http://www.tempsensornews.com TempSensorNEWS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/clinical-temperature-measurement-event/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/clinical-temperature-measurement-event/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:26:52 +0000 NPL-News http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8479 NPL: Monday, 30 January 2012 09:30 – 17:00 (GMT) Teddington, UK –  Temperature as an indicator of fever and disease is as old as medicine itself. Recent developments have realised high-speed and high-resolution systems, but temperature, its measurement and relationship to the human body still hold many new areas of understanding and innovation. Today patient temperature [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/clinical-temperature-measurement-event/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/learn-all-about-traceable-temp-calibration/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/learn-all-about-traceable-temp-calibration/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:57:31 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8228 From Fluke Calibration: Everett WA, USA — Temperature is likely the most widely measured parameter in industry today. Thermocouples (TCs), Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), Platinum Resistance Thermometers (PRTs), Liquid-in-Glass thermometers (LIGs). With so many temperature sensors to calibrate, how do you know what equipment is best for the job? Plus… How do I measure temperature? [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/learn-all-about-traceable-temp-calibration/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-thermopiles-feature-mems-cmos-technologies/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-thermopiles-feature-mems-cmos-technologies/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:48:03 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8120 From left to right: T11264-32 area type (32 x 32), T11263 series linear type, T11264-08 area type (8 x 8), T11722-01 dual type, T11262 series single type Hamamatsu, Japan –  – Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has developed three new types of thermopiles for power-saving and security applications, including gas analysis, temperature measurement, and human body detection. [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-thermopiles-feature-mems-cmos-technologies/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/ir-thermography-equipment-strengthens-infrec-series-lineup/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/ir-thermography-equipment-strengthens-infrec-series-lineup/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:01:20 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8031 NEC Avio Infrared Technologies has added four (4) new models of cameras & software in the [InfRec] Series. NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co., Ltd. has strengthened its product line by adding four (4) new models of cameras and software in the [InfRec] series of Infrared Thermography Equipment. [Thermo GEAR G120EX/G100EX] improve the basic performance of [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/ir-thermography-equipment-strengthens-infrec-series-lineup/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/colder-weather-on-its-way/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/colder-weather-on-its-way/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:46:24 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8026 They’ve got that covered…. Rusthall, England — At Temperature Indicators Ltd (TI), they don’t see much seasonal variation in the amount of business they do; it just shifts from one set of products to another as the year progresses and the seasons change. In the summer they’re busy helping a lot of people protect items [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/colder-weather-on-its-way/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/measuring-gas-cylinder-temp-during-filling/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/measuring-gas-cylinder-temp-during-filling/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:28:37 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7975 With PyroCouple & PyroBus infrared temperature sensors Leighton Buzzard, England — Calex pyrometers including PyroCouple model PC151MT-0 have been used for over 7 years by a major provider of packaged gas to measure the temperature of gas cylinders during filling. The temperature reading has several uses in quality control and also helps ensure safety. When [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/measuring-gas-cylinder-temp-during-filling/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/fall-infrared-training-classes-by-the-snell-group/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/fall-infrared-training-classes-by-the-snell-group/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:48:41 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7773 Upcoming Infrared Training Classes Courtesy of the “Think Thermally – September 2011″ newsletter of the Snell Group: Level I – Thermographic Applications  September 12-16 Cincinnati, Ohio September 12-16 Calgary, Alberta September 19-22 Garden Grove, California October 3-7 Indianapolis, Indiana October 17-21 Toronto, Ontario October 24-28 Palatine, Illinois November 7-11 Charlotte, North Carolina November 14-18 San [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/fall-infrared-training-classes-by-the-snell-group/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/high-accuracy-temps-on-pcbs/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/high-accuracy-temps-on-pcbs/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:00:55 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7757 With SMD Pt RTDs Online –  In a EDN, August 25th article entitled: “High-accuracy temperature measurements call for PRTDs and precision delta-sigma ADCs | Replaceable sensors and 24-bit ADCs ease measurement.” Sohail Mirza and Joseph Shtargot of Maxim Integrated Products talk about PRTDs in standard SMD (surface-mount-device) sizes. That is: from 0.45 mm x 1.55 [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/high-accuracy-temps-on-pcbs/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/super-accurate-stable-tc-probes/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/super-accurate-stable-tc-probes/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:00:35 +0000 tasha http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7401 Super OMEGACLAD® XL Heavy Duty Transition Junction Thermocouple Probes Stamford CT, USA — Super OMEGACLAD® XL Probes are an excellent choice for high temperature measurement. They provide very low drift at high temperatures as compared to conventional Inconel and Stainless Steel sheathed probes. They are available in both K and N thermocouple calibrations. Omega offers [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/super-accurate-stable-tc-probes/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/paper-call-ninth-temp-symposium/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/paper-call-ninth-temp-symposium/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:06:09 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7238 Los Angeles USA | 19-23 March 2012 The Ninth International