CAPACITIVE SENSORS WITH BLUETOOTH SAFELY DETECT MANY MATERIALS
MANUAL AND AUTOMATED RESILIENT SEATED BUTTERFLY VALVES
Bluetooth capacitive sensors of the 26 series from Rechner have a hemispherical active surface for level control of products with a dielectric constant as low as 1.1 εr. The sensors detect products such as: bulk materials, like plastic granules, powder, cereals, feedstuffs; liquids, like water, juice, wine, oil, chemicals, or pharmaceutical solutions; pastes in the food processing industry, liquid gels, resins, or glue. The Bluetooth control function provides for greater sensor sensitivity, optimal sensor adjustment, and deposits on the sensor surface. Housing material is PTFE and a special version with flange is available. Sealing can be made with a gasket or PTFE-tape. Communication is via an Android mobile app. Rechner www.rechner.com
TEMPERATURE REGULATION AND PROCESS MONITORING THERMOMETERS
Cameron Instruments has announced that Ebro offers a broad range of high accuracy thermometers with fixed probes or probes with cable and hand grip, available both blunt and pointed. The model TFX420/430 provides RTD accuracy up to 0.05˚C (-50˚ to 200˚C) in an impact resistant, waterproof package. The lithium battery provides a life of approximately 5 years and is customer replaceable. Units include an easy-to-read display with min./max. and hold functions for temperature, the company says. The temperature measurement range of -100˚ to 500˚C makes them suitable tools for process monitoring, temperature regulation, and core temperature measurement.
Cameron Instruments www.cameroninstruments.com
VOLTAGE OUTPUT PRESSURE TRANSMITTER
The STS ATM.1ST is an electronically compensated pressure transmitter provides a 3-wire, analog voltage output. Available from SRP control systems, the transmitter offers accuracies of ≤ 0.05%FS or ≤ 0.1%FS including linearity, hysteresis, repeatability, zero and span setting errors. The transmitters utilize piezoresistive silicon sensor technology. The modular construction is said to provide manufacturing flexibility. Applications for the devices include test and measurement, industrial process monitoring and control, and test benches and calibration. Typical Total Error Band is ≤ 0.3% FS, compensated temperature -40° to 255°F, and full-scale ranges from 1 to 15,000 psi. Gauge, absolute or sealed gauge are available, as well as two output signal ranges. SRP control systems www.srpcontrol.com
ES series resilient seated butterfly valves from A-T Controls cover industries from general purpose to chemical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, wastewater. The product line features many choices of seat, disc, and stem materials. The butterfly valves are designed to comply with MSS-SP-67 and API609 and are tested to comply with API-598 standards. They are compatible with ANSI 125/150 flanges. Specifications include a square stem in sizes up to 24 in., ductile iron (ESP) or stainless steel (ES) body material, and body wafer or lug style, ductile iron, or stainless steel. Other materials may be available on request. The seat is EPDM, Buna-N, Food grade EPDM, Viton, PTFE, the stem is 431 SST standard (431 SST, 17-4PH and others available), and stem bushing is FRP (brass available).
A-T Controls
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FLOW METER SUITABLE FOR VISCOUS LIQUIDS
Kobold has announced the VKM — Viscosity Compensated Flow Meter — for viscous liquids. The spring-loaded variable area flow meter is used for measuring and monitoring viscous media. It is designed to have full viscosity compensation and extensive density compensation, especially at lowest flow rates. Using the company’s patented viscosity compensation system, these metal rotameters are said to be essentially insensitive to viscosity and density changes during operation. This development in flow and measurement control technology, the company says, has resulted in an extremely versatile device suitable for many applications where standard technologies have been inconsistent or otherwise have failed.
Kobold Canada www.kobold.ca
CATALOG FEATURES SAFETY AIR GUNS, STATIC ELIMINATORS
Exair Corporation has published Catalog 34, a technical guide said to offer solutions to common industrial conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating and static electricity problems. The catalog introduces the new TurboBlast safety air gun, HollowStream liquid atomizing nozzles, and the Intellistat ion air nozzle. Catalog 34 provides detailed tables and descriptions on each product and highlights the newest additions. The safety air gun has an adjustable airflow capable of producing up to 23 lb
of force. The ion air nozzle is the latest static eliminator built for laboratories, scientific testing, clean processes, and sensitive assembly work. The 3/8 NPT liquid atomizing spray nozzles creates a uniform hollow cone spray pattern suitable for cooling, washing, rinsing and dust suppression. Type 303 stainless steel makes these nozzles durable and corrosion resistant that work seamlessly with a variety of liquids.
Exair Corporation www.exair.com
WIRELESS REAL-TIME DATA COLLECTION
Kaye humidity/temperature data loggers available from Alpha Controls use RF technology to deliver real-time data. With a humidity range of 15 to 95%, and a temperature range from 0° to 70°C, the loggers are said
to have a wide range of capabilities for temperature and humidity studies. The logger can be placed up to 150 m away from base station and still receive reliable signal through enhanced RF technology, the company says. Accuracy of 2% for the relative humidity sensor and accuracy 0.1°C for temperature sensor are specified. Sensor extension cable allows measurement in hard-to-reach areas up to 1 m away from logger.
Alpha Controls www.alphacontrols.com
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Editor’s Forum
The next era for Canada’s oil and natural gas industry has been ushered in, according to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). The occasion in June was marked by association president and CEO Lisa Baiton in her first public speaking engagement on behalf of CAPP. A 30-year industry veteran both in business and government, Baiton gave the keynote speech at Alberta Relaunch 2022 presented by New West Public Affairs where
she discussed the path forward for Canada’s oil and natural gas industry, with a focus on how CAPP members can contribute to and help solve some of the biggest challenges facing the world today, including climate change, energy security and affordability.
“Our industry is a national leader in clean technology investment,” says Baiton, “annually representing about three quarters of all spending on clean tech in the country.
“We also make up about 40 percent of all investment in environmental protection — precisely because we understand the scale of this challenge.
“Our industry is transforming for a new era: leaders in emissions reduction research and technology development (are) positioned to create opportunities for prosperity across Canada.”
