PECM Issue 14 2015 | Page 92

Measurement & Monitoring Knick announces BL 560 repeater for two-wire sensors The short-circuit-proof BL 560 repeater power supply from Knick’s BasicLine series is an equally reliable and cost-efficient solution for voltage supply and signal decoupling of the much-used two-wire sensors in safe areas. Providing a 16.5 V feed voltage, the device is suitable for most industry-standard loop-powered transmitters or two-wire sensors. The galvanically isolated active current output supports a maximum load of 500 ohm at 20 mA. With the power supply also galvanically isolated, there are no problems caused by channel-to-channel coupling through the power supply. The BL 560 is CEcompliant and UL-certified. Knick provides a three-year warranty for the device. Email: [email protected] www.knick.de Alicat Basis Mass Flow Controllers – essential OEM flow control Alicat Basis Mass Flow Controllers – essential OEM flow control. Making you faster with 100ms control response and accessible PD valve tuning, basis are ready to control process flows in just 70 ms. Offering 1.5% of reading + 0.5% full-scale accuracy and flow rates from 1 to 1000 SCCM. Selectable on board multi-gas calibrations (Air, Ar, CO2, N2, O2, N2O) make the basis ideal for OEM gas analyser and automated gas mixing applications. RS-485 digital communications and 0-5 VDC analogue signals ship as standard. Contact Premier Control Technologies for full details. Tel: [phone] email: sales@pctflow.com web: www.pctflow.com with a 14.5cm LCD touchscreen, the Fluke TiX Expert Series takes Infrared Cameras to a whole new level With a full 180° articulating lens and 14.5cm touchscreen, the new Fluke® TiX520 and TiX560 Infrared Cameras allow thermographers to easily navigate over, under, and around objects to preview and capture images. The new Expert Series cameras are ideal for predictive maintenance, in R&D, oil and gas, and utility applications, where flexibility and higher resolution are essential, and they enable users to share their data in real time via Fluke Connect™. The responsive 14.5cm LCD touchscreens of the TiX520 and TiX560 offer a large viewing area, which enables thermographers to quickly identify issues while still in the field, as well as easily edit images directly on the camera, eliminating time in the office. SuperResolution mode boosts resolution four times, so the normal 320 x 240 pixels resolution of the images captured increases to 640 x 480 pixels, revealing even greater detail. Optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses add versatility to meet a wide variety of applications. www.fluke.co.uk Isotech’s New 4000 Range of portable temperature calibrators The company has updated nine of its most popular calibrators to bring new styling and updated features. Each model is available in three different versions from a cost effective heat source to fully featured devices which include a three channel temperature indicator, temperature logging and Ethernet interface. This new “4000 Range” spans -45 to 1200°C with models that can be used as Dry Blocks or Stirred Liquid Baths with options for infrared thermometers, surface sensors and even to operate I TS-90 Fixed Point Cells. “Our customers, who range from the worlds’ leading National Laboratories to site engineers have long valued the accuracy and quality of our equipment. This new range is a response from customers demanding modern styling and more features such as more input channels, advanced logging and an Ethernet interface. We are proud to meet this demand in a new lighter and stronger rugged case.” Isothermal Technology Ltd Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.isotech.co.uk 92 PECM Issue 14 HBM provides precise measurements in tough conditions As more and more applications in harsh environments require powerful force transducers, which feature a high resistance to external influences, HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is pleased to announce it has expanded its range of IP68 rated products to meet this need. The new Stainless Steel C10 Force Sensor provides maximum precision in compressive force measurement, for even the most demanding of environments. The new sensor offers 75 ppm and presents excellent linearity and hysteresis values. The sensors accuracy classes, which are between 0.03 and 0.06, depending on the nominal force which ranges from 2.5 kN to 1 MN, can be freely configured according to the application with a variety of options. The sensor’s core is optimally protected from external influences such as dirt and moisture in a Stainless Steel measuring body which comes complete with an optional integrated cable to achieve IP68 rating. Email: [email protected] www.hbm.com Queen’s Award winner to address pressure management experts on the world stage As one of the most prominent Shows in the process industry calendar, ACHEMA is once again opening its doors to global visitors keen to discover the latest products and technologies from key players within their field. The event is a highlight of the calendar for pressure management expert, Elfab Limited. The UK-based rupture (bursting) disc manufacturer has shown significant yearon-year growth over the last 10 years and has just been named as winner of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. Visitors to the Elfab stand at ACHEMA can see high performance visualisations of its products in action and hear about its new and innovative projects. On the Wednesday of the Show (17th June) Elfab will also be hosting a seminar as part of the prestigious PraxisFORUM schedule. The session will highlight recent innovations that have led to the development of sophisticated burst detection systems offering greater performance and reliability. Key members of Elfab’s management team will be on stand B45 in Hall 9.0 offering expert advice. If you would like more information or would like to arrange a formal meeting during the Show, call [phone] or email [email protected] Tel: Email: www. Customer Demand Drives SICK Fluid Level Probe Expansion Launched three years ago, the LFP range has quickly been adopted as an economic fluid level probe. The LFP Cubic’s rugged ABS housing is suited to a wide range of process conditions with temperatures from -20°C to +100°C and pressures from -1 to 10 bar. The sensor’s tough enclosure is rated IP67 and its robust design offers a long service life with minimal wear and maintenance. The LFP Inox is designed for hygienic processes with interchangeable hygienic process connections, a process temperature range up to +150oC (+180˚C in the remote amplifier version), and offers protection to IP69K with resistance to chemical cleaning and washdown. All LFP models feature a stainless steel probe or rope which can be cut to length to suit the installation conditions. The range expansion enables the probe to be used in large vessels, however, with a deadband of just 25mm, the LFP is just at home in small vessels; also the probe can be bent to facilitate insertion from a horizontal mounting position, where this is possible and necessary. LFP commissioning is made easier by the sensor’s ability to simulate levels even when no fluid is present enabling a “dry test” of the control system function, and the sensor’s easy to read display and switching gives realtime level and status information. The analogue output is flexible, using either 4-20mA or 0-10V selectable, with up to four configurable PNP/ NPN outputs. Connection to fieldbus networks is straightforward via an optional module. For more information on the LFP Family, or any of Sick’s Industrial Instrumentation products, please contact Andrea Hornby on 01727 831121 or email [email protected].