Sensors

Measurement Specialties, Inc. has just released its new LTA/LTB submersible level transducers for production that are specifically designed to meet the rigorous environments encountered in liquid level measurement and control.

The versatile field-proven XL7 series of online process viscometers from Hydramotion now feature the option of an integral temperature sensor, facilitating the simultaneous monitoring of fluid temperature and calculation of temperature-corrected viscosity without the need for a separate thermowell.

Syngas (synthesis gas) is manufactured from feedstocks containing carbon, such as coal, heavy oil, natural gas or biomass, to produce a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The production process involves a number of phases that start with gasification of the feedstock, and efficiency is greatly improved when hydrogen levels are monitored using a new sensor technology that is able to measure continuously without interference from other gases.

The Deeter Group have attained ATEX and IECEx approval on a wide range of sensor products enabling them to be used in hazardous environments. ATEX Directive 94/9/EC is the mandatory requirement for all equipment intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere to conform to specific safety standards.

Variohm EuroSensor has launched a new NTC boiler temperature probe with an integrated 2.5 mm industry standard connector for fast and convenient installation in boiler systems and industrial process control applications.

Measurement Specialties, Inc. has just released to production its ultra low noise Model 4807A Accelerometer. This DC response accelerometer features micro-g resolution and offers an industry-first, remote auto zero function. The 4807A provides an amplified, signal conditioned output in ranges from ±2g to ±200g with a dynamic range of 98dB. This sensor incorporates a gas damped silicon MEMS sensing element with integral mechanical overload stops for shock protection up to 5,000g as well as a wide bandwidth from DC to 1500Hz.

The Gassonic Observer-H Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector from General Monitors is ideal for gas leak detection in pressurized systems. The new Gassonic Observer-H features HART communications, Modbus with single and block transfer modes, Emerson AMS Intelligent Device Manager support, and event logging. The Observer-H is ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSA hazardous area certified and SIL 3 suitable.

FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new applications report that describes how Linköping, Sweden, based company Termisk Systemteknik has developed an aircraft based system using a FLIR SC7600 thermal imaging camera to effectively monitor and maintain local district heating networks.

Measurement Specialties, Inc. Model TSYS01 digital temperature sensor encapsulates a temperature sensing chip and a 24-bit ADC in a QFN16 package. This new technology provides on-board factory calibration coefficients that provide highly accurate temperature information accompanied by high measurement resolution. For improved performance specific to the application, custom calibration is available upon request. Integration with microcontrollers is achieved through an I2C or SPI interface.

High performance torque measurement is helping to improve the energy efficiency of domestic washing machines, enabling consumers to make greener purchase decisions. The Eco Rating stickers that provide potential buyers with a clear assessment of white goods’ environmental performance now play a major role in retail sales. Manufactures want to achieve the best classification possible, so are redesigning their machines to reduce power consumption.