T&M and Monitoring

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc announces another significant gain in laboratory productivity highlighted in a new application note. Combining the low detection levels achievable with the Thermo Scientific ITQ 700 GC-ion trap mass spectrometer with a QuEChERS sample preparation method allows laboratory scientists to greatly enhance sample throughput without sacrificing levels of detection. This milestone is highlighted in the company's latest application note Multi-residue Pesticide Analysis in Green Tea by a Modified QuEChERS Extraction and Ion Trap GC/MSn Analysis which details how to perform accurate, dependable multi-residue pesticide analysis in green tea following sample preparation using the QuEChERS method. The application note is available to download via www.thermo.com/gcfoodsafety

Although FLIR’s ability to inspect furnaces using infrared dates back to 1979, its new FLIR GF309 is the first portable infrared camera dedicated for the purpose. However, just because it has been equipped with a special mid-wave flame filter that is specifically engineered for high temperature inspection, the application scope of this camera is much greater. As well as being able to see through flames it can also be used for high accuracy electrical and mechanical inspection too, considerably enhancing its value.

Three years ago FLIR revolutionised gas and VOC leak detection by applying infrared technology to the application. It has since developed a series of dedicated cameras that allow the user to inspect large areas of plant in real time and pinpoint the source of the leak; models can detect a range of hazardous and greenhouse gases including SF6. As a result these cameras are now used extensively in the petrochemical, chemical and power generation sectors to protect personnel, reduce waste, contain costs and ensure environmental compliance.

Keithley Instruments has announced an expansion of its Series 3700 System Switch/Multimeter and plug-in card family with the addition of a new plug-in switching card, the Model 3731 6´16 High Speed, Reed Relay, Matrix Card. Its voltage and current characteristics (200V, 1A switched or 2A carry signal capacity) make it ideal for use in multi-channel I-V testing in conjunction with Keithley's Series 2600A System SourceMeter instruments.

Adept Scientific is pleased to announce the addition of Measurement Computing Corporation’s new battery-powered temperature/humidity logger with superior accuracy to its range. The USB-502-PLUS is a cost-effective solution for both long- or short-term logging applications in which accuracy and small size are important.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc today announced the launch of a unique Pesticide Analyzer Reference package designed to revolutionize the way pesticide analyses are set up and performed. The new, all-inclusive solution provides information on extraction, consumables and assists users in method development for the analysis of pesticides using the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS. The TSQ Quantum GC is the established standard for interference-free, high-throughput, multi-residue screening of a large number of pesticides in a single analytical run, achieving excellent sensitivity, reproducibility and linearity.

United Electronic Industries' UEIPAC is now available for the Cube, GigE Cube and RACKtangle chassis from Adept Scientific.

Loaded with key features, the Photonfocus newly-developed 3-gen NIR CMOS cameras are built to achieve outstanding sensitivity and peak efficiency. Also worth noting is the remarkably high Near Infra Red responsivity and the possibility of further increasing the the frame rate to thousands per seconds by reducing the region of interest.

A leading supplier of power and distribution transformers is using the latest Cropico ohmmeter to improve the resistance testing of its units during the manufacturing process.

The F503 is the latest addition to the AVT GUPPY range of ultra compact, space-saving IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cameras for industrial and scientific OEMs, system Integrators and resellers. The new cameras are now available from STEMMER IMAGING in both colour and black & white versions with a highly-sensitive 2592 x 1944 (5 Megapixel) Micron/Aptina QWXGA 1/2.5 rolling shutter CMOS sensor.