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PCNE October 2005 : On cover
		Redundant Level Measurement - handles virtually any environment (K-Tek Corp) A New Vision in Infrared Thermometry: Real-time Video - (Raytek GmbH) Rotary Stepper Checkweigher - features high accuracy in small space (Mettler-Toledo GmbH) Norwegian Cheese Producer Chooses APV - (Invensys APV) Uninterruptible Power Supplies - for the first time in DIN packaging ()

The products of the month

Measurement and Instrumentation

Power Over Ethernet - cuts cost of power cabling (Korenix Technology Co Ltd)
LPS 4-20 mA Vibration Sensors & iT Seris - (Wilcoxon Research)
System 800xA high integrity - (ABB Process Automation)
Marathon MM Series - (Raytek GmbH)
Exigo, Intrinsically safe shaft alignmet - (Fixturlaser AB)
Eco-Q-Rohr venting system - (Rembe GmbH Safety + Control)
Paratherm NF - (Paratherm Corp)
Range of breathers - (Brownell Limited)
Vacuum-conveyors - (Volkmann GmbH Vakuumtechnik)
CMX V2 calibration management software - (Beamex Oy AB)
Asameters - (Asa SpA)
Dew-point Hygrometers - (Michell Instruments Ltd)
M8-M12 connectors - (Italcoppie Sensori Srl)
Sandpiper - (Warren Rupp Inc.)
Compressed air distribution systems - (Teseo Srl)
Decotel 20, Multigas leak detector - (TELSTAR INDUSTRIAL, S.L.)
Software for tube/pipe/constr. industry - (G. A. Nieweg)
OptiScan - (CBT / Comunicación & Multimedia, S.l.)
Pollutec 2005 - (Reed Expositions France-Pollutec)
Level Monitoring Choices - (Madison Co.)
Pneumatic Motor - for all-weather use (Festo AG & Co. KG)
Measurement Acquisition - through a data logger function (Jumo GmbH & Co. KG)
Stronger Bearings - improve mixer and agitator drives (SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG)
Interface Module - fully encapsulated against condensation (SICK AG)
No more wires, Ind'l modem using GSM tec - (Westermo Teleindustri Ab)
Solids 2005 - (EasyFairs Netherlands B.V.)
Paperless recorders & Trendmanager PRO - (Honeywell Int. Inc.)
Thermocouple connectors & temp sensors - (Labfacility Ltd)
Reliable DCS supplier in Asia - (Hollysys Automation Co., Ltd)
Valves for Steam Use - with guaranteed high resistance (ASCO JOUCOMATIC NUMATICS)
High-Speed Linear Motor - attaches zips to plastic web (Baldor UK Ltd)
Control Module - for Agilent 1100 HPLC (DataApex)
Aperture Metal Detector - combats problems of metal contamination (Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd)
Multifunction Calibrator - for use in explosive environments (Fluke Europe BV)
Redundant Level Measurement - handles virtually any environment (K-Tek Corp)
Lightning Current Arresters - with high follow current limitation (DEHN UK LTD)
Safeguarding Availability - with continuous gas analysis (ABB Automation Products GmbH)
Power I/O Box - for areas subject to explosion hazards (Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG)
Disc Double - avoids leakage trouble (Elfab Ltd)
Complete Regulation Systems - for controlled removal of water (FCX International PLC)
Mini AC Drives - feature advanced functionality (GE Consumer & Industrial)
Flame Detectors - provide high false-alarm immunity (General Monitors)
Metrology Wells Extend - lab performance to the field (Hart Scientific)
Crane Scale Features - rechargeable battery lasting 300 hours (Measurement Systems International)
Rotary Stepper Checkweigher - features high accuracy in small space (Mettler-Toledo GmbH)
Data Access - from factory floor to the top floor (Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV)
Liquid and Gas Pumps - with no moving parts (Nitto Kohki Europe Co Ltd)
Pressure Sensors Detect - high intensity acoustic pressure levels (PCB Piezotronics Inc.)
