Choosing a Sensor

Replacing Mercury Thermometer…

February 27, 2011 Calibration

1551A Ex and 1552A Ex "Stik" Thermometer

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 …

Melting Rocks with Sunshine

December 3, 2010 Choosing a Sensor

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, [...]

1000 °C NTC Thermistor Vs. RTDs

November 27, 2010 Applications

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. [...]

Vaisala Xmitter in MAN Diesel & Turbo 2 Stroke Diesels

November 25, 2010 Applications

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 [...]

Lightweight all-plastic tempsensor

November 16, 2010 Applications

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 [...]

New Multipurpose Wide Dynamic Range Voltage Mode Readout Circuit: NSC0803

October 23, 2010 Applications

NSC0803

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 [...]

RME device makes passive sensors smart

October 22, 2010 Choosing a Sensor

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 [...]

TC Specification Criteria

October 10, 2010 Choosing a Sensor

Smart Sensors’ Mineral Oxide insulated thermocouple cable with a cut away of the three most common junctions, (from left) ungrounded, exposed, and grounded.

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 [...]

MX Series Temp Controllers

October 2, 2010 Choosing a Sensor

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 …

NPL Humidity Measurement & Calibration

September 27, 2010 Calibration

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 [...]

Detecting Combustible Gas Leaks

September 25, 2010 Applications

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 [...]

10 DTS Tips for Electric Utilities

August 3, 2010 Applications

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 …

Designs for digital thermometers

July 13, 2010 Applications

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 [...]

Selecting a dewpoint instrument for compressed air

May 14, 2010 Applications

DMT340 Series Dewpoint and Temperature Transmitter

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 [...]

Fundamentals of Machine Vision: IR Imaging

April 12, 2010 Applications

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 …

AKCP Locates Water Leaks

March 30, 2010 Choosing a Sensor

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 [...]

IR Thermography in Industy – An Update

March 13, 2010 Choosing a Sensor

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 [...]

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