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Telonic Instruments is introducing Rigol’s new DG1000Z series of arbitrary waveform generators which is the latest development in in this family of fast, low cost, easy to use professional test instruments .

The DG1000Z series help engineers to accomplish a wide range of testing applications by combining many functions in one easy to use instrument. Functions include arbitrary waveform generator, function generator, pulse generator, harmonic generator, harmonic generator and analogue / digital modulator.

This series incorporates Rigol’s  Direct Digital Synthesiser (DDS) technology ensuring that signals are delivered with stability, precision, purity and low distortion. These high quality products with the innovative SiFi (Signal Fidelity) can generate arbitrary waveforms point by point and allow precisely adjustable  sample rates and low jitter (200ps).

The arbitrary waveform memory is available with 8 Mpts (standard) and 16 Mpts (optional). Two full functional channels can be used as independent generators offering + or – 1 ppm frequency stability and -125 dBc /Hz phase noise. The instruments have a built in 8 orders harmonics generator and a built in 7 digits full function frequency counter with 200MHz bandwidth.

Users can choose from up to 160 built in waveforms with 14 bits vertical resolution and can benefit from a convenient arbitrary waveform editing interface. Versatile modulation types include AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK and PWM. The instruments offer standard interfaces USB Host and Device and LAN ( LXI Core Device 2011) and a 3.5″ TFT colour display. All models are supported by the Ultra Station PC software tool.

There are two models in this series of Arbitrary Waveform Generators, 30MHz and 60MHz. The cost starts at £369-00 and details can be found on Telonic’s dedicated Rigol web site www.rigol-uk.co.uk. 

Over 100 Mixed Copper, Fiber, SFP and PoE+ Configurations Provide Full Range of Connectivity Options

Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced the addition of 18 new compact models to its N-Tron® series NT24k™ managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switch platform. The new NT24k 10-to-14 port DIN-rail mountable switches feature Fast Ethernet, Gigabit or dual-mode fiber ports alongside eight Gigabit copper ports with optional IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support.

With over 100 mixed-media configuration options, the rugged NT24k platform combines the benefits of noise-immune fiber with the versatility of 10, 100, 1000Base copper connectivity to provide a robust migration path across varying industrial applications. Red Lion’s newest NT24k switch models include:

• NT24k-FX: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper and 2, 3, 4 or 6 100Base fiber ports that are available with SC or ST connectors in multimode or singlemode
• NT24k-GX: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper with 2, 3, 4 or 6 Gigabit fiber ports that are available with SC connectors in multimode or singlemode
• NT24k-DM4: switches with 8 all-Gigabit copper ports with 4 SFP expansion slots for optional 100Base or Gigabit SFP transceivers

Available with optional PoE+ support, each switch accepts redundant 22-49 VDC power input and offers a step-up power boost circuit to eliminate the need for a standalone 48 VDC power supply. In addition, Red Lion’s new PoE+ switches provide up to 240 Watts PoE output power (30 Watts per Gigabit copper port) to reliably support applications such as security cameras, panel displays and wireless access points. 

“Industrial customers are demanding fiber optic and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options to meet the requirements of high bandwidth applications and high-EMF environments. Our newest wave of compact NT24k fiber models – one of the broadest lines of rugged fiber and PoE+ switches on the market – addresses this need,” said Diane Davis, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. “Customers now have access to a future-proof switch solution that addresses industrial requirements from the network edge to the core.”

The new compact NT24k switches build on Red Lion’s recent addition of Gigabit and PoE+ compact DIN-rail mountable copper switches to its award-winning modular and rackmount platform. With a hardened metal housing, each NT24k switch provides industry-leading shock (200 g) and vibration (50 g) tolerance coupled with up to a -40° to 85°C operating temperature range to ensure optimal network performance in the harshest industrial environments.

Red Lion’s rugged NT24k platform offers a full set of management features and advanced security to ease network deployment with key functionality that includes Jumbo Frame support, SD card and XML configuration backup and restore, auto-IGMP configuration, Ethernet/IP™ with CIP™ messaging, N-Ring™ and N-Link™ ring technology with ultra-fast (30 ms) recovery, N-View™ monitoring technology, event logging, SNTP and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS remote server authentication. NT24k switches are UL Class 1, Division 2 Listed for use in hazardous and ordinary locations and are ABS type certified for shipboard applications. These approvals help ensure reliable operation across alternative energy, oil and gas, water/wastewater, maritime, transportation, intelligent traffic applications and factory automation applications.

