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PCNE Feb/March 2006 : On cover
		Industrial Bluetooth Network - low-cost local communications up to 1km (Pyro-Contrôle Groupe Chauvin Arnoux) Pneumatic Valve Actuators Aim to Compete with Electrical Drive Technology - (Festo AG & Co. KG) Environmental Condition Monitor Looks for Bad Materials - (Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc) Flowmeters - diaphragm-type, for large flow rates (Officine Orobiche Spa) Electrohydraulics Improves on Mechatronics - (Bosch Rexroth AG Industrial Hydraulics)

The products of the month

Measurement and Instrumentation

Controller System - expanded for industrial process technology (Mitsubishi Electric Europe Industrie Automation)
pH & Conductivity Analysers - feature innovative display and MMI (Yokogawa Europe BV)
Flat Capacitive Sensor - has long switching distances (SICK AG)
Reliable DCS supplier in Asia - (Hollysys Automation Co., Ltd)
Jacketed Filters - made to customer specification (Axium Process Ltd)
Subminiature Level Switches - with full range of mounting configurations (Madison Co.)
Cable Glands - explosion-proof (Amphenol Industrial Operations Europe)
Fault Detector - for control network (IMI Sensors)
Mobile Computer - suited for Ex areas of zone 1 (Bartec GmbH)
Integrated Switch - reduces wiring effort (Beckhoff Automation GmbH)
Foundation Fieldbus Module - can be used in plants that don’t have FF (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Three-Phase Monitors - increase system availability (Moeller GmbH)
TBOX Telecontrol system - (Techno Trade S.A.)
World’s First Intrinsically Safe Transmitter Saves Lives in Areas of Explosive Atmospheres - (SBES)
Intelligent Servo Module - for ac and dc brushless (Technosoft S.A.)
Flow Meter - for power plants (Krohne Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
Profibus Switchboxes - for Singapore's wastewater plant (Rotork Valvekits)
Injection Nozzle - heated, improves moulding (Synventive Molding Solutions BV)
North Sea Project to Install New Mixing and Sampling Systems - (Jiskoot Ltd)
Process Analyser Venting System Resolves Environmental Issues - (Parker Hannifin Plc)
Data Recording Solutions - ensures security of data (Eurotherm Ltd)
High Performance Gears - manufacturing methods (Höganäs AB)
Viking Bread - and freezer technology (FMC Technologies)
Centrifugal Blower - for small enclosures (AERCO Ltd)
Test Sequencer Software - for vehicle electronics testing (GOEPEL electronic GmbH)
Microprocessor Controller - improves dryers' energy efficiency (Domnick Hunter)
Pneumatic Valve Actuators - new range, plus associated components (Festo AG & Co. KG)
Diaphragm Gauges - detects low differentials at high pressures (Orange Research Inc.)
Rheological Measurement - for control and analysis (ATS Rheosystems)
Web-based Power System - with industry-leading functionality (Power-One AG)
Remote Sensors - lubricant, machine monitors (Kittiwake Developments)
Wire Harness - connector for fuel pipes (Pave Technology co., inc.)
Ultra Low Pressure Sensors - improved performance characteristics (Sensortechnics GmbH)
- Connector Lubegeneral purpose (Santovac Fluids Inc)
Vacuum Pipes - small diameters join range (JACOB Söhne GmbH & Co. KG)
Modernised SCADA System - development based on 40,000 projects (Copa-Data GmbH)
High Vacuum Booster - large models, suited to processing (BOC Edwards)
Adsorption Dryer - high pressure operations (Donaldson Filtration Deutschland GmbH)
Scintillating Flue Gas Monitor - (Optical Scientific Inc.)
Intrinsic Safety Engineering comes into the Fieldbus Era - (R.Stahl Schaltgeräte GmbH)
Corrosion as a process variable? It's possible with this new transmitter - (Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH)
Simatic HMI WincCC flexible - (Siemens AG - A&D)
Big-Bag Filling Machines - (Saf Mak San. ve Tic. A.S.)
MC5 Multifunction Calibrator - (Beamex Oy AB)
Marathon MM Series - (Raytek GmbH)
Rosemount 3051S series - (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Flowmeters - diaphragm-type, for large flow rates (Officine Orobiche Spa)
Ultrasonic Transmitter - liquid level measurements (AMETEK Drexelbrook)
Sulphur Analyser - detects up to 800psig (Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH & Co. KG.)
Viscosimeter - extreme conditions (Chandler Engineering)
Temperature handbook - (Labfacility Ltd)
In-process Gauging Unit - with analogue quota visualisation (Balance Systems Srl)
Controller - temperature (Emko Elektronik A.S.)
Temperature Transmitter - thermal conductivity measurements (Messkonzept GmbH)
Camera - up to 16 channels (Specialised Imaging Ltd)
Air-reservoirs - Atex compliant (A.P.I. Srl)
Environmental Monitoring - to preserve Russian treasures (Citect BV)
ST75 series of air/gas flow meters - (Fluid Components International)
Inexpensive Turbine For Really Big Pipes - (Titan Enterprises Ltd)
Variable Speed Pumping Pays Off for Soft Fruit Grower - (Europlan Italian S.r.l.)
