Vision Sensor Tester has Many Analysis Functions
November 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Calibration, Data Acquisition, Meters & Testers
The ISL-3200 CMOS image sensor tester delivers critical test features/functions at a fraction of the price of an ATE. The fully integrated, off-the-shelf, hardware/software tester for image sensors and camera modules provides a full range of interfaces, controls, advanced image analysis test routines, and evaluation/characterization capabilities in one tool. It is suited for a variety of test environments, such as in engineering characterization and image-quality analysis, QA test, and volume manufacturing. It is designed to be easily adaptable and upgradeable over time through both the FPGA and adapter board. Communication is done via I2C, SPI, and UART. Image data rate is up to 16 bits wide per pixel at 100 MHz. The ISL-3200 isolates noise sources from being coupled to the image data. Current measurement mode delivers resolution down to 100 nA.
Chlorimeter Has Many Test Options
November 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Meters & Testers
The new Orion AQ3070 AQUAfast Chlorine meter offers simple operation with multiple test options. The meter is designed for use with the EPA-approved Orion AQUAfast AC4P71 Free Chlorine and AC4P72 Total Chlorine Methods for drinking water and wastewater reporting. The meter will read up to 4.0 mg/L for chlorine with a single reagent pack. Although EPA reporting is from 0.02 to 2.00 mg/L, the additional range gives the user a quantitative status of his process – without re-sampling or retesting.
Orion AQUAfast Chlorine Meter
Chlorine Dioxide, Cyanuric Acid, and pH calibration curves are also programmed into this meter. This offers users flexibility and cost savings by using just one meter if these tests could also be needed. The AQ3070 chlorine meter is supplied in a field carrying case along with test vials, a vial cleaning brush, tablet-tamping stir rod and 100 each of AC4P71 and AC4P72 powder reagent packets.
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Sound Level Meter is Flexible, Upgradeable
November 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Meters & Testers
Cirrus Optimus
A whole new generation of sound level meters under the brand name ‘optimus’, featuring smart design and advanced technology, was announced by Cirrus Research.
The research Cirrus undertook at the beginning of this project was clear: Noise measurement and health & safety professionals were looking for sound measurement equipment which is easy to use, flexible and upgradeable. The new optimus range is said to meet those requirements
It takes just three button presses to make a noise measurement using the new optimus meter: ‘On’, ‘Calibrate’ and ‘Start’. The instrument then takes all the necessary measurements simultaneously before displaying the results on a colour OLED display. New software allows voice tags to be recorded for future reference. As for on-going flexibility, optimus users will be able to upgrade their instrument, at any time in the future, should needs change.
To ensure that the measurements made with an optimus sound level meter can be validated, all of the optimus instruments feature the LifeTime archive. This automatically stores the most important parameters into a protected and secure section of memory which can only be accessed and downloaded using a special software program.
The first models in the optimus range – ‘optimus red’ sound level meters which are aimed specifically at the occupational and noise at work markets – were unveiled at the A+A Health and Safety exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany, in November. With ergonomically designed cases, the range offers a choice of Class 1 and Class 2 accuracy, with optional data logging and real-time octave bands.
Further colour coded optimus ranges are set to follow, from basic sound level meters, to those aimed at the Environmental noise market, as well as specialist, multi-use instruments.
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment, has launched a whole new generation of sound level meters under the brand name ‘optimus’. Featuring smart design and advanced technology, Cirrus’ optimus sound level meters will set new standards for ease of use, flexibility and practicality.
James Tingay, Group Marketing Manager for Cirrus Research plc explains:
“The research we undertook at the beginning of this project was clear: Noise measurement and health & safety professionals are looking for sound measurement equipment which is easy to use, flexible and upgradeable. Our new optimus range meets their requirements exactly.”
He continued…
“It takes just three button presses to make a noise measurement using our new optimus meter: ‘On’, ‘Calibrate’ and ‘Start’. The instrument then takes all the necessary measurements simultaneously before displaying the results on a large, easy to read colour OLED display. New software allows voice tags to be recorded for future reference. As for on-going flexibility, optimus users will be able to upgrade their instrument, at any time in the future, should their needs change.”
