T&M and Monitoring

SKF has developed the Wireless Machine Condition Detector (WMCD), which can be used with its MARLIN handheld data manager to provide a flexible solution for carrying out operator inspections quickly and safely. The system uses smart studs and temperature magnets to measure and record vibration, enveloped acceleration and temperature, enabling operating costs to be reduced considerably as part of a condition based maintenance programme.

Newly available from Armstrong Optical Ltd of Northampton is the RUBY non-contact spectrocolourimetry system that is able to supply up to 2000 spectra per second for the analysis of, for example, reflectance of diffusing materials, intensity and colour of light sources and displays, and the transmittance of filters and liquids.

To provide a direct interface from all ESAB cutting and marking process and provide real time monitoring, controlling and reporting of the processes, ESAB Cutting Systems has instructed PDM (Production Data Mangement) software. It will assist users in realising lower operational costs and reduced cycle times whilst giving total transparency to all cutting and marking activities.

SKF has launched an innovative and intrinsically safe handheld data collection and analysis system, for use in all ATEX Zone 1 operating environments. Called the Marlin S-Pro IS, the new instrument is lightweight, compact and simple to use, yet incorporates a powerful Intel® XScale processor both to ensure fast and accurate data handling and to support complex on-screen graphics; these are viewed on an integral high resolution 3.8” backlit colour display.

A free guide to calculating hourly rates for manufacturing has been launched by production software specialist, PSL DataTrack. The guide is particularly useful for those involved in batch production or prototyping and features an easy-to-use table for costs and times, along with helpful hints and a 'dos and don'ts' section.

Fluke has introduced the Fluke TiR1 and TiR Thermal Imagers, designed as affordable and complete solutions for building diagnostic and roofing professionals, and restoration and remediation specialists. Both models incorporate IR Fusion®, a patent-pending technology that integrates infrared and visual (visible light) images in full screen or picture-in-picture views for enhanced problem detection and analysis.

Fluke has introduced the high-performance Fluke Ti25 and Fluke Ti10 Thermal Imagers, designed to make thermal imaging affordable and effective for day-to-day troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. Both models incorporate IR Fusion®, a patent-pending technology that integrates infrared and visual (visible light) images in full screen or picture-in-picture views for enhanced problem detection and analysis. Built to withstand harsh work environments, and starting at under £3k, the new thermal imagers are designed as a complete, effective and easy-to-use thermal imaging solution for everyday troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical installations, electro-mechanical and process equipment, HVAC/R units and other industrial and electrical equipment.

Gamewell-FCI, part of the Honeywell Life Safety group, has released FocalPoint Mobile, a new wireless tablet PC that allows users to monitor multiple fire alarm systems in real-time. Providing information in text or graphic detail via CAD-type drawings, this wireless tablet enables facility managers, security personnel and emergency responders to quickly evaluate an emergency event and make prompt, informed decisions.

Endevco Corporation has announced introduction of the Endevco model 4999 low-pass filter signal conditioner, the first in the industry with individual input ground isolation to eliminate ground loops often encountered with multiple channel measurements. The new model 4999 is particularly well suited for applications such as rotating machinery test cells and the nuclear services industry where a very low noise floor is required, among others.

Adept Scientific brings you DASYLab 10, the latest version of the powerful and easy-to-use tool for data acquisition and analysis, from measX GmbH & Co (Mönchengladbach, Germany).