Automation & Control
Monitor and transmit machine vibration data without wires
The CSI 9420 Machinery Health Transmitter (photo) is a wireless vibration transmitter that provides monitoring of mechanical equipment and delivers predictive diagnostics for improved reliability and plant safety. The transmitter connects quickly to any machine and then delivers, via the…
The advantages of tantalum more affordable in a Coriolis flowmeter
A new tantalum version of the Optimass 7300 Coriolis mass flowmeter (photo) has recently been introduced for applications involving highly aggressive and corrosive fluids. Generally, the wall thicknesses of Coriolis measuring tubes are significantly less than those of the process…
These transmitters are for higher temperature water and corrosives
Made of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), these flowrate transmitters offer heat resistance in processing corrosive fluids, water, brine and low-viscosity fluids in water treatment, chemical and desalination applications. The P420 Series (photo) offers a wide selection of cost-effective plastic flowmeters…
Better accuracy, reliability for harsh high-temperature environments
The R300 Series temperature sensor (photo, p. 61) is targeted for use in potential exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) applications where operating temperatures can reach 300°C (572°F). The R300 Series uses RTD (resistance temperature detector) technology and features a robust, stainless-steel,…
The IS1 remote I/O interface now comes in a FF HSE version
A market-leading remote I/O system for Zone 1, Div. 1 applications, the IS1 (photo) has now been extended to feature its first operational communication interface for Foundation Fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (FF HSE). The system has already supported the Modbus…
More functionality for a smart flowmeter
Smart-Trak 2 is a significant redesign of this companys Series 100 Digital Mass Flowmeters and Controllers. The expanded functionality of Smart-Trak 2 includes: true linear performance for high accuracy and increased flexibility in multiple gases; Dial-a-Gas technology, which allows users…
This modular system is ANSI manifold compliant
Modular platform components from this company offer a variety of options for a systems approach to process analysis and control. The system, compliant with the Modular Sample and Conditioning System standard (ANSI/ISA 76.00.02), can include substrate and manifold layers with…
A tiny GC for reliable gas analysis
The C2V-200 micro GC (gas chromatography) integrates micro-chip technology with narrow-bore capillary GC to achieve a high performance at low cost. The device is designed for ease of use, can be easily installed, and has reduced maintenance and low gas…
XTP600 oxygen transmitter
Michell Instruments Measure oxygen drift-free with this transmitter The XTP600 oxygen transmitter (photo) is a self-contained oxygen transmitter for the process industries that measures oxygen content between 0.01 and 100%. Using the latest thermo-paramagnetic technology, the transmitter is almost drift-free.…
Wet chemistry moves into the process for online monitoring
The Rosemount Analytical online wet-chemistry analyzers for sodium (photo), silica, phosphate, hydrazine and ammonia are used for process monitoring in the power and ultrapure water industries. The analyzers are easy to use. Pressing one button starts, calibrates and puts the…