T&M and Monitoring

New from Audon Electronics is the USB-AD16F high speed USB based multifunction I/O unit with 16 opto-isolated analogue inputs, 2 analogue output, 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. Data can be acquired at up to 250kHz rate at 16-bit resolution. A range of analogue and digital expansion boards are also available. Supplied with a free copy of NextView4-Live software for data acquisition and control and a wide selection of Windows, MAC and Linux programming examples.

SKF has launched the latest generation of wall or rack mounted condition monitoring measurement units for use in tough industrial environments. The Multilog on-line System IMx-S and IMx-T have been designed to provide a complete system for early fault detection and prevention, automatic advice for correcting existing or impending conditions, and advanced condition-based maintenance to optimise machine reliability, availability and performance.

Adept Scientific announces the release of Measurement Computing’s USB-1616HS-BNC, a new 1 MS/s, 16-bit multifunction USB data acquisition device with 16 BNC differential analogue inputs. The USB-1616HS-BNC delivers outstanding performance with synchronous and concurrent voltage input, waveform output, counter input, quadrature encoder input and digital I/O in one package.

The VPFlowScope is now offered with a considerable larger temperature range. Now is it possible to measure compressed airflow at temperatures up to 100°C. This enables you to use the VPFlowScope in even more applications.

VI Technology today announced the Multimedia Test System offering the fastest path to analog & digital audio and video measurements for multimedia devices. No other system on the market today offers the combination of a full-featured set of measurements, minimal configuration time, low price and cost of ownership, and minimal footprint.

Analytical Technology Inc. announces that its A15/76 Turbidity Monitor is capable of achieving reliable low-range measurements of turbidity levels in both drinking water and industrial water treatment applications. Turbidity is measured in nearly all water systems and is a general indicator of the optical clarity of water. The A15/76 Turbidity Monitor from ATi is capable of accurately measuring turbidity in clean or waste water. In clean water applications, the unique sensor flowcell eliminates sample degassing for precise and reliable results. In dirty water applications, ATi’s Auto-Clean system allows reliable accurate measurement without the need for constant cleaning.

Analytical Technology has introduced its ground-breaking Q45N Dissolved Ammonia Monitor, a completely new approach to on-line monitoring of ammonia which is simpler, cheaper and more stable than conventional monitoring equipment. Continuous monitoring of ammonia in water and wastewater streams is becoming increasingly important for plant operations and process control. This new ammonia system represents a major step forward in providing users with a monitor which is both simple to operate and economical to purchase.

The huge popularity of burgers from fast food outlets, pubs and at home, together with competitive pricing means that the composition of burgers can vary significantly, from 100% prime ground beef to poor-quality meat containing a high percentage of fat, bulking agents, salt and other additives. Texture analysis of uncooked patties using a new test jig for the Lloyd Instruments’ TAPlus texture analyser provides an objective measure of the burger consistency.

Palm sized and weighing-in at less than 300g, the IR528 from Armstrong Optical of Northampton is one of the smallest and lightest thermal imaging systems available on the market.

Alloy Wire International Ltd is using a PC-controlled universal materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments as part of its comprehensive quality assurance procedure. Every coil of wire is subject to tensile testing prior to dispatch.