For more information and specifications, visit www.redlion.net/NT24k.

About Red Lion Controls

As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years. Our automation, Ethernet and cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company. For more information, please visit www.redlion.net.

©2015 Red Lion Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Lion, the Red Lion logo, N-Tron and Sixnet are registered trademarks and NT24k, N-Link, N-Ring and N-View are trademarks of Red Lion Controls, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

IDS uEye ML and LE series USB 3 cameras are now available in identical models with either the industry standard USB3 Vision interface or the proprietary IDS Software Suite, to give users a unique choice depending on the camera benefits most important to them.  USB3 Vision users get the full advantages of the manufacturer-independent protocol defined by the AIA standard which allows camera interchangeability regardless of manufacturer. Users who wish to make use of the many sensor functions (such as line scan mode) that are not currently supported by USB3 Vision can choose the IDS Software Suite versions.  Switching from one version to another at a later date is easily possible by updating the firmware, giving the ultimate in flexibility.

The uEye USB 3 ML and LE camera series offer housed and single-board level versions equipped with the latest generation of 1.3, 2, and 5 megapixel colour and monochrome CMOS sensors. USB 3 cameras offer data transmission rates up to 400 MB/s, as much as 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and up to 3.5 times faster than GigE. Data transmission distances of up to 5 metres are possible using certified cables, up to 15 metres using active cables, and up to 100 metres using fibre optic cables.

The USB 3 uEye ML weighs just 41 g with a size of 47 x 46 x 28 mm making it a perfect solution for all space critical applications. This robust camera is suited for a wide range of applications thanks to 2 GPIOs, opto-decoupled trigger and flash. Its C/CS lens mount allows for a great selection of lenses including wide-angled versions. Camera integration is particularly easy based on Plug&Play and USB’s one cable solution for data transfer and power supply.

The USB 3 uEye LE is the first proper single-board USB 3 camera. It is available with or without an S-Mount lens mount to make use of the most cost-effective lenses available. It is also available in a housed version with C/CS lens mount to offer exceptional flexibility. Thanks to its minimal size the LE offers easy integration and hence is the perfect component for embedded systems and OEM engineering. The single-board version also offers excellent connectivity with its 8 pin connector for 5 V power supply, trigger, flash, 2 GPIOs and an I²C bus for triggering external devices.

www.ids-imaging.com

Moore Industries has released the THZ³ and TDZ³, the company’s next generation of Smart HART temperature transmitters. These products feature Moore Industries’ industry leading durability and reliability combined with several new features that increase usability and functionality including a new dual sensor input.

The THZ³ and TDZ³ 2-wire (loop powered) transmitters provide an isolated and linear 4-20mA output proportional to input. They configure quickly and easily to accept a direct signal input from a wide array of sensors and analog devices including:

• 14 RTD types and nine thermocouple types
• Resistance and potentiometer devices
• Direct millivolt sources

The dual sensor input allows the THZ³ and TDZ³ to offer backup and fail-over protection, with either of the sensors or inputs designated as the primary measurement and the secondary input acting as a backup sensor in case of a primary sensor failure. Additionally, by utilizing this dual input capability, 15 THZ³ or TDZ³ transmitters can be multi-dropped on one digital HART loop to monitor 30 temperature points. This substantially lowers wiring costs.

Other benefits associated with the dual input sensors include:

• Average and Differential measurement to average the two input measurements or select either the differential (A-B or B-A) or absolute difference between the two inputs.
• High-Select and Low-Select features which enable the transmitter to continuously monitor two separate inputs and designate either the highest or lowest input as the source for the analog output or PV.
• Dynamic Variable Mapping that permits the user to assign either the input or the calculated result of the inputs to any of the four HART variables (PV, SV, TV and QV) that can be read by any HART-compatible host system.

The THZ³ and TDZ³ come with Device Intelligence, a series of features for smarter control and monitoring including:

• Sensor drift and corrosion detection that checks and alerts users when the sensor is drifting out of a preset range or when the resistance due to corrosion exceeds set parameters.
• Smart range alarms with four HART alarms – set to any input or calculated input – that detect when the variable is within or outside of user preset limits.
• A High Availability option that enables the selection of how the AO behaves when there is an input failure or out-of-range value detected by the transmitter. This prevents nuisance alarms on startups or batch process shutdowns.
• Input simulation capability allowing manual input of a direct or calculated value. This essentially simulates a real input, allowing users to test the AO or any HART diagnostic and range alarms.