Mike Edwards medwards@cpecn.com
The application possibilities of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps
By Peter Schüten
When first learning about air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, many people are left asking how they can excel in so many diverse applications. The success in this enormous application range, and consequently the popularity of AODD pumps, lies in the pump’s design characteristics. These characteristics include:
• Simple startup
• Self-priming capability
• Resistant to dry running and runs smoothly with solids
• Gentle displacement pumping
• Continuously adjustable via controllable air volumes
Magnetic Inductive
• Self-adjusting when the medium changes
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• No drives or rotating parts in the pumped medium
• No shaft seals
restarts when the pressure drops – without regulation or monitoring via mean supply response time (MSRT) devices
• Easy to use in ATEX areas
paddle & turbine flowmeters
• Overload-proof – if the counter-pressure equals the drive-air pressure, the pump stops and
Features:
• Current-less drive via compressed air
The first two characteristics —
• FLOW
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• Magneto-Inductive technology with no moving parts
An economical substitute for
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FEATURES
• Use with a variety of conductive liquids, acids, and caustics
• Ryton® body with SS electrodes
• For measuring and monitoring of conductive fluids
PVDF body with Hastelloy® C or Tantalum electrodes
• Stainless steel version
• Bi-directional measuring
• Electronics include frequency or current outputs, adjustable
• Monitoring function
• 2 configurable outputs
switches, and integral totalizers or batch controllers
• Flow and temperature measurement
• Display operation is workable while wearing gloves
• Space-saving design
Specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS
• Ranges: 0.18-7.8 GPH through 9-180 GPM water
• Accuracy: <± 0.8% of reading, +0.5% Full Scale
• Max Pressure: 145 PSIG @ 70°F
• P max.: 16 Bar, T max.: 70º C
• Max Pressure Drop: 3.6 PSI @ 100% rated flow
• Connections: 1/2", 3/4" and 1"
Features:
• Alarm outputs
• Accuracy: ± 2.0% of full scale Areas of Application:
HIGHLIGHTS
running without a forced cooling fan (critical for ATEX). Instead, the air volume and the pump flow rate are simply regulated with a needle valve.
• Transmitter 4 – 20 mA
• Magneto-Inductive technology with no moving parts
• Welding and Casting Machines
• Chillers and HVAC
simple startup and self-priming — help explain why AODD pumps are so flexible. Part of this flexibility includes easy installation. Since there is no need to align the pump when changing locations, installation can be performed by simply standing the pump upright and connecting the fluid lines and air supply. And unlike other types of pumps, there is no need to prime an AODD pump.
Therefore, rather than the labourious and, depending on the liquid, dangerous process of bringing the medium into the pump manually, the pump simply fills itself during operation by sucking the medium out of the receiver.
Once in operation, an AODD pump is not only easy and simple to control, it also does not require any control electronics and/or expensive frequency converters, which might cause the motor temperature to rise during slow
In addition, if, for example, the density or viscosity changes due to the temperature, the pump will automatically run slower or faster without damage to the pump or without the loss of liquid, as is the case with internal pump slip or a magnetic coupling that can tear during operation. And if the liquid fails to flow, for example, because the tank is empty, it simply continues to run dry.
Another important design characteristic of the AODD pump is gentle displacement pumping. This characteristic stems from the fact that these pumps allow solids of considerable size to pass through them, resulting in very gentle pumping and low shear. And because AODD pumps do not
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switches, and integral totalizers or batch controllers
Specifications:
• Ranges: 0.18-7.8 GPH through
Air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps provide technology for rugged in-the-field applications that require the safe and efficient transfer of everything from solid-laden slurries to corrosive, abrasive and even explosive materials.
The design of Almatec E-Series AODD pumps features an optimized flow pattern that allows them to offer increased pumping capacity while consuming less air, resulting in a more cost-effective pump.
Air-operated doublediaphragm plastic pumps operate in varying liquidtransfer applications. The solid-body design and thicker walls of the series help the pump meet strict operational demands.
contain any drive parts or other rotat ing parts within the fluid, there is no need to worry about damag ing the shaft seal.
Operational risks and the need to maintain mechanical seals (including the use of additives for flushing, etc.) are also eliminated. Instead, a purely static seal takes effect, which is “hermetically sealed” according to guidelines from the German Technical Guidelines on Air Pollution.
cast iron and aluminum to high-grade stainless steels. The housing can also be manufactured in a variety of plastics, including high-performance plastics such as PTFE or PEEK. Therefore, depending on the mechanical/chemical properties or the temperature of the medium, the pump can almost always adapt to the application. And the
fact that the pump is constructed in a solid-block design also provides additional design advantages when it comes to safety, including high stability and rigidity, static weight, and smooth and highly chemical-resistant surfaces.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a pump that is flexible; simple to start up, control and maintain; that is overload-proof and self-adjusting without regulation; that can handle highly aggressive and/or solids-laden media without damage (even in hazardous areas); that can suck in medium
when it is dry and also run dry; and that is also comparatively cheap to purchase and maintain; then an AODD pump is the perfect choice for you.
Peter Schüten is the Product Management Director for Almatec, a manufacturer of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps. He can be reached at peter.schuten@psgdover.com. Almatec is a product brand of PSG, a Dover company. Almatec www.psgdover.com/almatec
It’s also important to mention that an AODD pump is overload-proof. This means that the pump can only build up as much pressure as you give it via the drive air pressure, which, for example, can be the maximum permissible pressure of your filter. If the outlet pressure reaches the drive air pressure, the pump simply stops, meaning that there is no danger of the pump or the line bursting if the pressure line is blocked. This results in overload protection for lines/filters and a simple on-off operation via valves in the medium.
There is not a risk of sparks from an electric drive, also self-heating is not an issue, and static charges can be dissipated via the pump’s conductive materials (as well as plastic). This also makes AODD pumps ideally suited for use in hazardous areas (ATEX) and mobile applications. Light and compact, these pumps are also simple to install in hazardous areas and can even operate with stored air in the case of an emergency.
Another key characteristic of an AODD pump is its enormous range of pump materials and their possible combinations. The interior of an AODD pump can be manufactured in many elastomers and thermoplastics, from “black rubbers” such as neoprene or Buna-N to PTFE. The pump’s housing can be manufactured in various metals, ranging from
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MEASURED VALUE
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• Permanent diagnostics of processes and devices guarantee an economical maintenance and safe plant operations.
• Verification of devices happens without process interruptions. It ensures high plant availability.
• Monitoring of all information enables predictive maintenance and process optimizations.
