The LRX Low-Power Temperature Transmitter is suitable for oil and gas well-heads and similar installations where line power is not available. With an exceptionally low power consumption of only 3mA, the LRX mounts in remote or infrequently accessed field locations where solar or battery power systems are used.

Operational Insight Lite, a software tool to acquire, display, and analyze OPC data, is available as a free download to a limited number of beta users in February, then will be free to all in April. It includes the ability to access both real-time and historical data.

RCML15 compact optical encoder provides signals for brushless motor commutation as well as incremental position feedback in a low profile (0.350” height) optical encoder.

This new addition allows users of all Varian GC or LC/MS systems running MS Workstation to calibrate their data for accurate mass using Cerno’s MassWorks software. MassWorks opens and processes the Varian MS Workstation data from the native Varian SMS and XMS data files. This eliminates the need for importing or exporting MS data to the clipboard or utilizing intermediate exchange formats.

The new color offerings include dedicated tools for color sorting, color identification and color monitoring. These tools provide reliable color detection in automated inspection and quality assurance applications.

M8 sensor distribution boxes are now available in a PUC and PVC cable version, a version with M12 connectors for common power connections along with sensor signals, and a version with terminal blocks, allowing for field wiring installation by the customer.

The "flat tip" design allows the use of larger conductors, which will reduce fouling in applications where suspended solids are present. The DMP integrated sensor pre-amplifier has been relocated from the probe tip to the top of the probe and permits separation of up to 990' (297 m) between the sensor probe and the Dynasonics Series MFX electronic analyzer.

IOB 49 and 89 work with the company's counters for applications on any machine tool, including milling, turning, boring and drilling machines up to three axes.

The SWIMS (Simple Wireless Information Management System) programmable data collection and satellite telemetry platform is suitable for remote and offsite monitoring. The unit features multiple analog, digital, RS232 serial, pulse, and frequency inputs. An optional power pack adds a 10 watt solar panel and sealed battery with digital charge regulator for a fully self contained system.

Engineered with a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) based thermal sensor, the 4800 Series delivers fast response to changes in gas flow rate. The MEMS sensor achieves extremely fast response rates compared to typical thermal technologies by allowing the gas to flow directly across the sensor. The compact sensor also enables a reduction in size compared to traditional thermal mass flow devices.

The SPA2 alarm trips accept input signals from transmitters, temperature sensors, resistance and potentiometer devices, and direct millivolt sources. They provide on/off control, warn of trouble, and provide for emergency shutdown by sending up to four relay outputs when a monitored process signal falls outside a user-selectable high/or low limit. The SPA2 is FM-approved for use in hazardous locations.

The boards offer 8 analog output channels with maximum update rates of 100 kHz per channel (800 kHz per board), 1500 Volts of isolation, one D/A per channel (allows simultaneous D/A updates), double buffering, low glitch outputs, and three utility digital I/O channels. The boards work with the company's PowerDNA data acquisition system.

National Instruments released six USB modules for high-speed and low-speed/fault-tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) monitoring, logging and testing,

The GE680 runs 200+ frames per second at VGA resolution and even faster at lower resolutions -- up to 1500 fps when using a 25x25 region-of-interest. The camera complies with the AIA GigE Vision interface standard making it easy to integrate into real world applications, such as machine vision, industrial inspection, test and measurement, and motion capture.

Pile Driver inductive proximity sensors are available in a Remote Amplifier version. These sensors can operate in temperatures ranging from -25 to 70°C. They have an 8mm diameter housing, offer a nominal sensing range of 1.5mm and can be wired either sinking or sourcing. Just 23mm in length, these shielded sensors are fully flush mountable and are suited for space restricted applications in harsh environments such as those found in the welding and metal forming industries, among others.

These high temperature sensors operate at up to 250° C (482° F). These devices feature a separate sensing head assembly and electronic amplifier assembly to facilitate quick, cost-effective installation and maintenance.

The MA2 miniature absolute magnetic shaft encoder provides 1024 unique positions per 360° of shaft rotation. The miniature encoder is less than 5/8 in. in diameter and just over one inch in length, including the shaft and bushing. Its magnetic single chip sensing technology makes it ideal for applications in harsh environments.

The PCM-3240 stepping/pulse-type servo motor control card starts at $845. The card's intelligent NOVA MCX341-motion ASIC provides a variety of motion control functions, such as 2/3-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and T/S-curve acceleration/deceleration rate. The PCM-3240 performs these functions without requiring any main CPU processing. The PCM-3240 fits onto a standard PC/104 board.

The Allen Bradley 1799 Embedded I/O product line for conveyor applications now includes the On Machine solution, which combines I/O circuits, a power supply and network adapters into a single IP00 module that provides local control of outputs using DeviceLogix technology. The built-in DeviceNet communications links the machine to the controller for increased speed and efficiency.

BKS Wire Draw Encoders provide high resolution (to 0.05 mm) position or distance information for linear measurement paths up to 5 m at speeds up to 3.5 m/sec, even under difficult mounting positions. Applications include presses, punching and injection machines, storage technology, wood and sheet metal processing machines, and machinery construction and medical technology.