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Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release of the DLM5000HD series high-definition oscilloscopes. Positioned as a high-performance version of the DLM5000 series, the DLM5000HD series expands Yokogawa’s oscilloscope lineup with 500 MHz and 350 MHz frequency bandwidth models that deliver higher resolution for more accurate waveform analysis, and come with features that improve usability and enable easier setup.

Development Background

Yokogawa’s DLM4000 series of eight-channel mixed signal oscilloscopes released in 2012 and the successor DLM5000 series launched in 2020 have proven popular with developers of electronic and mechatronic devices. However, given the growing emphasis in recent years on measures that will help to decarbonize society, there is an increased need to make motors, inverters, and clean energy-related products such as solar power generation devices more energy efficient. This need is particularly acute in the power electronics industry, where the increase in applications for and production of next-generation power devices utilizing silicon-carbide (SiC) technology is driving the need for ever greater measurement precision. With its support of multi-channel measurement and its improved resolution on the vertical axis, the DLM5000HD series meets these needs.

Main Features

The DLM5000HD series consists of two 8-channel models (500 MHz DLM5058HD and 350 MHz DLM5058HD) and two 4-channel models (500 MHz DLM5054HD and 350 MHz DLM5034HD).

The DLM5000HD series offers 12 bit vertical resolution that is 16 times higher than that of the existing DLM5000 series, for greater accuracy in waveform observation.

This is particularly beneficial for developers of next-generation inverters, enabling the accurate observation of minute changes in high-speed signals. This allows the detection of phenomena that can cause unexpected anomolies.

Another useful feature of the DLM5000HD series is that the time-saving serial bus analysis auto-setup function, which automatically sets the optimal bit rate and threshold level, can now also be used with previously captured waveforms. This means that auto-setup can even be used for low-frequency signals, improving the efficiency of in-vehicle bus development and evaluation work.

The DLM5000HD series is able to store up to 1 billion points of acquired data, which is twice that of the DLM5000 series.This allows users to store history data on up to 200,000 captured waveforms as history waveforms*. In addition to doubling the number of waveforms that can be searched and compared using the long memory, this means a single device can measure the behaviour of braking systems and other apparatuses that needs to be captured at a high sampling rate for several milliseconds, improving the efficiency of evaluation and analysis work.

As with the DLM5000 series, measurements can be captured with up to 16 analog channels and 64 bits of logic (eight 8-bit logic channels) by using the dual-unit synchronous measurement (DLMsync) function to operate two 8-channel units. This allows the simultaneous measurement of both analog and logic signals to, for example, analyze numerous power-on sequences while debugging an electronic control unit.

* Waveforms that are automatically recorded in internal storage

Major Target Markets

• Car electronics
• Power electronics such as electronic devices, inverters, and power generation devices
• Electronics such as household appliances and air conditioners
• Mechatronics such as industrial devices

Applications

• Design and assessment of electric and electronic circuits
• Development and debugging of semiconductors, electronic devices, and embedded firmware
• Simultaneous measurement of analog signals and bus signals based on the CAN, CAN FD, and other in-vehicle standards
• Analysis of power and confirmation of the operation of power electronics
• Simultaneous measurement and assessment of high-speed signals and signals that fluctuate very little (for example, communication signals and mechatronics signals)

For more information:

DLM5000HD: https://tmi.yokogawa.com/solutions/products/oscilloscopes/digital-and-mixed-signal-oscilloscopes/dlm5000hd-series-mixed-signal-oscilloscope

HORIBA UK will celebrate its 70^th anniversary on Stand 715 at IBMS 2023 where delegates are invited to join the celebrations and experience some ‘Joy & Fun’ with HORIBA’s Medical team. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see HORIBA’s new products and explore its full range of haematology, haemostasis and clinical chemistry solutions. Additionally, they can discuss with the team any special requirements, from point-of-care testing through to hub-and-spoke laboratories, to establish the best options for current and future needs.

HORIBA is expanding its coagulation range with the UK launch of its new fully automated haemostasis analysers – the high-capacity Yumizen G1500h/G1550h and benchtop Yumizen G800h/G850h. Both can improve accuracy by readily identifying potentially problematic samples through detection and analysis of HIL interferences (haemolysis, icterus, and lipemia) per coagulation test, and automatically checking the primary tube for high and low fill levels.  

