Metering & Monitoring
Micronics Ultrasonic Non Contact open channel flow measurement provides cost-effective solution and contribution to reducing milk wastage and costs for Dairy Processing Site.
Bradshaw Consulting specialises in Energy and Process loss reduction in the Food and Drink sector. Their client Dairy Crest operate a large Dairy Processing site near Stroud in Gloucestershire and with the help of the Dairy Crest Improvement team (Chemical Engineers) Bradshaw have developed and installed a unique Effluent Monitoring and Analysis system incorporating the Micronics SLT32 - Ultrasonic Non Contact open channel flow measurement system.
The purchase of the new turnkey system and meters was driven by a need to provide online product wastage information from the various departments and hence, further reduce milk wastage from the site.
Having considered various measurement alternatives Ultrasonic Non Contact meters were selected due to the ease of installation and maintenance/service benefits associated with the non-contact technology. Micronics were selected as the supplier due to a combination of their experience with open channel flow measurement technology and their competitive pricing in comparison to alternative similar technology solutions or alternatives requiring considerable civil construction work. Three Micronics SLT32 meters were purchased as a package. The meters have the capability to measure and log effluent flow and totalised flow; however, in this application they are providing flow data via a 4 to 20mA signal to the system's separate control system.
Titan Enterprises supplies innovative flow measurement solutions into a broad range of sectors, including medical, industrial, food & drink, laboratory and pharmaceutical. Its latest innovation, the Atrato flowmeter range, is set to challenge conventional flowmeter thinking the world over. 
A new high-accuracy and low-cost ultrasonic flowmeter is set to create a breakthrough change in small bore flow metering. ‘The Atrato’ will be launched at this year’s Mtec Exhibition at The NEC Birmingham, it uses patented technology which enables the direct through meter to handle flows from laminar to turbulent. 
These sensors are general purpose products that can be used in a very wide range of applications involving machines, processes and structures for :
Michell Instruments have released a new edition of their moisture and humidity product catalogue, which contains comprehensive information on their range of relative humidity transmitters and sensors, dew point transmitters and humidity calibration instruments. 
Leuze electronic’s explosion proof sensor range is expanded by a protective housing which enables nearly 200 small optical sensors to be used in EX zones.
Michell Instruments has re-launched its Coreci and Rense ranges of relative humidity instruments and sensors under the Michell Instruments brand. A new catalogue containing the complete range, as well as dew point transmitters and calibration instruments, is now available.
JBJ Techniques has spotted a gap in the market for an effective, simple to use, four-channel process monitor and alarm controller, combined with PC-based visualisation and data logging software. So the company has addressed this requirement by developing its own cost-effective package.
By installing an eWON industrial-grade Ethernet router – that offers secure, Internet-based remote control and diagnostics – with its lighting control systems, Architen Lighting is now able to remotely monitor and control customer lighting systems from anywhere in the world using a secure Broadband or wireless connection.
Extra functions increase productivity while providing the same ruggedness of design. Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, has introduced the new Fluke 1650B Series of multifunction Installation Testers to test and verify domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations
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Designed for underwater tension measurement applications, for high humidity conditions and for applications in which occasional submersion due to flooding is likely, a range of miniature, compact, low profile load cells is now available, which can be customised to suit specific applications.
A new range of lightweight, rugged, handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) is now available, which offers high measurement precision, fast data acquisition, ease-of-use and a variety of useful features.Increasing bandwidths in LAN and fibre optic cabling means that more in-depth testing and certification of networks is now required. 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Model 60i, a full-extractive, multi-gas analyzer that features non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) optical filter technology to ensure accurate, precise measurement of up to six gases, including CO, CO2, NO, NO2, and SO2. The Model 60i also accommodates an optional O2 measurement capability using either an affordable electrochemical cell or, when high accuracy and reliability are required, paramagnetic technology. In addition, the unit is designed with built-in safeguards that protect the analyzer in the event of a sample conditioning system malfunction. 
The new belt tension tester from Econobelt uses sound waves instead of force deflection to accurately measure tension. The portable, lightweight and easy-to-use meter produces repeatable results for any operator. It can be used in almost any environment and produce fast results, calculated in seconds. The unit, identified as the 507C runs on four AAA batteries.
Using a handheld circuit tracer, a Kent-based electrical services company has solved a five-year old hidden wiring problem in a residential apartment, at the same time as helping the customer save at least
When sensor market leader ifm electronic launched the efector metris a year or so back it caused quite a storm as the first affordable device to monitor consumption or leakage of that major commodity, compressed air.
