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PCNE June/July 2005 : On cover
		Distributed Control Systems - with Experion PKS R300 (Honeywell Europe SA) New 'Machinery Health' Transmitter Monitors Rotating Equipment - To Deliver Key Predictive Maintenance Information (Emerson Process Management Ltd) pH Electrode - allows easier sterilisation (Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG) Safe Power Supply - is a step forward for process engineering () Compact Coriolis Flowmeter - in two temperature versions (Siemens AG - A&D)

The products of the month

Measurement and Instrumentation

Free 784A Accelerometer - (Wilcoxon Research)
System 800xA High Integrity - (ABB Process Automation)
Think Infrared - (Raytek GmbH)
Exigo - (Fixturlaser AB)
Bursting Disc units - (Rembe GmbH Safety + Control)
Paratherm NF - (Paratherm Corp)
Breathers are immersion-proof - (Brownell Limited)
Vacuumconveyors - (Volkmann GmbH Vakuumtechnik)
CMX Calibration Management Software - (Beamex Oy AB)
Asameters - (Asa SpA)
Agro Process Show - Lille - (Elfea)
Natural Evolution of Temperature Sensor - (Italcoppie Sensori Srl)
WinCC V6 - (Siemens AG - A&D)
Thomas Global Register Europe - (Thomas Int'l Publishing Co)
Compressed air distribution - (Teseo Srl)
Full Penetration Welds - first construction for radar (Magnetrol International N.V. European Headquarters)
MES Software - proactive performance improvement (Citect BV)
Pressure Transmitter - for pharmaceuticals, food and beverages (Siemens AG - A&D)
Electronic Overload Relays - standard and enhanced requirements (Siemens AG - A&D)
Light Source LED - for security systems (Alpha-One Electronics Ltd)
OptiScan - (CBT / Comunicación & Multimedia, S.l.)
Level Monitoring Choices - (Madison Co.)
Sterilisation Process & Thermal Systems - (ebro Electronic GmbH & Co. KG)
Pressure Transmitter - for food and pharmaceutical industries (ABB Automation Products GmbH)
Intelligent Pump Control - for AC industrial drives (ABB Automation Products GmbH)
Stainless Steel Cylinders - for the food and agriculture industry (ASCO JOUCOMATIC NUMATICS)
Modular Automation PC - adapted to individual requirements (Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH)
AC Drive Family - enhances motor speed control (Baldor UK Ltd)
Freezing Point Process Analyser - correlates degree of crystallisation (Bartec GmbH)
pH Electrode - allows easier sterilisation (Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG)
Gas Detection System - allows stand-alone control (Detector Electronics Ltd)
Pressure Instruments - for improved process control (Endress + Hauser)
Measurement Transmitter - with clear text display (Endress + Hauser)
Automation Software - expanded integration of fieldbus devices (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
In-Situ Oxygen Transmitter - improves manufacturing of rolled metal (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Metal Detector - complements magnetic separators (Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd)
Digital Displays - for precision air/gas flow measurement (Fluid Components International)
Shielded M12 Connectors - for industrial Ethernet (Harting KGaA)
Secure Data Transfer - via fibreoptic cable (Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH)
High Brightness Display - makes HMI easy to read ()
Radio Link - uses safe wireless technology (K.A. Schmersal GmbH)
Compact Coriolis Flowmeter - in two temperature versions (Siemens AG - A&D)
Software Tools - for safe operation of industrial PCs (Siemens AG - A&D)
Safe Power Supply - is a step forward for process engineering ()
Load Cells - with rated output of 2,000mV/V (Vishay Intertechnology)
Youngs Increase Fish Finger Throughput by Over 40% - (Control Techniques Ltd)
Using Magnets to Safeguard Product Purity - (Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd)
Foxboro Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Certified for International Custody Transfer Applications - (Invensys Systems UK)
Distributed Control Systems - with Experion PKS R300 (Honeywell Europe SA)
Krohne to Supply Measuring Equipment for Saudi Arabian Fertiliser Plant - (Krohne Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
Parker Instrumentation Tube Fittings Specified for Dolphin Gas Project - (Parker Hannifin Plc)
Pressure Transmitter Market in China to Grow 11% Annually - (ARC Advisory Group)
Expanding Cheese Production - with Process Automation (WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
pH sensor boosts efficiency - for British Sugar (Yokogawa Europe BV)
The benefits of monitoring carbon dioxide and oxygen - in pharmaceutical fermentation processes (Servomex Group Ltd)
Ethernet TCP/IP - hands-on learning (Cambridge University Press)
Yokogawa launches interface to SAP NetWeaver - (Yokogawa Marex Ltd)
