T&M and Monitoring

Fluke is offering a free Pressure Module to purchasers of a Fluke HART® Documenting Process calibrator. The easy-to-use Fluke 744 is ideal for calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting sensors, transmitters and other instruments with or without HART communication; it sources, simulates and measures pressure, temperature and electrical signals and provides excellent frequency source resolution, all in one rugged, hand-held device. The Fluke 744 automates calibration procedures and captures data for documentation – enabling the meeting of rigorous standards and regulations like ISO 9000, FDA and EPA.

The now recognised importance of extracting energy from renewable sources has resulted in a massive investment of time and resource into the manufacture of Crystalline Photovoltaic Cells. The challenge is to increase the efficiency at which these cells convert the energy contained in the sunlight into useable electrical power.

The correct tightening of nuts and bolts is critical in product manufacture or assembly. Incorrect procedures can have major safety implications and can also have significant impact on product quality and lead to recalls. Line side testing of fastener assembly tools is therefore important and Crane Electronics’ latest generation of JRS Opta (Joint Rate Simulator) computer controlled test benches provides the solution for many industries. The JRS Opta has been designed for assembly tool performance testing and this is achieved by accurate and repetitive simulation of the joint.

Measurement Specialties has introduced the new Model 4000A accelerometer which is an economical signal conditioned accelerometer with integral temperature compensation. The accelerometer incorporates a 3rd generation silicone MEMS sensor providing outstanding performance. The accelerometer is packaged in a rugged aluminum housing ideal for transportation and instrumentation testing. Options are offered for dynamic ranges from ±2g to ±200g. Operating from 8 to 32 Vdc power supply, the Model 4000A draws a minimal of 5mA of current, while operating over a -20°C to +85°C temperature range.

Titan Enterprises are specialist manufacturers of the high accuracy positive displacement flowmeters known as Oval Gear meters, that offer excellent performance in measuring fluids and oils over a wide operating flow range, even in hazardous areas, or in high pressure and temperature conditions. The principle is ideal for hydraulic fluids, engine or lubricating oil, fuels and solvents, and such meters are used for flow measurement and batching in engine test applications, blending systems and chemical plants. Linearities of +/-0.25% and flow ranges of 200:1 are easily achieved with common fluids, over flow ranges from 0.01 L/min to 500 L/min.

Elesa’s HCL column level indicators are the sort of thing one would use in lengths from 300mm to 2,000mm for oil tanks or other bulk liquid containers. As such, mechanical protection of the sight tube is an important feature - which is provided in the HCL by means of a U shaped aluminium channel running around three sides of the tube and also carrying the easy to read graduated contract scale.

Adept Scientific is pleased to announce the addition of United Electronic Industries’ DNx-AI-254 LVDT/RVDT in-terface boards to their range of data acquisition hardware.

Banks Group have been using Cirrus Noise measuring equipment to ensure that their operations at the new Shotton Surface Mine near Cramlington in Northumberland have been designed and are conducted in an environmentally acceptable way.

Schaeffler’s handheld vibration monitoring and balancing device, FAG Detector III, has been updated with a host of new features, making condition monitoring easier and more accessible to engineers of all skill levels.

Measurement Specialties has introduced the new Model 4801A accelerometer. This is a true hermetically sealed accelerometer in a rugged stainless steel package designed for stud mounting.