Alleviating Supply Challenges: Exploit the benefits of modular design in electric pump packages
By RJ Gates and Melissa Wright
In any industrial processing situation, a dependable pumping system that is designed around a facility’s unique application needs is essential for optimum productivity. Pumps are an integral part of any facility’s overall performance and output; reliability, low maintenance and steady operation are crucial. At a time when labour costs are on the rise and raw materials are scarce, these factors have never been more important. Just as important is assuring that the pumps and motors operate at optimum efficiency. These needs are driving electric packages towards a growing trend in manufacturing: modularization.Modular electric pump packages offer high efficiency, low horsepower consumption and streamlined maintenance, helping to reduce operating costs over the life of the system. In addition to reliability, a modular design that is built using standard, interchangeable parts also deliver
upfront time savings for the system designer. Custom-built units take longer to engineer and often require specialized parts. A modular design makes the sizing and quoting process faster and the use of interchangeable parts drives down lead time.What makes a design modular? And can these
packages still provide the flexibility in options needed in an industrial processing application? Here’s a closer look at the benefits these systems offer:
Motor Stool Design
Any electric pump package must be designed in a way that ensures alignment between the pump and motor shafts. Alignment is a labour-intensive process that can be overlooked or not performed when a unit is initially installed. If this happens, it can lead to longterm vibration-related maintenance challenges, including seal failures, unexpected power losses and — in worst case scenario situations — a broken shaft. A modular design requires special attention be paid to rigidity between the pump and motor.However, there is a solution: using a bracket that rigidly connects the pump and motor together. This bracket, also known as a motor stool, is engineered to precise tolerances to ensure that the coupling remains permanently aligned and protected, saving countless hours of service time. In addition, the electric package can be moved and transported freely without the need to perform a realignment. The system is engineered specifically with heavy-duty, suction lift applications in mind.
Cost & Time Savings
Due to current material scar-
city, custom packages may not be the most viable option when pumps are needed urgently. Custom packages often take longer to build and are more complicated to engineer. With pre-determined product selection options, a modular package design provides the ability to save time on the front end of the selection process without sacrificing the flexibility and efficiency of an engineered product. On the back end of delivery, product procurement and installation are also streamlined. There’s no need for time-consuming alignment work upon delivery or whenever the unit is moved. The system designer may determine that grouting is not required due to the rigid alignment, opting instead to just secure the package to a rigid slab with anchors. The modular design can also be disassembled quickly for reduced service and maintenance time.
Configuration Options
Modular electric packages can be reconfigured easily to accommodate different end use needs. The different options allow users to select the most efficient package that meets the performance requirements of the unique application. Below are typical interchangeable options: • Premium efficiency electric motors. These come in an extensive
Process application of a Pioneer ElectricPAK selected with the Franklin Electric online tool FE Select.
range of horsepower options, and these choices allow users to select the most efficient pump and motor combination for the desired duty point and energy consumption.
• High-performance pumps. Pump configurations offered include vacuum-assisted and standard centrifugal configurations. Material options include stainless steel or ductile. Pumps can also include a specific impeller trim that achieves the head pressure and flow rate needed for the application.
• Platform options. Packages are available on heavy-duty stationary base platform configurations for typical fixed pump installations, with the option to add a drag skid underneath base for portable applications. Precut holes in the stationary base allows the package to be permanently anchored to the mounting surface.
Determining the Best Configuration for the Application
When it comes to comparing and
selecting the best pump for an application’s needs, online tools can provide guidance and allow selections to be made across multiple product categories for a single application.
Here’s one example of how the online tool FE Select assists with product selection, using the performance requirements of a processing application. FE Select, from Franklin Electric, is secure and free-to-use. Users input parameters, and the tool does the rest: fully specifying what products are recommended, including the necessary components, a list
price quote for the system, and links to related product documentation and performance curves.
The online tool walks through the process from start to finish. Users can do either a basic search that requires only primary application data, such as flow and total dynamic head demands; or a more advanced selection that considers some additional variables unique to the situation.
The user’s application inputs generate several results, sorted by hydraulic efficiency. The list can easily be narrowed down based on the parameters that
are most important to the user: suction/discharge size, power requirements, NPSHr and other relevant factors.
For electric pump packages, FE Select offers a configurator tool that provides users with clear visibility of product selection, price breakdown, available options, and overall product performance on the performance curve.
Once a user finds the ideal pump and impeller size that fits their needs, they can easily continue from the pump curve page into the configurator tool. Here they can customize an electric pump package to meet their application requirements. This gives users the ability to build out their unique package quote with live line-item pricing updates; there is no need to wait on quote requests and responses to sales inquiries.
RJ Gates is a Global Director of Product Management and Melissa Wright is a Marketing Strategist at Franklin Electric.
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Modular electric packages include a rigid bracket design, known as a motor stool, that keeps the pump and motor permanently aligned.
MINIATURE IP68 SEALED ENCLOSURE SERIES AVAILABLE IN FIVE SIZES
Hammond Manufacturing has introduced the 1551W Series, IP68 sealed versions of its 1551 miniature enclosure family. Launched in an initial five sizes, all available with a plain or flanged lid, the UL94-V0 polycarbonate enclosures are suitable for use inside or outside applications. The units are available in black and grey with a soft texture finish, all are fitted with PCB stand-offs in the base, and a preformed silicone sealing gasket. The initial five sizes range from 60 x 35 x 22 mm to 100 x 59 x 25 mm.
Hammond Manufacturing www.hammondmfg.com
MASTER-FOLLOWER DC DRIVES SUIT WASTEWATER APPLICATIONS
algorithm (GDS8-240-5C) or a velocity PID algorithm (all other GSD8 drives) that can be easily configured for operation as a speed controller, time-based process controller, or follower drive in a master-slave application. Using modular design techniques, the GSD8 drives are perfect for applications that require specialized I/O. Features of the motor controllers include a European terminal block, 1/8 or 1/4 DIN panel mounting, and NEMA 4X standards met when used with NEMA 4X enclosures. AutomationDirect
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ULTRASONIC CLAMP-ON FLOWMETER FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT OF LIQUIDS
The GSD8 series DC drives are compact, microprocessor-based motor controllers from AutomationDirect capable of factory or field configurations for a variety of applications such as water and wastewater treatment systems, conveyor oven controllers, and synchronized conveyer lines. The DC drives make use of either a pulse accumulation
The newest iteration of the KROHNE OPTISONIC 6300, the ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter for permanent mount installation has been introduced. It is suitable for flow measurement of liquids at any location where inline measurement is not possible or desirable. The flowmeter features new stainless steel clamp-on rails which can be very easily attached to virtually any pipe up to 160 in. diameters with metal straps or with newly available magnetic mounts. All versions come with a wall-mounted or field mounted ultrasonic signal converter.
