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Gas cylinder scale with Ex-protection –
for the level measurement of liquid gases |
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WIKA has expanded its Ultra High Purity product portfolio; now
including a new gas cylinder scale for level measurement. The WIKA gas
cylinder scale fulfills high accuracy, long-term stability and EMI
requirements in order to enable trouble-free operation. |
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Through its stainless steel construction and high ingress protection
(IP65) it can be operated even in damp, wet and corrosive environments,
and it meets the requirements for ATEX category 3 G EEx nA/nL II C
T4/T5/T6 X. The robust design has up to 400 % overload protection and is
available in ranges from 60 lbs up to 300 lbs (approx. 27 kg up to 136
kg). ... |
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in week 06/2007: |
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PCB Piezotronics Introduces Dynamic
Pressure Sensors for Turbine Engine Monitoring |
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February 8, 2007, Depew, NY, USA – PCB Piezotronics, Inc. (PCB®),
introduces a series of dynamic pressure sensors, ideal for monitoring
dynamic pressure oscillations in turbine engines. Variations in Natural
Gas can lead to increased dynamic pressure oscillations in the turbine
combustors, resulting in inefficiencies, increased NOx emissions and
damaging combustion instabilities. |
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Additionally, these sensors may also be used to detect high-intensity
acoustics, pulsations, and pressure fluctuations in pumps, furnaces, and
pipes. Piezoelectric pressure sensors are best suited for detecting and
measuring dynamic pressure phenomena. With very fast response times,
these sensors accurately measure fast transient pressures, such as
surges, spike, pulsations and noise. With no moving parts and
solid-state construction, their durability is unsurpassed by any other
type of pressure sensor. The Series 171 pressure sensor has
sensitivities to 1200 pC/psi (174 pC/kPa), pressure range of 10 psi (70
kPa); and a maximum pressure of 600 psi (4140 kPa). They are suited for
high temperatures up to +500 °F (+260 °C) and are packaged in a case
isolated housing with rugged, 2-pin MIL connectors. ... |
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ICP® Strain Sensors & Signal Conditioner
for Process Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Product Testing |
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February 8, 2007, Depew, NY, USA – Series M240 ICP® Strain Sensors and
Model 410A01 ICP® signal conditioner from PCB Piezotronics, Inc.,
utilize piezoelectric sensing elements to indirectly measure dynamic and
quasi-static stress forces on machinery structures. M240 ICP® Strain
Sensors are ideal for applications that require the measurement of
repetitive strain curves for monitoring forces experienced during
manufacturing, assembly, on-line processes, quality assurance, or
end-of-line product testing. |
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Piezoelectric ICP® sensors feature high rigidity and have no moving
parts inside them, thus are not susceptible to fatigue or changes in
sensitivity over billions of cycles. The Model 410A01 ICP® signal
conditioner unit synchronizes with machine cycles through a reset
feature while analog and peak hold outputs allow for real-time
monitoring. It is ideal for monitoring and other product quality
assurance applications requiring the measurement of repetitive force
curves, where control limits are set on the peak force or signature to
prevent acceptance of non-conforming parts. DIN rail mounting offers
convenient installation into protective enclosures to withstand harsh,
industrial environments. ... |
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Level measurement of liquid carbon
dioxide |
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OPZ AG (Ukraine) produces and sells chemicals – ammonia and carbamide.