To ensure that the measurements made with an optimus sound level meter can be validated, all of the optimus instruments feature the unique LifeTime archive. This automatically stores the most important parameters into a protected and secure section of memory which can only be accessed and downloaded using a special software program.
The first models in the optimus range – ‘optimus red’ sound level meters which are aimed specifically at the occupational and noise at work markets – were unveiled at the A+A Health and Safety exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany, in November. With ergonomically designed cases, the range offers a choice of Class 1 and Class 2 accuracy, with optional data logging and real-time octave bands.
Further colour coded optimus ranges are set to follow, from basic sound level meters, to those aimed at the Environmental noise market, as well as specialist, multi-use instruments.
As with all Cirrus equipment, optimus instruments are covered by Cirrus’ industry leading 12-year warranty. This provides an initial 24-month warranty which can be extended up to 12 years if the equipment is serviced and recalibrated by Cirrus every 12 months. Free backup and support, including license-free software and updates, are provided with every Cirrus noise measurement product.
Cirrus Research plc has over 30 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of noise measurement instruments and is accredited to ISO9001:2008. During that time, the company has developed a reputation for producing robust, practical equipment which can perform in real situations. All Cirrus equipment is made in the UK and the company is responsible for all after sales service and calibration work. Spare parts and support are therefore always available.
Laser Meter has Millimeter Accuracy
November 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Meters & Testers, Sensing
WayCon’s new Laser Distance Meter LLD can measure distances with millimeter accuracy, define positions, measure fill levels and register motion processes. The LLD Series is a opto-electronic distance meter designed for industrial applications. Measurements up to 150 m and can be performed precisely, fast and in a non-contact fashion using the comparative phase shift method. Equipped with interface options such as Profibus DP, SSI, RS232 or RS422 as well as selectable switching and analog outputs, the sensors can easily be integrated into any industrial infrastructure including fieldbus-driven process controllers.
The compact and robust design shape combines with low power consumption, and the possibility to set specific de-vice parameters warrants flexibility in use. Optional heating enables indoor and outdoor operation at low temperatures.
The benefits are phase comparison by distances up to 150 m, distances can be reliably determined in a noncontact procedure that requires no reflector, easily perceivable measuring beam is provided for pinpoint alignment of the sensor.
Transmission Analyzer Covers Many Applications
November 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under Communication Test
E1/Datacom Transmission Data Analyzer
GAO Comm launched its E1/Datacom transmission analyzer, which integrates both E1 and datacom testing functions and is intended for comprehensive analysis, measurement and evaluation of the transmission quality of telecommunications systems. Its portable design, simple operation and multifunctional features make it an invaluable tool for field use.
New Thermal Converters Announced
Precision Measurements has just introduced the EL-1000 series of thermal converters manufactured with the company’s most advanced high-accuracy vacuum thermocouple. The design substantially reduces the AC/DC transfer errors. The series EL-1000 thermal converters are designed for measuring AC current and voltages up to 1mhz.
Due to increased demand for high-accuracy AC voltage and current measurements at high frequencies, the EL-1000 series uses single junction vacuum thermocouples. These thermocouples utilize Evanohm heater wire and a cold bead which eliminates the Peltier and Seebeck effects, thereby resulting in a highly accurate AC/DC transfer device.
The versatility of the new design allows the use of platinum leads which, through Precision Measurements testing, have proven to lower even further the AC/DC transfer errors and extend the use of thermal converters above the 100 MHz threshold.
A technical paper presented at the 2003 CPEN conference discussed the new design in detail and notes several advantages such as lower noise susceptibility (copies available upon request).
Precision Measurements considers the new converter design a major contribution to the measurements world because of its high frequency current and voltage calibration that provides accuracies which have previously unachievable with traditional converters.