Krohne www.krohne.com
BELT-DRIVEN LINEAR ACTUATORS PROVIDE APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY
Rollon has announced its Plus System linear actuator series features an anodized aluminum structure and steel reinforced driving belt. All series are available with stainless steel elements for applications in harsh environments such as those subject to frequent washes. Units offer a repeatability accuracy of ±0.05 mm, speeds up to 5 m/s and acceleration up to 50 m/s2. Customers can choose from three types of actuators: Plus System ELM, an enclosed belt drive linear actuator; Plus System ROBOT for multi-axis or SCARA robots as well as heavy load applications; and Plus System SC for vertical motion in gantry applications.
MSA Safety has announced the FL500 UV/IR flame detector designed for dependable fire protection in crowded plant environments with a quick-response sensor and wide field-of-view (FOV). The flame detector monitors for radiation emitted by a flame in both the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) spectral ranges. The flame detector is FM performance approved for seven different fuel sources. Other global approvals include CSA, ATEX, IECEx, EN 54-10 and CE Marking. The detector offers a field of view up to 130°. On-board relays provide flexible detector status communications with automated plant safety and control systems via HART, Modbus, 4-20 mA sink or source communications.
MSA Safety
www.msasafety.com
Bonomi’s
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2-pc stainless steel V-ball packages give wholesalers more opportunities in precision steam control
The company that brought low-torque automation to our industry now brings the industry’s first stainless steel low-torque 2-piece V-ball packages. Factory-assembled with Bonomi’s Valbia electric or pneumatic actuators, our CSA-approved, NSF-certified direct-mount 2-piece stainless steel V-ball packages have a smaller footprint that fits where others can’t, and reduces installation materials and labor costs. Choose 30/60º, 60º or 90º V-balls. Our one-part-number ordering system makes them easy to sell. Call Bonomi today to find out more.
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ETHERNET REMOTE I/O MODULES HAVE RTD
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT OPTIONS
WIRELESS CO2 AND AIR QUALITY DATA LOGGER INTRODUCED
Acromag has introduced an addition to its Busworks NT series of expandable remote Ethernet I/O modules, the NT2620 series RTD/ resistance module. Designed to be a cost-effective modular solution, it supports four RTD/resistance inputs and two bidirectional discrete digital I/O channels to monitor temperature limits with conditional logic. NTE Ethernet I/O models have dual RJ45 ports and a webserver with Modbus TCP/IP or EtherNet/IP communication to monitor or control the internal I/O channels. An integrated DIN rail bus allows a connection of up to three NTX expansion I/O modules. The design requires 25 mm of DIN rail per module. Ethernet I/O modules distribute 9 to 32 Vdc power along the DIN rail bus to expansion modules. Hazardous location approvals, high noise immunity, and -40° to 70°C operation is said to make the I/O suitable for use in harsh environments.
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• Manual, automatic and actuated (pneumatic & electric) valves; relief, check, diaphragm, ball, solenoid, and shut-off. Also pressure regulators, metering pumps, basket strainers, sight glasses, and gauge guards.
Arjay Gas Detection has introduced the EL-IOT-CO2 wireless CO2 and air quality data logger as an authorized representative for Lascar Electronics gas detection products. The data logger is suitable for monitoring and recording air quality and CO2 levels at home, work, schools and in a whole range of other applications. Measuring carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity, the data logger continuously records these parameters and provides constant real-time measurement, the company says, while also automatically uploading measurements to the EasyLog Cloud for access to current and historical data.
Arjay Gas Detection
www.arjaygasdetection.com
INTEGRATED CLOUD PLATFORM CREATED FOR SILO INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
The BinCloud platform app from BinMaster is an integrated cloud foundation for data monitoring of inventory contained in bins, tanks, and silos. It enables onsite and remote workers to work via the cloud. The platform is the backbone of the BinView web application used to monitor solids, powders, and liquids across all process industries. Features include real-time monitoring, automated alerts via text or email, and historical reporting. Software can be used to manage a single site or across multiple locations and accommodate hundreds of vessels.
The stainless steel MWD resistance thermometer from Kobold is available in threaded, flanged, or weld-in process connections. The measuring probe is designed for easy removal that does not interrupt the process. The protective tube remains within the system and seals the process. The temperature assemblies comprise a connection head and a measuring element. A Pt100 temperature sensor according to IEC 751, class A, B, 1/3 DIN or 1/10 is fitted in the measuring element. The sensors can be designed as single or double resistance thermometers, except the 4-wire version, which can only be built with one Pt100 due to lack of space. Features include a minimum process temperature of -198°C and maximum process temperature of 600°C. Options available are a head transmitter, HART, Profibus, and Fieldbus connectivity. Kobold Canada
www.kobold.ca
Industry News
ARJAY GAS DETECTION NOW REPRESENTING LASCAR ELECTRONICS
Arjay Gas Detection has announced that it is now an authorized representative for Lascar Electronics gas detection products.
“We are excited to be a North American distributor for Lascar Electronics,” says Greg Reeves, Arjay Engineering president. “Their CO2 monitors are a great addition to our current gas detection portfolio.”
Lascar Electronics, headquartered in Whiteparish, UK, designs and manufactures a range of digital panel meters and complementary power supplies. The company’s new EL-IOT-CO2 wireless CO2 and air quality data is suitable for monitoring and recording air quality and CO2 levels at home, work, schools and in a whole range of other applications.
Measuring carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity, the data logger continuously records these parameters and provides constant real-time measurement, the company says, while also automatically uploading measurements to the EasyLog Cloud for access to current and historical data.
Arjay Gas Detection
www.arjaygasdetection.com
CPCA TO LIVESTREAM CYBER SECURITY EVENT WITH PHOENIX CONTACT CANADA
Cyber Security in the Process Industry is the topic for the next presentation in the Virtual Industry Insights series from the Canadian Process Control Association (CPCA).