Other product highlights will include new clinical chemistry reagents now available from HORIBA UK, such as the unique POINTE Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) assay used for the quantitative determination of G6PD enzyme activity in blood. This important cell function assay is CE marked and can be automated on HORIBA’s Pentra C400 clinical chemistry analyser, as well as those of other manufacturers.

Also to be seen at IBMS Congress for the first time will be HORIBA’s recently introduced Cube S tube sorter. This robotic workstation can manage pre and post analytical sorting, storing and tracking of sample tubes within laboratories, enabling them to improve productivity and efficiency in their workflows. 

Alongside HORIBA’s other haematology analysers, IBMS delegates will have the chance to discuss its award-winning Yumizen H500 benchtop haematology analyser which recently won the Best New Clinical Instrumentation Award at the Scientists’ Choice Awards^®. The Yumizen H500 is compact with enhanced performance, new features, and increased benefits which all contributed to its winning votes from clinical scientists and clinicians worldwide. The instrument is designed for small laboratories and is ideal for use in a variety of clinical laboratory environments and point-of-care (POC) settings, or for anyone looking to upgrade from a 3-part to a 5-part differential technology solution.

Trescal, the global leader in calibration services, announced that it has acquired Quality Service to gain entry to the Italian life science market and reinforce its geographic coverage. Quality Service represents 4.5M€ in sales and employs 30 people.

Founded in 1996, Quality Service provides accredited calibration, qualification and validation services to major players in the life science as well as food and beverage industries. Its offices, near Venice and Pescara, cover northern and central Italy. Quality Service will add capabilities in pipettes, scale, volume while improving existing temperature and humidity scopes in Trescal Italy.

Guillaume Caroit, Trescal CEO: “With this acquisition, we continue to pursue leadership in precision services for the life science and food and beverage industries, which now represent close to 25% of our sales globally.”

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now shipping the WSEN-ISDS 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Würth Elektronik. The WSEN-ISDS IMU is a 16-bit digital ultra-low power and high-performance sensor featuring a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis s gyroscope, with selectable measuring ranges and data rates. This versatile motion sensor facilitates integration, with output and processed data pre-calibrated, for application-specific functionalities like localization and navigation for robotics, drones, automation, industrial tools, machines, antenna, platform stabilization and Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices.

The Würth Elektronik WSEN-ISDS 6-axis IMU, available from Mouser Electronics, includes free-fall, wake-up, tap, activity, motion, tilt, and orientation detection functionalities, featuring linear and angular acceleration measurement, extending from single-event registration to high-frequency continuous vibration monitoring. User-selectable acceleration measurement ranges of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g and an angular rate range of ±125 dps, ±250 dps, ±500 dps, ±1000 dps, ±2000 degrees per second enhance design versatility. Selectable data rates up to 937 Hz for the gyroscope and up to 1400 Hz for the accelerometer, with a built-in FIFO buffer to store the output data rate up to 6.6kHz, further enhancing flexibility in the design process. The WSEN-ISDS sensor features ultra-small dimensions (2.5 mm × 3.0 mm × 0.86 mm), an embedded temperature sensor and is available in a land grid array (LGA) package.

The Würth Elektronik WSEN-EVAL evaluation board provides the opportunity to verify the sensor performance and develop fast prototyping using an extension board. This evaluation board is designed to be used with either the Sensor Shield for Arduino (2501000101291) or the Sensor FeatherWing (2501000201291). The WSEN-EVAL evaluation board can also be mounted on a breadboard using through-hole pin header connections.

To learn more about the WSEN-ISDS 6-axis IMU, visit https://www.mouser.com/new/wurth-elektronik/wurth-6-axis-imus/.

To learn more about WSEN-EVAL evaluation board, visit https://www.mouser.com/new/wurth-elektronik/wurth-6-axis-imu-eval-board/.

The WSEN-ISDS IMU and WSEN-EVAL evaluation board were recently featured in the July 11 edition of Mouser’s “New Tech Tuesday” blog, Precision Agriculture Takes Flight: Enhancing Farming Efficiency with Drone Technology.

