Providing more accurate process control and environmental monitoring

Combustion and process gas samples are typically wet, dirty, and hot, while analysers need samples to be dry, clean, and cool.  Designed specifically to meet the needs of the India market, the new GM-1024 Indi-GASS Sample Conditioning Module from Perma Pure produces an ideal dry, clean, and cool sample by continuously removing water and particulates from the sample stream, without altering the concentrations of typical analyte gases (including CO, CO2, HCl, NOX, O2, SO2, and VOC).

New Indi-GASS sample conditioning module from Perma Pure

The Indi-GASS brings maximum performance in a compact module to systems integrators and OEM manufacturers of gas analysis systems.  Inputs to the system are the gas sample, compressed air, and electrical power and the output is a dry, clean, and cool sample ready for analysis.  Electronics and controls have been kept to a minimum to provide the necessary functionality at an affordable price point.

The device uses patented Nafion® membrane technology to remove water in the vapour phase, allowing users to achieve far lower dew points while quantitatively preserving analyte levels.  Drying is a continuous, self-regenerating process and no routine maintenance is required.  By contrast, chiller/condensers remove moisture from the sample stream by condensing it into a liquid, a technique that results in the loss of water-soluble analytes like SO2 and HCl.  This loss ultimately results in less accurate analyser measurements, a problem that is eliminated by the use of the Indi-GASS.

The Indi-GASS can be configured to condition sample streams with flow rates up to 5 litres per minute and water content up to 40 percent.  The integrated filter removes particulates, while the Nafion® dryer reduces the sample dew point to as low as -15 °C.  This happens without the loss of key analytes, allowing the user to make more accurate measurements than ever before.

The Indi-GASS and Nafion® dryers are manufactured exclusively by Perma Pure LLC, a Halma company.  For further information, please visit our web-site at www.permapure.com or contact Mahadev Hatti at +91 99300 29944 or mhatti@permapure.com .

Nafion® is a registered trademark of DuPont.

For more information please contact:
Mr Mahadev Hatti
Perma Pure Sales Manager for India
Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67080400, Fax: +91 22 67080405
Mobile: +91 99300 29944
E-mail: mhatti@permapure.com
Website: www.permapure.com

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Rupesh Patade has joined Perma Pure as Technical Manager for India.  Mr. Patade adds to Perma Pure’s investment in the strategically important India market and complements Perma Pure’s existing India Sales Manager, Mahadev Hatti.

Rupesh Patade, the Perma Pure Technical Manager for India.

Mr. Patade comes to Perma Pure with a degree in Electronic Engineering and a strong background in technical support of analytical OEMs in the power and pollution control industries.  In addition to serving as a technical resource, Mr. Patade will also be responsible for field support when required.

The GASS family of sample-conditioning products and Nafion® dryers are manufactured exclusively by Perma Pure LLC, a Halma company.  For further information, please visit our web-site at www.permapure.com or contact one of our offices in India.

Mahadev Hatti
India Sales Manager
Phone: +91 99300 29944
E-mail: mhatti@permapure.com

Rupesh Patade
India Technical Manager
Phone: +91 99302 60069
Email: rpatade@permapure.com

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HWM has recently introduced innovative improvements to its MultiLog and LX telemetry data loggers that offer new benefits to users, particularly with regard to remote maintenance, programming and alarm response. Once installed, the devices do not need to be physically accessed again for up to 5 years, but can still have settings changed and software updated through their integrated telemetry.

HWM adds new Alarm Response and Remote Access Features to Wireless Dataloggers

The two-way communication feature enables customers to update and upgrade their dataloggers remotely. This removes the requirement for expensive and time consuming site visits, and effectively makes the loggers “future proof” by ensuring that customers receive the immediate benefit of any new functionality.

In addition to remote upgrading, users can now reprogram the settings on their HWM loggers from any internet enabled device, again removing the need to physically extract the logger from the ground to do so. Alarm trigger points and reporting intervals can now be changed from the comfort of the home or office, which enables the user to always have the most appropriate settings without spending time or money visiting the installation.