Users can rely on the accuracy and dependability of the THZ³ and TDZ³. Their input-to-output analog accuracy of up to ±0.014°C (±0.025°F) utilizing sensor matching and trimming over a 100°F span is the absolute best in the industry.  The transmitters feature 20-bit input resolution and deliver exceptional input accuracy for all sensor types. 

Plus, Moore Industries’ patented continuous sensor diagnostics feature can save you from costly lost production and hours of troubleshooting. Advanced RFI/EMI protection and ambient temperature compensation guard against environmental factors that can quickly degrade measurement accuracy, while long-term stability provides up to 5 years between scheduled calibrations.

The THZ³ and TDZ³ transmitters are HART 7 compliant with exception-based reporting and dynamic variable mapping. They are HART and DTM programmable with user-oriented basic configuration for fast and accurate setup. Utilizing the HART DD they can be configured and interrogated on the 4-20mA loop via any HART handheld communicator or HART compatible host. Users can also program or monitor the transmitters with any FDT compliant host or program, such as PACTware using the THZ³/TDZ³ DTM. 

Datasheet download landing page link: www.miinet.com.thz3tdz3

Contact information:

Moore Industries Europe

1 Lloyds Court, Manor Royal, Crawley

W. Sussex RH10-9QU

United Kingdom

Tel: 01293 514488

Fax: 01293 536852

FREE PHONE: 0800 525107

sales@mooreind.com

www.miinet.com/uk

About Moore Industries-International, Inc.:

Based in North Hills, CA, Moore Industries is a world leader in the design and manufacture of rail, panel and field instruments for industrial process control and monitoring, system integration and factory automation. The company has direct sales offices in the United States and additional strategic worldwide locations in Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom. The company serves a variety of industries such as chemical and petrochemical; power generation and transmission; petroleum extraction, refining and transport; pulp and paper; food and beverage; mining and metal refining; pharmaceuticals and biotechnology; industrial machinery and equipment; water and wastewater; and environmental and pollution monitoring. 

For more information on Moore Industries, visit www.miinet.com.

Unique solution provided with contactless radar level sensor

A non contact bulk solids radar sensor with 120m range? You think this would be featuring an application with measurement over many tens of metres. However, one of the first successful applications for the new VEGAPULS 69 –  the latest generation of bulk solids level sensors – demonstrates its great versatility.  At a UK Waste processing facility a device is now installed and working in a difficult application over a very short range of just over 2 metres – down a very tall nozzle, through a valve and into a confined vessel.

The application is in a high temperature ash outlet from a gasification process where, via a screw conveyor, the hot waste, at around 400°C and under a vacuum, is deposited into a metal barrel container inside sealed cabinet. The barrel level needs to be monitored for changeover – when this is required, the process vacuum is protected by a valve, which closes while the cabinet is door is open. This valve is also the portal that the level measurement must be made through and, of course the sensor has to be contactless to measure through it. Weighing was not an option, as the ash density varies too much, and the very high temperatures would cause issues for most other technologies considered. Other measurement challenges include; very high levels of dust and fumes, vacuum, changing particle size and density, no ‘air purging or cooling’ allowed due to the combustion method, as well as the falling waste stream as it drops through the same valve into the barrel.

The original radar level sensors used have worked well with no signal loss, but ash build up and sublimation of vapours, in the narrow confines of the mounting tube and around the valve aperture, have caused periodic problems for the operators over the long term. This was because the radar sensors, although carefully installed and set up with ‘false signal suppression’, did not have a narrow enough beam angle to avoid the build up, which was causing intermittent high/full barrel levels. Cleaning the internal structures cured these issues, but it was not an easy task, was time consuming and it interrupted the process.

A new VEGAPULS 69 radar is now installed in its place. It has much narrower focussing (3.5°), the device therefore has no interfering echoes  from the nozzle or the 6”/150mm diameter slide valve, which is approximately 0.8m away from the sensor. The set up was quick and simple, virtually no ‘false signal suppression’ required and it is able to measure directly right down into the barrel, with no loss of signal from the prevailing process conditions. 