In 1963, the electronics division of the Leuze Group came into being. In 2023, the international sensor expert is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Today, over 1,600 Sensor People worldwide create the innovations of tomorrow: Sensor and safety solutions in automation technology.

In 1963, who would have thought that the fragile “Electronics” seedling, the new division of the Leuze Group, would become a technology leader and world market leader in the area of optical sensors? In 2023, Leuze is celebrating not only record growth, but also its 60th birthday.

Leuze – a long-standing family business

The creation of the electronics division in 1963 was not the beginning of the Leuze company history: It goes all the way back to the 17th century in Eningen/Achalm bei Reutlingen, Southern Germany. Years later, as mechanical weaving looms increasingly displaced hand weaving and cotton replaced the local linen, the Leuze family took textile production into their own hands. “In the Lenningen Valley in 1861, our ancestors found precisely the prerequisites they needed for building a mechanical cotton weaving mill and spinning mill,” explains Helmut Leuze, shareholder of the Leuze Group. From these origins emerged a renowned textile company, which was able to successfully navigate all the perils of time over generations and continue to develop.

1963 marks the hour of birth of the Leuze electronic

To guard against fundamental changes, additional activities in other areas were initiated early on. This led to the creation of Leuze electronic in 1963. Today, Leuze is an international sensor expert and a leading innovator in the field of industrial automation. Together with over 1,600 employees worldwide – the Sensor People –, the fifth generation now drives the further development of the family business with entrepreneurial courage and passion. With curiosity and determination, knowledge and openness to new technologies, they are working on the innovations of tomorrow. “Success is always a collaborative effort. This understanding of values is the basis and requirement for the constant further development of our family business. Through the energetic dedication of our employees and often many years of loyalty to our business, we have succeeded in leading our company to its current importance”. With these words, Christof Leuze, shareholder and former managing director of Leuze electronic, thanks the entire Leuze workforce.

Leuze continues to set ambitious growth targets

In 2022, Leuze achieved sales of 322 million euros (2021: 258 million euros). This corresponds to an increase in sales of roughly 25 percent. The family business also has ambitious growth targets for the future. The high-tech company is continuing to invest in decentralized structures, in its Sensor People and in new talent.

Further information: leuze.com/60years Pictures

According to the World Health Organization ambient and household air pollution is the largest environmental risk to health, accounting for the premature deaths of 6.5 million people worldwide each year and about 600 000 premature deaths in the WHO European Region. Therefore, monitoring and improving air quality to reduce air pollution can bring real health benefits such as reducing the number of premature deaths and heart diseases, lung cancer, strokes as well as chronic and acute respiratory issues, including asthma.

Being committed to improving the buildings in which we live, Terabee added the Air Quality SB5 sensor to its product range at the end of 2022. It measures the five most in-demand air quality metrics CO2, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), temperature and relative humidity.

WiFi connectivity and HTTP/HTTPS data protocol enable simple and direct integration of air quality metrics into systems, ensuring secure access over the network. The Terabee Air Quality SB5 guarantees easy installation and precise monitoring for an accurate assessment of air quality. There are two types of feedback from the SB5:

Visual for direct action: The real-time LED indicator enables the evaluation of the air quality – instantly and without the need of any backend system – in order to make decisions and adjust temperature and ventilation systems: sometimes a simple gesture such as the opening of a window at a “SB5 red signal” can bring a huge improvement.

Data collection for analytics: The precise air quality metrics are sent to a database or back-end that can empower building and facility managers to efficiently program ventilation systems, optimising people’s well-being but also energy performance.

Businesses and organisations seeking advanced air quality monitoring solutions will find the Terabee SB5 compelling due to its unparalleled performance, competitive price for top quality, and comprehensive features.

The air quality monitor features the Sensirion’s miniaturised SCD41 that provides highly accurate CO2 measurements. It also includes the digital VOC sensor SGP40 designed for easy integration into air treatment devices and air quality monitors. Additionally, the MCERTS-certified SPS30 particulate matter sensor enables precise measurements from the device’s first operation and throughout its lifetime of more than ten years.