Environmental Condition Monitor Looks for Bad Materials - (Rohrback Cosasco Systems Inc)
Darwin Fuel Terminal - Protected with PSS and SafetyBUS p (Pilz GmbH & Co. KG)
High Speed Packaging Systems Use Zero-Max CD Couplings - (Zero-Max)
Borealis Polymers Will Use Simulator to Train Operators - (Honeywell SA)
PRT Sensor - used in temperature calibrators (Beamex Oy AB)
Precision Orifices - made of ruby or sapphire (The West Group)
Feeder Line - expanded with two models (K-Tron International)
NH4-N and PO4-P detection - high-precision in-situ probe (Hach-Lange GmbH)
Controllers - with four-digit display (Elettrotec Srl)
Dewpoint Transmitter Series - operates down to -60°C (Vaisala Oyj)
Infrared Thermometer - with variable emissivity (SKF Group Headquarters)
Industrial Controller - on board the satellite Mozhaets-4 (Fastwel Ltd)
ACHEMA 2006 - (DECHEMA E V.)
MTN 1185C vibration sensor - (Monitran Ltd.)
Intertool - Kiev - (MSI Vertriebs GmbH)
Quick Connect pull-rings - (JACOB Söhne GmbH & Co. KG)
Cleaning Fluids - for aluminium and multi-metals (Master Chemical Europe Ltd)
Flow Meter Digital Display - panel-mounted, provides total flow (Fluid Components International)
Multicolour LED Indicators - IP-67 rated, longer-lasting than bulb lights (Banner Engineering Belgium BVBA)
Industrial Bluetooth Network - low-cost local communications up to 1km (Pyro-Contrôle Groupe Chauvin Arnoux)
Safety Switch - integrated AS-i interface (K.A. Schmersal GmbH)
Industrial process portfolio - (EasyFairs Group)
Ethernet Modules - economical and compact (Techno Trade S.A.)
Compact Cylinder - with lock and air cushion, drop prevention (SMC Corporation of America)
Temperature Transmitters - with infrared communications interface (Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG)
Level Sensors - by capacitive fill level detection (SIE SENSORIK Industrie-Elektronik GmbH)
Process Valves - 20M-cycles lifetime (ASCO JOUCOMATIC NUMATICS)
Infrared Thermometer - handheld, rugged, two ranges (Calex Electronics Limited)
Vacuum Pump Oil - meets food standards (Rocol Ltd)
Weld Purge Dam Material - meets nuclear standards (Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Ltd.)
Medium Pressure UV System - water treatment, meets Austrian standard (Hanovia Ltd)
Pneumatic Valve Actuators Aim to Compete with Electrical Drive Technology - (Festo AG & Co. KG)
Gas Analysers Play Crucial Monitoring Role in Sludge Treatment Plant - (Servomex Group Ltd)
First MCERTS Certificate for Closed Pipe Flowmeter - (GE Sensing)
Cutting Maintenance Costs with CIP Sensors - (Invensys Systems UK)
Geared Motors and X-Ray Vision Master MeatProcessing - (Leroy-Somer)
Cost-Effective Overall Machinery Protection - ()
Renewable Energy Source Receives a Major Upgrade - (Pantek)
Infrared Calibrator - mini hot and cold black body (Electronic Development Labs)
Stirred Holding Vessel - speeds ceramics production (Orthos Engineering)
CAP/CAD/CAM/CAQ/PPS-Systems - (G. A. Nieweg)
Stainless Steel Handles - for cleaner maintenance tools (Steritool)
Pipeline Flange Protector - gives maintenance and cost benefits (James Walker Moorflex Ltd)
Remote I/O Sensor System - wireless, remotely controlled (Balluff GmbH)
Metering Systems - solutions for additive dosing (ProMinent Dosiertechnik)
Snap-in Panel Meters - DIN-mounting, 48mm format, large display (Anders Electronics Plc)
Ductless Fume Hoods - HEPA filters protect lab staff (Air Science USA)
Data Acquisition Station - integrated data, browsing (Yokogawa Europe BV)
TORQSENSE rotary torque transducers - (Sensor Technology Ltd)
Pipeline Coating - protects without primer (Chemline Inc.)
Embedded Box PC - suits industrial applications (Digital-Logic AG)
Thermal Imager - economical, designed for maintenance staff (Fluke Europe BV)
Fire/Gas Detector System - (Detector Electronics Ltd)
Process Control System - (Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH)
A Bugging Operation: Tracking Down Process Pump Leaks Acoustically - (Siemens AG - A&D)
Infra-red Gas Analysers Installed At BP's Coryton Refinery - (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Electrohydraulics Improves on Mechatronics - (Bosch Rexroth AG Industrial Hydraulics)
Fieldbus Interface - standardise industrial data (Metrix Electronics)
Pneumatic Valve Terminal - simplifies automation systems (Festo AG & Co. KG)
Steam Trap Monitor - condition reporting improved (Armstrong International)
Single Gas Detector - awarded Atex approval (Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd)
Air Heater Range - regulates indoor climate (Munters Europe AB Export Sales Departement)
Ti20 thermal imager - (Fluke Europe BV)
Coriolis Meter - electro-polished finish (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Thomas Global - (Thomas Int'l Publishing Co)
Thomas Global - (Thomas Int'l Publishing Co)
Economical Infrared Camera - eases non-contact electrical inspection (FLIR SYSTEMS BELGIUM)
Safety Control & Networking - factory automation applications (HIMA Paul-Hildebrandt GmbH + Co. KG)