Relays - handle most safety monitoring needs (Scientific Technologies Inc.)
Handheld Moisture Meter - uses non-invasive radio frequency (GE Sensing)
Tube Fittings and Valves - for seawater analysis (CIRCOR Instrumentation Ltd)
RF Capacitance Switches - coupled with a range of probes (ASI Instruments Inc.)
Large Bore Manifold - for process control, measurement, etc... (Parker Hannifin Plc)
Pressure Transmitters - flexible, reliable and efficient (Danfoss Industrieautomatik GmbH)
Power Distribution - for control cabinets (E-T-A Circuit Breakers Ltd)
Conserve Energy - in control room lighting (Finder Spa)
Self-Venting Valve - reduces hazards during maintenance (Flowserve Flow Control (UK))
Historian Improves - plant-wide data management (GE Fanuc Automation Europe S.A.)
Purpose-Built HMI - for hazardous areas (Gecma Components GmbH)
Modular System - combined functionality (GE Consumer & Industrial)
Gas Monitoring Controllers - reliable protection with long service life (General Monitors)
Three Functions in One - ATEX, SIL3, HART (HIMA Paul-Hildebrandt GmbH + Co. KG)
Versatile Viscometer - has unlimited range (Hydramotion Ltd)
Variable-Area Flowmeters - feature higher accuracy (Krohne Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
Level Switches - offer hermetically-sealed cam action (K-Tek Corp)
Digital IR Thermometer - comes with a web browser (Land Instruments International)
Guided Wave Radar - with external by-pass cage (Magnetrol International N.V. European Headquarters)
Material Transfer Solution - uses predictive adaptive control (Mettler-Toledo GmbH)
Digital Recorder - combines fault and disturbance monitoring (Ametek Power Instruments)
Selector Switch - provides added control ()
Variable Speed Blowers - for combustion and pre-mix use (Rotary Dynamics AG)
New 'Machinery Health' Transmitter Monitors Rotating Equipment - To Deliver Key Predictive Maintenance Information (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Six-Axis Robots Make Their Mark at Teesside Steel Mill - (ABB Ltd)
FDT/DTM Technology - first book in English (Oldenbourg Industrieverlag GmbH)
Expansion of Oil-Free - screw compressor series (BOGE Kompressoren GmbH & Co KG)
Tricool 'Takes the Heat' Out - of Fawley Power Station (Tricool Engineering Ltd)
Peristaltic Pump for PCC Processes Is Gentle to the Pumped Medium - (Larox Flowsys Oy)
High Performance Cables - are anti-static (Newson Gale Ltd.)
'Smart' Pump Control System - Improves Fuel Blending Operations at Ethanol Facility (ITT Industries/Goulds Pumps - UK)
Valveless Piston Pump - for accurate metering (Micropump Ltd)
Square Geometry Mixer - with optional hanging bracket (TAH Industries Inc.)
Batch Weighing Controlled through Touch Screen Technology - (Applied Measurements Ltd)
Compact Temperature Controller - for every heater (Briskheat Products)
Positioner Provides Early Signaling of Impending Failure of a Valve or Actuator - (Siemens AG - A&D)
Enhanced Mini CLIX Connectors Designed for Explosive Area Applications - ()
Water Analyser - automates boiler operation (LOOS Deutschland GmbH)
Radar Level Measurement - for bulk solids (Vega Grieshaber KG)
Pavilion8 Drives Operational Performance With Industry-Specific Solutions - (Pavilion Technologies Inc.)
Level Measurement - for aggressive media (WIKA Alexander Wiegand GmbH & Co KG)
Boiler Controller - for precise TDS control (Eurotherm Process Automation)
Liquid Level Sensors - with integrated alarms (Madison Co.)
Software Analysis - of batch controllers (ExperTune Inc.)
Hygienic Control Devices - for food and beverage (K.A. Schmersal GmbH)
Blower Heaters - corrosion resistant (Chromalox)
Electronic Temperature Switch - in robust package (WIKA Alexander Wiegand GmbH & Co KG)
Quarter DIN Controller - with amp-meter, text display (Eurotherm Process Automation)
Stainless Steel Float Switches - in extended ranges (Crydom SSR Ltd.)
Stainless Steel Distributor - has Profibus DP interface ()
Data Acquisition Module - postage stamp-sized (National Instruments Corp.)
Data Archiving - to mobile devices (OSI Software GmbH)
Motor Power Monitor - uses Ethernet (Vydas International Mktg)
Bump Tester - reduces calibration costs (Crowcon Detection Instruments)
Device Server - with wireless Ethernet (Diamond Point International (Europe) Ltd)
Pressure Relief - for hygienic applications (Elfab Ltd)
Temp Profiler - is state of the art (The Industrial Pyrometer Company Ltd)
Temp Instrument - to 1800 °C (Infrapoint Messtechnik GmbH)
Computer - Pentium M technology (Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG)
Rugged Laptop - is ATEX approved ()
Automation - without wires (WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
Analyser - for power quality (LEM SA)
Efficiency - (GE Sensing)
Ethernet Serial Adapter - (Westermo Teleindustri Ab)