This increased reliability means that the process is now more productive and change-overs only called for when needed. Because the measurements are more accurate and the high levels can be more confidently anticipated, the operators can coordinate more efficient change over sequences, saving time and increasing safety. While this new radar has shown excellent near range performance – remember it has a range of up to 120m, enough for the largest of silos, and it also has a fast responsive output, which means it can be used on conveyors and object monitoring applications too.  This new radar technology takes yet another big step closer to a universal solution for solids level measurement. ATEX dust and Gas certified with Profibus and FF outputs are among the available options. Contact VEGA for a demonstration with a battery powered device or to arrange a trial in your application. 

Web: www.vega.com/uk

Hamamatsu Photonics has developed a new multifunctional photo IC, the P12347-01CT, that integrates a colour sensor, proximity sensor and a three-colour (RGB) LED onto a single flip-chip package. The sensor is designed as a small, inexpensive and versatile device for use in smartphones and other such devices.

The P12347-01CT can be used to adjust the display image quality, perform touchscreen on/off control, indicate incoming calls and also functions as an illuminance sensor; this feature enables image quality to be adjusted in fine detail. The proximity sensor also detects when a face draws near and automatically turns off the touchscreen function and LCD backlight.

The small package size of only 5.5 x 1.7 x 1.0 mm enables the P12347-01CT to be incorporated into small electronic devices like smartphones and only requires a small supply voltage for operation, leading to very low current consumption. By combining multiple components and functions into a single package Hamamatsu can offer a complete, low cost and smaller detector solution.

For further information contact us on 01707 294 888, email: info@hamamatsu.co.uk or visit our website: www.hamamatsu.com

DJB Instruments (UK) Ltd has 2 upcoming dates for their Accelerometer training course, ‘Accelerometers – The Truth and More’, to be held at the Company’s HQ and factory in Mildenhall, Suffolk and costing just £75 per delegate inclduing lunch and a full factory tour, 23 June 2015 and again on the 7 July 2015, spaces are limited so BOOK NOW!!

The training covers all aspects of piezoelectric accelerometer principles, selection, build, types, use, cable choice, mounting, instrumentation etc. the course aims to clarify many of the misunderstandings commonly made when using these devices and to help users make better measurements. The sensor is the most critical element in any measurment process and the addage of ‘Rubbish in = Rubbish out’ most certainly applies with accelerometers and errors can be introduced in numerous different ways creating up to 35% error in your data.

To download details about the course visit DJB Training

For more details about the course content and to book your place on the next course call Sales on +44 (0) 1638 712 288 or email sales@djbinstruments.com

www.djbinstruments.com

West Control Solutions, the global specialist in process and temperature control, has launched MAXVU – a compact controller that can be set up in one minute for many packaging, food and beverage and textile industry applications.

MAXVU offers faster set-up than rival products because its start-up configuration menu only shows the most vital parameters including sensor types, units, outputs, alarms and setpoint values, removing time spent scrolling through unnecessary options.

Overspecifying temperature controllers can cause unnecessary expense at initial purchase and, more significantly, a waste of resources in terms of set-up time and ongoing operation. By limiting the parameters that need to be set, MAXVU simplifies configuration and increases efficiency for simple temperature control requirements. MAXVU offers fast, reliable temperature control on a budget.

For more information about MAXVU, visit www.West-CS.co.uk

The result of over 80 years of innovation, Hioki’s DT4200 series are their best digital multimeters yet.

Featuring a super-speed DMM chip, Hioki DT4200 multimeters use a precision-engineered IC that’s unique to these testers, making them the fastest currently on the market.

With one of these testers as part of your equipment, you’ll be able to work faster, much more efficiently and get high accuracy results, every single time.

Hioki – Rock-Solid Quality

Although they’re new to the UK market, Hioki is a world-renowned manufacturer of test equipment known for their huge range of versatile products.  Celebrating their 80^th anniversary this year, the company is constantly inventing innovative new equipment and producing popular instruments.

The DT4200 series is just one example of their huge product portfolio. The Hioki range consists of everything professionals testers need, including basic digital multimeters, voltage detectors, battery testers and even laboratory-grade equipment such as high-end oscilloscopes and power monitoring equipment.