“To protect both our health and our environment, it is critical to measure and improve the quality of the air we breathe. The Terabee Air Quality SB5, based on Sensirion Swiss quality, gives guaranteed stability during the sensor lifetime, especially an automatic recalibration which cuts full lifecycle costs to minimum. The product also embeds high levels of data communication security for the peace of mind of the end-users.” says Max Ruffo, CEO of Terabee and he continues: “We are delighted to have Sensirion exceptionally accurate, high quality environmental sensors powering the Terabee Air Quality SB5.”

Sensors in the new SD range from ifm electronic have been developed specifically to allow users to accurately monitor the usage of compressed air and other industrial gases. This makes them an ideal choice for use in bottling and packaging machines in the food industry, and in welding, cutting, soldering and similar processes where protective gases are used.

All sensors in the SD range monitor volumetric flow rate and have an integrated totaliser function for measuring total flow. This makes it easy to allocate costs precisely in compressed air installations and in processes where costly gases such are argon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and helium are used. Additionally, the sensors monitor gas temperature and pressure for corrected volume calculation, eliminating the expense and inconvenience of using separate sensors to measure these parameters.

SD sensors are available in versions to suit a range of gases. SDX5XX versions are designed for use with compressed air, while 4-in-1 SDX6XX versions have integrated characteristics for argon, carbon dioxide and nitrogen as well as air, and SDX8XX versions are optimised for use with helium. Depending on the sensor model, flow rates from just 0.05 m3/h up to 700 m3/h can be accurately measured. For all types, media temperature range is -10 to +60 ºC and maximum operating pressure of 16 bar.

A built-in TFT display, which offers a choice of four user-selectable graphic layouts, makes it easy to see and interpret measurements made by the sensors, while the provision of both analogue, pulse and IO-Link outputs makes the devices easy to integrate into almost any type of control system. Flexible switching outputs related to programmable setpoints are also provided.

As an aid to fast and convenient set-up, SD sensors offer a simulation mode, which allows custom outputs and display settings to be checked before putting the sensor into service. A flash mode is also supported, which allows users to quickly identify sensors where measurements have reached or exceeded a setpoint.

Display solutions and embedded systems provider, Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new 10.1-inch rugged mobile tablet from AAEON, a leader in advanced industrial design solutions. The RTC-1020 industrial tablet introduces a dedicated design and sophisticated functionality for use in industrial, construction, manufacturing and inventory management applications.

The design of the RTC-1020 addresses key usability issues that are encountered in industrial settings, such as enhanced battery capacity, improved screen readability, and a preinstalled LTE module. 

Ideally suited for use in outdoor operating environments, the RTC-1020 features an IP65 compliant environmental sealing and has an operating temperature range of -20°C to 50°C. Certification to MIL-STD-810H drop and shock stress testing guarantees the tablet is rugged, durable and fit for use in heavy industry.

Powered by 11th Generation Intel Core processors, a choice of i5-1145G7E, i3-1115G4E, or Celeron 6305E processors is available, the RTC-1020 contains up to 4 cores and 8 threads of processing power alongside 8GB of high-speed onboard LPDDR4X system memory. This combination offers ample high-bandwidth data transmission capabilities to utilise the onboard I/O, which features a Micro-HDMI, COM (RS-232/422/485), and GbE LAN port, in addition to USB 3.2 Gen 2 via both Type-A and Type-C ports.

Featuring enhanced connectivity options, the RTC-1020 is RED (Radio Equipment Directive) certified and can be purchased with a pre-installed LTE module, while the device also boasts an upgrade in Wi-Fi speed and bandwidth due to its support for Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. For wireless navigation, the RTC-1020 supports up to three global navigation satellite systems, including GPS and Galileo, with GLONASS and BeiDou also supported.

A further benefit of the RTC-1020 is that it provides continuous operation via two hot-swappable 51.1W lithium-ion batteries, which eliminates the need to power down the device during battery replacement.

The tablet features a 10.1-inch FHD resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels) TFT display with a screen brightness specification of 800nits that helps to ensure sunlight readability. To assist with inspection applications, the RTC-1020 is equipped with a 5MP front and 8MP rear camera, which gives users UHD image collection capabilities.

For ease of use in working environments, the RTC-1020 is equipped with six physical keys. To suit specific project needs, such as inventory checking, three of these keys are user configurable.

Optional accessories for the RTC-1020 include hand and shoulder straps, a docking station, a charging dock, enhanced battery packs, and power adaptors.

