering a free current clamp to end users purchasing a multifunction installation tester, plus free data management software with some
The 1652C is, says the company, the ideal tester for all domestic applications, covering all the basic needs for testing to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations and Part P of the Building Regulations.
The 1652C-CLAMPKIT includes a free model 323 current clamp. The 1653B is ideal for professional trouble-shooters working in both domestic and commercial applications. The 1653B-CLAMPKIT includes a free model 324 current clamp and also free Fluke DMS Data Management software. The 1654B is, the company claims, the complete tester for virtually all electrical wiring installations in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. The 1654B-CLAMPKIT includes a free model 325 current clamp and also free Fluke DMS software.
For more information, go to http://www.fluke.co.uk
New Interface Modules for Fast, Error-Free Wiring
Phoenix Contact’s Varioface Professional system cabling components for universal use support fast and error-free wiring of the field and automation levels. The compact modules in the new housing design are suitable, says the company, for various functions in signal conditioning. Versions are available with relay, fuse and signal interruption functions.
Direct plug-in technology is used for field wiring of the sensor/actuator level. This means that single wires can be connected quickly and safely to push-in spring-cage terminal blocks without using any tools.
Wiring is made clear through the use of the unique identification of terminal blocks and modules using standard marking accessories. Furthermore, the modules are equipped with a robust metal foot for Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) rail mounting.
The interface modules are combined with the product range for system cabling. This ‘plug and play’ solution offers consistent signal flow from the controller to the field. Go to http://www.phoenixcontact.com for more information.
Phoenix Contact’s Varioface Professional system cabling components include these interface modules
HMS Expands Netbiter Remote Management Offering
HMS Industrial Networks (http://www.anybus.com) has now expanded the Netbiter Remote Management offering to include three different services catering for different user needs. The dedicated services enable both quick connection to a single remote machine and advanced projects including multiple installations and users.
The three services are as follows:
Remote Access (included with gateway) – enables remote configuration of PLCs or machines through a secure tunnel.
View and Control (included with gateway) – allows users to manage a single installation remotely.
Manage and Analyse (paid service) – for large-scale, multiple installations with several users.
Already existing Netbiter Argos accounts will remain with the same services as earlier and with the possibility to add additional Netbiter gateways with the same conditions as before.
Study Shows Emerging Regions Are Increasingly Profitable for Industrial Valves Market
New analysis is indicating that the increase in oil exploration activities, investments in new refineries and modernisation of existing facilities will spur the uptake of valves and actuators. This will be especially so in emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America, the study finds.
Demand from the offshore oil and gas industry in Latin America, in particular, is expected to fuel the valves and actuators market. In addition to the demand from the emerging economies, control valve manufacturers will find growth opportunities in North America and Europe due to end-user preference for greater process automation.
This new analysis, from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.frost.com) and entitled ‘Strategic Analysis of the Global Industrial Valves and Actuators Market’, finds that the market earned revenues of US$19.51 billion (£11.94 billion) in 2013 and estimates this to reach US$25.95 billion (£15.87 billion) by 2018. The study covers the oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, mining and metallurgy and water and wastewater end-user industries.
Frost & Sullivan Industrial Automation and Process Control Research Analyst, Niranjan Paul, commented, The water and wastewater industry will offer significant growth potential for valve and actuator manufacturers in Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America.
He said, Because of the burgeoning population and rapid urbanisation in these regions, water scarcity and the need to provide purified and portable water for human consumption have led to the setting up of desalination plants, boosting the use of valves and actuators.
Despite this demand, says Frost & Sullivan, valve and actuator manufacturers are likely to witness a loss of potential revenues because of the political situation in countries like Iran, Sudan and Syria. In addition, the global financial downturn has compelled end users to defer projects and focus on the maintenance of existing equipment rather than the purchase of new valves and actuators.