This CPCA hybrid event will both be livestreamed from the headquarters of Phoenix Contact Canada in Burlington, ON, where guests can also attend. The event is supported by Lambton College, primarily located in Sarnia, Ontario but also has international student campuses in Mississauga and Toronto.
The event on October 18 at 2:00 p.m. will be presented by Tyler Burke, product manager for Automation at Phoenix Contact Canada, for the past 10 years. Prior to this, Burke began his career in technical support, moving into field applications before assuming his current role. His expertise in automation, functional safety and networking has taken him on assignment throughout Canada as well as Germany and the U.S. Burke sits on the Electro-Federation of Canada’s Cyber Security taskforce reviewing CSA’s standards. He is also TUV certified as a Functional Safety Technician.
FESTO WELCOMES DISTRIBUTOR GROUPE EP FOR QUEBEC, ATLANTIC CANADA
Festo of Mississauga, ON, has announced a distributorship agreement for Quebec City-based Groupe EP to sell and support the company’s portfolio of pneumatic, electric and process automation products throughout Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
“With its focus on growth, strong technical bias for automation, and a well-earned reputation for providing customers with value-added sales and support, Groupe EP is a particularly good representation of what Festo is looking for globally in a distributor,” says Chris Hemming, channel sales manager for Festo Canada.
With five offices in Quebec, Groupe EP traces its history back a half cen-
tury to the founding of Engrenage Provincial as a service provider for the province’s resource sector, says Sylvain Coulombe, the company’s director of Pneumatic. Over the years, it has diversified into serving a wide range of industries and providing a comprehensive list of services, including design, installation and commissioning, repairs, upgrades, and training.
“Groupe EP has long experience with pneumatics, which Festo is universally known for, and it’s also exciting to be able to expand our reach with their electric and process automation product families,” says Coulombe. Festo
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KROHNE ANNOUNCES RAPID SPARES SERVICE FOR PIPELINES
To support customers with fast replacements for failed items, Krohne Canada offers a Rapid Spares service that provides access to pre-defined spare parts for pipeline management solutions.
This even includes spares that need to be pre-configured to match the failed item, such as server components, the company says. Spares are stored in Krohne facilities for delivery to site on the next business day.
The Rapid Spares program also offers the flexibility for the customer to choose from different replacement options: within 3 months after arrival, the customer can decide whether he wants to keep — and buy — the spare or return it to Krohne. Where storing spare parts for all vital system components is not feasible or desired, pipeline operators risk a prolonged system downtime, as the components may be affected by global supply shortages and delays in delivery. As a supplier of instrumentation and a manufacturer of pipeline management solutions, the company says, Krohne has access to large stocks of system components.
Krohne Canada
https://ca.krohne.com
ABB DIGITAL APPRAISAL SERVICE REVEALS INDUSTRIAL ENERGY SAVINGS
A new digital service from ABB is enabling industrial operators to maximize energy efficiency and boost sustainability by identifying motor-driven equipment in their facilities with the best energy-saving potential.
The ABB Ability Digital Powertrain Energy Appraisal service draws on data measured from fleets of digitally connected electric motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to show where and how much energy can be saved by upgrading to the latest high-efficiency technologies. Industrial operators can then make data-driven decisions when prioritizing investments.
ABB
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Reeves: Lascar Electronics CO2 monitors are a great addition.
Tyler Burke, product manager for Automation at Phoenix Contact Canada, will present the livestream hybrid event.
Spares are stored in Krohne facilities for delivery to site on the next business day.
The service draws on data measured from fleets of digitally connected electric motors and VFDs.
E2METRIX DESTROYS PFAS IMPURITIES AT U.S. SITE
E2metrix of Sherbrooke, QC, a Canadian inno-
vator for clean and green water treatment, has announced a successful delivery and start-up of its first U.S.-based commercial-scale ECOTHORAOP unit for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction in water.
Mo Laaroussi, founder and CEO of E2metrix, said: “Current strategies for protecting our waterways from these forever chemicals involve expensive separation techniques — adsorption via granular activated carbon or ion exchange resins, concentration using reverse osmosis, or flotation via foam fractionation.
“But none of these approaches destroy the PFAS. Our patented ECOTHOR-AOP electro-oxidation technology, already commercialized for other contaminants, enables low-cost, onsite destruction of PFAS, eliminating what would otherwise be a forever problem.”
E2metrix www.e2metrix.com
PATENT APPROVALS REACH NEW RECORD FOR THE ENDRESS+HAUSER GROUP
Endress+Hauser recognizes the Group’s innovators at its annual Innovators’ Meeting. The 20th annual event, originally scheduled for 2020, was held this year while celebrating a new record in approved patents.
Since 2000, instrumentation and measurement equipment supplier Endress+Hauser has invited all employees involved in patent filings to the annual Innovators’ Meeting. A total of 360 innovators were invited to attend the two-day session at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, to be creative and celebrate with one another.
With 258 initial filings, Endress+Hauser is slightly under the prior year’s figure of 276.
One reason to celebrate is the new record of 764 worldwide patent approvals, the company says. The intellectual property rights portfolio, which protects the Endress+Hauser products, solutions, and services from imitators, now comprises a total of 8,600 patents and patent filings.
Endress+Hauser Canada
www.ca.endress.com
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The NS Series ball valves are available in sizes 1/4”-6” with threaded, socket weld, butt weld (3-piece) and flanged (2-piece) connections.
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An E2metrix commercial-scale ECOTHOR-AOP unit for perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction in water.
Understanding the factors of accurate temperature measurement
By Frank Liebmann
Fo Temperature is one of the most pervasive elements in today’s process, industrial and commercial environments.
Infrared (IR) thermometers measure temperature by detecting the thermal radiation emitted by an object’s surface. The infrared energy measured by the thermometer is filtered by its optical system, which is only sensitive to a specific spectral band — typically 8 to 14 µm (microns). Because these thermometers don’t contact the surface of the object they are measuring, they are ideal for applications involving running equipment, very high temperatures, high-voltage, or difficult to reach components.
However, as the demand for infrared thermometers has grown over the years, so has the concern about the accuracy of their measurements. A closer look reveals that much of that concern can be alleviated by increased knowledge of how to use IR thermometers correctly and how to ensure that they are accurate.
The need for standards
To give a little history, in November 2008, the ASTM Subcommittee E20.02 on Radiation Thermometry discussed the need for new standards governing the selection, use, and calibration of IR thermometers. Those discussions led the subcommittee to proceed with developing two new international standards.
