The Rosemount 5400 is touted as the first radar transmitter to offer peak performance in all three areas vital to radar level measurement: Echosensitivity — the ability to detect weak radar echoes reliably; Echodynamics — the ability to handle weak and strong radar echoes simultaneously; and Echologics — the ability to ignore false echoes.

The Western Research Model IPS-4, developed for UV-VIS spectroscopy of liquids and gases, can measure up to eight wavelengths and quantify five measurement components simultaneously. It comes with chemometric capability to solve complex measurement problems. The unit offers the advantage of no moving parts, high signal-to-noise ratio, minimized stray light effects, wide linear dynamic range, and fast and full spectral acquisition (220–1,100 nm). The IPS-4 is engineered to withstand harsh outdoor, industrial environments.

The Model 501 FLOSWITCH is ideal for applications that require alarms for low- or no-flow conditions, excessive flow, or intermittent flow rates. The switches are available in plastic or stainless-steel construction. Featuring highly precise solid- state relay outputs with setpoints as low as 13 mL/min, they provide a cost-effective replacement to non-repeatable piston-type or rotameter-based alternatives. Integrated visual indicators display current status. Units may be used with pressures up to 500 psig.

The ACCU-TEMP Type MWR tank temperature-measurement sensor provides accurate and dependable average or spot temperature, while continuously indicating water/product interface. Lightweight for ease of installa- 20 www.cepmagazine.org May 2005 CEP What’sNew tion, the sensor features construction of corrosion-resistant stainless steel or Monel. The sensor can be used in tanks as high as 150 ft. Designed for direct immersion, the sensor requires only one tank entry opening.

The latest release of the D/3 Process Automation System (PAS), version 12.1, running under Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional, includes new hardware interfaces for Modbus/TCP and Allen- Bradley DF-1 Ethernet I/O protocols, and enhanced support of ControlNet. It also features software enhancements to trending, configuration, the Sequence and Batch Language (SABL), alarming, graphics, diagnostics, and many more. The new version will not make a customers’ D/3 PAS obsolete.

Replaces Analog Bargraphs The HI-Q116 has dual microprocessors, 18-bit A/D, RS232, 422, 485 I/O, single or dual 51-segment automatic tricolor bargraph, dual 4-digit displays, power input of 10–32 VDC or 90–265 VAC, and transducer excitation of 150 or 300.The unit is available in commercial, military, nuclear and seismic grades, all with complete metal housing. It can be used as a remote display in DCS, SCADA and PLC systems, or a primary or standalone monitor. A variety of analog input signal conditioners are available.

Designed to monitor rotating, non-critical equipment, Pump SystemAlert utilizes both electrical and mechanical(e.g., vibration) input parameters to provide real-time machine health status of pump systems and other motor-driven equipment. Monitoring electrical characteristics can help find problems such as motor overload, phase imbalance or even improper wiring. Pump SystemAlert allows existing or new sensors installed throughout a piece of rotating equipment to continuously collect and record maintenance and process data.

The ROTALIGN ULTRA laser-alignment system offers a backlit color display plus USB and Bluetooth technology. Alignment results can be achieved in three easy steps — dimensions, measure and results. The system can machine- train alignment up to 14 machines.

The model HI-QTBS programmable intelligent controller is contained within an explosionproof (EP) housing that is approved for Class I, II & III, CENELEC, EEx and NEMA 4, 7 & 9 for application requirements in the petrochemical, ordinance, mining, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and biomedical industries. The new EP case can withstand steam temperatures up to 250°F and can be mounted on a panel, pipe or wall. The HIQTBS features 101 automatic tricolor bargraphs that changes color as the signal changes (programmable) and 6-digit display with 6 alarm annunciators.

Compact and low-cost Apollo AE Series electric actuators are now available with a factory-installed 4–20-mA positioner that improves control in applications requiring flow throttling. Ideal for quarter-turn valve and damper applications, the NEMA 4 and 4X positioner offers 4–20-mA control activated incremental modulation. Other options include a locking brake, and heater and thermostat. When outfitted for modulating applications, the actuators provide push-button set-up, automatic calibration, signals for selectable input, position feedback and fail position.