‘Hazardous Environments’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Thermometers feature advanced signal processing from Ircon, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ircon has introduced the Modline 6 Series of infrared thermometers with advanced signal processing and background-reflected energy compensation capabilities. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig from Endevco: "Endevco has announced the 8511A series, a range of piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from National Instruments - take a look at NI expands HIL simulation platform which says: "National Instruments (NI) has announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products to optimise embedded system validation. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Adaptaflex, Guide covers specification of rail conduit systems, as well as Fluke offers trial promotion of Ti9 thermal imager from Fluke (UK), and Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses from Hart Communication Foundation.

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DC motors engineered for transportation purposes (November 2009)

Rotron brushless DC motors from Ametek, engineered for applications on board heavy-duty transit buses, coaches and other vehicles, deliver long-life power solutions serving up to 60,000 hours.

Dragon Runner robot supports military troops (November 2009)

Qinetiq has been awarded a contract to supply almost 100 Dragon Runner robots, associated spares and technical services to support of current military operations in Afghanistan.

Igus energy-supply system comprises 200 products (November 2009)

Igus has introduced six product lines to its Triflex R system of third-generation six-axis robot energy chains.

Sherborne angular sensors are weatherproof (November 2009)

Sherborne Sensors has announced the global launch of the LSW Series, a range of rugged, high-precision angular sensors designed for use in demanding, all-weather applications.

Micro-Epsilon introduces thermal-imaging cameras (November 2009)

Micro-Epsilon UK has set up a partnership agreement with Flir Systems, a supplier of infrared thermography systems, to offer a range of low-cost handheld thermal-imaging cameras.

Bonding systems allow clamped earth connections (November 2009)

The latest Tebar earth bonding systems from Termate combine fast, straightforward installation and ease of modification with provision for safe and certain disconnection of the earth conductor.

Bodet to show tachometers for landing gear (November 2009)

Bodet Aero is exhibiting at the SAE Aerotech Congress and Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, from 10-12 November, 2009, as part of the Aerospace France Pavilion.

Wirelesshart switch enables level detection (November 2009)

Emerson Process Management has introduced a Wirelesshart point-level switch, which enables level detection to be made in locations previously inaccessible or too costly for wired devices.

Bulgin connectors suit hazardous environments

Bulgin Components is launching Explora, a range of connectors developed for the oil and gas industries, at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen.
Wired and wireless in hazardous environments

Products are designed to network enable devices in manufacturing and industrial environments where exposure to volatile liquids and gases and severe temperature ranges is common.