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DJB Instruments UK Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of a new version of their popular miniature triaxial accelerometer, the AT/10 IEPE type and AT/01 charge type. These low mass miniature triaxials have up till now been limited to adhesive mount use, however the new design accommodates a tapped base for removable stud mounting.

The new mounting option has been achieved with only a 1mm increase in the overall height of the accelerometer body meaning it remains one of the most compact of its type on the global market. The 5-40UNC tapped hole can be used with a range of mounting studs including DJB’s SM/01 stud with a standard 10/32UNF thread for mounting to the UUT in addition to the IS range of isolated mounting studs.

Machined in titanium with fully welded construction for a robust and reliable assembly the AT/10/TB and AT/01/TB tapped base models retain DJB’s unique Konic Shear® design with three fully independent sensing elements and three fully independent IEPE circuits in the AT/10 version. Importantly the design also retains the industry standard ¼-28UNF 4 pin connector making cable sourcing lower cost and covered as part of DJB’s cable repair service.

DJB’s Managing Director, Neill Ovenden, said of the new design… “The AT/10 and AT/01 are among our most popular products and this development has been achieved with a minimal change in product dimension, showing off DJB’s innovation.’ He continued by alluding to what customers can expect from DJB….’2019 is going to be an exciting year with the culmination of some significant overseas work in 2018, it will also bring new faces and more new products to DJB, watch this space.’

The AT/10/TB and AT/01/TB is available to order now with IEPE sensitivities up to 100mV/g or 2pC/g for the AT/01/TB.

For more details about the AT/10 and AT/01 ranges please visit the DJB website or call the sales team.

DJB Instruments UK Ltd Sales

Telephone: +44 (0) 1638 712 288

Email: sales@djbinstruments.com

Website: www.djbinstruments.com

That’s why Lascar have manufactured a new range of products that automate temperature and humidity data logging, data storage and instant alert notifications.

Collecting and tracking changes in environmental data is important – for example the temperature of a vaccine fridge or the humidity levels of a display case that holds a rare artefact – it’s vital we know about changes in that environment immediately.  Failure to spot subtle or significant changes could result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of vaccine or put an exhibit in danger of irrevocable damage.

Before the introduction of data loggers, a simple thermometer or chart recorder would display temperature and humidity but such devices did not record longer term data or communicate instant alarm notifications without a visual check.  Add inaccurate readings, missed or misread readings or the failure to spot alarms and the human element of data collection really begins to show some serious and potentially expensive flaws.

In removing the need for human intervention with a piece of monitoring hardware, Lascar with its EasyLog EL-MOTE family is automating data collection – remotely, securely and instantly.

Data Access from Any Internet-Enabled Device

The EL-MOTE WiFi-based temperature and temperature & humidity sensor family and EasyLog Cloud is an inexpensive monitoring system streaming data remotely, discretely, and securely to the EasyLog Cloud for access from any internet-enabled device. Monitor and manage compact systems with just a few measuring points or corporate solutions with thousands of sensors around the globe.

Never Miss a Critical Alarm with Instant Email Alerts

On the EasyLog Cloud, critical data is stored securely and indefinitely. View sensors in multiple locations in a single account. Change their settings remotely and view a record of any past triggered alarm events. Powerful graphing functionality allows extensive analysis and review and its flexible notification system means you’ll never miss a critical event such as an alarm breach.

Simple Device Set Up

Device set-up is simple using EasyLog’s smartphone App. Once complete, place the sensor anywhere within the WiFi network where data will be streamed to the EasyLog Cloud. EL-MOTE sensors have single and dual channel options and are waterproof for use both indoors and outdoors. Each sensor has a battery life of up to two years or can be main powered and include an on-board indicator and sounder.

Temperature and humidity data collection is an inevitable and growing requirement from a due diligence, regulatory and peace of mind perspective. Automating both collection and alarms allows us all to breath a little better at night knowing we have all the answers at the swipe of a screen, 24/7.

Lascar Electronics
www.lascarelectronics.com/data-loggers
+44(0)1794 884567

Katronic is the leading British manufacturer of non-invasive, clamp-on liquid flowmeters, with both battery powered portable and wall-mounted versions available, with models in the range that offer heat metering, long-term battery operation and ATEX Zone 1&2 approvals. Add accurate, repeatable measurement without breaking into the process and without needing to shut the plant down to a compact and straightforward installation backed up with expert technical support, and Katronic flowmeters make a compelling choice.

Why choose a Katronic clamp-on flowmeter?

