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Online Machine Diagnosis Via W-LAN

Sometimes it is complicated to access machines and equipment that has to be monitored using measuring instruments due to long distances for cables. Use of a wireless-based solution is considerably more efficient and offers greater potential savings. The C300_Wireless system…

A Digital Flowmeter that Pretends It’s an Analog Meter

This firm has designed a new series of mass flowmeters that offers an economical, digital alternative to conventional variable-area (VA) meters (also known as purge meters). The new Mass-View flowmeter series incorporates a digital bar graph of actual gas flow,…

An Inline Seal with a Clamp Connection

In addition to both threaded-pipe and flanged connections, sterile, standard-compliant connections for instruments are now also possible in the form of a clamp connection (DIN 11 864-3). The standard material for wetted parts is 1.4435 stainless steel, and special materials,…

New in-place field test instruments check magmeter performance

The CalMaster 2 Suite of electromagnetic flowmeter test instruments for water and wastewater markets comprises two standalone electronic test instruments: the CalMaster 2 (photo) verification tool and the CheckMaster validation tool. Eligible meters for testing include the MagMaster and AquaMaster…

Loop-powered particulate matter transmitter for dust collectors

FilterSense   This loop-powered particulate matter transmitter (photo) provides simple two-wire installation and interface with the company’s B-PAC baghouse optimization controllers or existing plant control systems. The transmitter exceeds the EPA MACT standard for baghouse and dust collector leak detection. Employing…

A dew point transmitter for when the pressure is on

Michell Instruments The Easidew T.X. dew point transmitter (photo) has been enhanced to take accurate measurements in pressures of up to 450 bar (6,500 psi). The device is a fully configured and calibrated moisture transmitter that can be instantly incorporated…

zirconia oxygen analyzers

This company’s range of zirconia oxygen analyzers measure oxygen, from % to ppm levels. The accompanying software allows the user to view readings, set output and perform calibration remotely via a fully bi-directional RS-232 port. The Z1030 is a panel…

Build this paperless data acquisition system into a network

The RD8300 paperless recording system (photo) has features a high contrast 142 mm color Active Matrix TFT LCD with a rugged touch screen that can be operated by a finger or the onboard stylus. It has a built-in OPC server…

A popular alignment tool is now ATEX approved

This firm has released its ATEX-approved intrinsically safe version of its alignment system, Optalign smart. This system also complies with IEC Ex requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Optalign smart is a modular, mid-range alignment system that can cover…

Simulate solids flow faster than ever

CoRheoGrain is part of the CoRheoS Software Suite, which enables the simulation of industrial-scale processes involving various types of grains and powders. A novel approach makes it possible to simulate the flow of granular material in computer times much faster…