Temperature Symposium, ITS9, will be held in March of 2012, in conjunction with the Measurement Science Conference 2012, along with a combined technology exhibition. Sponsored by: Measurement Science Conference (MSC) and the USA’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Proceedings published by: American Institute [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/paper-call-ninth-temp-symposium/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/nistindustry-temp-tracking-device-may-have-climate-metrology-uses/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/nistindustry-temp-tracking-device-may-have-climate-metrology-uses/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:20:22 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7203 Gaithersburg MD, USA –  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers are working to reduce the uncertainty associated with climate-change measurements using a mobile temperature-sensing technology made for tracking delicate or perishable, high-value packages in transit. Developed by international shipper FedEx and tested with help from NIST, the device connects to cell phone networks [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/nistindustry-temp-tracking-device-may-have-climate-metrology-uses/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/multi-sensor-bluetooth-development-platform/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/multi-sensor-bluetooth-development-platform/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 06:05:21 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6936 Kionix Accelerometer in Bluetooth 4.0 Universal Englewood CO, USA — /PRWEB/– BlueRadios, Inc. has  introduced a new Bluetooth 4.0 Universal Button Sensor reference design for motion-, temperature- and light-sensing applications. Featuring an integrated Kionix KXTF9 tri-axis accelerometer—which provides static and dynamic acceleration and activity monitoring—the BlueRadios Low-Energy Programmable Universal Button Sensor reference design also includes [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/multi-sensor-bluetooth-development-platform/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/product-guide-thermal-management-2nd-edition/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/product-guide-thermal-management-2nd-edition/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:33:07 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6789 From Maxim-IC This product guide showcases Maxim’s industry-leading portfolio of thermal-management devices, which includes temperature sensors and switches, fan controllers, and a highly accurate thermocouple-to-digital converter. Learn how to select the right fan controller and improve designs using multichannel temperature sensors. What’s inside? Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter . 2 Fan Controllers . 3 High-Accuracy Sensors . 7 [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/product-guide-thermal-management-2nd-edition/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-products-from-vaisala/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-products-from-vaisala/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:44 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6784 New Transmitters & Veriteq Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) New York NY, USA — Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitters HMT120 and HMT130 are designed for humidity and temperature monitoring in cleanrooms. They are also suitable for demanding HVAC applications. Vaisala Differential Pressure Transmitters PDT101 and PDT102 can be mounted on a wall, DIN rail or [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-products-from-vaisala/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-micronsensir-family-of-infrared-detector-emitter-technology/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-micronsensir-family-of-infrared-detector-emitter-technology/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:58:03 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6699 Palatine IL,  USA –  Lumex announces the global launch of the MicronSensIR™ family of infrared detector and emitter technologies. The lead selenide (PbSe) and lead sulfide (PbS) detectors are available in single element and multi-element formats and provide industry-leading sensitivity of 1.5E10 Jones across the 1 to 5.5 micron infrared spectrum. With superior sensitivity, quality [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-micronsensir-family-of-infrared-detector-emitter-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/flir-camera-selected-to-help-regulate-environmental-emissions/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/flir-camera-selected-to-help-regulate-environmental-emissions/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:26:05 +0000 wbprimetek http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6680 FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Imaging camera for inspection and law enforcement tasks Rijnmond, The Netherlands — The Air Quality Department of the DCMR Environmental Protection Agency has purchased the FLIR GF320 Optical Gas Imaging camera (GasFindIR) to help reach the goal of reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions in the Port of Rotterdam area. In [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/flir-camera-selected-to-help-regulate-environmental-emissions/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/ir-sensors-for-glass-si-gaas-processes/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/ir-sensors-for-glass-si-gaas-processes/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:47:43 +0000 LCaccavelli http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6561 Process Sensors Offers Complete Solutions: Franklin Lakes NJ, USA –  With over 15 years of instrument manufacturing and application engineering experience, Process Sensors Corporation is uniquely positioned to serve the temperature measurement needs of the PV Cell manufacturing industry. The company’s range of IR Temperature sensors and Thermal Imaging Cameras have specifications selected for optimum [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/ir-sensors-for-glass-si-gaas-processes/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/replacing-mercury-thermometer/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/replacing-mercury-thermometer/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:00:56 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6536 Consider the STIK Thermometer Everett WA, USA –  Many of the United States states and European Union countries have already banned the use of ASTM mercury-filled thermometers in industrial applications. Some organizations have replaced their mercury thermometers with more durable,  portable electronic thermometers, only to discover that some resistance temperature detector (RTD) probes lack the [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/replacing-mercury-thermometer/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/melting-rocks-with-sunshine/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/melting-rocks-with-sunshine/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:16:42 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6025 Just How Hot is Hot? How do they know it? Jem