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Analog Module Connects Signal Conditioned Sensor Data from 8B Modules to Ethernet Networks A sample averaging function is user-configurable and improves performance in noisy or fluctuating environments. On industrial-grade units, an integration function can totalize inputs with non-volatile counter registers on all channels. Acromag makes the Modbus C Library software available to greatly simplify the development of custom programs to interface with Acromag’s BusWorks and EtherStax Ethernet I/O products. The library, Model ESW-MBLIB, also supports any standard Ethernet Modbus slave device communicating via Modbus TCP/IP or UDP/IP protocol. This utility is ideal for developers that are unfamiliar with Modbus protocol or the framing of TCP/IP or UDP/IP messages. For more information about Acromag products, please visit www.acromag.com Measurement & Verification Logging System Users can plot and analyze energy performance data with the accompanying HOBOware® software. HOBOware provides an intuitive, graphical user interface that enables users to quickly and easily graph, analyze and print data files, as well as export the data to Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs. The HOBO Measurement & Verification System is available in both single-phase and three-phase models. Both models include a 4-channel HOBO Micro Station data logger, energy sensors, software, and associated cables and accessories. Please visit http://www.onsetcomp.com for complete product details. Registration Mark Sensors Provide Easy-To-Use, Low-Cost Registration Mark Detection The R58A's contrast sensitivity, coupled with its small 1.2 x 3.8mm sensing image, enables the sensor to detect subtle registration marks on high-gloss and other challenging materials, as well as in low-contrast applications. Additionally, the rugged metal housing and high-quality acrylic lens are designed to handle ambient electrical noise and vibration. A single emitter color—red or green, specified by model number—ensures that the customer's preferred light source is used every time. Banner also offers the more advanced R58E Expert Series Registration Mark Sensors with comprehensive TEACH options and three LED sensing colors—red, green and blue—in one sensor, allowing the user to optimize contrast based on the application. Learn more about R58A Series Registration Mark Sensors at www.BannerEngineering.com. Ultra Low-Noise Remote Charge Converter Model 2771C-XX offers a rugged two-wire single ended design that operates from constant current power (4-20 mA). Both RCC signal output and current to the RCC are carried along the same wire. Housed in a rugged, small package, the charge converter offers broadband noise range down to 5µVrms, with a frequency response of 0.4 to 50 kHz. Units are designed to withstand shock loads of up to 100g peak and are radiation tested to 1.0Mrads. With availability in three different fixed gains of 0.1mV/pC, 1.0mV/pC and 10mV/pC, model 2771C-XX can also support TEDS (per IEEE P1451.4) for smart sensor and larger channel count applications and also includes an available M1 Version with male BNC, to facilitate easy panel mounting. Because of its low impedance voltage, signal output from model 2771C-XX is less susceptible to noise pick-up. Also, shunt capacitance of the cable connecting model 2771C-XX to the main signal conditioner does not significantly affect system noise or sensitivity. Because model 2771C-XX has the same envelope size as the Endevco model 2771B remote charge converter, it may also be used as a drop-in replacement, for legacy applications where lower noise is required. For detailed specifications, drawings or additional information about the model 2771C-XX in-line charge converter or other Endevco® products, visit www.endevco.com. Beta Edition of COMSOL Multiphysics Version 4.0 Released The COMSOL Desktop™ makes it easy to organize the work flow and gives a clean overview of the modeling process. Users can set up the desktop's appearance easily using its docked window placement capabilities that include the Main menu, Model Builder, and a Help Desk as well as Settings, Messages, and Graphics windows. The Model Builder brings a dynamic model configuration approach to simulations. Building a model is a straight-forward process of following along the model features. Users just right-click to perform common tasks such as importing CAD, meshing, specifying material properties, solving, and plotting results. If changes need to be made, the Model Builder provides unobstructed access to any part of the model settings. Moreover, users can record and save the steps of the set-up to use sequentially as a model is automatically re-evaluated and refined. Dynamically updated context-dependent help enables easy browsing and extends the search functionality. This makes the Model Builder more than a workspace; it is graphical programming at your fingertips. CAD interoperability remains a top priority to provide the very best path for CAD users to connect to COMSOL Multiphysics for their simulations. To this end, COMSOL now releases the LiveLink for PTC Pro/ENGINEER®. By establishing an association between the two geometry representations, changing a feature in the CAD model automatically updates the COMSOL geometry accordingly. This enables multiphysics simulation involving parametric sweeps and design optimization directly from within Pro/ENGINEER. Versions of LiveLink for SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor are already available as optional add-ons to COMSOL Multiphysics. Full details about COMSOL Multiphysics and related products are available at www.comsol.com. Universal Circular Chart Superecorder™ Please visit www.omega.com for more information. Expanding on its line of application-ready military and commercial avionics test platforms, Geotest now offers preconfigured modular test platforms that address a range of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and avionics test needs. The GBATS TS-700 family of testers offers test engineers preconfigured, compact, 3U / 6U PXI systems that include all of the resources required to support a wide range of functional test applications including a system self-test and a high pin count mass interconnect tester interface. The GBATS system is “application ready,” allowing users to focus on developing the application rather than developing the test system - which means less time creating and deploying the application. The platform is also available with Geotest’s ATEasy software, which provides an integrated and complete test executive and test development environment, allowing users to quickly develop and easily maintain test