Clark Solutions’ ALMEMO AMR MA2490 Portable Indicating Instrument: a tool for displaying almost any kind of sensor output
Hudson MA, USA — Clark Solutions introduces the Model MA2490 portable indicator.

The MA2490 is an economical and versatile tool and as part of the ALMEMO family of measuring instruments accepts inputs from virtually any sensor type. Measuring functions include measured value, zero-setting, sensor adjustment, saving of maximum / minimum values, memory for 100 measured values, cold junction compensation, and temperature compensation.

The MA2490 uses the patented ALMEMO connection system, whereby sensor-specific parameters are stored in non-volatile memory in the sensor’s connection plug and remain with the sensor!
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Ben Franklin Didn’t Worry About How Much Energy He Used

Shelburne VT, USA — Kilawatt Technologies never misses the chance for a little holiday celebration, fireworks and fun. They offer unique energy intelligence for your facility team, and keeping in that spirit, they are throwing a 4th of July Energy Reduction Sale!

Times have changed since 1776 when Ben Franklin lived. Then, probably the biggest worry was putting food on the table and staying warm. No one was concerned about how much energy was consumed.

Obviously today, it’s a different energy world.
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This post was submitted by Ted Fisher.

Monitoring Refrigerators, Freezers & Hot Cases is Key to Food Safety and Preventing Spoilage of Perishables

San Jose CA, USA —As part of its Sensor Network applications, Altierre Corp., a provider of ultra low power wireless solutions for retailers, has expanded its line of innovative wireless products for large grocery chains by introducing digital temperature tags that monitor hot, refrigerated and freezer cases.

By alerting grocers to temperature changes, the tags act as a warning system that may save the grocery industry and institutional food service providers millions of dollars in food spoilage.

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Sprinkler features a temperature sensor with an integrated solar shield and a unique “tipping rain bucket” for instantaneous rainfall measurement
AZUSA CA, USA –BUSINESS WIRE)–Rain Bird Corporation has announced the launch of the Rain Bird Smart Sprinkler Summer Sweepstakes  celebrating the arrival of summer and the launch of its newest smart irrigation controller.

One lucky homeowner will win the grand prize (up to $5,000 approximate retail value) of a water-efficient, weather-based irrigation system, including a custom design plan, a new Rain Bird® ESP-SMT Smart Controller, all required sprinkler products, and installation by a professional contractor.

The first prize (up to $1,000 approximate retail value) includes a new Rain Bird® ESP-SMT Smart Controller and a $500 gift certificate to the Rain Bird Online Store . Ten second prizes will also be given away consisting of a helpful irrigation and lawn sprinkler how-to DVD. Entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM PT on July 15, 2009.
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Revolutionary wireless temperature sensing solutions for harsh environments specifically tailored new applications in critical equipment monitoring & process control
MOUGINS, FRANCE — SENSeOR has announced three unique wireless temperature sensing solutions based on SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensors particularly designed for the most demanding industrial applications.

More than a rudimentary wireless measure, SENSeOR’s innovative solutions own a very special feature: they are totally passive. Sensors are indeed only powered by the energy of radio waves emitted by the associated reader unit when remotely interrogating the devices in real-time.

The ensuing benefits are then unique!

First of all, without any batteries nor active electronic components at sensor level, these cutting-edge sensing solutions are perfectly appropriate for use in explosive atmospheres or irradiated environments at temperatures reaching +175°C today (current in-house R&D efforts target +350°C) with almost unlimited autonomy.
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