The first — E2758 – Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Wideband, Low Temperature Infrared Thermometers, initially approved in 2010 — addresses the concerns of IR temperature measurement error in the field.
The second — E2847 – Standard Test Method for Calibration and Accuracy Verification of Wideband Infrared Thermometers, adopted in 2012 — establishes guidelines for verifying the accuracy of IR thermometers traceable to the International System of Units (SI) unit of temperature, the kelvin (K). Both E20.02 standards were applied in common practice
shortly after adoption and continue to be updated.
Essential factors affecting accuracy
The primary reason for developing these standards was the committee’s assessment that many of the errors in IR temperature measurements resulted from a lack of understanding of the factors that impact accurate IR temperature measurement. Some of the most common factors that need to be understood include:
Emissivity
Emissivity is one of the largest causes of error in infrared temperature measurement and varies widely according to the type of surface being measured. Understanding it is critical to obtaining accurate IR temperature measurements. Emissivity values range from 0.00 where no energy is radiated — to 1.00, where the surface radiates perfectly at all wavelengths. This latter example, called a “blackbody”, is an ideal surface that absorbs all
IR thermometer is adjusted until the readout matches the readout for the contact thermometer.
Blackbody test method: This is a destructive method where a hole is bored into the object being measured. The bored hole has an emissivity close to 1.00 which is compared against the rest of the surface.
Fourier Transform Infrared Test
ing: This is a laboratory method where reflectivity is measured over a wide spectral bandwidth, and emissivity is inferred from the reflectivity.
Since perfect emissivity is not physically possible, a near blackbody with known emissivity that radiates as close to 1.00 emissivity as possible is used as a source to calibrate IR thermometers.
Distance-to-size ratio
incident electromagnetic radiation at all wavelengths and radiates all infrared energy according to Planck’s law. A general rule is that reflective surfaces are less emissive than dull surfaces. So oxidized metal surfaces are more emissive than shiny polished surfaces, and painted surfaces are more emissive than either.
It is important for users to know the emissivity of the surface so technical staff can adjust the IR thermometer’s emissivity setting to compensate. There are many ways to determine emissivity. Some of the most common include:
Emissivity tables: Typically provided in the IR thermometer user manual or from a technical source.
Comparison: This involves comparing measurements of a surface with a coating of known emissivity to an uncoated portion of that surface with an unknown emissivity.
Contact versus Non-Contact method: The emissivity on the
Virtually all IR thermometers include a “distance-to-size” ratio (D:S, sometimes referred to as distance-to-spot ratio) in their specs; but not all users understand how that value affects measurement accuracy. The distance-to-size ratio indicates the area being measured at a set distance from the target. So, a 12:1 D:S ratio means that the IR thermometer measures a 25 mm diameter spot from 300 mm away. This ratio is used to guide the distance from which to make infrared temperature measurements for that specific thermometer.
Increasing the distance beyond the specification reduces accuracy because the increased distance expands the measurement area, which may bring in temperature measurements outside the area targeted. IR thermometers are available with D:S ratios ranging from 1:1 for the lowest priced models to 60:1 for high end models.
Role of the laser pointer
Most IR thermometers include laser pointers which make it easier to identify the general area the thermometer is measuring. However, there are some misconceptions about what the laser does. It does NOT measure temperature; it simply points to the target to indicate a
Accurate IR thermometer calibration involves more than just pointing the thermometer at the radiation source and recording the temperature.
part (sometimes a very small part) of the area being measured.
Along the same lines, there is a common misconception that the area measured by an IR thermometer is limited to the small point at the end of the laser pointer. The laser pointer is just a guideline that gives the user a center point for the area being measured. The actual size of the bulk of the area measured is determined by the spot size in the thermometer’s D:S ratio.
Traceability is key
Proper calibration with an unbroken chain of traceability to the SI is the only way to ensure IR thermometer accuracy. Labs that calibrate IR thermometers use several levels of calibrators, all of which must be traceable by calibration to the level above.
At the top level in a calibration lab are primary reference standards. The standards are sent out to certified primary standards labs to be calibrated against standards established by national metrological institutes like the National Research Council of Canada Calibration Laboratory Assessment Service. This establishes an unbroken chain of traceability from the primary standards to the SI unit of temperature (K).
The primary standards are used to calibrate transfer standards, which are then used to calibrate the reference radiation source (blackbody device). A blackbody is approximated in the lab by a device that has a large cavity with a small opening. Any light entering the small opening is reflected off the walls of the cavity multiple
times preventing reflection and delivering near perfect emissivity.
A few tips for calibration success
Accurate IR thermometer calibration involves more than just pointing the device at the radiation source and recording the temperature. Environmental elements, including ambient temperature and humidity, must also be monitored. The radiation source shouldn’t face a window or be located near an air vent. Equally important is how the thermometer is positioned.
The distance of the thermometer to the target must be measured
to ensure that it matches the thermometer’s D:S ratio. And, because IR thermometers have optical scatter, it’s important to know the field of view, which specifies the area beyond the target spot size the thermometer is measuring. This can account for from 1% to 35% of the total measured energy of an IR thermometer.
So, although the 25 mm spot size indicated by the D:S ratio may be adequate for field measurements, it doesn’t provide the level of accuracy required for proper calibration. As a result, the target used to calibrate an IR thermometer should be significantly larger than the size indicated by the thermometer’s distance-to-spot ratio.
Documenting the details
All calibrated IR thermometers should return with a detailed calibration report. The report should clearly identify the device calibrated, and the date of calibration. In addition, it should include data that addresses all the variables that affect accuracy, including:
• Source temperature versus infrared thermometer readout temperature
• Measuring distance
• Emissivity setting of the
infrared thermometer
• Diameter of the radiation source
• Ambient temperature
• Description of the aperture including aperture distance (if used)
• Measurement uncertainties
• Description of the calibration procedure
• List of reference instruments
• Traceability statement
• Description of the uncertainty budget for all the calibration equipment and the IR thermometer being calibrated
This information sets a benchmark, so the conditions can be duplicated each time the thermometer is calibrated, helping to ensure consistent accuracy throughout the life of the device. Understanding the variables that contribute to potential inaccuracies in IR thermometer measurements, can improve the ability to overcome them and increase confidence in this very valuable temperature measurement method. Frank Liebmann, Metrology Engineer, is with Fluke Calibration.