applications. Systems can also be preconfigured with other popular software development platforms. The high-performance GBATS tester family now offers 6 models covering commercial and military avionics, boundary scan, mixed-signal, and digital test configurations. For more information, please visit www.geotestinc.com. Low Profile Stubby GPS Antennas The EPL 09-13 passive GPS antenna features a GPS L1 (1575.42MHz) frequency, 50Ohm nominal impedance, 3:1 max VSWR, -4dBi +/-1dB gain, an operating temperature of -40 to +70 degrees C and a max water immersion in mated condition of 65.6167 ft. (20 meters). In addition, it has an overall length of 1.75 inches and weighs 1.05 ounces (30 grams). The EPL 09-14 Active GPS antenna features a GPS L1 (1575.42 MHz) frequency, 50 Ohm nominal impedance, 3:1 max VSWR, -3 dBi +/-1dB gain, 16 dB active gain, an operating temperature of -40 to +70°C and a max water immersion in mated condition of 65.6167 ft (20m). In addition, it has an overall length of 1.75 in (4.4cm) and weighs 1.05 oz (30g). For more information about Radiall’s low profile stubby GPS antennas and other antennas, please visit www.radiall.com Improved Test Times of RF Communications Devices The primary challenges facing mobile phone handset manufacturers today are getting to market first, lowering the cost of manufacturing test and optimizing valuable engineering resources. Aeroflex’s PXI accelerates the development of a customized RF test solution to meet these needs. The key advantage of Aeroflex’s PXI solution is its flexibility, which contributes to lower test costs and faster test times. The PXI 3000 Series is able to test many more standards (such as WLAN, CMA2000/1xEVDO, WiMAX, UMTS, GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth and LTE) than previous “one-box solutions” could. This is important because today’s design engineers and manufacturers are developing sophisticated cell phones that require cellular handset developers to test one device for compliance with many, if not all, of these standards. With the PXI 3000 Series, the same flexible high-performance Aeroflex Improves Test Times of RF Communications Devices … high-speed hardware tests all the 2G, 3G and 4G and wireless data standards. Furthermore, the user can add software modules to customize the solution to meet their current and future RF testing needs. The PXI 3000 Series achieves up to five times higher throughput than conventional instrumentation and is leading the market in terms of test speed. Its performance is the result of very fast responding hardware and the use of multi-core processors. Multi-core processing through the inherently open software architecture helps the engineer to perform multiple simultaneous measurements and multi-device testing. For more information visit the company’s web site www.aeroflex.com. Dual Rate Meter Monitors Two Signal Inputs at Once and Performs Application-Specific Calculations Within its industry-standard 1/8 DIN housing, PAXDR simplifies dual rate applications as a single, easy-to-use device—without the need for any complex programming that would otherwise be required to perform application-specific calculations. Six values are viewable on the meter’s 0.56 in (1.4cm) LED display: one each for rates A and B, totalizers for A and B, and the rate and totalizer for calculation C. These readings improve production quality and reduce rejects by ensuring a parameter such as feed rate, line speed, flow rate or tension is properly maintained throughout processing. Users can simply select the desired scale for each of the two signal inputs using PAXDR’s programmable function keys, with independent scaling provided for A and B totalizers. This capability makes PAXDR ideal for applications such as flow measurement, where both flow rate and volume must be monitored and scaled to a common unit of measure. Plus, 10-point scaling for both input rates is provided for challenging non-linear processes. To further expand the PAXDR’s capabilities, users may select from several field-installable plug-in option cards, providing features such as: • Four set point outputs, assigned to any rate or totalizer value and configured to suit varying control and alarm requirements PAXDR is available with a standard green or sunlight-readable red LED display, with variable intensity for easy readability in conditions ranging from low light to bright sun. Its NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed bezel ensures PAXDR withstands harsh plant floor conditions to deliver dependable, long-lasting operation. For more information please go to www.redlion.net. Linear Encoders with Rugged Die Cast Housing and Built-In Led For Set Up and Diagnostics The linear encoders are used with magnetic bands that are attached to the mounting surface and protected by a stainless-steel cover. The encoder's resolution is up to 5µm with quadruple evaluation, and its repeat accuracy is +/- one increment with a measuring speed up to 82ft/s, depending on the resolution. Kübler by TURCK encoders use non-contact technology and can survive environments with high vibration (30g/10-2,000 Hz) and shock (500g’s/ms). The products can also be used outdoors, due to an IP 67 protection rating, wide temperature range and the weatherproof die-cast housing. The metal housing also offers improved shielding against electromagnetic interference. A built-in LED provides a warning signal or an index pulse, allowing for simple set-up and diagnostics. Connections are made via a high-grade shielded PUR cable that is also suitable for cable track installations. Find TURCK product or technical information at www.turck.us. New Family of Reduced-Price Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers The “TR” Family includes six models that cover the following frequency ranges: Each model comes with 4 side-mounted carry handles and non-slip feet for benchtop use. Find more information at www.ar-worldwide.com. Safety Testing Family Additions The CXS40 verifies ground bonds with measurement capability ranges from 1mO to 1.5O with test currents from 5A to 40A-AC with regulation, and test voltages from 6V-AC to 12V-AC. The CXS40 complies with the first of the four tests required by the Electrical Safety Testing standard. With accuracy of 2.5%, it is suitable for testing any electronic device. The MXS1000 performs insulation resistance testing ranging from 50kO to 200 GO (optionally to 2 TO) with accuracy of 1.5% and applied DC voltage up to 1000V, which can be ramped in 1V steps from 0 to 999s. The MXS1000 is highly efficient, maximizing its use in laboratories and on production lines. For more information, go to www.sefelec.com.
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