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Farnell has expanded its NI inventory with the addition of over 400 new products. The extended test and measurement portfolio will allow customers to address their growing needs to test faster, more accurately, and more efficiently. Customers will have more products on hand with stock transparency and shorter lead times.

The need to bring high performing and efficient new products to market in ever more compressed timelines is an ongoing challenge for engineers and enterprises. To keep pace, customers need faster and more efficient ways to select and source critical automated test and measurement equipment to meet their individual technical, financial, service and regional requirements. 

Working together, NI and Farnell are providing customers with the flexibility, speed and support they need to help them meet the demands of their business and customers. 

New NI products now available from stock at Farnell include: 

• CompactDAQ Chassis to control the timing, synchronization and data transfer between C Series I/O modules and an external host. They feature USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connectivity and come in multiple slot counts to provide the right amount of I/Os for various applications. They can include multiple general-purpose counters for pulse width modulation (PWM), event counting, pulse train generation and period or frequency measurement.
• PXIe 8861 Controller is an Intel Xeon 4 Core embedded controller for PXI Express systems. Used for processor-intensive RF, modular instrumentation and data acquisition applications. It includes two 10/100/1000BASE TX (Gigabit) Ethernet ports, two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, as well as an integrated hard drive, serial port, two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, and other peripheral I/O.
• NI-9205 C Series Voltage Input Module performs single-ended or differential analogue inputs, with four programmable input ranges for each. It is an effective combination of channel count and speed at a low price for an economical multifunction system. Available with four programmable input ranges it also features up to 60 V of overvoltage protection between input channels and common as well as a channel-to-earth ground double isolation barrier for safety, noise immunity, and high common-mode voltage range.

James McGregor, Global Head of Test, Tools and Production Supplies at Farnell said, “Farnell is committed to delivering the very best and most advanced test systems and equipment to our customers around the world. Access to a much broader range of NI’s suite of products will enable engineers to carry out their requirements testing with safety, precision and efficiency. This addition to our portfolio expands and improves an already leading test and measurement range.”

NI is a leader in automated test and measurement systems that help engineers solve the world’s toughest challenges. NI offers modular hardware, software, services and techniques that make testing faster, improve designs and reliability, and maximise test data.NI serves its customers in a variety of markets, including semiconductors, electronics, transportation, aerospace and defence, academic and more.

The expanded range of NI’s test and measurement equipment is available from stock at Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America and element14 in APAC.

TorqSense, a non-contact digital torque monitoring system that could guarantee an infinite lightness of touch has proven to be the only way to test the seals of super high performance vacuum systems.

The ultimate fields of precision manufacture, such as electronics, biophysics and thin film deposition where tolerances are measured in atoms, are often conducted in hard vacuum to remove airborne contaminants and avoid the performance reducing effects of tiny air movements.

However the vast majority of vacuum chamber designs require seals for rotary drive shafts (called rotary feedthroughs) and ‘feedthroughs’ for the passage of materials, components, tools and finished products. In high vacuum applications conventional seals are unlikely to be able to achieve the performance specifications required, so magnetic fluid seals are used.

A ferrofluid is a stable colloidal suspension of sub-domain magnetic nano particles in a liquid carrier. The particles, which have an average size of about 100Å (10 nm), are coated with a stabilising dispersing agent (surfactant), which prevents particle agglomeration even when a strong magnetic field gradient is applied to the ferrofluid.

With over thirty years of experience producing seals for the world’s most demanding applications, Ferrotec of Woolwich in London is able to optimise ferrofluid materials for the most extreme performance requirements and incorporate them into bespoke vacuum system designs.

“About half of our work is to bespoke design,” says Jeff Lewcock of Ferrotec, “and we have to test every seal to the nth degree to meet out customers specifications. To test the feedthrough it is mounted onto a vacuum chamber that is connected to a helium leak detector. Helium is then spayed onto the feedthrough and the leak rate observed during static and dynamic running.

As part of the test the starting and running torque of the seal are measured and the power loss through the seal is calculated. These readings allow Ferrotec to troubleshoot the individual seal, analyse the design’s performance and add to Ferrotec’s knowledge base.

