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illumia and illumia®pro Light Measurement Systems scalable to fit application and budget

Labsphere, Inc. has introduced the illumia® and illumia®pro series of LED and light measurement systems. The new systems offer flexibility in measuring thermal, optical, and electrical characteristics of LEDs and arrays, as well as solid state and traditional lighting products.

Labsphere Launches illumia® Line for Light Measurement

With a choice of four spectrometers and integrating sphere options ranging in size from 25cm to 195cm, illumia systems are highly customizable for any budget or application. The spectrometers’ wide dynamic ranges mean that a single integrating sphere system can measure a broad scope of light levels.

The illumia systems measure Total Spectral Flux, Luminous Flux, Radiant Flux, Chromaticity, CCT and CRI, Peak Wavelength, Dominant Wavelength I, V, and Luminous Efficacy. With the addition of a TEC temperature control and monitoring component, the illumia pro also delivers complete Thermal, Optical and Electrical characterization of LEDs.

Labsphere’s MtrX-SPEC software delivers spectral results in milliseconds that conform to global standards and measurement geometries. Labsphere’s NIST-traceable, NVLAP® accredited calibrated lamp standards allow manufacturers to move product development from design to market more quickly with in-house testing of the thermal, optical, and electrical properties in preparation for meeting global market standards.

All systems are sold with Labsphere’s Spectraflect® high reflectance coating, providing a nearly perfect diffuse reflectance for greatest measurement accuracy. Additional accessories are available for integration into the illumia systems for customers requiring specific application results.

For further information please contact:
Makarand Wadhavekar
Labsphere India Sales Manager
Halma India
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67080400, Fax: +91 22 67080405
E-mail:  mwadhavekar@labsphere.com
Website: www.labsphere.com

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For precision instruments that last a lifetime, Riester offers a range of modern sphygmomanometers with British BHS* validation. Riester’s Aneroid sphygmomanometers R1 shock-proof®, big ben® and e-mega® sets the standard for aneroid blood pressure measurement.

For precision instruments that last a lifetime, Riester offers a range of modern sphygmomanometers with British Hypertension Society validation.

The R1 shock-proof® blood pressure meter was designed with patent pending shock-proof technology developed with researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart, Germany.  The ‘two components’ system protects the measuring system from impacts that can result in deviations up to 10mmHg after shock and vibration damage. Results show Riester’s R1 shock-proof® barely deviates at all, up to 3mmHg, well within the accepted legal allowance, providing accurate and reliable readings. The R1 shock-proof® comes with a 5 year warranty to provide peace of mind.

e-mega® has been designed to deliver lifelong precision thanks to long-lasting parts and  a specially tempered copper-beryllium diaphragm that allows pressure loading up to 600mm Hg. The ergonomic shape results in fast inflation and minimal patient discomfort. The large manometer measuring scale is accurate and easy to read, with a maximum error tolerance of +/- 3 mm Hg. The polished manometer is easy to disinfect, while a micro filter protects the air release valve and measuring system. e-mega is supplied with a bladderless cuff that is washable and easy to disinfect, saving time and preventing contamination.

big ben® is the highest grade analogue sphygmomanometer, designed to effortlessly weather the tough everyday conditions of the physician’s practice or hospital. The large scale is easy to read and the unit is available round or square, and as a desk, wall or floor model. The spiral tubing can extend up to 3m to provide greater range of motion.

R1 shock-proof®, big ben® and e-mega® encapsulate Riester’s lifetime measuring technology, which combines precision with durability and the peace of mind that the Riester name brings.

*British Hypertension Society

For more information please contact:
N. S. Govardhan
Riester Regional Sales Manager
14/A Lakshmi street
Thiru Mangalam Road
Villivakkam
Chennai 600 049
Tel/Fax: +91 (0)44 2618 1407
E-mail: govardhan@riester.de
Website: www.riester.de

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Vivo Light Source with four individual bulbs and active cooling for control and accuracy

Ocean Optics’ (www.oceanoptics.com) Vivo NIR Source is a compact, tungsten halogen light source for VIS-NIR spectroscopy across the 360-2000 nm range. Compatible with all Ocean Optics spectrometers, optical fibres and sampling accessories, Vivo delivers powerful output for reflection and other measurements. The high powered source is ideal for use in NIR analysis of pharmaceuticals, grains and oils, as well as food safety applications.

Vivo Light Source with four individual bulbs and active cooling for control and accuracy

Vivo’s four tungsten halogen sources, arranged for reflection measurements at a 90 degree angle to the detection fibre, can be turned on and off for precision control. The powerful bulb output enables shorter spectrometer integration times than conventional methods-as fast as 1ms with some system setups. An inner cooling fan reduces the risk of overheating the sample to ensure accuracy.

The Vivo can be attached to Ocean Optics’ RTL-stage or other standard for stability and control. Powered by an included universal power supply, the Vivo’s tungsten halogen bulbs are rated for 2,000 hours.