Turbine Meter Provides Leak Detection
November 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under Meters & Testers, Sensing
Flow Technology today announced the FT-LD (Leakage Detection) turbine flow meter system. This advanced solution offers significant improvements in flow measurement accuracy under dynamic temperature conditions. The FT-LD system provides inferred mass measurements for leakage detection by correcting for temperature effects on fluid volume.
Today’s industrial companies must ensure the ruggedness and reliability of every component used in their products. For example, manufacturers of off-road equipment employ automated test stands to test torque converters for leakage prior to assembly in tractors, bulldozer, backhoes, etc. Transmission oil is measured before entering the torque converter and again after exiting. Any difference in the flow rate can be attributed to leakage in the device. This testing is complicated by the fact that fluid volume at cool temperature is not the same as at high temperatures.
The FT-LD Turbine Meter Leak Dectector
Employing Flow Technology’s FT Series turbine flowmeter paired with the LinearLink(TM) Temperature Compensated Interface (TCI), the FT-LD system helps users obtain precise leakage measurements for fluids such as engine oil, transmission oil and hydraulic fluid. The FT Series meter is an ideal choice when high accuracy, compact size and fast response are critical. The LinearLink TCI is a sophisticated electronics platform for flow meter linearization, viscosity correction and density compensation.
For leakage measurement, FT Series turbine flow meters are installed in series on a test stand fixture with the inlet meter located downstream of the device-under-test (DUT) and the outlet meter positioned upstream of the device. The system is then pressurized with the application fluid and the DUT is run through pre-programmed tests to evaluate its overall performance.
The LinearLink TCI infers mass by density compensation, essentially bringing the cold and hot fluid volumes to a standard. Regardless of the fluid temperature, the compensated volume of flow is converted to a weight equivalent-allowing the user to determine the amount of leakage that has occurred during a test procedure. Fluid leakage rates are calculated by subtracting the outlet mass flow rate from the inlet mass flow rate.
GAO Rolls Out Portable Data Acquisition Board
November 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under Data Acquisition
GAO Instruments has rolled out its 4512U 100K-12bit-16CH portable data acquisition board.
Portable Data Acquisition Board
This acquisition board is intended for field data acquisition, parallel data acquisition for more channels and time-phase sensitive acquisition. It achieves multi-point data acquisition at a reasonable cost and with high reliability.
This portable data acquisition board provides switchable triggering modes: manual, external and internal triggering. The internal triggers can be divided into triggering on rising or falling edge, and triggering levels are adjustable. The board is easy to install is hot-pluggable and automatically configured by the system. The device has a high A/D resolution, is integrated with 16-channel parallel synchronous acquisition and can be expanded to 256 full synchronized channels.
GAO’s portable data acquisition board includes pre-panel and post-panel: the pre-panel displays the acquisition state of channels while the post-panel provides a cascading interface of instruments.
SICK Launches New Bar Code Scanners
November 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Machine Vision/Inspection, Sensing
SICK today announced the launch of its CLV650 bar code scanners with autofocus technology and the CLV640 bar code scanners with dynamic focus. These new bar code scanners augment SICK’s CLV600 family of flexible and easy-to-use 1D bar code scanners.
CLV 450 & CLV 650 Code Scanners
With a simple setup process, exceptional reading performance and flexible data handling capabilities, these scanners are ideal for high-performance bar code reading applications in the material handling and logistics markets.
The CLV650 and CLV640 are compact bar code scanners that use proprietary SMART (SICK’s Modular Advanced Recognition Technology) code reconstruction algorithms and high-performance microprocessors, enabling them to read damaged and dirty bar codes. The CLV650’s autofocus feature, distance measurement technology, and expertly engineered optics give it a competitive advantage in applications where space is limited and large depth of field is required. In addition, the CLV640 is a cost-effective option for reading high density codes and for providing increased depth of field in applications requiring an external input to change the focus position.
These bar code scanners feature data handling capabilities to execute a wide variety of user-configurable logic, output data filtering, and sorting functions. Plus, SICK’s easy-to-use SOPAS software helps reduce programming and processing requirements of the host system. An embedded web page can also be configured to provide statistical performance and diagnostic data to remote locations over the Internet using standard browser software.