The AAEON RTC-1020 10.1-inch industrial tablet is now available from Review Display Systems.

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability.

IDS recognises the importance of conserving natural resources and strives to balance environmental, social and economic goals. With a view to global challenges such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity, the company relies on an approach that focuses not only on ecological responsibility, but also on innovation and competitiveness.

Focus on responsible action

The upcoming CSRD reporting standard highlights the relevance of sustainability in corporate governance. Accordingly, the topic is becoming a permanent fixture on the corporate agenda of more and more SMEs, and strategies are being developed. IDS is a big step ahead of other medium-sized companies: “Since 2021, we have been working in a completely climate-compensated manner. We consistently implement our comprehensive energy concept and use only 100 per cent green electricity and climate-compensated gas in Obersulm. Our logistics can definitely be described as green,” says Sebastian Liepe, Head of Quality and Environmental Management at IDS. “Various measures have been taken to achieve this. We have reduced the amount of plastic in our packaging to less than five per cent and replaced it with biodegradable and sustainable alternatives. It is expected that towards the end of the year we will be able to switch to brown packaging with a recycled content of almost 100 per cent. In addition to DHL GoGreen, we now also use the UPS carbon neutral programme. I am particularly pleased that our individual shuttle boxes are so well received and that more and more reusable packaging is being used.”

Unavoidable emissions that occur despite the exclusive development and production at the main site in Baden-Württemberg, Germany – for example, caused by delivery routes for the unavoidable, global procurement of electronic components or the employees’ commutes to the office – are offset by supporting international climate protection projects. This allows the uEye CP camera family and the uEye ACP models to call themselves climate-compensated.

Enabler for sustainable applications and processes

The company pursues the goal of developing products that not only offer technological innovation, but also ecological benefits. In an era of increasing automation and robotics, machine vision (with artificial intelligence) plays a crucial role. With their help, companies can improve their product quality as well as save resources and produce in a more environmentally friendly way. Industrial cameras record quality characteristics or consumption data, for example. Used in quality assurance or inspection, they reduce rejects and avoid complaints, returns or repairs. In robotics and automation, cameras enable collaborative work and support employees in physically difficult or monotonous tasks. In this way, companies can direct their human resources to more creative and valuable tasks.

The almost unlimited range of applications covers multiple non-industrial and industrial sectors in the field of equipment, plant and mechanical engineering. Jan Hartmann – IDS Managing Partner: “In many areas, our industrial cameras not only help to optimise processes and make them significantly more sustainable, for example by identifying and improving bottlenecks or inefficient processes. Innovation potential also arises when our cameras are used in sustainable applications: In forestry, our systems can help to detect and localise fires at an early stage in order to minimise or even prevent serious damage. In agriculture, AI-based cameras can identify weeds and thus apply pesticides only selectively in an environmentally friendly manner. Intelligent harvesters, in turn, are able to identify the optimal time to harvest and reduce waste. In medical technology, for example, cameras are used in the automated visual inspection of medical equipment, and in intralogistics they prevent costly and image-damaging complaints by optimising the inspection of goods. The spectrum of possible applications illustrates the great potential of visual and intelligent sensor technology as an enabler for sustainable solutions.”

For a permanently high measurement reliability and precision of force sensors, their regular control and calibration within defined intervals are required. For this purpose, Inelta Sensorsysteme offers an accredited calibration service for force sensors through its subsidiary Vypro spol s.r.o.

The Vypro calibration laboratory is accredited according to European standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 by the Slovak accreditation body SNAS for the mechanical measurand force. The calibration service includes both products of own manufacture and third-party products in the measurement range from 0.1kN to 200kN. Tensile and compressive force sensors, ring force sensors, but also bending and shear bars, tension measuring clips and special force sensors are tested. After checking the calibration capability of the test specimen, it is compared to a standard using an EN ISO 376 conform PP force gauge to correct deviations from the standard. An internationally recognised certificate or factory calibration certificate is issued by Vypro as proof of calibration. Traceability of the sensor calibration is ensured via the serial number.

Furthermore, Vypro performs application-specific calibrations and offers a repair service for DUTs as well as an express service upon request. Detailed information and contact details for the calibration service are available on the company website at: https://www.vypro.de/en/expertise/calibration-service/