The first question should always be ‘what are we trying to achieve?’. A clamp-on flowmeter offers a typical accuracy of ±2% of flow velocity with repeatability of around 0.15%. There may be critical measurements where the operator will have to accept the inconvenience and cost of an invasive approach. For the majority of applications within a process environment, however, a couple of percent accuracy is adequate.

Clamp-on flowmeters are available in both fixed and portable forms, portable versions providing opportunities for temporary process monitoring, for example to verify pump performance, allowing service and maintenance to become predictive. Some pumps will have run for many hours, others for far less, and the wear on the pumps may have been affected by the process conditions when they were on duty. With a simple clamp-on measurement, individual pump performance can be determined directly, so maintenance priorities can be decided on the basis of actual repair and service requirements rather than time.

Higher specification clamp-on flowmeters are able to accept a second pair of transducers, along with a pair of temperature sensors. Flow and temperature measurements can therefore be integrated to directly measure heat flow. By comparing heat flow ‘in’ with heat flow ‘out’, energy usage can be directly measured, logged and tracked to identify opportunities for energy savings.

How does non-invasive clamp-on measurement work?

Regardless of whether the flowmeter is fixed to a wall or is a portable, battery-powered unit, flow is sensed by a pair of compact, IP68 rated stainless steel transducers, which are fixed to the outside of the pipe by clamps or chains. These transducers pass an ultrasonic signal through the pipe walls and the liquid. Each transducer sends and receives the ultrasonic ‘echoes’ that return through the liquid that are then analysed within the flowmeter. Advanced signal analysis compares the signal in each direction and calculates the flow velocity.

An easy way to think of the way the measurement works is to imagine a rowing boat on a river. If the boat is rowed a known distance downstream and then back upstream, the time required varies in proportion to the speed of the river flow. In the same way the ultrasonic pulses are both emitted and detected by the pair of transducers a known distance apart, so reflections from the inside of the pipe are affected by the flow rate and so are measured both ‘upstream’ and ‘downstream’.

Particularly on a small pipe, the difference between upstream and downstream times can be a matter of nanoseconds, so the flow meter system considers a number of reflections, or ‘passes’ to increase the confidence in the measurement. The flowmeter analyses the reflected ultrasonic pulses, taking into consideration the effect the pipe material has on the flow. A good, modern clamp-on flowmeter will include built-in tools that help to optimise the installation, maximising the signal strength and giving dynamic feedback to make sure that the transducers are accurately positioned on the pipe.

The flowmeter is making a direct measurement of flow velocity which is then converted, based on the set up of the unit, into any other flow parameter required within the process, typically litres per second. Measurable flow rates range from 0.01 metres per second all the way up to 25 metres per second.

Clamp-on, non-invasive ultrasonic flowmeters are clean, easy to install and use, and versatile. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies means that process instrumentation that can be easily incorporated into an existing process is becoming more and more essential. The clamp-on flowmeter is set to be an important part of that growth.

info@katronic.co.uk

www.katronic.com

The movement towards Internet of Things technology has already considerably improved many organisations’ ability to manage their assets. Whatever your assets are, we will connect with them giving you the ability to get them working as efficiently and effectively as possible which is crucial to your success.

Caption Data have a range of standard IIoT products to get you going quickly, such as our Market leading NanoULTRA. We also design and supply end to end Industrial IoT solutions for a host of major international businesses and have thousands of systems in use in over a dozen countries.

As organisations continue to develop, their ability to monitor their assets needs to remain agile. The way in which Caption Data can now get data and information from your assets using IoT allows even swifter responses so you can exploit proactive rather than reactive intervention across large portfolio of assets.

Many of our clients require solutions that help them manage their assets over large geographical areas and with assets that are in difficult places to reach once deployed. Development of Bluetooth (BLE) in our units in tandem with on board SD card data storage, is a vital development allowing field asset communication in real time to assist with commissioning and calibration and ongoing maintenance.

The art of effective analysis comes down to the ability to acquire quality data. The data is the foundation to realising many aspirations around insight and knowledge that most organisations require for their future strategies.

Having a seasoned market leading partner such as Caption Data to work with, who engage end-to-end, from the point of use through to the final analytics, will bring you many rewards in terms of their light touch solutions, speed of deployment, reduced risk of failure, understanding what is possible and what is not, engagement of your staff, and on-going commitment as a partner.

https://www.captiondata.com/

The Sensor Master Interface SMI is used to set parameters of electronic pressure switches such as switching points, output function and switching delay time as well as to adjust the measuring range of submersible pressure transmitters. By reading the device data, the connected pressure measurement device can be precisely identified and the parameters can be checked.