HWM has also introduced an innovative accelerated dial-in feature that responds to an alarm condition. When an alarm is triggered, the logger automatically begins to transmit data more frequently to enable a more detailed analysis of the situation. Alerts can be sent to up 16 specified telephone numbers, which enables prompt and effective action to be taken. This intelligent alarm response can be particularly useful when, for example, the logger is connected to a SonicSens ultrasonic level measurement device over an open channel or sewer overflow. As levels rise above the alarm threshold, the increased data transmission rate will assist the response team in monitoring the rate of increase and potential flood risk during the incident. When the level falls below the alarm trigger threshold, the logger automatically returns to its normal dial-in parameters, as set by the user.

HWM data loggers already play an important role in monitoring the environment and identifying wastage in order to minimise negative environmental impact. By enabling users to upgrade firmware and change settings “over the air” instead of having to drive to the site, and by providing accelerated monitoring in response to alarms, the equipment is now more environmentally friendly than ever before.

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Palintest Ltd, the leader in water analysis technology, is delighted to announce the launch of the new Compact Turbimeter featuring QuadoptiX™ advanced testing technology.

New Compact Turbimeter from Palintest for Reliable Portable Turbidity Measurement

Designed for the field professional to test turbidity in drinking water, wastewater and surface water, the Compact Turbimeter is built around the new QuadoptiX™ optical bench. This new technology effectively uses two independent turbidity measurement systems for dual validation, resulting in improved reliability and accuracy – especially for samples with mobile or settling matter.

The device features several operating modes, including continuous measurement, averaging and Suspended Solids. It can also test for a range of 0 – 1050 NTU, with results also available in other units. Results are logged and tagged with operator and site identity information, along with calibration data for good laboratory practice (GLP) compliance.

The meter is waterproof to IP67, conforms to the ISO 7027 standard, and comes supplied in a hard case including stable calibration standards, test tubes, silicone oil and other accessories to provide the user with a comprehensive field kit for turbidity measurement.

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CX-3000 Transmitter from Sensorex monitors parameters over extended range

Sensorex’s CX-3000 Transmitter monitors changes in process fluids, displaying conductivity, resistivity or salinity, along with temperature, for process control in water, chemical, electronics, food production, environmental and wastewater applications.

Transmitter Displays and Controls Conductivity, Resistivity or Salinity for Process Monitoring

The CX-3000 measures one of three critical process parameters: conductivity, resistivity or salinity. A simple push button interface enables user-programming on-site for desired monitoring, with a password protection option for added security. The CX-3000’s dual output design, with a dedicated (0)4 – 20mA output for temperature measurement, eliminates the need for a separate temperature transmitter. Its large backlit LCD screen displays selected parameter and temperature simultaneously.

Conductivity is measured over an extended range of 0.000uS/cm – 200mS/cm for extreme applications. The resistivity measurement range extends from 0.00 – 20.00 M-Ohm/cm; salinity measurements cover from 0.0 – 70.0ppt.

With a NEMA 4x, IP65 enclosure, the CX-3000 can be wall, panel, or pipe-mounted for easy integration in most installations. The line powered unit meets 100-240 VAC power requirements for use internationally. Two adjustable Hi/Lo relay contacts deliver results to automated process control systems.

For more information please contact Sensorex’s Indian distributor:
Rama Rajagopalan
Ion Scan Instruments
Tel: +91 098406 88899, Fax: +91 44 24349998
E-mail: ionscan@gmail.com
Website: www.ionscanindia.com

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CLD500 Sensors from Sensorex provide online chlorine dioxide measurement

Sensorex’s CLD500 Chlorine Dioxide Sensors use advanced amperometric measurement technology to provide highly accurate monitoring of chlorine dioxide in disinfection applications. With two models covering the 0 – 2ppm and 0-10ppm full scale ranges, CLD500 sensors can be used in new installations or as a field replacement for existing sensors in chlorine dioxide generators, pools, and other water treatment systems.

Chlorine Dioxide Sensors for Water Treatment, Disinfection, and Pool Applications

The CLD500’s advanced sensing membrane keeps cross sensitivity interference from free chlorine to a minimum. The CLD500 features improved sensor stability over the entire operating temperature range.  An integral two wire loop powered transmitter with 4-20mA output delivers readings to process control systems such as a PLC or DCS. The CLD502 covers the 0-2ppm range, while the CLD510 model covers the 0-10ppm. A large electrolyte reservoir with an easily replaced membrane cap and solution reduce maintenance and maximize sensor life.

