T&M and Monitoring

AMEC Power and Process Europe, provider of engineering services to the nuclear and clean energy sectors, is using advanced test instrumentation from Seaward to improve the compliance testing of its own electrical installations.

Migrating an agrochemical producer’s existing installed base of pH analyzers to Endress+Hauser’s Memosens and Liquiline technology platforms increased pH data reliability, decreased downtime, and increased production. Substantial savings were realized: Specifically, maintenance labor was reduced by 50% and consumable usage was cut by 60%, producing savings of more than $450,000 per year.

Multitest announces that it has designed differential contactors that are customized for each semiconductor test application. The selection of the contactor materials and probes are optimized for the desired impedance.

A majority of General Monitors Flame Detectors are now IECEx approved for hazardous monitoring in a wide range of industrial processes. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) established the IECEx system to certify equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres. This system facilitates international trade while maintaining required safety levels. IECEx certification reassures General Monitors’ customers that their flame detectors have been independently evaluated and found in compliance with international safety standards for explosive environments.

Parker Hannifin, has launched the latest addition to its proven range of diagnostic instruments for fluid power applications. Designed to offer fast and accurate measuring and analysis, with an efficient and user friendly interface, the new Service Master Plus provides excellent operational convenience and simple handling with high capacity data storage to boost productivity and profitability.

Fluke, has introduced two insulation resistance testers offering digital insulation testing up to 10kV for testing a wide range of high voltage equipment including switchgear, motors, generators, transformers and cables. The new Fluke 1555 and redesigned Fluke 1550C Insulation Resistance Testers enable users to conduct tests over a wide range of voltages with a best-in-class 3-year warranty and CAT IV 600V safety rating. With their measurement storage and PC interface capabilities, they are the ideal tools for engineers, maintenance managers, industrial electricians, sub-station specialists and linemen using predictive and preventive maintenance programmes designed to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.

Computrol, Inc.,announces that it has acquired Fischer Technology’s XDAL 237 X-Ray Fluorescence system. This system will further enhance Computrol’s incoming inspection capabilities in terms of measuring coating thicknesses and conducting material analysis on incoming raw parts and PCBs, thus providing the company and its customers with an added assurance that materials have been verified to conform to individual customer-set standards.

Datest Corp.has acquired the new SPEA 4060 Flying Probe System. This is SPEA’s latest offering and incorporates a new analog subsystem that reduces test times while increasing the range and accuracy of component measurements. Testing is accomplished by means of simultaneous top- and bottom-side probing. Program development is enhanced and speeded by the new Leonardo Operating System, which incorporates many new features.

The new JAI AD-081GE dual CCD camera provides independent shutter/gain control for each CCD, enabling the camera to capture details in scenes with a wide variation of light intensities, giving enhanced dynamic range and extremely versatile imaging. This new camera is fully GigE Vision /GeniCam compliant and features built in image fusion capabilities for merging the outputs from the two sensors.

The new A5303 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a low-current BiCMOS photoelectric smoke detector integrated circuit designed to be used with an infrared optical chamber to sense light scattered from smoke particles.