Automation & Control
Manage tank inventories from anywhere with your PC
BinMaster, BinView is an inventory-management system that offers realtime bin-level monitoring for solids materials over the Internet, or via a company LAN or VPN. The BinView system is composed of this firm’s SmartBob2 or SmartBob1 sensors mounted on the bins,…
These oscilloscopes are built for harsh environments
Davis Instruments The Fluke 190 Series II is a digital handheld oscilloscope that is designed for challenging environments. Dustproof, drip-proof and impact-resistant, the 190 Series can measure input, output and feedback signals simultaneously to diagnose industrial electronics problems in variable-speed…
Time for action: Support has ended for Windows 2000 in industrial automation
All good things come to an end. And so it is with Microsoft extended support and security updates for Windows 2000,which ended in July 2010. Any manufacturer with industrial applications that are based on Windows 2000 may wisely be considering…
Hopper inserts for improved solids flow
Storing solid materials in hoppers, bins and silos is ubiquitous in the chemical process industries (CPI), as are challenges associated with dispensing them. In many cases, using vessels with steep cones and smooth walls is enough to provide reliable flow.…
This Pressure Transducer is Reliable and Accurate
The long-term stability and reliability of the PX1000 Sputtered Thin-film Pressure Transducer is said to be excellent. The patented sensor delivers an accuracy of 0.25%, and the performance stability is ±0.1% for a minimum of 24 h. Standard pressure ranges…
Use this Position Sensor in a Wide Range of Applications
A new series of ¾-in. dia. hermetically sealed position sensors offer an infinite cycle life to serve as long-life replacements for failing potentiometers. It is suitable for a wide range of industrial position-measurement applications, such as machine-tool positioning, hydraulic-cylinder positioning,…
Measure the Level of Plastics Granulate
The capacitive sensors for the BCC Sensor Series have been introduced especially for level measurement of plastic granulates. Capable of detecting even the smallest grain sizes, the BCC Series also offers a high level of EMC performance and are especially…
Sound and Sight Alerts from this Gas-Detection Transmitter
The ATEX-certified EC28 Transmitter features an integrated, Ex-proof buzzer and bright alarm LEDs for the highest safety in hazardous areas. The device shows the current gas concentration onsite at the display of the transmitter and the GMA controller. Smart sensor…
Check Surface Cleanliness with this 10-Min Test
In accordance with Good Hygiene Practice and HACCP method, the surfaces that are in contact with food should be monitored daily before starting production activity. Igientest is ready to perform tests that detect in just 10 min, without instruments, if…
This Software Allows Engineering Teams to Do More with Less
The release of aspenONE V7 software enables process industry companies to achieve the seven best practices of engineering excellence. Building upon previous innovations from this firm, aspenONE V7 includes several new process engineering components. An integrated conceptual engineering workflow via…