“With the sort of tolerances we work to we needed a torque sensor that didn’t add any extra drag to the whole seal mechanism, so we were delighted to discover Sensor Technology’s non-contact TorqSense,” says Jeff.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) states that leveraging the digital twin to support Industry 4.0 business models could increase operational efficiency by ten per cent. This allows manufacturers to simulate the behaviour of real machines for operational gains. Here, Reinhard Mayr, head of information security and research operations at automation software supplier COPA-DATA, explains the benefits of a digital twin that is controlled by automation software.

The idea behind using a digital twin is to take the place of a real machine for testing and development scenarios. They can be used for prototyping, product design, user training and testing. Machine builders and operators need to conduct extensive tests on systems and control software, and using a digital twin offers a safer and more cost-effective way to do this.

Good performance and safe operation are essential in industrial machinery. Equipment is often expensive, and failures or breakdowns can incur even larger costs. Industrial operations require high quality and reliability even in challenging processes, and their machines are often operated 24/7. To ensure that they can withstand operating conditions and to evaluate the risk of applying a software patch which is due to a security vulnerability, testing is required.

These testing processes, while essential, can be time consuming and costly. This adds additional time to the commissioning and manufacturing process and complicates matters further when a machine isn’t available, or where testing under extreme conditions can be dangerous. This is where digital twins come in.

COPA-DATA and the Vorarlberg company Eberle Automatische Systeme, together with the Salzburg and Vorarlberg Universities of Applied Sciences, have pioneered a way to simulate machine behaviour using a digital twin to take the place of a machine for testing purposes. This can be run with COPA-DATA’s automation platform zenon.

Based on physics principles, the simulation is as real as possible, from the mass of the elements to be tested down to the friction levels on machine surfaces. Users can add actuators, sensors and other elements to the virtual machine using a library before running realistic simulation scenarios with minimal additional programming.

When developing new machines, developers depend on having access to the machine and programmable logic controller (PLC) to develop the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software. Using a digital twin, engineers can begin to implement and test these systems more efficiently, and these tests won’t need to be repeated, as the twin is operated based on ‘real’ sensors and actuators.

Implementing a digital twin is also quite straightforward with effective planning and mathematical modelling. Using models to describe the behaviour of robots or machinery components and defining interactions between them can create a simulation of even complex systems, and this can then be used for further testing and analysis based on the twin.

Using a digital twin can boost production and improve the timescales and efficiency of equipment commissioning processes. Some processes can be carried out in parallel, for example the development of HMI and SCADA systems without the final PLC. If zenon is used in conjunction with the digital twin software design programme digifai, the two platforms can communicate out of the box, for easy integration and strategy planning for systems integrators.

Engineers can take different approaches when it comes to developing a digital twin. One way is through using an automation platform like zenon, which can support the development and evaluation of the models needed for an effective digital twin. zenon provides real-time data from existing machinery components, allowing the engineers and integrators creating the models to receive instant feedback on their developments. This method even has the potential to facilitate automatic development and training of digital twins in future.

On the other side of the process, zenon could use the information generated by a digital twin to automatically create content such as alarms, tag lists and navigation patterns based on the algorithms.

Digital twins offer a convenient way to improve the operational efficiency and commissioning process for industrial machinery by reducing lead times and costs, as well as reducing risks associated with training or testing. By using an automation platform, integrators can boost connectivity further for a quicker, safer and more cost-effective testing process to ensure that their industrial machinery will meet their operational needs.

To find out more, visit the COPA-DATA website here

ION Science, a developer and manufacturer of PID gas sensors and instruments, has announced the acquisition of Analox Group, a gas sensing and analysis manufacturer based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. “This is a major step on our strategic growth journey,” explains ION Science Group Managing Director, Duncan Johns. “With strong brands in global markets, ION and Analox will continue to operate separately. However, both companies invest heavily in research and development, so by working together, we are really excited by the opportunities this acquisition presents for accelerating future growth.

“Importantly, both companies share a common focus on customers’ needs, and especially product quality and reliability. We also both supply OEM sensors and engineered solutions, so customers can expect a broader range of solutions in the future. From an ION Science perspective, this move will expand the range of measurement technologies that we will be able to offer, which means that in addition to VOCs, we will also offer detection and measurement solutions for a wide range of other gases.”

Analox Managing Director, Emma Harbottle says: “Over the last 40 years we have designed and developed innovative gas sensing solutions that truly solve our customers’ challenges. We are extremely proud of the reputation we have built, especially in the defence, beverage & hospitality and laboratory sectors. By working closely with ION we can continue to build on the success of both companies and I am excited to see what the future holds.”

Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacturer of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, today shares their four steps to prevent costly motor failures. Motor control systems used in critical manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly complex, which makes it more crucial than ever to keep them at peak performance. Equipment failure is expensive, whether due to the cost of replacement parts or lost production.

Arming maintenance engineers and technicians with the right knowledge to prioritise workloads and run efficient and effective preventive maintenance programs can help avoid motor failures and reduce overall downtime costs.

It is important to consider mechanical and electrical issues when troubleshooting motor failure. Here are four steps to preventing failures in motor drives and rotating components:

1. Capture initial asset condition data and specifications at installation

The first step in preventing motor failure is to capture critical information on the asset—including operating condition, machine specifications, and performance tolerance ranges—at installation. Having data that confirms how the asset is supposed to run makes it easier to detect any variations from the original installation regular preventive maintenance checks are conducted.

Proper installation lays the foundation for the asset’s life and can extend that life. Before getting the asset up and running, check for issues such as:

• Soft foot: the mounting feet of a motor are uneven
• Pipe strain: stresses and forces acting on the rest of the equipment transfer backward into the motor
• Shaft voltage: exceeding the insulating capacity of the bearing grease causes flashover currents to the outer bearing
• Motor winding insulation resistance
• Power consumption, harmonics and electrical unbalance
• Overall vibration level

2. Establish a preventive maintenance schedule and stick to it

Once the initial asset condition data has been captured, it is advisable to set up a regular preventive maintenance schedule to track the operating conditions of the motors in a facility. On each preventive maintenance round a comparison of the new measurements to the motor specifications and tolerances that were captured at installation can be made to identify any anomalies. Add thermal imaging to routine testing to capture the heat output of motors and assets. High sensitivity thermal imagers capture minute temperature differences to indicate that a motor is running too hot or too cold helping maintenance professionals to find the root cause.

Mechanical issues will occur over time however, assets can last longer if a regular preventive maintenance program is followed, and mechanical issues are fixed early. Some common mechanical issues include:

• Misalignment: the motor drive shaft is not in alignment with the load
• Shaft imbalance: the centre of a rotating part does not lie on the rotational axis
• Shaft looseness: excessive clearance between rotating and stationary elements inside a motor
• Bearing wear: surfaces sliding against each other without enough lubrication to keep them apart

Many breakdowns that arise from mechanical issues show up first as vibration. Incorporating a vibration sensor system into a preventive maintenance schedule can help to catch many problems before they lead to motor failure.

3. Store and record individual measurements to establish a baseline

Create a baseline of an assets’ performance by saving the measurements and thermal images taken during a preventive maintenance routine. Any change in the trend line of more than 10% to 20% should be investigated to identify the underlying factors. The percent change in the trend line that warrants further investigation should be based on system’s required performance or the asset’s criticality.

Since variable frequency drives (VFD) take one wave shape and convert it to another, establishing a baseline for running motors will allow maintenance technicians to see when the output changes. Using a true-RMS multimeter and a portable oscilloscope with a bandwidth of at least 200 MHz can diagnose problems related to VFDs.   Some of these oscilloscopes even offer guided test setups and automated drive measurements to simplify complex motor-drive troubleshooting and provide reliable, repeatable results. It will be possible to quickly detect problems such as:

• Reflections on drive output PWM signals: impedance mismatch between the source and load
• Sigma current: stray currents circulating in a system
• Operational overloads: a motor under excessive load

Portable oscilloscopes operating on a lower frequency range and thus less expensive can validate wave shapes and help technicians to decide how to repair a VFD. As with many other asset repairs, it’s more cost effective to catch and repair issues in the early stage than to run to failure and need to replace the whole asset or system.

4. Run a trend analysis

Once a baseline has been established, it’s important to continue tracking and recording measurements regularly. Storing data and creating a trend analysis can help to diagnose many power-quality-based problems such as:

• Transient voltage:  high voltage peaks that are very short in time that come with switching loads.
• Voltage and current imbalance: differences between the voltage or current phase magnitudes or angle
• Harmonic distortion: unwanted additional sources of high-frequency AC voltage or current supplying energy to the motor windings

These issues should be validated with power quality analyzers that are capable of capturing the transients or high frequent harmonics. Based on the results, external intervention may be required to repair the problem or even install additional electric equipment like active harmonics filters

Be proactive to avoid having to be reactive

Markus Bakker, Field Application Engineer at Fluke Corporation said: “Equipping your maintenance engineers and technicians with the proper tools, knowledge, and data will enable them to identify signs of motor problems before they become serious. Following the four steps described above will help them to catch issues before a motor fails, which will help avoid the cost of asset replacement and downtime.”