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1160 wireless VPI units have been ordered from Dutch valve safety specialist Netherlocks by Bilbao Petronor Oil Refinery, part of Spanish oil and gas giant Repsol. Following a very successful three year pilot program, the new equipment will replace existing valve position signalling at the 220,000 barrels-per-day refinery.

Petronor Orders Over 1000 Netherlocks Wireless VPI Handwheel Valve Position Indicators for Oil Refinery

The VPI (Valve Position Indicator) was designed by Netherlocks to provide a reliable feedback signal from hand wheel operated valves, converting the open and closed positions to a digital signal by way of a mechanical counter system. Overcoming traditional issues about mounting strength and signal reliability, both the VPI’s mounting method and counter use well-tested and proven designs, which have been used successfully in Netherlocks’ mechanical interlock systems for over 15 years.

The VPI is an ‘add-on’ product, and can be mounted to either new or existing hand wheel operated gate, globe or rising stem valves without interrupting normal process. Coupled with the mechanical counter system, Netherlocks uses an ATEX-approved switch as standard – though customers are able to change this specification if required. Once mounted in place, the ‘open’ and ‘closed’ set points are adjusted and the result is a completely reliable system for valve position indication.

For the Bilbao Petronor Oil Refinery, Petronor wanted a wireless solution, which posed no problem using the VPI technology. Because the counter works simply and mechanically, the valve position tracking will always be reliable at the point of detection – to make the feedback to the control room wireless, it simply required a wireless transmitter to be fitted along with the switch, as per the customer’s specification.

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ElfabTech offers product selectors, sizing calculators and order tracking

Pressure relief specialist Elfab has added a section to its website where users, members and customers can access technical and other useful information. ElfabTech offers product selectors, disc-sizing calculators, NACE tables, order tracking, customer dossier files, installation videos and presentations.

ElfabTech offers product selectors, sizing calculators and order tracking

The new site can be accessed on three separate levels. Disc and panel selectors, public media, news and updates are available to Users. Members enjoy the same functionality, but also have access to disc-sizing calculators, and have their details entered automatically when requesting a quote. Finally, in addition to accessing all of the above, Customers can monitor Elfab product orders internally, track TNT references and download customer-sensitive information via Elfab SecureFile.

ElfabTech’s Media section hosts installation videos for Elfab’s Opti-Gard™, Arma-Gard and Safe-Gard rupture discs, as well as presentations examining the various types of rupture disc available and their applications.

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Castell Safety International Ltd has appointed Paul Marks as its new product development director. Castell has chosen to expand and strengthen the NPD team following a record year to April 2011.

Paul Marks, the new product development director at Castell

Paul joins Castell form SMAC Corporation, where he was director and general manager, Europe. He holds a first class degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Surrey.

Commenting on his new position, Paul said: “This is a great opportunity to move Castell towards the next stage in its development. The company invented the trapped key interlock and has a long and established history of innovation in the industry. Castell is the market leader and we intend to build on that position.”

Tim Whelan, Castell’s managing director, was equally pleased: “I am delighted to welcome Paul Marks to our company. He has enjoyed considerable success in his career, both as a developer of innovative engineering products and also a business leader. Paul will be responsible for building on the existing engineering capabilities within Castell to develop new products, and to ensure a disciplined approach to engineering is maintained throughout our worldwide operations. Paul and his dedicated team of engineers will work with our customers and business partners to develop and fortify our rich brand of reliable, innovative products for the machine guarding, switchgear interlocking and logistics safety markets.”

For further information please contact:
Ashok Dhanasekaran
Application Engineer
Castell Safety International Ltd
No.14, 7th Street, R.E Nagar
Porur, Chennai – 600116, Tamil Nadu
India
Mobile Phone: +91 9840631258
E-mail: adhanasekaran@castell.com
Website: www.castell.com

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Battery power ideal for fieldwork and in-house testing applications

Alicat Scientific’s MB series portable mass flow and liquid flow meters utilize a 9 volt battery pack to make metering gas flow, pressure, or water flow in the field and lab convenient and reliable.

Low-Power Portable MB Series Flow Meters from Alicat Scientific

With eight to ten hours of battery life, the MB series mass flow meters quickly and accurately measure pressure, temperature and volumetric flow in addition to mass flow. The portable meters can be used to easily verify proper operation of flow meters and flow controllers from any manufacturer, instantly take measurements in the field, and to quickly test for leaks in multiple processes or systems. Powered by a standard 9 volt battery, the lightweight MB series meters fit easily into a pocket or work bag.

In permanent installation applications, the MB units may also be hardwired or wall powered, with the battery serving as a backup during power loss to maintain critical operations monitoring.

Alicat’s patented laminar flow differential pressure technology delivers highly accurate results with a much faster response time than that of competing technologies. Devices come pre-calibrated (NIST traceable) for Air, Hydrogen, Helium, and Argon as well as 16 other gases and 10 gas mixes.

The integrated digital display enables the MB series to operate simply as a standalone device.  Users can change the configuration of the meter without the need for computers, complicated software or scripts.

