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This gateway handles multiple fieldbus protocols

Last month, this company launched its first fieldbus gateway and block I/O modules that communicate with Profinet IO, Modbus TCP or Ethernet/IP. The multiprotocol devices can be operated automatically in each of the three Ethernet systems, and thus help users…

A new data logger for temperature measurements

The OM-CP-RTDTemp101A temperature data logger accepts two-, three- or four-wire 100 Pt RTD input and features a long battery life of ten years. The data logger also offers multiple start/stop function, ultra high-speed download, 670,000 reading of storage capacity, memory…

Control safe O2 levels in reactor head space with this sensor

The XTP601 oxygen sensor is ideal for accurately monitoring the O2 levels in a reactor, and enabling the N2-purge to be shut down when the O2 level is safe. Based on thermo-paramagnetic sensor technology, the XTP601 determines the O2 level…

A new release for this Scada system

Fast/Tools R9.05 is the latest release of this company’s Web-based, realtime management and visualization software. The Fast/Tools Scada suite delivers a comprehensive solution that brings together the company’s process-management infrastructure, expertise and ecosystem support for greater efficiency and improved operational…

Focus on analyzers 

This flow monitor now has FM and FMc approvals Fluid Components International The Model FS10A Analyzer Flow Switch and Monitor recently received FM and FMc (Canadian) approvals. The approvals signify that the FS10A is suitable for continuous-flow verification applications that…

This PID controller for the temperature- and process-control markets

The PAX2C PID (proportional integral derivative) controller is specifically designed for industrial automation in the process- and temperature-control markets. The product is the latest addition to this company’s PAX2 Series, and it includes a number of flexible, easy-to-use features to…

Under Pressure

For every chemical process there are different pressure measurement requirements. Some demand devices that are compatible with a unique chemistry, others require pressure instrumentation that won’t pose a risk to workers or processes and many call for instruments that can…

New enhancements to SciFinder

SciFinder, a digital database and analysis technology for chemistry-related research, has been enhanced to improve the evaluation of reaction answer sets and to allow easier collaboration with other SciFinder users. Researchers can now group reactions in answer sets according to…

New piping software slashes time for modeling workflows

With the new release, EdgeWise MEP for Autodesk Revit, users can now, for the first time, bring extracted pipes, conduits and other cylindrical mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) elements directly into Revit. This new MEP software leverages the powerful feature-extraction…

Let this company collect and analyze machinery vibration data

This condition-monitoring specialist company has introduced a vibration data collection-and-analysis service for industrial plant operators that aims to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Where no fixed machine condition-monitoring system is available (or is impractical) for critical plant, this company recommends…