For more information please contact Sensorex’s Indian distributor:
Rama Rajagopalan
Ion Scan Instruments
Tel: +91 098406 88899, Fax: +91 44 24349998
E-mail: ionscan@gmail.com
Website: www.ionscanindia.com

Sensorex contact details:
Sensorex
11751 Markon Drive
Garden Grove, CA 92841
USA
Tel: +1 714 895 4344, Fax: +1 714 894 4839
E-mail: sales@sensorex.com
Website: www.sensorex.com

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TX-3000 pH/mV from Sensorex provides real-time data

Sensorex’s TX-3000 pH/mV Transmitter monitors changes in process fluids, displaying pH or oxidation reduction potential (ORP, measured in mV), and temperature for more accurate control in water, chemical, electronics, food production, environmental and wastewater applications.

Sensorex’s Transmitter Displays and Controls pH and ORP Values for Process Monitoring

Photo: http://halmapr.com/sensorex/TX3000.jpg

The line-powered TX-3000 can be user programmed on-site to measure either pH or ORP (Redox). Its dual output design, with an isolated (0)4 – 20mA output for pH or ORP readings and one for temperature measurement, eliminates the need for a separate temperature transmitter. A large backlit LCD screen displays both parameters simultaneously and two adjustable Hi/Lo relay contacts deliver results to automated process control systems.

With an extended pH measurement range of -2.00 to 16.00, the TX-3000 is suitable for a full range of applications. The NEMA 4x, IP65 enclosure can be wall, panel, or pipe-mounted for easy integration in most installations. The TX-3000 can be easily programmed onsite with its push button interface. The unit can be password protected for secure installations.

About Sensorex
Sensorex is a global leader in design and manufacture of quality sensors for water applications. The company offers more than 2000 sensor packages for pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen free chlorine, chlorine dioxide and other specialty measurements, as well as a full line of sensor accessories. Its expert technical support engineers solve analytical sensor challenges with custom designs and off the shelf products. Headquartered in California, with a global distributor network, Sensorex is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology.

For more information please contact Sensorex’s Indian distributor:
Rama Rajagopalan
Ion Scan Instruments
Tel: +91 098406 88899, Fax: +91 44 24349998
E-mail: ionscan@gmail.com
Website: www.ionscanindia.com

Sensorex contact details:
Sensorex
11751 Markon Drive
Garden Grove, CA 92841
USA
Tel: +1 714 895 4344, Fax: +1 714 894 4839
E-mail: sales@sensorex.com
Website: www.sensorex.com

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Flooding, both predicted and sudden, has become an increasingly common phenomenon in recent years. Many suffering localities have been un- or under-prepared, with little reason to believe they were at risk until it was too late. A reliable and cost-effective advance warning system that continuously monitors rivers, storm drains and overflows for rising water levels can save lives and protect property, alerting authorities and communities to impending danger.

Wireless Ultrasonic Level Measurement from HWM Ideal for Early Flood Warning Systems

Photo: http://halmapr.com/HWM/hwm2812floodwarning.jpg

The SonicSens 2 battery-powered ultrasonic level and flow sensor, from specialist manufacturer HWM, offers non-contact, accurate, remote and wireless monitoring of water levels and flow rates. The ultrasonic sensor precisely measures the distance to (and therefore level of) the water surface, and can automatically send alerts to up to 16 phone numbers when the level reaches specified thresholds. When an alarm condition activates, it can also provide accelerated dial-in functionality, allowing users to quickly access detailed, relevant and timely new information when they have to.

For early flood warning systems, the device’s versatile telemetry options, robust construction and long battery life make SonicSens 2 particularly well-suited: not requiring any ongoing maintenance or supporting infrastructure, it is perfect for “fit and forget” operations in hard to access locations. Once installed, it will continue to function as programmed without the need for local access, upkeep or interaction.

The system is supplied with user-friendly PC-based software that significantly speeds and eases the installation and setup process. The intelligent sensor features adjustable range settings, a variable dead band or blanking distance, self-diagnostics and an alarm condition in the event of echo loss. Intrinsically safe and ATEX versions are available for use in potentially hazardous environments, and a second channel capability (digital or analogue) allows for additional temperature, pressure (depth) or flow logging via an external device.
The SonicSens 2 includes both the intelligent ultrasonic sensor and a Multilog LX telemetry data logger, which transmits the data via SMS or low cost GPRS. Two-way connectivity enables the unit to be reprogrammed remotely without the need for expensive and time-consuming site visits – really improving convenience and cost-efficiency for hard to access locations.