For more information about the new clamp meter, go to: https://www.fluke.com/en-gb/learn/blog

PCE Instruments has acquired Drive Test  from Munich, a company that develops and manufactures test equipment for clamping force measurement. The current managing director, Wolfgang Schabel, will continue to run the company. The parties have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price or any other terms of the transaction.

Back in 1999, Drive Test GmbH manufactured the original BIA class 2 – a mechanical device for measuring the closing force of bus doors. Since then, the product range has steadily expanded. Closing force meters for doors and gates, car windows and sliding roofs, lift doors and machine protection equipment were added.

PCE Instruments will use the existing infrastructure and the recognition of Drive Test GmbH. “The portfolio of Drive Test GmbH will soon be offered through all sales channels of PCE Instruments, so there will be a leverage effect for Drive Test GmbH from day one”, Wolfgang Schabel is pleased.

With the acquisition of Drive Test GmbH, PCE Instruments heralds the next growth phase. “We are pleased that with the acquisition of Drive Test GmbH, we do not only continue to drive our growth course but also further strengthen Germany as a location” says Jörg Gerke, managing director at PCE Instruments. “We are convinced that together with Drive Test GmbH, we will be able to explore further growth potential in Europe and beyond,” adds Benjamin Senger, also managing director at PCE Instruments.

Contrinex’s Weld-immune inductive sensors, available from PLUS Automation, are renowned for their performance and robustness, and the optional ACTIVSTONE ceramic coating provides the highest level of weld-spatter resistance.

The durable, non-stick, high-performance ceramic coating which is on all external surfaces of the sensor and its fixing nuts, prevents weld spatter accumulation. The coating makes removing weld slag easy, reducing maintenance costs.

Mounting brackets are also available with the ACTIVSTONE coating and quick-to-fit, spatter-resistant sleeves prevent cables from damage.All Contrinex Weld-Immune sensors provide immunity to magnetic interference, in particular from medium-frequency weld fields (current up to 15kA), as well as exceptional sensing performance.

The sensors include the IO-Link communication protocol so that parameters can be auto-updated from the PLC to a new sensor when it is installed. IO-Link is also ideal for implementing the sensors into Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Industry 4 implementations.

Contrinex provides the best performance and the best-in-class service life, especially in tough conditions, making their weld-immune inductive sensors ideal for automated welding cells with high-strength magnetic fields, for example in automotive factories and other industrial welding plants.

Farnell is expanding its line of Multicomp Pro offerings to include Magnetic Connectors, a differentiated interconnect choice offering ease of use through reliable, self-mating, easily detachable connections.

Magnetic cable assemblies and connectors are a popular and quickly growing interconnect option for many low-voltage applications. The Multicomp Pro magnetic cable assembly and connector kits combine spring-loaded pins with magnetic interfaces which offer reliable, self-mating, easily detachable connections.

Unlike other connectors currently on the market, magnetic connectors are a safe and helpful solution when a quick disconnect is essential or if accidental damage to connectors or cables is likely based on surroundings or environment.

The Multicomp Pro Magnetic Connectors were developed and designed to meet the quality standards engineers require alongside the value they need. The connectors are incredibly versatile and can be leveraged in a variety of industries including but not limited to:

• Medical / Healthcare
• Power Management
• Maker & Education
• Industrial
• Computer Peripherals
• Wearables

“We are extremely proud to be the exclusive distributor of Multicomp Pro products and are thrilled to be offering Magnetic Connectors which are truly innovative and changing the connector landscape,” said Gareth James, Senior Manager, Private Label at Farnell. “The simple-to-use connectors prove a great solution when needing a two-contact connector that can rotate a full 360 degrees without losing electricity.”