Uninterruptible Power Supplies - for the first time in DIN packaging ()
Pneumatic Modules - electric power meets compressed air (Wieland Electric GmbH)
Power Factor Controllers - monitoring made easy (EPCOS AG)
IR Temperature Measurement - continuous, low-cost, multipoint (InfraRed Integrated Systems Ltd.)
Switchgear Cabinet - system of the future (Striebel & John Gmbh & Co.KG)
Speed Reducing Gearboxes - for severe duty applications (SM-Cyclo UK LTD.)
LED Indicator - brighest idea (The Clark-Reliance Corporation)
Multi-Bolt Flange - for static mixers (TAH Industries Inc.)
Jet Mixing System for Crude Oil Tanks - (GEA Jet Pumps GmbH)
Thermal Imaging System - Detects Steel Slag (Land Instruments International)
Power over Ethernet: - the Ultimate Flexibility (GarrettCom Europe)
pH sensor dramatically reduces costs, optimises operations for Eastman Chemical Company - (Invensys Systems UK)
Operational Information Key to Success in Reliability Improvements - (Performance Plus)
Leading Engineering Contractors Attend Fieldbus Foundation Event In London - (Fieldbus Foundation Inc)
A New Vision in Infrared Thermometry: Real-time Video - (Raytek GmbH)
Krohne is Standard for Custody Transfer in Russia - (Krohne Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
Norwegian Cheese Producer Chooses APV - (Invensys APV)
Honeywell Wins ‘FEED’ Project in Qatar - (Honeywell Europe SA)
Hazardous Area Control - Panels Central to Malaysian Oil Terminal Rejuvenation (Amot Controls)
New Device Eliminates - Downtime in Process Plants (Smith Flow Control Limited)
Increased Control for the - Water Industry (Siemens AG - A&D)
Fisher GX control valve - (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Vacuum Switches - used in dynamic processes (J. Schmalz GmbH)
Voltage Regulator IC - enhances system security (EM Microelectronic-Marin SA)
Apparel Industry Shopfloor - application in US (Captor Electronics N.V.)
Gas Flow Sensor - for microelectronics (Beijing Sevenstar Huachuang Electronics)
Shutdowns & Turnarounds, 12/2005 - (IQPC)
Motion Control Libraries - for PLC environments (Technosoft S.A.)
Radar Transmitters - replace float systems (Magnetrol International N.V. European Headquarters)
Coriolis Flow Meters - with large line sizes (Fluid Components International)
UV Water Disinfection - an alternative to chlorine (Wedeco GmbH)
Seismic Hose - to suspend equipment in the sea (Trelleborg AB)
Process Controller - without fan ()
H2S Gas Sensor - for toxic gas protection (General Monitors)
Form, Fill and Seal - for gabled cartons (NiMCO Corp)
Raptor Laser Technology - for food industry (Key Technology Inc)
Ultrasonic Processor - for liquid treatment (Dr. Hielscher GmbH)
Autosampler - for automated sample handling (Polymer Laboratories Ltd Now a part of Varian, Inc.)
Modular Bearing System - easy mounting and dismounting (NKE Austria GmbH)
Pressure Measuring Kit - for portable applications (Druck & Temperatur Leitenberger GmbH)
DC Bus Systems - independent I/O modules (Vacon OYJ)
Rope Hoist - for crane applications (Demag Cranes & Components GmbH)
Desalting Valve - adjusts water in boilers (VYC Industrial S.A.)
HF Vapour Etching - an alternative to wet processing (EnviroEtch Corporation)
Digital Electronic Actuator - for modulating control (Spence Engineering Co Inc.)
Cappuccino Mixers - with chocolate chips (Forberg International AS)
Safety Test Gauges - easy to read and economic (Dwyer Instruments Inc.)
Salt Inhibitor - for low pressure gas wells (Brenntag Specialties BV)
Spiral Sanitary Mixer - for food and chemical blending (TAH Industries Inc.)