New alarm conditions such as rate-of-rise have been added, which can now trigger an alert to up to sixteen specified telephone numbers. When an alarm condition is activated, SonicSens 2 can provide accelerated dial-in functionality, which allows data to become rapidly available during these events. This will ensure that operators have detailed information with which to quickly assess the situation and promptly respond to changing levels.

HWM has used specifically-designed low-power electronics for the SonicSens 2 to give it a five year battery life expectancy, which is particularly useful when flow or level sensing is required in remote, hard to reach locations. A low cost extended battery pack is also available to maintain this five year battery life even when the device is transmitting data every 15 minutes.

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Compact Jaz system packages powerful spectral sensing in palm sized unit

The Jaz spectrometer from Ocean Optics is a handheld, field-portable analytical instrument that combines low-power optical sensing and onboard computing power for custom applications ranging from chlorophyll analysis in leaves and plants to solar irradiance measurements and ozone monitoring.

Portable Spectrometer from Ocean Optics Ideal for Field Applications

Jaz is a family of stackable, modular and autonomous components that share common electronics and communications. This compact, monolithic system – a typical setup for field use is about 6 inches in height and weighs less than 2 lb. – comprises a miniature CCD-array spectrometer and a powerful microprocessor and onboard display with data logging capability, so that full spectra data can be acquired, processed and stored without the need for a PC. Ethernet and battery modules offer additional functionality for field use.

The Jaz Ethernet module has data storage capability via an SD card slot and allows users to connect to the Jaz unit via the Internet, making remote measurements possible and enabling the creation of networked sensing modules. For example, a community of Jaz users could map atmospheric ozone measurements around the world and share the data nearly instantaneously.

The Jaz Lithium-Ion battery module is rechargeable in the field via the solar cell or back in the lab using the Power over Ethernet connection (100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 single-cable), the USB 2.0 port or an external power supply. The battery module also has a power-conserving sleep mode for long-term measurements and two additional SD card slots for storing data.

Also, the Jaz platform can be expanded to include light sources (VIS-NIR or LED) and additional spectrometer channels. Jaz can be connected to field-ready fibre optic accessories such as cosine corrected irradiance probes for solar irradiance measurements, optical fibres and probes for immersing in fluids or sampling of solid surfaces, and devices for adjusting the field of view of the sampling optic. Also available is the Jaz SpectroClip, a sampling device more measuring transmission and reflection of thin materials such as leaves and plants. A special holster makes the Jaz wearable, freeing your hands to manipulate sampling devices.

Because of its size and versatility, Jaz is a convenient analytical tool for applications across various industries and disciplines, including horticultural and ecological sciences; biotechnology; solar analysis and environmental monitoring; marine sciences and geological research; surface waters analysis and pollution monitoring such as site remediation and fenceline monitoring; and health and safety.

For more information please contact:
Hemchandra Sane
India Sales Manager (Ocean Optics)
Halma India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67650444, Fax: +91 22 67650405
Mobile +91 9819301256
E-mail: hemchandra.sane@oceanoptics.com
Website: www.oceanoptics.eu

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Following the merger of Radio-Tech with HWM last year, the highly respected and popular Economise range of wireless energy management equipment has been further strengthened with the integration of HWM’s market leading range of SMS and GPRS Data Loggers. The company’s offering to the energy management market is well suited to all types of project, providing new and continuing customers with a ‘one-stop-shop’ for their remote monitoring requirements.

HWM and Radio-Tech Merger Offers Greater Choice for Energy Management Customers

Radio-Tech is already established as the Technology Partner of Choice for many of the UK and Europe’s leading data collection and carbon management service providers. This new enhancement to the Economise range will now enable Radio-Tech and its partners to offer an innovative, cost-effective and robust battery-powered data logging option for single point monitoring applications that compliments the existing fixed-network systems.

Radio-Tech’s RF based products are fully approved in the UK and Europe and are available on 434MHz, 869MHz, 153MHz (UK Only) and 169MHz ERMES band for many European countries.

Rob Fish, Managing Director of HWM, said: “It’s great to have the Radio-Tech operation here now, and we think we can really build on the existing technology, products and markets they’ve developed. Our expertise in the production and design of long-lasting, reliable and precise monitoring and data management systems is already helping us to develop the full potential of wireless environmental and energy monitoring.”

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