The parameterization of Trafags electronic pressure switches NAT 8252, NAH 8254 as well as NAR 8258 can now be carried out easily and directly on site with the Sensor Master Interface and the corresponding smartphone app.

Until now, electronic pressure switches with different device configurations had to be kept in stock. In addition, optimization during system development was quite complex. The Sensor Master Interface (SMI) and the associated Smartphone App Sensor Master Communicator (SMC) eliminate these circumstances: The electronic pressure switch to be configured is connected to the SMI. Afterwards, the parameters can be easily and conveniently adjusted using the SMC app when the Bluetooth connection on the smartphone is working.

Trafag electronic pressure switches

The parameters of the electronic pressure switches NAT 8252, NAH 8254 and NAR 8258 include switching outputs, the hysteresis and window function modes with the NC and NO options. A delay time can be defined for each switching output. A “Device ready” monitoring mode is available for the second switching output. In this mode, the output status changes as soon as the start-up phase is successfully completed. If an error occurs during operation of the electronic pressure switch, the output returns to idle mode.The electronic pressure switches are based on the proven device types NAT 8252 (0.5%), NAH 8254 (0.3%) and NAR 8258 (railway applications) and are available with 1 or 2 PNP switching outputs. A maximum switching current of 400 mA is permissible in the sum of both outputs over a temperature range of -40…+85°C. However, 200 mA are permissible over the entire temperature range (-40 to +125°C).These characteristics make the NAT 8252, NAH 8254 and NAR 8258 electronic pressure switches versatile devices in applications such as mechanical engineering, refrigeration, process engineering, hydraulics or even in rail vehicles.

+44 (0) 203 968 0020

www.trafag.co.uk

The ability for manufacturers to quickly and cost-effectively monitor power consumption and power quality is crucial in helping reduce energy use. Will Darby of Carlo Gavazzi UK, outlines the benefits to be had from an appropriate metering and power quality monitoring strategy.

Reducing electricity use is good for business and for the environment. But for many manufacturers electricity use is not optimised because managers do not have sufficient information to make informed decisions.

The old adage – you cannot manage what you don’t measure – is certainly true when it comes to electricity consumption. The simple function of installing metering on all of the primary energy-consuming plant in a factory or manufacturing facility will provide managers with a huge amount of useful data; data that can be used to optimise the way a plant is run.

Meters such as Carlo Gavazzi’s EM24 3-phase energy analyser are perfectly suited to both active and reactive energy metering of individual items of machinery with a high power consumption; In addition to manufacturing plant, HVAC equipment, lighting circuits, computer servers and other power-consuming auxiliary equipment should all be monitored. This type of single phase application can be metered by Carlo Gavazzi’s EM111 and EM112 1-phase energy analysers.

To monitor the system, record and transmit data, the energy analysers can be connected to Carlo Gavazzi’s VMU-C Energy Management module. This is a micro-PC which is pre-installed with a web server. This smart energy monitoring solution makes it a simple task to determine energy usage of both individual items of equipment and the production facility’s overall energy usage, either in the facility or remotely, to see how much power is being used, where and when, both as real time consumption and as historical data.

For larger manufacturing facilities with multiple items of plant a centralised system will allow all of the collected data to be pooled to help paint a bigger picture of energy use patterns.

The data will also enable a business to determine how much of its existing supply is being used; allowing it to confidently invest in new machinery or in expanding production. Or, it might enable a business to discuss a reduction in its energy tariff.

In addition to the quantity of power, another key element of an energy management strategy for businesses consuming large amounts of energy should also be to improve the quality of power.

For some businesses, power quality is an unknown. Yet power quality impacts the ability of electrical equipment to efficiently consume the energy being supplied to it.

There are three principal power quality issues:

• Harmonic voltages and currents, which are introduced by electrical devices. These distort the wave form and increase power usage, cause over heating of motors and as a consequence premature failure.
• Voltage instability, which is usually a side effect of electrical supply from the network. A high voltage is detrimental to equipment performance and longevity while a low voltage can cause brown-outs
• Poor power factor; this is often caused by inductive loads from motors, generators and transformers etc. A poor power factor is when the power factor is less than near unity, which results in much higher losses in the supply system.

All of these issues can result in higher energy usage and consequently higher energy costs, higher maintenance costs and problems with equipment instability and failure. Each of these issues can have serious consequences for any business and can result in potentially catastrophic failures. They are also, generally, relatively easy to resolve once a manufacturer is aware of the problem.