The reliability and versatility of the magnetic connectors make these products unique in the grand scope of current connectors and they can be adapted for a variety of products and environments. The Multicomp Pro Magnetic Connector MP002495 is a current best seller from Farnell which allows the connector to rotate a full 360 degrees without loss of the electrical connection. The MP002495 has an IP67 rating and is designed for extra-low voltage applications such as battery charging with a rated current of 5A at 30V AC/DC.

The magnetic connectors and other Multicomp Pro products can be found and purchased here: https://uk.farnell.com/c/connectors/magnetic-connectors-cable-assemblies?CMP=ADV-UFM-SPRT13-TST1135-PPC-Google-PMax

The most remarkable aspect of technology is its constant development and improvement. Slimmer laptops, smaller phones, and medical devices designed to be unobtrusive and barely visible to the naked eye. Can I use 3D-Circuits to outperform the flat PCBs?

As electronic devices continue to evolve and shrink, so do their circuits and, ultimately, their components. This development has raised the demand for component miniaturisation.

3D-Circuits or also called 3D-MID (three-dimensional mechatronic integrated devices) makes this possible. It allows for more compact designs while enhancing functional density.

In this article, we take a closer look at 3D-MID technology, what it is, its many benefits, its applications and a short overview about HARTING as a full-service provider.

The Miniaturisation Revolution in Electronics

Smaller devices mean less environmental impact. A laptop, for example, uses 80% less power than a desktop computer, with a peak power consumption of 60 watts compared to 175 watts for desktops. This reduction in energy use is due to miniaturisation.

Miniaturisation has revolutionised many sectors, from medical and healthcare to automotive as well as industrial and consumer electronics. Here are a few drivers of this movement:

Aesthetic demands

We have come to expect our devices to be visually appealing and well-designed.

Portability

We also want our devices to be lightweight and easy to carry.

Cost savings

While miniaturisation can be costly initially, it allows for the use of fewer materials, which can save money in the long run.

Eco-friendly power consumption reductions

Smaller parts consume less energy which helps lower operating costs, increase battery life, and promote greener products.

Less heat dissipation

Since smaller parts use less power, electronic devices generate less heat. This means bulky heatsinks or fans can be removed, reducing weight, cost, power, and noise.

Almost every industry is moving towards functional density, meaning that hardware components need to be interconnected and made smaller and smaller.

3D-MID is a way to fulfil those requirements by reducing mass and optimising space while allowing for those parts to offer the same or more capabilities.

What Is 3D-MID?

The term “mechatronics” was coined in 1969 by a senior engineer of the Japanese firm Yaskawa. It is a combination of the words “Mecha” (machines) and “Tronics” (electronics).

Since then, the definition has evolved. It is now used to describe the abilities to use computers, electronics, and mechanics to build more intelligent systems, such as robotic, control, and electromechanical systems.

3D-MID stands for “Three Dimensional Moulded Interconnect Device” or “Three Dimensional Mechatronic Integrated Devices.” These are mechatronic devices that combine electronic and mechanical functionalities into a single three-dimensional component.

HARTING’s 3D-Circuits technology allows the 3D-MID parts or the injection-moulded thermoplastic part to be directly integrated with electronic circuits and components, making them more compact and functionally dense. Imagine a circuit board that is significantly smaller and composed of plastic rather than metal.

Furthermore, injection-moulded circuit boards significantly reduce the number of production processes, assembly times, individual components required, and therefore lowering the production costs.

How does 3D-MID technology work?

The flexibility of 3D-MID technology allows device designers to go where they need to. A three-dimensional component that combines electrical and mechanical functions allows for endless possibilities.

The designers lay down their requirements along with very specific measurements. The components are then constructed through injection moulding.

Injection moulding is when materials such as plastic are heated and melted before being injected into a mould and cooled to achieve the desired shape. It is a process often used by many industries because it enables the creation of parts with complex shapes quickly for mass production.

Because injection moulding is so flexible, designers can use it to construct virtually anything with the exact specifications. Before realising a mould, different forms of simulation can be used to check if the parts fulfill the requirements and sample parts from rapid prototyping can be made.

Next comes laser activation through laser-direct structuring (LDS), a procedure created by LPKF Laser & Electronics in 1996. It is where a laser beam defines the conductive trace, etching the layout directly into the injection-moulded plastic component.

The injection-moulded plastic will have special additives, which laser beams can detect. The lasers then reveal areas where the conductor structures will eventually be placed.

In the chemical plating process, copper only lays down on the laser structured areas. This allows the engineers to create very precise electronic circuits.

