Instrumentation and Control News - Temperature Sensors

Innovative high-speed temperature sensor

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

A novel, high performance, non-contact IR temperature sensor from Micro-Epsilon boasts a temperature range from -40C to +975C, and unique 75:1 infrared optics giving a small monitoring spot size

Realtime thermal images of high speed rotating calendar rolls

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:47:22 +0200

The SS100 System is an automated inspection system for detecting, measuring, and classifying thermal features and defects occurring on soft roll calenders used in paper-making.

Photon Control Achieves Highest Accuracy with Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:35:40 +0200

The new sensors provide absolute accuracy of 0.05 degrees C over a temperature range of at least 100 degrees C. This accuracy represents a ten fold improvement over Photon's current FluoTEMP temperature sensors. "This will be the most accurate fiber optic temperature sensor on the market today,"

7230 HT Series Multi-Variable Level Sensor for Level, Interface and Temperature Measurements

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

Field-Proven System Provides Ideal Solution for Difficult "Mixed" Hydrocarbon and other Oil & Gas Applications.

Special 6 Metre Temperature Sensors For "Green Energy" Production

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:09:35 +0200

The sensors are supplied with a steel protective tube and an interchangeable ceramic inner tube and are used to monitor temperatures of around 1200° - 1300° C in two boilers as part of a new flux firing system. They conform to standard class 2 according to IEC 584 thermocouple type N. The sensor is mounted through the top of the furnace to a depth of approximately 700 mm.

Tiny 24-Bit, I(2)C 4-Channel Delta-Sigma ADC Includes High-Accuracy Temperature Sensor

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:15:09 +0200

The LTC2493 communicates via a 2-wire I2C-compatible serial interface and measures four single-ended or 2 differential analog inputs in a tiny 4mm x 3mm DFN package, consuming just 300uA(max). The LTC2493's novel Easy DriveTM architecture results in zero average differential input current, allowing measurements of high impedance input sources without the use of an internal buffer.

Novel, high-speed temperature sensor wins German innovation award

Mon, 14 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

Micro-Epsilon’s new ‘Optris CT Laser Series’ of non-contact, infrared temperature sensors, combine the accuracy of 75:1 infrared optics (the highest ratio currently on the market for this type of sensor) with small spot sizes, low temperature measurement and precision aiming.

Shock recorder available from Pacific Sensor Technologies

Mon, 07 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

Pacific Sensor Technologies PST-UltraShock-EB is an all-in-one compact, portable, easy to use device that will measure and record up to 174,762 measurements per channel. The PST-UltraShock-EB’s high speed communication enables complete downloads in seconds.

Fieldbus temperature sensor reduces costs 70%

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:59:10 +0200

The MTL 9331-TI Foundation fieldbus multiplexer is a field-mounted temperature input block for 2 and 3 wire RTDs, thermocouple, voltage and resistance inputs for eight temperature inputs

Temperature/RH logger with wireless and Ethernet

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:25:26 +0100

A new, paperless, high-accuracy temperature/humidity logger with wireless and Ethernet capability and software triggered alarms is ideal for ISO/FDA audit data capture

Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900 Single-Loop Electronic Temperature/Process Controllers

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:08:51 +0100

Auto-tuning PID control technology with analog outputs increases system efficiency while smoothly managing the process. Users will benefit from decreased temperature swings, more stable workload temperatures, improved control efficiency, increased component life, and more economic energy consumption.

JOFRA ATC Temperature Calibrators Enhanced

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:51:13 +0100

For most models the stability has been improved from + 0.02°C to + 0.01°C. The units also feature a temperature stability countdown timer which starts five minutes before the stability indicator comes on. This helps the user to know when to take readings from the sensor-under-test.

Modbus Protocol Offered with Serial Output Temperature Transmitters

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:45:06 +0100

The transmitters fit a 35 mm DIN rail and come with a three-terminal screw clamp connector for serial data I/O. RS485 or RS232 signal levels are jumper selectable and can each be associated with either the Modbus protocol or Laurel's simpler Laurel ASCII protocol. A single software command switches between the two protocols...

Lake Shore Introduces the First Commercial Cryogenic Temperature Sensor Calibrated Down to 20 mK

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 02:25:19 +0100

To ensure the highest quality cryogenic measurement and control performance, the new Model RX-102B-CB can be used in combination with the Lake Shore Model 370 AC resistance bridge. Unique patented noise reduction features in the Model 370 allow trouble-free low noise ULT resistance measurements...

Universal AS-i temperature sensor

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 02:25:19 +0100

In many industrial applications precise temperature measurement is critical, especially in biological processes such as fermentation and pasteurisation that take place at a temperature range between 60°C and 70°C. In this temperature range the TAA431 works at its highest precision...