Used to measure liquid and gas flowrates by means of a tapered tube and float, these variable area flowmeters (photo) feature individually calibrated scales and a 10:1 turndown ratio. All units are factory calibrated and marked to indicate the specific…
The VersaMax Micro Thermocouple (Type K, J, E, S, T, B or N) / Millivolt expansion module (photo) can be used in a wide range of temperature monitoring and controlling applications, as well as for weighing. There are two cost-effective…
The MO 2000 optical microphone (photo, p. 28D-4) utilizes a new type of transducer that processes acoustic signals on the basis of variations in light intensity. In the optical microphone, light from an LED is directed onto a reflective diaphragm…
Raytek CM (photo) is an integrated infrared temperature-measurement sensor with precision, high-resolution silicon optics. An RS232 digital interface allows the configuration of all programmable sensor variables via Raytek DataTemp Multidrop software. These include a 24-V-d.c. alarm output triggered by target…
This company is complementing its comprehensive product database with an easy-to-use download tool for two- and three-dimensional CAD drawings. The software enables users to generate and download CAD files for sensor, fieldbus, interface and connectivity products free of charge and…
Sensonics The DN8033 thrust and rod drop transmitter (photo) is designed to measure shaft axial or rod position of a range of rotating equipment. The 4–20-mA loop-powered module provides easy integration with either the local machine PLC or a plant-wide…
With the introduction of the manufacturing execution system (MES) InfoCarrier, this firm has bridged the gap between management and production, even for complex, continuous production processes. InfoCarrier is particularly suitable for manufacturing bulk products, but can also be used for…
Hans Turck This firm’s ATEX-certified flow sensors for gaseous media are now available with probe lengths of 100, 140 and 220 mm. The new extended probes (photo) significantly enhance the sensors’ functionality by allowing users to install the sensors in…
BinLink is a Web-based monitoring solution for bins, tanks and silos that enables remote wireless inventory management of stored material from any computer connected to the Internet. The core components of the solution are the company’s SmartBob2 and SmartBob-TS1 sensors…
ABB Instrumentation The new Navigator 600 phosphate analyzer (photo) greatly reduces the amount of required reagents (1/10th that of competitive units), and maintenance, thereby substantially reducing the cost of phosphate monitoring. Aimed at phosphate-dosed, high-pressure boilers, the unit provides accurate…