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This analyzer provides a top view of surface properties

Krüss The TVA100 Top View Analyzer (photo) measures the contact angle of liquids using the image of light spots that are mirrored by the curved surface of the drop. Contact angles in the lower range (down to 1.5 deg), which…

Multi fluid and multi range gives flexibility and cost reduction

The Select Series of digital mass flowmeters and controllers offers greater flexibility for user selection of both flow ranges and gas types. For user convenience, the firm has developed a free software tool called FlowTune. By hooking up the instrument…

Measure flow and pressure in microfluidic systems

Dolomite Centre Mitos Sensor units (photo) are designed to measure flow and pressure in microfluidic systems. Capable of displaying results in realtime, the sensors have low internal volumes, and are designed to minimize interference with the liquid flow. The Mitos…

A gateway for harsh environments

    Hilscher North America   The netBrick (photo) is an IP67-rated gateway designed to provide industrial network connectivity in harsh environments. Each unit utilizes M12 connectors for connectivity to CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus, CC-Link, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, PowerLink, ProfiNetSercos…

A conductivity sensor for high T, P applications

Electro-Chemical Devices The model CSX2 conductivity sensor (photo) is designed for temperatures up to 200ËšC at pressures of 250 psig. For temperatures below 100ËšC, the CSX2 is rated for pressures of up to 400 psig. The CSX2 is a two-electrode…

Turbine control and monitoring gets enhanced

This firm has enhanced its metsoDNA Turbine Control by integrating in fast turbine control and other features to improve its cost efficiency and ease of maintenance. The fast, redundant control handles control cycles down to 5 ms for any size…

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Infrared Temperature Measurement

Contact-based temperature sensors, such as thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), have demonstrated accurate and cost-effective operation throughout the chemical process industries (CPI). However, there are many applications and settings where they are simply not practical. In those cases, engineers…

Ask the Experts: Environmental effects on wireless

Question: How do rain, snow, ice and fog impact wireless performance? Answer: In the process of distributing wireless to a geographic area, it is often necessary to place transceivers outdoors. In doing so, a prudent designer understands that one cannot…

Focus on Analyzers

Electro-Chemical Devices A conductivity sensor for high T, P applications The model CSX2 conductivity sensor (photo) is designed for temperatures up to 200ËšC at pressures of 250 psig. For temperatures below 100ËšC, the CSX2 is rated for pressures of up…

Focus on Level Measurement

  This level pressure transmitter is ideal for high-purity applications Endress+Hauser The Deltapilot FMB 70 hydrostatic, level pressure transmitter (photo) is particularly suitable for food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. Its watertight pressure-measuring cell and 316L stainless-steel housing with polycarbonate…