Instrotech has announced the release of Optris’ two newly developed temperature measurement devices, Xi 80 and Xi 400, combining the benefits of infrared cameras and infrared thermometers. The Xi series is a fusion between a robust, compact pyrometer and an advanced IR camera. The integrated spot finder function enables accurate temperature measurements in moving objects […]
Measurement technology specialist, Testo, has launched a new air velocity and indoor air quality (IAQ) measuring instrument. The testo 440 is a compact and user-friendly handheld measuring instrument. The measurement of air velocity, IAQ and comfort parameters often takes place according to standardised procedures and norms. In order to simplify work for the user, clearly […]
The SAIMC JHB had a technology evening on 19 September at Endress+Hauser. The evening was well attended with interesting topics such as calibration of flowmeters and Heartbeat verification covered by Jenine Jansen van Vuuren and Frans van den Berg respectively. Heartbeat technology provides diagnostics and verification without process interruptions. It ensures a cost-efficient and safe […]
Comtest offers the latest Fluke 729 automatic pressure calibrator which simplifies the calibration process by automating pumping to the precise test pressure, improving calibration integrity by compensating for minor leaks, and documenting the pressure calibration process automatically to meet compliance and regulatory requirements. With the rugged, portable 729, technicians simply input a target pressure and the […]
Krohne introduces OptiTemp TT 53, a new universal programmable 2-wire temperature transmitter for resistance and thermocouple elements. Aimed at the chemical, oil & gas and the power generation industries, it features HART 7 communication, NAMUR NE 107 diagnostics as well as Ex approvals. Available in both compact and rail-mounted versions, the new transmitter can be […]
Vega, a global manufacturer of process instrumentation, recently launched its new inventory management system at an exclusive breakfast banquet held at Monte Casino, Johannesburg. VEGA product manager, Russel Astley, presented the Vega Inventory System (VIS) to an audience of industry representatives, and explained how the system combines expert level measurement with a sophisticated communication platform […]
Krohne has introduced several new features and options for its Waterflux 3070 water meter, to make it more user friendly for installations in remote locations. The meter’s polycarbonate converter housing with protection class IP68 rating is now standard for both compact and remote version. It features IP68 waterproof plug and play connectors that do […]
Productive software and flexible reconfigurable hardware tools can create high-performance mission-ready systems incorporating new technology to address emerging needs yet maintaining compatibility with established requirements, said Stephen Plumb at the National Instruments’ annual Aerospace and Defence Forum held at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria on 6 April 2017. The forum explored industry trends, solution […]
IFM has recently added absolute pressure sensors to its portfolio in the pressure sensor range. The new PT05 series (with robust metal measuring cell, G 1/4 process connection, M12 connector and analogue output), is available in the common pressure ranges up to 10 bar. Absolute pressure sensors operate independently of the surrounding air pressure; which is […]
Concilium was privileged to attend the launch of Keysight’s N9041B UXA X- series signal analyser announced at European Microwave Week 2016, ExCel Exhibition Centre. This signal analyser is the first to provide frequency coverage to 110 GHz with a maximum analysis bandwidth of up to 5 GHz. Developing off-the-shelf tools for extremely high frequencies requires […]