The adoption of aggressive pricing strategies in Asia-Pacific too will reduce the sale of new valves. Vendors must enhance their aftermarket capability to sustain profits as well as meet wide-ranging consumer requirements.
For more information, email
Connection More Effective in Hazardous Area Applications
Eaton (http://www.eaton.com) has introduced a new Ex ic adapter and fieldbus power supply module, the latest addition to its Crouse-Hinds division’s MTL line of Foundation fieldbus physical layer components.
The MTL F30 Ex ic adapter and MTL 9192-FP fieldbus power supply module have been designed to provide users with a straightforward, dependable and convenient way of connecting field instruments to Foundation fieldbus networks in hazardous area applications.
Roger Highton, MTL Product Line Manager, Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Division, said, Our solutions help meet the growing and rapidly changing demands of customers working in Zone 2 hazardous areas. By providing compatibility with Ex ic standards, our new line allows customers to maintain intrinsically safe practices when working on live, suitably certified field instruments in hazardous areas.
The new adapter has been designed for use in conjunction with MTL F300 series Megablock wiring hubs. This product release makes it easier for users to demonstrate that their solutions fully comply with Ex ic requirements, while eliminating the need to declare host H1 systems as safety extra-low voltage/protected extra-low voltage (SELV/PELV) compliant.
The new line also serves as the only available solution to use the same simple fieldbus input/output (I/O) and power supply cabinet design in general-purpose installations, reducing the number of cabinets required and helping to enhance safety.
Eaton says that these new products are ideal for Zone 2 hazardous areas where gas, mist or vapours may be present.
For more information, visit http://www.mtl-inst.com
Eaton’s new Ex ic adapter and fieldbus power supply module
The 19th Annual ARC Industry Forum to be Held in February 2015
ARC Advisory Group’s 19th Annual Industry Forum will look at ‘Industry in Transition: The Information Driven Enterprise in a Connected World’. This event will take place from 9 to 12 February 2015 in Orlando, FL.
What, asks ARC, ‘does it mean to be information-driven?’ New information technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT), predictive analytics, wireless, additive manufacturing, cloud computing, mobility and three-dimensional (3D) visualisation have the potential to disrupt and radically change the way companies do business.
An information-driven enterprise uses these new technologies to achieve agility and sustain a competitive edge. This event has been designed to help delegates learn how an information-driven strategy can better position firms to succeed and how best to approach critical technology decisions.
Topics to be covered will include the industrial IoT, analytics for industry, asset performance management, cloud computing and cyber security solutions, as well as the latest automation innovations, energy management solutions, plus workforce development and training. Go to http://www.arcweb.com for more information.
Global Opening of G3-PLC Certification Programme
Following the interim certification set up in March 2014, the official and worldwide certification will now support the G3-PLC market and will secure the tenders launched by the utilities. Certification will guarantee the correct implementation of the G3-PLC specifications, the performance and the interoperability of the products.
G3-PLC is a protocol for narrow band low-frequency powerline communications. G3-PLC facilitates high-speed, highly reliable, long-range communication over the existing powerline grid. With the ability to cross transformers, infrastructure costs are reduced, and with its support of IPv6, G3-PLC will support powerline communications into the future.
The G3-PLC Alliance organisation, sponsored by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), was formed in order to support, promote and implement G3-PLC in smart grid applications.
The certification process is available for all current and future members of the G3-PLC Alliance. Certification covers chipsets and a wide range of G3-PLC products, including meters, data concentrators and home energy management systems, manufactured by the members of the G3-PLC Alliance.
The G3-PLC certification programme covers conformance, performance and interoperability testing. Products that have been awarded with the G3-PLC Certificate are conforming to the G3-PLC specifications, fulfilling defined performance requirements and are interoperable with other G3-PLC-certified devices.
