‘Functional Safety’

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Start with the news release SK 200E frequency inverter range launched by Nord from Nord Drivesystems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Nord Gear's SK 200E frequency inverter range combines a sensorless current vector drive with control and communications features in a compact IP55 or IP66 rated enclosure.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release SGS offers non-destructive testing of tanks from SGS SA - Industrial Services: "SGS Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is able to carry out expert controls, inspections and measurements of tanks storing dangerous goods to ensure business security and safety.".
 
In July 2009, we covered the news from SGS SA - Industrial Services - take a look at Monitoring corrosion with digital radiography which says: "SGS offers digital radiography combined with other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods ranging from standard to advanced NDT services.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Nord Drivesystems, Frequency inverter range available up to 22kW, as well as IDEC safety controller is easily configured from IDEC Electronics, and Strain transducer provides high safety reserve from HBM UK.
 

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Fluke announces Scopemeter trade-in offer (June 2009)

Fluke is offering products to the value of 35 per cent of the list price of a hand-held Scopemeter when trading in a battery-operated, portable oscilloscope against the purchase of a new Scopemeter.

Catalent saves energy costs with Easiheat systems (June 2009)

Catalent Pharma Solutions has swapped its old shell-and-tube calorifiers for compact Spirax Sarco Easiheat steam to hot water systems.

Keithley demonstrates femtocell test solution (June 2009)

Representatives from Keithley Instruments are on hand to demonstrate the Keithley-ACE manufacturing test solution for femtocells at the Femtocells World Summit in London, 23-25 June 2009.

Cropico ohmmeter enhances unit resistance testing (June 2009)

A supplier of power and distribution transformers is using the latest Cropico ohmmeter to improve the resistance testing of its units during the manufacturing process.

Servo controllers synchronise high-speed switching (June 2009)

When a challenging project for a large illuminated sign for a building required complex and high-speed synchronised switching, Focus International requested Red Drive servo controllers from Rotalink.

Variohm supplies sensors for floodlighting system (June 2009)

Variohm Eurosensor has supplied cable-extension position transducers as a primary component for the telescopic floodlighting systems recently installed at the Brit Oval and Lord's cricket grounds.

Aalborg offers F meters for aggressive fluids (June 2009)

The Aalborg Model F inline single-tube rotameters, constructed entirely of PTFE, PFA and PCTFE, are designed to excel in high-purity and corrosive liquid applications.

Parker PFD provides real-time awareness (June 2009)

Parker's electromechanical automation division has announced the release of the Parker Factory Display (PFD) visualisation system.

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