I/O Modules - offer IP67 protection (Murrelektronik GmbH)
Industrial Compressor - spans the range 2.2 to160kW (Sullair Europe)
Industrial Transmitter - handles humid conditions (Testo AG)
Hybrid Cable - for pneumatic automation roles (HRADIL Spezialkabel GmbH)
Data Acquisition System - delivers oscilloscope capabilities (Agilent Technologies S.A.)
Panel PC - interfaces with any device (Gefran SpA)
Vacuum Conveyors Make Packaging Machine Loading Safe - (Volkmann GmbH Vakuumtechnik)
‘Wafer-Cone’ Flowmeter - Self-Conditions Flow For High Accuracy (McCrometer)
Combination SCADA and Safety System Replaces Control System - (HIMA Paul-Hildebrandt GmbH + Co. KG)
Training Rigs Simulate Oil and Gas Plant Instrumentation at Qatar Technical College - (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
ABB Wins Order to Modernise the Control System at E.ON's Scholven Power Plant - (ABB Automation Products GmbH)
Ionising Bar - cuts static problems (Swedish Electro Statics Ab)
pH and Conductivity Transmitter - helps predictive maintenance (Endress+Hauser Ltd)
Vapour Meter - tests permeability (Versaperm Limited)
Particle Image Analyser - high sensitivity (Malvern Instruments Ltd)
Electric Gas Booster - cuts both cost and contamination (Haskel International Inc)
Refrigeration Dryers - for compressed air (Thorite Group Ltd)
Process Simulator - from machine design to product (Siemens AG - A&D)
Offshore Oil and Gas Control - an integrated approach to automation (Yokogawa Europe BV)
Thermal Seal Checker - offers real time inspection (Ircon Inc.)
Pyrometer - for temperature control (Heitronics Infrarot Messtechnik GmbH)
Coriolis Meters - improve LNG metering (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Magnetic Bearings - for high speed applications (SKF Group Headquarters)
Scada/HMI Software - adds multi-user capability to the editor (Copa-Data GmbH)
Multipurpose Grease - for food processing (Exxon Mobil Corporation)
Plastic Surface Modification - improves printing quality (Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG)
Circuit Breaker - for wind turbines (Moeller GmbH)
Comms Module - open yet safe and secure (Invensys Systems UK)
UV Water Disinfector - for small-flow industrial roles (Hanovia Ltd)
Ultrasonic Level Sensor - microprocessor sensitivity (Madison Co.)
Screw Pumps - with magnetic coupling (KRAL AG)
Magnetic Sensor EEx RC SI - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Safety switch EEx 335 AZ - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Position switch EEx 95 - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Solenoid interlock EEx AZM 415 - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Powtech - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Emergency pull-wire switch ZS 80 - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Emergency pull-wire switch ZS 70 - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Foot Switch GFI/GFSI - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Door handle switch TGM - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Foot switch KF - (Steute Schaltgeräte GmbH & Co KG)
Graphic Terminal - with high and low-end options (QSI Europe)
Open Software Platform - and Integrated HMI/SCADA roadmap (GE Fanuc Automation Europe S.A.)
Process Controller - adds recording function (Jumo GmbH & Co. KG)
Rigid Borescopes - offer high performance visual inspection (Lenox Instrument Company Inc.)
Real-time integration - (HART Communication Foundation)
Ultrasonic Flowmeter - for open channel applications (Pulsar Process Measurement)
Process Controller - in classical 1/4 DIN format (PMA Prozeß- und Maschinen- Automation GmbH)
Reliable Explosion Protection - for hazardous areas ()
Novel Manifold Provides - threadless connection for transmitters (Parker Hannifin Plc)
FZD 04 - (Cooper Crouse-Hinds GmbH)
Industrial CPU boards - (Fastwel Ltd)
Level solutions - (Magnetrol International N.V. European Headquarters)
Hose handling solutions - (Reelcraft International Inc.)
Free Protocol Libraries for Modbus Controller - boost capabilities of programmable control (Moeller GmbH)