Lifting column

Designed to adjust up to 16-in. height for instrumentation, machinery and small work surfaces, this lifting column is powered by a 24 VDC electric linear actuator drive. Safe low-voltage up/down controls can lift up to 1000 lbs. Speeds are as fast as 0.76 in./sec. Units are available as stand-alone columns or assembled with base plate and feet. Optional work surfaces are offered.

Bostontec Inc, Wilmington, MA.

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801.11b interface

Developed for designers of deeply-embedded 8/16-bit systems, the ER22 development kit combines a PCB with a PIC18xxx microcontroller with flash memory, in-circuit debug connector and Ethernet and serial interfaces, linked to a commercial PCMCIA card for the 802.11b wireless network. The board provides access to PICmicro’s analog and digital I/O plus an I2C interface, facilitating direct use in applications.

Iosoft Ltd, Cambridge, UK.

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Terminal blocks

This company produces DIN-rail, feed-through, grounding, disconnect, and double- and triple-level terminal blocks. Their Grafoplast wire marking system simplifies design, fabrication and installation of wiring. Also available are various terminal block accessories, encapsulated transformers and transformer connectors. Technical specifications are available online.

Konvar Interconnect Products Inc, Baie d’Urfé, QC.

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Heating element

Globar SD silicon carbide heating elements have high mechanical strength, a low rate of reaction with process atmospheres and high temperature service. Extruded from a closely controlled blend of high purity alpha silicon carbide grain, which is then recrystallized at over 2500°C, the strong self-bonded structure manifests uniform heating characteristics. A range of sizes and configurations are offered.

Kanthal AB, Niagara Falls, NY.

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Integrated RISC/DSP core

An integrated combination of this company’s 16-bit XAP2 RISC processor and configurable APE DSP coprocessor cores is available to save time on ASIC and SoC applications involving data-intensive processes. Royalty-free and capable of implementation in as few as 20,000 gates, the combination provides and efficient solution for high-volume and battery-powered applications.

Cambridge Consultants Ltd, Cambridge, UK.

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Flat-panel display

The 17-in. rack mount, flat panel LCD integrated display platform provides a low-profile plug-and-play monitor. Suited for high image quality in minimal rack space, the 0.264 mm dot pitch, 250 nits luminance and contrast ratio of 500:1 offers high resolution with a wide viewing angle. The unit measures 1.75- x 19- x 24-in. and is available with or without a keyboard that includes an integrated trackball and mouse.

Three-Five Systems Inc, Tempe, AZ.

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Pressure/temperature switches

Designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, ATEC 94/9/EC certified Spectra 12 series and 120 series explosion-proof switches cover a variety of pressure ranges, wetted material and pressure ports. Range is vacuum to 6000 psi. Differential pressure models start as low as 0.2-in. wcd and extend to 500 psid. Temperature switch models cover ranges from –180° to 650°F.

United Electrical Controls, Watertown, MA.

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Industrial computer

The ET4550 industrial grade computer with 15-in. near field image (NFI) touch screen is front-panel sealed to NEMA 4X/IP66 standards. The screen is operable with either bare or gloved hands, or conductive stylus. The front window is comprised of robust glass that withstands extensive abuse, which would otherwise damage conventional touch screens. Washdown models are available.

MGR Industries, Fort Collins, CO.

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Thick-film heating elements

Designed for limited-space applications, these thick-film heating elements offer watt density up to 175 W/in.2, operating temperatures up to 500°C, and fast ramp-up to operating temperature. Substrate choices include ceramic insulated steel, ceramic insulated stainless steel, ceramic insulated aluminum, alumina or alumina nitride. Custom sizes, shapes, configurations and thermal designs are available.

Heatron Inc, Leavenworth, KS.

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Turbine flow meter

Designed to withstand severe environments, Model 1100 turbine flow meter features accurate and repeatable flow measurements of ±1% for pipe sizes ½- to 10-in., with flow ranges up to 5000 gpm. They handle corrosive and abrasive fluids and feature only one moving part for long service life. They are capable of electronic integration to display flow rates and totalization.

Blancett Flow Meters, Fort Worth, TX.

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Grommet edging

The Slim-Lok snag-free composite grommet edging is a specialized member of the Spring-Fast family, which is NEBS and UL94V-0 compliant. Smooth, nylon-coated stainless steel, encapsulated in a thermoplastic elastomer cushion, will not abrade or snag wire ties on cable harnesses, fiber optic cables or cables that are likely to move over time. They are a VOC-free alternative to adhesive-applied grommets.

Device Technologies Inc, Marlborough, MA.

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Safety light curtain

The SL-C series safety light curtain eliminates dead-zones found with traditional light curtains, and increases hazardous area safety with a complete edge-to-edge detection zone. Complying with ANSI, OSHA, JIS and IES Category 4 safety standards, the series incorporates an optical system design that allows light elements to be positioned 5 mm (smaller than a finger) away from the edge of a light bar segment.

Keyence Corp of America, Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

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Open-frame panel PC

Ranging from Geode CPU to Pentium4 processor, the POP series open-frame panel computer features 6.4- to 17-in. displays for integration in customer-specific industrial devices. The rugged panel PCs are scalable for various computing power, peripherals and installation options. They are designed to fit a wide range of kiosks for enclosure design flexibility.

Arista Corp, Fremont, CA.

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Microwave connectors

A line of coaxial connectors has been introduced to fit the microwave market, including push-on, blind-mate style connectors that require less space and are faster to connect/disconnect than traditional thread-on designs. The SMP interface has an operating frequency up to 40 GHz, while the SMPM connector operates up to 65 GHz. Both include ratings of 335 Vrms min. at sea level and operate from –65° to 165°C.

Cristek Interconnects, Anaheim, CA.

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Ethernet I/O gateway

Model ET-GT-ST-3 EtherTRAK I/O gateway provides a redundant Ethernet interface for distributed I/O clusters. Without redundant networking, simple cable failures can lead to loss of control and I/O data. Mission-critical systems can use the fault-tolerant I/O updates to maintain networking. Open Modbus/TCP, ASCII and RTU (including Master, Slave and Passthru functions) are supported.

Sixnet, Clifton Park, NY.

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Explosion-proof pressure instruments

These explosion-proof differential pressure instruments meet Class I-B, -C and -D, Class II-E, -F and -G and Class III specifications for explosive vapors, gases or particulates. They also meet NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 7, 9 and 12 enclosures, and feature mounting lugs and a ¾-in. NPT conduit connection. Available in indicator/switch and switch-only models, pressure ranges from 0-5 in. H20 to 0-100 psid are offered.

Orange Research Inc, Milford, CT.

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Panel receptacle connector

The PeeWee family of subminiature high-voltage connectors now offers a high-temperature thermoplastic version suited for use in applications requiring dense electronic packaging. High voltage is sealed at reduced atmospheric pressure, allowing the connector to be rated at 12 kVDC at 70,000 ft, with a temperature range of –55° to 125°C. Single-piece body construction reduces manufacturing costs.

Reynolds Industries, Los Angeles, CA.

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Computing node

The PowerNode3 single/dual 1 GHz PowerPC G4 high-end computing node features enhanced connectivity and reduced power consumption. The processors, each equipped with a 2 MB L3 cache and 2 MB private SRAM, are linked via a 133 MHz Avignon host bridge. Typical draw is 30W (as compared to typical 60W for similar boards). The system is compatible with LVDS fabric technologies.

Thales Computers, Raleigh, NC.

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