Stansfield traveled to the Solar Furnace Research Facility in Southern France and witnesses the incredible power generated by highly concentrated sunlight in this YouTube video. It can really heat up things! TreeHugger.com shows the same video with the following commentary and comments: On average, [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/melting-rocks-with-sunshine/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/1000-%c2%b0c-ntc-thermisto-vs-rtds/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/1000-%c2%b0c-ntc-thermisto-vs-rtds/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:53:07 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5925 1000 °C NTC sensors for auto engine management challenges RTDs Munich, Germany — TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents a new EPCOS NTC thermistor for the measurement of temperatures from -40 to +1000 °C. The new sensor is thus ideally suited for use in the exhaust manifolds of diesel and gas engines. [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/1000-%c2%b0c-ntc-thermisto-vs-rtds/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/vaisala-mmt330-transmitter-approved-for-installation-in-man-diesel-turbo-two-stroke-diesel-engines/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/vaisala-mmt330-transmitter-approved-for-installation-in-man-diesel-turbo-two-stroke-diesel-engines/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:36:06 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5978 Vaisala MMT330 Transmitter Approved for Installation in MAN Diesel & Turbo Two-Stroke Diesel Engines MAN Diesel & Turbo, the world market leader for large diesel engines used in ships, has approved the Vaisala HUMICAP® Moisture and Temperature Transmitter MMT330 Series for installation in the lubricating oil system of their MAN B&W two-stroke diesel engines. MAN [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/vaisala-mmt330-transmitter-approved-for-installation-in-man-diesel-turbo-two-stroke-diesel-engines/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/lightweight-all-plastic-tempsensor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/lightweight-all-plastic-tempsensor/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:15:16 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5921 Temperature sensors: Lightweight all-plastic media sensor for automotive fluids TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corporation, presents a lightweight all-plastic media temperature sensor from EPCOS for the temperature measurement of motor oil or coolant in engine management systems. The all-plastic construction of the new B58101A802A sensor is 50 percent lighter and offers a tighter [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/lightweight-all-plastic-tempsensor/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-wide-dynamic-range-voltage-mode-readout-circuit-nsc0803/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-wide-dynamic-range-voltage-mode-readout-circuit-nsc0803/#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:24:16 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5729 Delivers stable contrast indexed image independent of ambient illumination Evry, France — This new NSC0905 sensor is specially designed for high performance intensified night vision applications. The new NSC0803 is a 320 x 256 pixels resolution multipurpose readout circuit which operates in Voltage sensing mode. There is no bias or integration into a capacitor. The [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-wide-dynamic-range-voltage-mode-readout-circuit-nsc0803/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/rme-device-makes-passive-sensors-smart/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/rme-device-makes-passive-sensors-smart/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:26:23 +0000 exemys http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5707 Transform an old sensor or transducer into a smart device with TCP/IP. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina –  Thanks to the Exemys RME device, you can turn passive sensors in sensors capable of sending information anywhere in the world through the Internet. In fact, you can display this information in 5 different ways. As [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/rme-device-makes-passive-sensors-smart/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/tc-specification-criteria/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/tc-specification-criteria/#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2010 05:45:40 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5563 A Technical Selection Note at Smart Sensors Inc.’s Website Houston TX, USA — In a downloadable, free technical note on their website, Smart Sensors, Inc. provides a straightforward approach to specifying a thermocouple for a specific task. They state essentially that in specifying a thermocouple there are many parameters you could consider, however, most of [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/tc-specification-criteria/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/mx-series-temp-controllers/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/mx-series-temp-controllers/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 09:28:17 +0000 kristenh http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5538 Danville VA, USA –  The MX series of Temperature Controllers are totally self-contained pre-wired systems that incorporate the FUJI PXR Series Controllers. There is no need for relays, circuit breakers, or power switches. All that is needed is an outlet with 120 VAC or 240 VAC power. The MX Controllers are efficient, convenient, and portable. [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/mx-series-temp-controllers/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/npl-humidity-measurement-calibration/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/npl-humidity-measurement-calibration/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:45:20 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5474 TWO DAY COURSE | 7 – 8 Oct 2010 (Image: Michal Marcol / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Teddington, UK –  A two day training course on humidity measurement and calibration, covering measurement techniques, terms and definitions;,calculations, traceability and calibration and hands-on laboratory sessions. The course will open with an introductory session on humidity terms and definitions followed by [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/npl-humidity-measurement-calibration/feed/ 1 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/detecting-combustible-gas-leaks/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/detecting-combustible-gas-leaks/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 08:45:17 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5466 Using Single and Multiple Gas Detection Technologies Lake Forest CA, USA — In gas compressor stations, there is a high risk of fire and explosion due to a combination of intense heat, pressure and vibration. General Monitors offers several highly reliable gas detection solutions that help maintain safety in gas compressor stations. Ultrasonic, Infrared and [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/detecting-combustible-gas-leaks/feed/ 0