Furthermore, liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide, liquid oxygen and sodium
sulfate are produced. OPZ uses OPTIFLEX for liquid CO2 level
measurement. The sensor of the new remote version of OPTIFLEX is
connected with the converter through a cable. |
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OPTIFLEX 1300C can measure the level of liquid gases directly in the gas
holders or special tanks, protected from heat. The relative permittivity
of liquid CO2 is 1.1-1.2, which is a challenge for most devices on the
market. The remote version of OPTIFLEX measures level and interfaces and
allows easy reading of the meter (for example on high silos, especially
in winter). Putting the sensor in inaccessible areas (e.g. toxic
atmosphere) is also possible with the remote version. The sensor may be
installed in areas with extremely high or low temperatures, for example
in liquid gas applications or in steel and iron industry. OPZ uses a
coax-sensor which allows the level measurement of almost all liquid
gases. Using a coax-cable improves accuracy and reliability and
decreases the block distance to a minimum. ... |
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Larson Davis Microphone Power Supply
Offers Enhanced Battery Life |
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February 8, 2007, Depew, NY, USA – Larson Davis, a division of PCB
Piezotronics, Inc., has introduced the addition of Model 2221 power
supply to its growing line of acoustic accessories. Model 2221 is a
single-channel power supply, designed for use with traditional,
externally polarized condenser microphones. The 2221 has the ability to
supply 0 Volt or a 200V polarization voltage. |
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User selectable features include a flat (Z), A, or C-weighting filters
and a 0, 20 or 40 dB gain switch. One of it features is the enhanced
battery life, which can last up to 40 hours on a set of AA batteries.
This battery life can be approximately doubled when using e-Lithium
batteries. The unit can also be run with on-line power via supplied
adaptor. The product is a perfect compliment to data recorders, data
loggers and frequency analyzers. Larson Davis carries a full compliment
of the prepolarized condenser microphone and preamplifiers. Powered by a
2-20 mA signal conditioner and standard coaxial cables, these modern
designs have become extremely popular due to its significant savings in
power supplies and cabling, and “ease of use” characteristics. The
prepolarized designs can be used with the same constant current source
required for ICPâ accelerometers. This affords the user the luxury of
using the microphones along side the accelerometers, in the same test,
minimizing set-up time. ... |
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Tailor-made solutions - WIKA CD-ROM
"Product Catalog 2007" |
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The electronic WIKA catalog 2007 gives information on the current
range of pressure and temperature measurement products. The interactive
check list assists the user in the specification of the pressure or
temperature measuring instrument he/she requires. The new CD-ROM
"Product Catalog 2007" informs the user on the wide range of mechanical
and electronic pressure and temperature measuring instruments as well as
the extensive service backup provided by WIKA. |
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The CD-ROM allows easy product selection. The user specifies particular
criteria by clicking the mouse, thereby reducing the number of relevant
instruments to a manageable minimum. Further details, such as data
sheets, technical information and CAD drawings round off the information
given. An ordering and inquiry system with online connection via e-mail
is also integrated. ... |
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Reliable capillary sensor thermostats |
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Users are convinced: Trafag thermostats are the best and most
reliable available in the world. Trafag thermostats do not require a
power supply and enjoy an outstanding reputation. Being fully
maintenance-free, they can be in constant use for several decades
without any loss of accuracy. Functional principle: The medium in the
capillary tube reacts to temperature changes on the principle of heat
expansion. |
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This expansion is measured by means of a fine mechanical construction
which activates a microswitch. All Trafag thermostats (with the
exception of room thermostats) are designed in such a way that changing
ambient temperatures do not cause measuring errors. This means that
contrary to non-compensated capillary sensor thermostats, the switching
accuracy is guaranteed even with extreme ambient temperatures. Further
information: www.trafag.com . ... |
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Safer Flat Screen Production with SafeC
400 |
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Flat screen TVs and monitors are gradually taking over our living rooms
and offices. They are replacing their CRT counterparts more and more
thanks to their slenderness and low power consumption. Samsung Electric
in Korea is one of the world’s largest flat screen manufacturers.
Production at Samsung is highly automated. |
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To transport the glass panels for the flat screens between the
individual manufacturing steps, so-called AGVs (Automatically Guided
Vehicle) are used. So Samsung went in search of a safety controller
which could simultaneously monitor the emergency stop button, the safety
bumpers and the safety light curtain, and that is when they discovered
CEDES. The AGVs are equipped with the SafeC 400 safety controller.
Alongside the multiple component monitoring and the simplicity of the
cabling, the engineers at Samsung were convinced by the ease of which
the controller is configured. ... |
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