• Sierra Instruments enhances Max-Trak Model 180 mass flow meter
• Axiom Analytical announces FPT-750 near-IR probe
• Symbion Systems enhances analytical instrument software
• GAO announces E1/Datacom tester
• Thermo Fisher upgrades SOLA II Flare analyzer
• Analytical Technology announces Q45P pH monitoring system
• Detector Electronics releases FlexVu UD10 display for gas detectors

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The Basics of Digital Multimeters
By Jim Gregorec, Ideal Industries
A digital multimeter (DMM) may look complicated and intimidating at first glance, but once you understand the display, dial, and port panel, you'll have a better grasp of DMM basics.

Importance of Level IV Tester for High Frequency Network Testing
By Ideal Industries
Standards bodies now are working on a Level IV draft standard to improve the tester accuracy from Level III to Level IV as part of the Category 6a/7 and ISO Class F definitions. These required changes will have a significant impact to all field testers in the market place.

Quality check and inspections in production time
By SMAC
Paper describes SMAC XYZ, a quality check (QC) system that follows a 3D contour or motion path and provides three-dimensional detailed inspection and verification of all parts on a production line.

Building Hybrid Test Systems, Part 1
By Agilent
With the introduction of PXI in the mid ’90s and LXI in 2005, it’s likely that your inventory of test equipment now consists of multiple architectures. When it comes time to build a new test system, which architecture will work best?

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GKS Inspection Services expands 3D scanning capabilities  
GKS now provides Computed Tomography scanning services for 3D scanning of parts with very complex internal geometry.

Keithley releases Test and Measurement Product Guide
The guide offers details and specifications on sourcing and measurement products, DC switching, RF switching and measurement, data acquisition solutions, semiconductor test systems, and more.

Emerson publishes Rosemount Analytical brochure
Products included are gas chromatographs, gas analyzers, continuous emissions monitoring systems, oxygen analyzers, pH transmitters, conductivity analyzers, turbidity analyzers, and more.

ISA publishes 2nd edition of pressure, level and density measurement book
"Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement," Second Edition, by Donald R. Gillum, includes a new chapter covering equipment selection, mounting techniques, and specifications.

MTS announces sensor test kit for hydraulic cylinders
Portable test kit for CAN protocol versions of M-series linear position sensors assist cylinder manufacturers and equipment OEMs to verify functionality of the sensors after they are installed.

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Virtual Plant Provides Real Insights
Chemical Processing, January 2009
By Gregory K. McMillan, et al
Today, many pH control systems are operating in manual or severely oscillating in automatic. Effective automatic pH control often should be possible — this belief led to a project at Monsanto’s Luling, La., plant to improve a pH control system for wastewater.

Instrument Mounting and Manifold System
Power Engineering, November 2008
By Ed Malone, Athens Generating Plant
Parker Instrumentation’s CCIMS mounting system for process transmitters is helping to improve control system maintenance at Athens Generating Plant in Athens, N.Y. The system replaces traditional impulse line assemblies with an integrated manifold assembly that allows the plant’s engineers to “clip” an instrument on or off in minutes, simplifying routine calibration and emergency changeover in the event of a failure.

Optimising performance of bed level thickeners
PACE, December 2008
By John Immelman, Endress+Hauser
Using an FMM50 for bed level monitoring and the Cerabar M for bed mass measurement ensures reduced flocculant consumption, improved thickener efficiency, and lowers overall water wastage – all very important criteria of modern mining.

Bayernoil refinery uses FLIR GasFindIR to detect leaks
Process & Control Today, December 2008
The Bayernoil refinery complex in southern Germany uses FLIR GasFindIR to find fugitive emissions and minimize hydrocarbon gas discharges from piping systems and near flange gaskets.

Seismology Research
By Advantech
The Parkfield Interventional DQ Fieldwork (PIEQF) system maps earthquakes in California. Using an Advantech PC, it logged 4000-4500 seismic events between 8/18/08 and 11/16/08.

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Measurement Science Conference
March 23-27, 2009 Anaheim, California
The conference consists of multiple training sessions covering numerous topics that span the measurement science technical and managerial field.