The G3-PLC Alliance has appointed two member companies to run the certifications tests, LAN and TÜV Rheinland. LAN is a French-based company located in Tauxigny, France, and it will perform the certification tests, while TÜV Rheinland is a German company with worldwide offices. TÜV Rheinland will perform the certification tests in its facilities in Asia (Yokohama, Japan).
For more information, visit http://www.G3-PLC.com
FANUC and Rockwell Automation in Integrated Manufacturing Global Collaboration
FANUC Corporation (http://www.fanuc.com), a world leader in computer numerical control (CNC), robot and ROBOMACHINEs, and Rockwell
The two companies have expanded their initial collaboration, started 4 years ago, in the CNC and Logix programmable automation controller (Logix PAC) environments, with further integration of robotics, ROBOMACHINEs and enterprise software products.
Ethernet Switches Use PoE+ Standard to Provide More Device Power
Harting is exploiting the Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard in its latest range of Ethernet switches to provide more power to connected system devices.
PoE and its higher power variant PoE+ are standards for the parallel transfer of power and data over twisted-pair cable. The HARTING switches use the PoE+ standard (based on IEEE 802.3at) to offer power levels of up to 34.2 W, thereby significantly increasing the variety of potential applications.
Up to four Ethernet Switch ports can be simultaneously deployed for the supply of power with HARTING’s Ha-VIS eCon models. The portfolio includes switches with a 54 V supply voltage and variants with integrated voltage converters. These allow the use of standard 24 V power supplies.
These higher power levels mean that users benefit from greater flexibility in the connection of end devices and the extension of the network by saving on additional components such as power supplies – in addition to time, money and space savings with the cabling.
Developed and optimised for applications in harsh industrial environments, the unmanaged Ha-VIS eCon Ethernet Switches enable the cost-effective extension of existing network infrastructures as well as the construction of new industrial networks.
To view the data sheet, go to http://www.harting.com/en/ethernet-switches/
HARTING’s switches use the PoE+ standard (IEEE 802.3at) to offer power levels of up to 34.2 W
Training in Home Automation Wireless Controls
Working in partnership with Scolmore, SELECT (http://www.select.org.uk) – Scotland’s trade association for the electrical, electronics and communications systems industries – is now able to offer its members the chance to benefit from a free workshop on home automation wireless control systems (iNELS). This 1-day training workshop gives attendees the opportunity to gain knowledge and practical experience of installing and programming the iNELS.
Candidates will review a range of radio frequency (RF) transmitters and receivers and look at how they work. Upon completion of the course, candidates will have gained a practical experience of programming and be able to control lights and blinds through a number of transmitter options.
They will, says SELECT, be able to identify a number of different applications where the iNELS RF control system will be suitable to enhance existing installations or provide onsite solutions.
This course is running in Edinburgh on 29 October 2014, and in Glasgow on 30 October 2014. For information or to reserve a place, contact Elaine Ellis at 0131 445 5577 or email
‘Ultimate Reliability’ Claim for Multi-Function Tester
Megger’s latest tester, the MFT1735, comes with what the company calls ‘state-of-the-art facilities’, including two-pole and three-pole, stakeless and attached rod technique (ART) earth electrode resistance measurements.
The functions enable electricians to test low-voltage electrical installations in line with the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008). All the tests required to complete the necessary electrical certification for domestic, commercial and industrial fixed wiring installations are provided.
When combined with what Megger describes as ‘ultimate reliability and the ability to withstand accidental misuse and voltage transients that other testers on the market cannot match’, the MFT1735 is said to be an ideal testing instrument for electricians at all stages of their career from trainee to full scope.
Megger’s latest tester, the MFT1735, which provides, according to the company, ‘ultimate reliability’
The MFT1735 has a very user-friendly interface. Standard features include internal fast recharging batteries, built-in memory and Bluetooth communications to speed up test results, and simple menu functions using colour-coded rotary switches. These have been designed to make the user’s working life easier.