These multimeters are packed full of useful features, including a sealed, dust-proof rotary dial, the ability to measure on the secondary side of an inverter similar to a power meter, wide angle screen for easy viewing and even have a optional magnetic strap for completely hands-free use.

They’re also extremely durable; each model in the DT4200 series has been extensively drop tested and the finished product can comfortably survive up to a 1m drop directly onto concrete!

The series consists of a total of nine individual models, each with their own abilities and application.  The DT4200 series caters to every user ranging from professional electricians and hobbyists to those working in specific applications such as laboratories, R&D and HVAC. 

Pocket Models – Compact Reliability

The first two models in the Hioki DT4200 series are the DT4221 and DT4222. These multimeters are much smaller than others in the series (compact and thin enough to fit in a pocket!), are powered by a single AAA alkaline battery and even include test lead storage on the back.

The DT4221 is optimised for basic measurements only and can test AC voltage from 6V to 600V and DC voltage from 600mV to 600V.  This DMM can also perform frequency and continuity testing, automatically detects AC/DC voltage and has a built-in non-contact voltage detector.

The DT4222 is specifically designed for laboratories/R&D applications. Like the DT4221, it can also test AC/DC voltage, but also includes resistance, diode and capacitance testing functions.

Mid-Range – Field-Optimised

Choose the right multimeter for your own specific application with the five models available in Hioki’s DT4200 series standard range!

The DT4252 is the first model in this range and is an improved version of the pocket-sized DT4222 for laboratory/R&D use. This DMM can test DC/AC voltage up to a wider range of 1000V, can test AC/DC current to 10A and also checks frequency, resistance, diode, continuity and capacitance.

Working in HVAC? The DT4253 is optimised for measuring air conditioning equipment and gas burning devices with a DC 60µA range for measuring burner flame currents.  Or for those working in solar installation, the DT4254 is specifically created for measuring photovoltaic modules and other high-voltage targets up to 1700V DC!

The standard model range is finished by the DT4255 which is optimised for safety with fuse-protected voltage terminals and the multifunctional DT4256 which tests every electrical parameter including voltage, current, frequency, resistance, capacitance, diode, and continuity.

Professional Models – Advanced Functionality

Highly accurate with wider measurement range and other functionality such as datalogging capabilities using Hioki’s software, the final two models in the DT4200 series are must-haves for professional users.

The DT4281 is optimised for field electrical work and can test AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current and also can test using AC clamps.

The DT4282 is made for laboratory use and tests absolutely everything across an extremely wide measurement range including DC/AC voltage from 60mV to 1000V, DC/AC current from 600µA to 10A and frequency, resistance, continuity, temperature, diode, capacitance and conductance.

Choose Your DT4200 Multimeter!

No matter your application – whether it’s HVAC, testing sockets or analysing complex electrical systems – there’s a Hioki multimeter that’s perfect for the task.

The wide range of abilities of the different models in the DT4200 series caters specifically for the common demands of multimeter users, creating a range that helps you improve your testing abilities significantly. Why waste time with a slower response digital multimeter when you can get the fastest meter on the market instead?

Are you ready to take your testing to the next level? Visit www.tester.co.uk/dmm for more information on how Hioki’s multimeters can benefit you.

PASS Ltd
1 Alberto Street
Stockton-On-Tees
TS18 2BQ

http://www.pass.co.uk

About PASS Ltd

With over 40,000 customers across its entire network, PASS has supplied test equipment, high quality training and accredited calibration & repair services to everyone from individual contractors to large national businesses for over a decade.

Handheld 1D/2D Scanners are available from wenglor as of immediately with a practical Bluetooth interface.

The high-performance, but thus far cable-connected FIS-H21 and FIS-HS41X Handheld Scanners are being supplemented with wireless models CSLH001 and CSLH002 including Bluetooth version 2.0. The Scanners read printed, needle punched, laser printed and embossed 1D and 2D codes in nearly any industrial setting – extremely accurately and at very high speeds.

Bluetooth, which has established itself as a standard wireless technology, increases the Scanners’ working radius to roughly 10 meters and makes wireless transmission possible to any other system user with a permanently installed Bluetooth interface.

Consequently, the Scanners are capable of transferring their data to the control computer quickly and simply for further processing, as well as to tablets and smartphones.

wenglor sensoric ltd

Tel: 01536 313580

Web: www.wenglor.com