Reliability Week
March 23 – 27, 2009, Raleigh, NC
The reliability week combines a carefully selected collection of training workshops with presentations from practitioners in the industry. The reliability training workshops presented by IDCON cover the major business processes needed to achieve equipment reliability in any process or manufacturing plant.

Thermal Solutions & Motor Solutions Conferences
May 7-8, 2009 Columbus, Ohio
Educational and networking conferences showcase the knowledge and benefits of using infrared thermography and motor circuit analysis. Gain professional development and industry insight from paper presentations, case studies, product demos & expert forums

Successful Measurement of Dynamic Force, Pressure and Acceleration
May 20-22, 2008 Buffalo, NY
At this seminar, participants will learn to understand the physics and operating characteristics of dynamic force, pressure, and acceleration transducers; Interface transducers with test environments; condition transducer signals, and more. $595.

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Emerson puts product demonstrations on the road
Emerson will be presenting Rosemount Analytical gas chromatograph, liquid, and process analytic solutions to customers in their recently enhanced demo van.

OPC Foundation publishes Analyzer Devices Integration (ADI) draft spec
This specification provides the Pharmaceutical industry with a common method for data exchange for process and laboratory analyzers.

Hannover Fair emphasizes vibration analysis  
Improved availability and scheduled servicing are crucial for the cost-efficiency of machines and plants. "Condition Monitoring Systems" exhibit will reveal how companies can achieve both.

ARC says SaaS to drive growth of LIMS
The worldwide market for LIMS is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% over the next five years.

Research will aid oil industry in cost cutting
European Chemical Engineer, December 2008
Research is developing technology for positive displacement flow meters capable of measuring flow rates below 0.003 litres per hour. Many oil wells are now less productive. Oil is being extracted at a much slower rate and smaller quantities of chemical additives are needed during refining. These need to be measured accurately at low flow rates.

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Thermo Fisher supplies analyzers to Thames Water  
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services company, chose the iCAP 6000 Series ICP emission spectrometer for the detection of trace elements in drinking water samples.

Yokogawa to upgrade LNG project in Norway
Control Engineering Europe, December 2008
Yokogawa will install a Centum VP Integrated Production Control System, ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System and an analyser system at a new natural gas liquefaction plant at Risavika, Norway.

Transocean standardizes on FLIR infrared cameras
Process and Control Today, December 2008
Transocean is the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor with 146 rigs worldwide. Last year the company provided each of its rigs with their own FLIR Systems cameras.

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MTEC
March 25-26, 2009 Birmingham, UK
MTEC is the complete sensors, measurement and instrumentation event for the UK and Ireland and features technology related to instruments and techniques for practical measurement as required in engineering, utility, process, chemistry and life sciences sectors.

54th Analysis Division Symposium
April 19-23, 2009 Houston, Texas
ISA symposium is recognized as the outstanding forum for discussion of new and innovative process and other analytical techniques, developments and applications.

Hannover Messe
April 20 - 24 Hannover, Germany
HANNOVER MESSE is the world's leading industrial technology trade fair. Established 60 years ago, the event is internationally renowned for new products, innovative technologies, and knowledge transfer in sectors that range from automation, energy, and microtechnology to compressed air, power transmission, and surface treatment. HANNOVER MESSE also features an extensive range of conferences and special events, including Energy Efficiency, Global Business Forum, World Energy Dialogue, and Hermes Award, the world's most lucrative prize for pioneering technology.

ACHEMA 2009
May 11-15, 2009 Frankfurt, Germany
Exhibition for chemical engineering and the process industries. 4,000 exhibitors expected. Pumps, compressors, valves and fittings make up the largest group of exhibitors, followed by laboratory and analytical, engineering and thermal processes, mechanical processes, instrumentation, control and automation and pharmaceutical, packaging and storage.

ISA International Instrumentation Symposium  
June 1-5, 2009 League City, Texas
The 55th annual ISA IIS covers electronic instrumentation, wireless technology, Cybersecurity, aerospace systems, process measurement and control, and more.

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