For more information, go to http://www.megger.com
Updates for Indoor Lighting Wireless Monitoring and Management System
Lighting specialist Harvard Engineering (http://www.harvardeng.com) has launched Version 1.6 of its highly innovative EyeNut wireless monitoring and management system for indoor lighting, featuring some major updates.
This version builds on the recently announced move to cloud hosting by introducing significant new functionality, combined with an improved user interface. One of these new functions is the ability for EyeNut to interface with emergency luminaires.
With the new emergency functionality, users will be able to set up automatic scheduling of functional and duration tests through the calendar feature in the user interface. Tests then run automatically and can be scheduled when a building is empty or distributed throughout the building to ensure minimum interruption to business operations. Once tests are complete, results automatically appear in the EyeNut interface and can be exported to external systems for audit tracking.
Emergency luminaires can be enabled for auto-testing using the new EyeNut Emergency Interface Adaptor. This interfaces with existing DALI self-test inverters, identifying the luminaire as emergency, initiating tests and reporting results. The Emergency Interface Adaptor contains all the functionality of a regular adaptor so that emergency luminaires can also be controlled in regular operation mode.
Andy Davies, business development manager for indoor controls, commented, The new EyeNut updates represent another significant step forward in wireless lighting management, and demonstrates Harvard’s on-going commitment to invest in this technology.
He emphasised, I am particularly excited to announce the emergency interface since this has the potential to save users significant labour costs whilst ensuring their emergency lighting systems remain compliant with regulations.
EyeNut version 1.6 also allows third-party sensor devices to be used on the wireless network, using a new feature where the EyeNut Adaptor processes their signal through volt-free contact through a digital input terminal. This has the potential to further expand the already wide range of applications to which EyeNut is suited.
News in Brief
Integrated pipeline leak detection provided
GE’s Measurement & Control business (http://www.ge-mcs.com/en/) is cooperating with Atmos International (http://www.atmosi.com), a leading global supplier of pipeline leak detection and simulation technology. As part of the deal, the two firms will offer a more comprehensive leak detection solution to pipeline operating customers, providing enhanced solutions to improve flow metering. The agreement combines the strength of Atmos’ differentiated leak detection and simulation products with the strength of GE’s flowmeters and expertise to expand and improve flow solution offerings to customers (Source: ARC).
USB voltage data logger stores over 32k readings
The standalone EL-USB-3 USB voltage data logger from EasyLog measures and stores up to 32,510 voltage readings over a 0–30 VDC measurement range. Users can easily set up the logging rate and start time and download the stored data by plugging the device into a PC’s USB port and running the software under Windows 2000, XP and Vista (32-bit). The data can then be graphed, printed and exported to other applications. This data logger comes supplied with a long-life lithium battery. Go to http://www.lascarelectronics.com/temperaturedatalogger.php?datalogger=153
Open channel flow monitor uses NC ultrasonic sensor
The OCF 5.0 allows continuous monitoring, display, totalising and data log flow through any flume or weir. The device, by Greyline (http://www.greyline.com), includes a non-contacting (NC) ultrasonic sensor that mounts just 8 in above the flowing water. It is accurate (±0.25%) and reliable. There is no obstruction to flow and no fouling. An integral keypad/menu system allows flume or weir selection from the menu and choice of measurement units. The OCF 5.0 includes an in-built 2 million point data logger and flow reporting system. Connect a flash memory stick to the USB output to download log files and then view data using ‘Greyline Logger’ software – supplied free.
Industrial water treatment controllers
Walchem’s WebMaster Industrial (WIND) Controller sets, it is claimed, ‘a new standard’ for industrial water treatment controllers. The WIND has a flexible multi-I/O platform, a wide range of analytical sensor measurement capabilities and an extensive assortment of integrated communications and data handling features. It also has a flexible multi-I/O platform, a wide range of analytical sensor measurement capabilities and an extensive assortment of integrated communications and data handling features. Go to http://www.walchem.com/Products/Controllers/Wind.htm