Michell Instruments are delighted to announce that they now offer a rental scheme for a number of their products. Due to a significant demand in the market, Michell made four of their most popular dew point hygrometers available for hire. 
IMA have recently introduced a new range of digital panel meters. The Breeze Series 20 digital panel meters are simple to programme, and with a prices starting at under
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The new PF330/220 portable range of clamp-on flow meters from Micronics.
Titan Enterprises is launching a brand new ultrasonic flowmeter, set to create a breakthrough change in small bore flow metering the world over! 
Want to improve industrial processes, energy efficiency and end-product quality with accurate, stable and reliable measurements combined with excellent services?
Cambridge Sensotec’s latest addition to the successful Rapidox range of analysers is the Rapidox 3100D H2O and Oxygen Dual Gas Analyser. This instrument adds a high-accuracy dewpoint sensor to a fast oxygen sensor to produce a bench-top unit with impressive performance.
The Real Time 1/3 Octave Vocis System has the power to cover all precision noise measurement requirements. The Castle Group Pro-DX Vocis GA131M is the multi-function variant of the GA131 range, including all parameters for industrial and environmental monitoring with single and third octave settings and dual channel measurements.
Kittiwake are continually looking for ways to cut the cost of testing for our customers. One way of doing this is to decrease the hazardous nature of our tests for use and for transportation. Over the past two years we have reclassified over 80 reagents and a recent breakthrough by our Scientists now enables us to provide many of the Kittiwake DIGI Test Kits in non-hazardous for shipping versions. 
The optics specialist Leuze electronic will become a sensor allrounder in 2009 and has completed its product range with inductive switches. Leuze electronic thereby presents itself in automation technology as a full-service provider, well known for its customer orientation and willingness to provide service.
The ATP Compact 4-in-1 Multi-Function Environment Meter is proving a popular addition to ATP Instrumentation
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The OG-Cube photoelectric sensor from sensor market leader ifm electronic Ltd provides high optical performance in a compact metal housing. The sensor offers reliable position detection in industrial applications such as conveying, packaging, material handling and automotive manufacturing.
Combining rugged construction with accuracy and versatility, Megger
Kittiwake Developments are pleased to announce the launch of the DIGI Insolubles meter. A unit designed to put on-site, instant and actionable oil condition results in the hands of the engineer.Insolubles are solid Contamination particles often left in oil a result of the build up of combustion related debris and oxidation products. 
Until 15th December 2008, Fluke is offering a free Pressure Module to purchasers of a Fluke HART
Fluke is offering a money saving Fluke 87V/i410 Combo Kit which combines a Fluke 87V Digital Multimeter (DMM) with a Fluke i410 Current Clamp in a soft carry case. Saving 29% over buying the items separately, the kit offers a CAT IV 600V safety-rated, true-rms DMM with unmatched high performance, accuracy and diagnostic functions especially for adjustable-speed motor drives and other electrically noisy equipment, together with a CAT III 600V clamp meter for readings up to 400A AC or DC.
Calex is delighted to announce another first in the field of infra-red thermometry, the new PyroCouple series non-contact temperature sensors.The PyroCouple series is a range of high quality, low cost, compact sensors which measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. 
A new, versatile, easy-to-use CCTV tester is now available, which is both lighter and more compact than its predecessor and offers unique additional features, including video level and sync testing, as well as audio level testing.
Test instrument manufacturer Seaward Electronic Ltd. has introduced a new checkbox to verify the in-service performance of portable appliance testers.In keeping with the advice included in the latest IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, the new Seaward PAT Checkbox is designed to check the accuracy of PAT testers and confirm that test readings remain valid during the period between formal re-calibration.
Antech is proud of its calibration abilities with the award and continuing additions to its UKAS Accreditation.
In recent years a massive rise in the number of
Shell U.K. Limited has been operating an onshore telemetry wide area network in NE Scotland since the mid-1980s. The network, extending southwards from Shell
At Elcomponent we don't just sell energy data loggers, we design them manufacture them and use them ourselves, and we've been doing so for over twenty years! Our products are designed for the real world where ease-of-use, reliability and accuracy are the watchwords. The SPCMini and its dedicated PC software package 'PowerPackPro' combine new technology and years of experience into an unbeatable low-cost package.More Articles...