Fluke Calibration
https://us.flukecal.com/
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PROCESS PRODUCTS AUTOMATE SAFE, RELIABLE PUMPS
Festo process automation products offer all the individual levels of the automation pyramid, from the operating level to the field level. Maintaining variables such as pressure, flow control, level, temperature, and pH within the desired range is of utmost importance when manufacturing goods with a predictable composition and quality. Festo www.festo.ca
Trust KNF diaphragm pumps with explosion-proof CSA/UL HazLoc compliant motors. Compliant with NEC/CEC Class 1, Div. 1, Groups C/D, and Div. 2, Groups A/B/C/D. Self-priming liquid flow rates to 11.5 L/min and 88 psi. Gas flow rates to 300 L/min, pressures to 176 psi, vacuum to 29.86 in. Hg. KNF NEUBERER INC. www.knfusa.com
The optical scatter of an infrared thermometer makes it necessary to use large targets for many calibrations.
PORTABLE FLOW METER FOR ON-DEMAND PIPE FLOW MEASUREMENT
DIGITAL SANITARY GAUGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
AW-Lake Company has announced a portable transit time ultrasonic flow meter in addition to the full-sized clampon version that provides non-contacting flow measurement. The new Portable Ultrasonic meter was designed to be deployed easily to measure flow on demand, without difficult installations or process interruptions. The hand-held unit is encased in an IP67 housing and works with the same 3 interchangeable transducers as the full-sized meter, which make it suitable for measurements on a wide range of metal and plastic pipe materials on pipes from ½- to 48-in. diameters. A simple menu is said to allow for fast and easy programming of pipe diameter, pipe material, liquid types, and measurement units. In addition to providing a standard 4-20 mA/0-5 V analog output, optional Modbus RTU and HART communications provide access to flow rate, volume, total, run hours, and diagnostic information. Data management storage of 12.5 million data points with logger software for data viewing and reporting is provided.
AW-Lake Company
www.aw-lake.com
The Ralston Instruments has introduced a digital LC20 diaphragm pressure gauge suitable for pressure measuring and monitoring near homogenizers, separators, and heat exchangers requires hygienic instrumentation. With an IP67 rating, a smooth diaphragm surface, and hygienic tri-clamp connections that allow the gauge to be steamed or cleaned in place, it maintains ±0.1%FS accuracy that can tolerate vibrations, pulsations, wide temperature and humidity changes, and processes that require hot caustic cleaning solutions and acid rinses. The diaphragm pressure gauge allows for logging and live viewing of pressure over USB or wireless in the abusive environments common to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Units are available in 11 pressure ranges, 5 to 15,000 psi, a compound vacuum/pressure gauge from ±15 psi, and a digital vacuum gauge measuring up to 30 inHg.
Ralston Instruments www.ralstoninst.com/cpn-sg
From the Publisher’s Desk
Fall has recently arrived which means the cross-over seasons in the sporting world. I don’t know about you, but for me it used to mean football and hockey equipment in the trunk — now it’s golf and curling gear.
By the time you read this we will have conducted two of our Process & Automation Shows, one in Saint John and the other in Mississauga.
We have two more on the schedule this fall: in Winnipeg on October 25 and in Regina on October 27. If that’s in your neck of the woods, please come out and visit us. Process Automation Shows always free to attend and you’ll see some pretty cool technology and very helpful exhibitors to assist you and your operations. As a bonus when you register in advance at www.processautomationshows.ca, you can partake in our free breakfast.
Next print issue up will be out November/December issue that closes on October 28th and will have a Focus on Plant Automation, as well as a Supplement from editor Mike Edwards (medwards@cpecn.com) that will have a look at Fittings & Couplings for the process industries. Please reach out to Mike if you have any contributions that fit these topics.
Enjoy the fall.
Rob Sommerville
MODULAR HELICAL CHUTE MAXIMIZES USE OF SPACE
With the new Helical Modular Chute (HMC), Interroll says it can provide a simple and easy solution for vertical transport in confined spaces. With steel construction, this product serves a wide range of material handling applications. With the available conveying widths of 700, 900, 1100, 1250 mm, a decline angle between 18 and 26 degrees, an entry slide width of 2.5 m max as well as an arc angle range between 90 and 1800 degrees, the MHC is said to offer optimum flexibility. The chute is delivered unassembled for installation. For more safety and smooth transitions, entry and exit slides are available upon request. Interroll www.interroll.com
METERING BALL VALVE PROVIDES FLOW CONTROL
Chemline Plastics has introduced the SM series metering ball valve, designed for fine linear flow control of chemicals or clean fluids such as water. The ball is solid with a graduated V-groove cut on the outside surface. Precise linear flow control is said to be accomplished through the 0° to 180° rotation of the handle in 5° increments. Fine flow-control applications include pressure washing systems, and aquatic life support/fisheries research. The series includes features such as full blocking design, double stem O-rings for safety, and 230 psi rating for PVC. Low stem torques are achieved through the company’s floating ball design and
cushioned PTFE seats. The valve is also bidirectional for precise flow control in both directions. Product highlights include: ½ to 1 in. sizes; PVC or Polypropylene body; threaded, socket, butt, or ChemFlare ends; and EPDM or FPM O-rings.
Chemline Plastics www.chemline.com
FULLY AUTOMATIC KEGGING LINE OFFERS EFFICIENCY
The Innokeg AF-C Transversal line from the KHS Group pro-
vides a setup that washes and racks up to 500 kegs an hour. Its single central conveying segment means the system is particularly compact and perfectly accessible, the company says, while if required, it can adjust to different formats fully automatically. The conventional transversal
conveyor setup used to date, it adds, has separate belts for infeed and discharge upstream and downstream of the actual machine. The KHS design is different in that it transports the kegs through the middle of the paired opposite processing stations on a single conveyor belt. Faulty kegs are discharged where necessary. Another feature of the line is that it can process practically all standard market container sizes and formats.
The KHS Group www.khs.com
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MOBILE WORKSTATIONS INCREASE PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY
Arista, a provider of computing platforms and visualization display products for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, has introduced the Mobile Operator Workstation. While other mobile workstations need to be plugged into the wall to function, the unit can move from place to place while in operation free of wires due to its lithium-ion battery capable of holding a charge of 24 hours. Wi-Fi capability is built into the workstations to allow for uninterrupted wireless communication in all corners of the laboratory, cleanroom, and factory, the company says. A range of unit options is available, including varying LCD display sizes from 18 to 24 in. and single, dual, or triple screen configurations.