To enable manufacturers to easily assess the quality of power in their facility, Carlo Gavazzi has developed the WM20, WM30 and WM40 smart power quality analyser range. These can be used in a wide number of applications, ranging from building automation (for monitoring of the mains or sub-metering) to industrial automation (for monitoring variables and consumption of a single machine, or for the mains of an entire manufacturing facility).  Made up of three components, the base unit provides a wide backlit LCD display and touch-panel to program, auto-scroll of measurements display and configure parameter values.  It also displays virtual alarms and can accommodate accessory modules, for digital outputs and interfaces for faster communications using Modbus, BACnet over RS 485 or TCP/IP and Profibus, along with superior functions such as load monitoring measurement and comprehensive alarm management; all in a compact plug-and–play modular format that streamlines installation and simplifies inventory management.

The WM units can also be connected to Carlo Gavazzi’s VMUC web based monitoring system to provide a complete energy management solution for both single and multi-site installations.

Using these simple metering and monitoring tools will enable a manufacturing business to analyse and trend electricity usage and to proactively and predictively manage electricity use in a single facility or even across an entire site. Having detailed power consumption data will help managers realise savings by making it easier to see when and where power is being consumed. It may, for example, give them sufficient information to consider shifting the timing of power intensive operations to take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs.

Of course, electrical distribution systems evolve over time as equipment is added or replaced and manufacturing processes change. Monitoring and metering should not be seen as a ‘nice to have’ but as a fundamental tool in enabling a facility to be running efficiently. By continuously and actively monitoring power consumption and power quality a manager will be able to ensure that electrical systems are working efficiently and effectively to help them deliver benefits to the bottom line.

For more information on Carlo Gavazzi’s energy management solutions go to www.carlogavazzi.co.uk

Any industry, heavy or light, from farming to power generation, will make use of monitoring, display and control systems and each industry will present its own set of requirements and problems.

However, effective solutions don’t always require the use of a custom PLC or bespoke equipment. Advances in the functionality of off-the-shelf meters and signal conditioners now mean some of the control work can be done by the monitoring device itself.

Application monitoring is required to ensure all process variables are within tolerance and specification. If, for whatever reason, a monitored signal moves outside of defined parameters, you’ll either need an automated or manual response to ensure the process stays within specification or is stopped before damage to product or equipment occurs.

To trigger the correct responses to changing process conditions, you’ll need instrumentation that takes inputs from process sensors, displays the process measurement values and respond accordingly with control outputs.Universal products such as our DM3600U are perfect as an all-in-one solution for displaying measurement, but also provide the important relay(s) needed to identify and notify the user of the process change.

Having more than one relay will allow you to set off a series of automation products to counteract any negative changes in the process.

The panel meter range offers the user a visual display of multiple processes at one source away from the process.

Sometimes it’s necessary to have the visual measurement close to the process with the required relays, such as mounted on a pipe or directly to probe or sensor. For example, the DM670TM, when used on a pipe to monitor temperature, the two relays which can be used to control open- and close-type applications on hot and cold pipes, to maintain a consistent temperature.

When various processes need controlling in a panel, Status Instruments’ rail mounted SEM1700 range of single and dual channel conditioning and splitter products have been designed with a view to overcoming many of the common problems associated with signal conditioning.

A worldwide power supply operating from 24 VDC all the way up to mains voltage, 3k75 V isolation between inputs and outputs, and a wide range of input and output configuration, gives the user flexibility in the field.

The dual channel units SEM1720 & SEM1750, can be used in two modes: simple – where only the basic features of a signal conditioner/splitter need to be considered, and advanced. In advanced mode the functionality offers: user linearisation, signal damping, a system diagnostic tool, and other options, including recording, are available. Set-up is achieved using FOC software and a standard USB lead.

To explore our range, please visit www.sales.co.uk and contact us to discuss in detail. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn or sign up to our newsletter.

Ideal for syringe barrel dispensing of glue, oil, grease, epoxy, cyanoacrylate, solder paste, and other assembly fluids, the new air-powered benchtop fluid dispensers deliver reliable dispensing control for general applications in the electronics, life science, consumer goods, and automotive industries.