After metallisation in a copper bath, conductive traces form in the areas that have been activated and will allow for metals to adhere to it.

Combining mechanical and electrical hardware makes designing and manufacturing electronic devices with complex functionality easier and less expensive. It essentially opens up a world of possibilities and possibly enormous savings for manufacturers and consumers.

What are the benefits and uses of 3D-MID technology?

• Integration of mechanical and electrical function into one component
• Better reliability and quality
• The flexibility allows for unlimited design options
• Helps reduce both size and weight
• Shortens assembly time and thus reduces manufacturing costs

3D-MID Applications

Plastics and electronics come together in practically every piece of current and future technical equipment, from medical to automotive to consumer gadgets.

3D-MID technology is often regarded as the gamechanger in several applications such as:

• Sensor devices and miniaturized electronic packaging
• LED carriers and lighting modules
• Antennas and connectivity modules

Almost all industries can benefit from 3D-Circuits in some way as many sectors have significant needs for miniaturization, such as the medical field.

3D-MID in Medical market

Mechatronics is a promising discipline that benefits multiple industries, especially medical or healthcare.

Advancements in diagnostics and treatment have been made possible because of the miniaturization of electronics due to 3D-MID breakthroughs.

Imagine this: You need to have an endoscopy. Most people find the idea and the experience of having a long, thin tube with a small camera on the top go inside them uncomfortable.

But what if you were able to avoid that? Using 3D-MID, manufacturers can now design devices that are less invasive and more comfortable for patients, particularly when it comes to monitoring and examining the patient from the inside.

No longer is it necessary to insert a long endoscopic camera down the throat. You can instead consume a non-invasive capsule, similar to how you take your vitamins.

This capsule contains a little endoscopic camera that transmits 360-degree pictures of your body to your doctor, allowing them to visualize your digestive tract without the need for invasive procedures.

This is just one example of how technological advancements can make a previously uncomfortable situation more pleasant.

Mechatronics is also being used to create new types of prosthetics, such as the Luke Arm, a mind-controlled arm prosthesis that gives patients who’ve lost limbs the ability to perform everyday tasks.

3D-MID technologies are also used to design smaller medical equipment such as hearing aids, implants, and surgical and dental devices. 3D-Circuits boards can be made in any size while maintaining the same functionality and safety standards.

Conclusion

The possibilities with 3D-MID are unlimited. As this technology advances, we expect to see more organisations incorporate them for their space-saving projects, thereby reducing their assembly procedures and cutting costs.

Evolution Measurement are excited to present Scanivalve’s brand-new product: the MPS4232 – Miniature Pressure Scanner.

The MPS4232 miniature pressure scanner represents the forefront of pressure measurement technology. It has been designed from the ground up with size, accuracy, speed, and functionality in mind. This new scanner boasts 32 discrete pressure channels, a small footprint, TCP/IP Ethernet connectivity, an A/D per channel, synchronous scanning, and a wealth of other innovative features.

The MPS4232 electronics are designed around a high performance dual-core processor which can produce engineering unit data for 32 pressure channels synchronously at rates in excess of 1000Hz (samples per channel per second). Onboard flash memory stores the pressure-temperature matrix that allows for the conversion of RAW 24-bit A/D counts to precise engineering unit data over a wide operating temperature (0-70°C).

The goal of the MPS4232 was the provide a high-channel, accurate, all-in-one data acquisition system in the smallest footprint possible. Using the legacy ZOC22b as a starting point, the MPS4232 includes many additional features that make it superior to the legacy ZOC style scanners, including built-in electronics with a dual-core processor, one 24-bit A/D per transducer, Ethernet connectivity, and removeable input headers.

The MPS4232 is easy to use and will quickly integrate into your system. There is an integrated web server allowing the user to configure and operate the unit(s) from any device on the network.

Paul Crowhurst, Managing Director at Evolution Measurement said, “The MPS 4232 is an exciting development in Scanivalve’s miniature pressure scanner range. It offers greater accuracy, synchronous measurement reading from each sensor and features the dynamic zero capability, which effectively zero offsets every measurement.

This pressure scanner is ideal for wind tunnel testing environments and flight-testing applications.”

For more details on the MPS 4232, full details are available www.evolutionmeasurement.com   at or call +44 (0)1264 316470