For more information please contact Alicat’s Indian distributor:
Sathish Kumar
Aeronics eMaROh
#782, 7th Cross
Muthyalanagar, MES Road
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560 054
Tel: +91 (0)80 23459590
E-mail: sathish@aeronics.in
Website: www.aeronics.in

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SpectroCam from Ocean Thin Film is first fully configurable MSI camera

The SpectroCam™ Multispectral Imaging (MSI) Camera from Ocean Thin Films (OTF) is now available with powerful analysis software that allows the user to perform dozens of image processing functions and view the results on a live action image output. Applications include water quality measurements, product screening, machine vision, medical imaging, surveillance and authentication.

SpectroCam from Ocean Thin Film is the first fully configurable MSI camera

SpectroCam is the world’s first fully configurable MSI camera. Its wideband imaging sensor is responsive from the visible through near infrared spectrum. Precision filters and imaging optics can be customized for a variety of applications with image speeds of up to 30 fps at full resolution. Images from the eight different filters can be acquired and saved at a rate of three full image stacks per second. The optical filters are easily changed in the field and can be constructed to end users’ desired specifications including narrow bandpasses, wide bandpasses and edge filters. By selecting discrete filters in and around spectral areas with the most significant differences, SpectroCam creates images that show vivid contrast not detectable with the human eye.

The new SpectroCam analysis software has a simple, intuitive, graphical interface that allows users to quickly perform a host of image processing and analysis functions. Results can be viewed as live image output or saved to a variety of image file formats. The software processing is a powerful tool for fully extracting MSI information and can even create colorized NIR images. In addition, the analysis portion of the software provides live, quantitative information regarding image intensity as a function of spectral wavelength for a user defined image area or image cross section.

The standard F-Mount lens configuration accommodates a range of lens choices, focal lengths and fields of view. The SpectroCam can also be easily mounted to a variety of imaging equipment including microscopes and endoscopes. The new image processing software allows users to perform dozens of calculations, manipulations and measurements of live images to further enhance the MSI results.

SpectroCam makes multispectral imaging accessible to everybody from university researchers to high volume OEM equipment makers. The interchangeable optical filters and continuously rotating filter wheel overcome many of the shortcomings that prismatic and tuneable filter MSI systems face. With interchangeable filters, users can try many filter options to narrow in on the best contrast, greatly reducing development time and allowing users to bring products to market faster.

For more informatuion please contact:
Bhushan Dhakras
Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd.
201 Hyde Park, Saki Vihar Road
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 072
Tel: 022 6708 0400, Fax: 022 6708 0415
Mobile: 99300 21866
E-mail: bhushan.dhakras@oceanthinfilms.com
Website: www.oceanthinfilms.com

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Pressure management specialist Elfab (www.elfab.com) has launched a new ultra low-pressure reverse-acting rupture disc. Milli-Gard is the latest addition to Elfab’s technically advanced range of pressure relief products, offering the industry’s lowest burst pressure capability.

Elfab’s new Milli-Gard rupture disc offers industry’s lowest burst pressure

The new disc has been designed to meet a broad range of non-standard specifications, and provides protection from as low as three mbarg. Its reverse-acting, composite design makes Milli-Gard especially suitable for applications where the relief of vacuum or potential over-pressurisation is required.

Milli-Gard comes with Elfab’s non-invasive detection system Flo-Tel™+ as standard, to supply instantaneous indication of rupture disc functioning. Flo-Tel™+ has recently been upgraded from an IP65 rating to IP66, and can offer temperature monitoring when used in conjunction with the Radio-Tel™ wireless transmission system.

Milli-Gard is compatible with Elfab’s multi-flanged reverse-acting holders for greater flexibility. This allows disc types to be changed in a process without the need to purchase additional holders. Milli-Gard delivers maximised free-flow to give optimum relief for very low-pressure applications.

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Palintest Ltd, the leader in water analysis technology, is launching the new Macro 900 Water Quality System for multiparameter water quality monitoring. Designed to combine portable hi-tech functionality with excellent ergonomics in an easy-to-use package, the Macro 900 WQS is particularly well-suited for environmental surveys, aquaculture applications and wastewater and surface water monitoring.

New Fully-Featured Portable Water Quality Monitoring System from Palintest

The Macro 900 Meter forms the core of the system. It is completely waterproof, battery-powered and includes three dimensional GPS positioning as standard, storing up to 1900 full data sets of results. The high-contrast LCD screen is backlit for use in low light environments and the rubberised function keys are designed for effective use even with wet or gloved hands.

A full range of Macro Accessory Probes allow the system to monitor a wide variety of parameters, including: pH, conductivity, TDS, turbidity, depth and both optical and galvanic Dissolved Oxygen (automatically compensated for atmospheric pressure and salinity). All Macro Accessory Probes are simple to maintain, manufactured in marine grade aluminium and only 48mm in diameter to ease use in narrow boreholes.

The Macro 900 Water Quality System from Palintest for multiparameter water quality monitoring

In addition to the Meter and Probes, the Macro 900 Water Quality System comes complete with a full range of accessories and consumables, including: extension cables for the Probes, flow cells, MacroLink software, calibration solutions and replacement probes/caps.

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