• The Performus X100 features a 0-100 psi (0-7 bar) pressure regulator for applying low- to high-viscosity fluids such as glue, oil, grease, silicone, sealant, cyanoacrylate, UV-cure adhesives, and dispensing paste such as SolderPlus^® solder paste.
• The Performus X15 features a 0-15 psi (0-1 bar) pressure regulator for greater control when dispensing low-viscosity or thin fluids such as solvents.
• The housing acts as a faraday cage for improved EMI/RFI protection, and the unit features a chassis connection for grounding to shunt leakage current and enhance system electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.
• Both the Performus X100 and Performus X15 feature a Steady, Timed, and Teach mode of operation. The Teach function makes it simple to program the time required for the desired fluid deposit amount. Vacuum control keeps thin fluids from dripping between cycles.
• The dispensers feature digital time and pressure display, and can easily switch between psi and bar units of measurement. A comprehensive selection of replacement parts make the units easy to maintain and service in the field. Performus X100 and X15 also feature an I/O connection and universal power supply.

Nordson EFD, Dunstable U.K.

+44 1582 666334

ROTRONIC has introduced the HP32 temperature and humidity measurement handheld. This precision instrument enables spot-checks of temperature and humidity levels in museums, galleries and storerooms to be made easily, thereby ensuring artefacts and materials are kept in a suitably maintained environment. Energy costs can be reduced where energy usage is excessive. It is also suitable for monitoring cleanrooms, climate chambers and for industrial applications.

The HP32 handheld has an interchangeable probe input for all Rotronic HC2-series probes with full logging & spot-value recording functions. As well as temperature and humidity values, two other moisture parameters such as dew point and g/kg moisture  can be displayed on the LC screen simultaneously. The handheld replaces the Rotronic HP22 model.

Product features:

• Precision temperature and humidity measurement with wide ranges up to -100…200 °C, 0…100 %rh (probe dependent)
• All moisture values available, two can additionally be shown on the large display
• Audible and visual alarms (all parameters), freely configurable
• Full logging function with real-time clock. Interval from 1s. 64,000 data points memory
• Spot-value recording – 8 x 8,000 data points can be saved
• Recorded values can be displayed graphically on the HP32 handheld
• MIN / MAX and AVG values available on the display
• High capacity, rechargeable lithium battery

The HP32 handheld is supplied with HW4-LITE version PC software, a micro USB data cable for PC connection and battery charging, and a soft protective case.  A technical datasheet is available. The HP32 is now additionally available in a SET that includes a standard HC2A-S probe (HP32-S-SET); also available with the option of a probe, extension cable, calibration device, pack of humidity standards and a soft case (HP32-SET).

Please contact Rotronic for full details and to discuss your application

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Email: instruments@rotronic.co.uk

Website: www.rotronic.co.uk

Pickering Interfaces, a leading provider of modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification, today launched new four and six channel LXI 50Ω microwave multiplexers in compact 1U and 2U rack-mount form factors. The 60-801/60-802 high-performance microwave switches feature excellent RF characteristics and repeatability to within 0.01dB.

A choice of up to 16 multiplexer banks with any combination of 6GHz, 18GHz, 26.5GHz and 40GHz bandwidths can be supported and control is made simple via 1000Base-T Ethernet interface – enabling remote control from a distance if desired. LED display of energized switch paths simplifies operation.

Targeting test operations in hi-rel industries such as defense, aerospace, semiconductor and communications, the units are offered with an extended, guaranteed life of 10M operations for most models – typically the actual life is above 25M operations. A wide range of build options is available to match customers’ exact requirements.

Comments Bob Stasonis, Director of Sales & Marketing at Pickering Interfaces: “Both units feature an extremely high level of performance, offering low VSWR, very high isolation, low loss and high power handling. They are ideal for switching 50Ω coaxial systems that require a high performance from the HF band to microwave frequencies.”

Pickering Interfaces stands behind all of its manufactured products with a standard three-year warranty and guaranteed long-term product support. Pricing and availability information is supplied on their website at www.pickeringtest.com.

About Pickering Interfaces

• Pickering Interfaces designs and manufactures modular signal switching and simulation for use in electronic test and verification. We offer the largest range of switching and simulation products in the industry for PXI, LXI, and PCI applications. To support these products, we also provide cable and connector solutions, diagnostic test tools, along with our application software and software drivers created by our in-house software team.
• Pickering’s products are specified in test systems installed throughout the world and have a reputation for providing excellent reliability and value. Pickering Interfaces operates globally with direct operations in the US, UK, Germany, Sweden, France, Czech Republic and China, together with additional representation in countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. We currently serve all electronics industries including, automotive, aerospace & defense, energy, industrial, communications, medical and semiconductor. For more information on signal switching and simulation products or sales contacts please visit www.pickeringtest.com.