To Implement Condition Monitoring Successfully

Cologne (Köln), Germany & Morganville NJ, USA — Real time condition monitoring has become a well accepted tool for thermal assessment and accurate rating of transmission and distribution assets. However, the use of fibre optics as sensors for distributed temperature sensing (DTS) is a rather complex technology with many parameters to consider. continue reading »

Data conversion & power solutions yield measurement accuracy, efficiency & small size in optimal digital thermometers

Functional block diagram of a digital thermometer (Courtesy Maxim).

Sunnyvale CA, USA — Maxim’s contribution to the documentation for use of optimum designs for temperature measurement provides a wealth on online help for designers and novices alike in understanding the workings and tradeoffs necessary to produce an optimum, working instrument design.

Their online version of the diagram above is both informative and easy to use. It also is a set of interactive page links that takes visitors to the appropriate design and application pages for in-depth details. That is complimented by several downloadable App Notes such as: continue reading »

An App Note by Vaisala

Woburn MA, USA –  At some point you may have wondered, where to start when selecting a dewpoint meter for a compressed air application. The selection process can be quite time consuming and even confusing due to the number of choices and options available.

However it’s a good idea to choose carefully since your choice can significantly affect the accuracy and stability of the measurement, the performance of your system, and consequently, the quality of your finished product. continue reading »

A Webcast – April 20, 2010  at 1:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT, 5:00 PM GMT)

Online – Fundamentals of Machine Vision: Infrared Imaging – will discuss the history of infrared imaging, the infrared spectrum from short-wave infrared (SWIR) to long-wave infrared (LWIR), the materials used to detect these wavelengths, and what the systems integrator must look for when purchasing a particular IR camera for a specific machine vision application. continue reading »

Customizable length – up to 160 feet – connects to AKCP securityProbe 5E – locates water leaks at specific locations – connects to AKCP sensorProbe

Bangkok, Thailand – - AKCP Inc. announces the launch of the new locateWater Sensor. This new sensor features a customizable length rope that will detect water contact at a specific location along its entire length.

Ideal for lying in large areas like basements, under raised floors in data centers, roof space (raised ceilings) or anywhere where any ingress of water would be catastrophic. This sensor unit will be vital to any business that is concerned with disaster prevention plans. continue reading »

Wednesday, March 17 th  ISA Philadelphia Section Meeting at Ives Equipment Company Auditorium in King of Prussia, PA

Presentation: Advances in Equipment and Applications for Infrared Thermography – Speaker: R. James Seffrin – Director, Infraspection Institute

Burlington NJ, USA –  IR thermal imaging has seen significant growth as a tool for process monitoring and control over the past decade. This presentation will focus on the proper application of thermal imaging, equipment capabilities, and ways to help ensure success. continue reading »