Arista Corporation www.goarista.com
ALARM SOUNDER FOR INDUSTRIAL SAFETY IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
a stay-in-place shape-molded gasket and can be surface or flush-panel mounted and is available in red or grey housing. Certifications include UL, cUL, MED, CE, VdS, GL, and EN 54-3.
Pfannenberg, Inc.
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FLEXIBLE BULK BAG DISCHARGE SYSTEMS OPERATE DUST-FREE
Pfannenberg, Inc. has introduced the PA 1 PATROL Series Sounder, suitable for audible alarm applications on cranes, in mines, mills, and factories, and in other heavy industry. Sounders reach a 105 dB (A) Max sound pressure level through a user controlled rotary volume switch and offer 80 pre-programmed alarm tones with 4 stages for distinctive signaling of specific events. A polycarbonate/ABS impact-proof housing achieves an IK08 impact rating. The sounder features
Bulk bag dischargers from Best Process Solutions provide dust-free product discharge from bulk bags. These bulk bag dischargers are expandable and flexible to meet discharging and bulk bag requirements. Systems are available in three models: the MTD-2.5K for unloading large bulk bags up to 2,500 lb. capacity; the MTD-4K for very large bulk bags up to 4,000 lb. capacity; and heavy-duty Model BBD-4K discharger with vibratory motor agitation to assist in unloading hard-to-remove products. Many options are said to be available. The company manufactures a line of custom-engineered, bulk-processing equipment and systems that serve a wide variety of dry processing industries from chemicals and food to aggregates and recycling.
Best Process Solutions www.bpsvibes.com
MONITOR CONTINUOUSLY TRACKS FACE VELOCITY AIR FLOW IN FUME HOODS
Hemco has announced the UniFlow Fume Hood Air Flow Monitor. The unit continuously monitors face velocity air flow of fume hood and permits users to select and calibrate at desired FPM velocity set point. If the hood face velocity falls below set point, the company says, an audible alarm sounds and a visual red indicator light appears. Air flow alarm is factory installed or can be field installed, operating on 115 V/60Hz AC. UniFlow fume hoods have a 1-piece interior fume chamber with a Varaflow baffle system and bell-shaped exhaust collar that meet NFPA-45 classification with flame spread of less than 25 per ASTM E-84.
Hemco Corporation www.hemcocorp.com
SELF-CLEANING FILTER HANDLES 2500 GPM WITHOUT BAGS OR ELEMENTS
Spencer Strainer has introduced the GS288-C Industrial Grade self-cleaning filter for process flows of up to 2500 gpm. Constructed of 316-L stainless steel, the inline strainer works continuously without bags or elements, so there is no downtime for filter changes. Interchangeable Wedgewire or perforated screens of various openings allow one strainer to be used for multiple applications. The filter unit operates continuously as a sealed device, so product stays within the piping and out of the atmosphere. Product to be filtered enters the strainer through the inlet, with filtration occurring from the outside in. Screened particulate accumulates within the canister and is purged through the bottom drain as needed. Purged particles are piped away for disposal, recycling, or re-use.
Spencer Strainer www.spencerstrainer.com
HEADLAMP AND FLASHER ENHANCES EMPLOYEE SAFETY
The Princeton Tec EOS 360 Headlamp and Safety Flasher provides
hands-free task lighting in low light areas to improve employee vision and job performance at the worksite. Since it does double-duty as a helmet-mounted safety flasher it is also essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that helps employees be seen, the company says. The hardhat mounted PPE is a combination of front facing EOS headlamp and rubberized LED band that provides 360° visibility to minimize collision risk. The headlamp and safety flasher operate independently. Run time is 4.5 to 51 hours depending on operational mode.
Princeton Tec www.princetontec.com
SENSOR-TO-CLOUD
SERIES EXPANDS WITH DIN MOUNT VERSION
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry has added the DIN Ranger to its line of sensor-to-cloud cellular data transmission products. The DIN rail mountable DC powered version is suitable for applications with existing power and panel boxes that is said to allow for a simple way to add remote monitoring capabilities to existing systems including pulling data from Modbus devices. The DIN unit requires less than 2.5 mA of external DC power, while also offering additional inputs and outputs. The product integrates with Modbus RTU devices, offering an “always on, bi-directional” connection with a cloud application over cell networks, it adds.
SERVO TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED MOTION CONTROL
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has introduced Economy Solutions, packaged servo and motion bundles said to allow for high precision motion control in a way that is quick and
affordable to integrate. Three different bundles are currently available — compact motion, basic motion, and pulse motion. Compact motion delivers premium performance and is available in up to 7.0 kWs, the company says. It offers up to eight axes of synchronized motion per module and operates on the new CC-Link IE Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) allowing for improved communications speed. Basic motion is said to be the most affordable option and uses the integrated
networking of the iQ-F compact PLC to control servo amplifiers and motors. It operates over the CC-Link IE Field Basic network and allows the integration of other IE Field Basic compatible devices. Pulse motion allows for easy integration with third party PLCs, the company adds. It operates over pulse train communication, which makes it able to communicate with almost any PLC.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation
https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry
www.signal-fire.com
PURITY AND PRECISION
The LC20 Diaphragm Pressure Gauge
These digital sanitary gauges maintain accuracy around vibrations, pulsations, hot caustic rinses, and other harsh processes common in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
• ± 0.1% full scale accuracy (ASME B40.100 Grade 4A/ISO Class 0.1)
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HERMETIC COMPRESSORS SUITABLE FOR MEDICAL COLD CHAIN ENVIRONMENTS
Secop has introduced the model MP2UVULTM, a compressor designed for mobile refrigeration systems that require extreme low temperatures to safely transport biomaterials such as CGTs (Cell and Gene Therapies) and mRNA-based vaccines for COVID-19 and Ebola. The compressor, which is part of the company’s ULT product series, supports temperatures ranging from -70° to -86°C, regardless of outside temperatures. The compressor operates with battery and solar power, eliminating the need for a power grid. The model is suitable for 20- to 40-liter cooling containers and, unlike other systems, requires no dry ice, the company says.
Secop www.secop.com
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