SOLON, OHIO (March 28, 2006) – Emerson Process Management has introduced the Rosemount® Analytical X-STREAM™ series of process gas analyzers. The X-STREAM analyzers offer single- and dual-channel analysis utilizing infrared, ultraviolet and visible (NDIR/UV/VIS) photometry, paramagnetic and electrochemical oxygen, and thermal conductivity sensor technologies. X-STREAM analyzers provide real-time control to help customers fine-tune their processes for increased productivity and profitability.
“The X-STREAM products are a new generation of process gas analyzers from Emerson that promise optimal performance in demanding applications with minimal installation and maintenance costs,” said Mike Fersky, process analyzers marketing manager for the Rosemount Analytical division of Emerson Process Management in North America. “Various industries can benefit from X-STREAM analyzers. To experience new levels of savings and efficiency, we encourage all process manufacturers to select this product line.”The X-STREAM products are also being introduced simultaneously in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Bernd Thalmann, European process analyzers marketing manager for Emerson commented, “X-STREAM analyzers feature extended ambient temperature ranges for all world areas and an alphanumeric display with multiple languages selectable during run-time. This product line will improve the bottom-line of plants worldwide.”Some of the industries that can benefit from X-STREAM analyzers include petrochemical and chemical processing, metallurgical production, hardening and heat treatment, natural gas production and distribution, safety measurement for flammable mixtures, biotechnology, landfill applications, and flue gas analysis of boilers, power plants, process furnaces and incinerators.The X-STREAM analyzers will be available in three configurations:
- General purpose X-STREAM – rack mountable or tabletop version
- Field housing X-STREAM – NEMA 4X / IP66 version that can be purged/pressurized for installation in hazardous areas
- Flameproof X-STREAM – flameproof (explosion proof) version that can be installed in Class I, Zone 1, Group IIB + H2 hazardous areasThe general purpose and field housing versions are being released today; the flameproof version will be released in summer 2006.
- User-friendly operator interface
- Support for multiple languages
- Solvent-resistant, corrosion-resistant and intrinsically safe measuring cells
- Thermostatic control to measure lower sample gas concentrations and higher dew points
- Separation of electronics and physical benches with a purge for handling corrosive and toxic gases
- Analog and digital I/O, status signal relay outputs and serial interface with Modbus communication
- Autocalibration via internal or external valve blocks
- Barometric pressure compensation, internal sampling pump and flow sensor
- Easy access for maintenance and repair
- Extended ambient temperature range
- Global certificationsFor more information, visit www.emersonprocess.com/raihome.
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About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management ( www.EmersonProcess.com ), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries.
The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Its brands include PlantWebR, FisherR, Micro MotionR, RosemountR, DanielR, MobreyR, DeltaVT, OvationR, and AMST Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St.
Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses.
Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion.
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