Product News

INTRODUCING NEW POWER CONTROL PRODUCT FROM EUROTHERM – the E-PACK MINI-CONTROLLER

Invensys Eurotherm, one of the world’s premiere suppliers of temperature control and data acquisition equipment, is pleased to announce the new “E-Pack” power controller and SCR. In 2009, Eurotherm announced the release of the new E-Power power controller system, which provided advanced configuration, control, diagnostics, and communications in a powe

What problem does it solve?

Many low-amp SCRs are “build-to-order” with the specific control method, amperage, voltage, and options all designed for one specific application. Should anything change with the application, a whole new unit would need to be ordered and the other scrapped.r control package for applications of 150 Amps or higher. Now that same capability is released for a low-amperage SCR design (1-63 Amps).

The New E-Pack features the following:

• Local iPod-like screen for configuration and visualization of process variables 
• Two hardware models spanning the entire range from 1 – 63 Amps, with up to 500 Volts available for the voltage feed 
• Configuration via computer software or front face 
• Built-in unmanaged Ethernet switch with two Ethernet RJ45 ports 
• Advanced Load Diagnostics 
• Controls comprehensive ranges of loads: resistive, infrared, transformer primary, molybdenum disilicide, silicon carbide 
• Energy Usage Measurement available 
• Voltage squared, Current squared, and True Power Control 
• Modbus TCP standard

Introducing Elpro Technologies’ New Ethernet VLAN Modem Solution

The 945U-E and 245U-E Ethernet Modems are now VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) compliant and capable of passing VLAN tagged frames by default. VLAN bridging and Routing Modes are also available which will facilitate a number of different VLAN topologies.

VLAN is a way of splitting a network into groups that could extend beyond a single traditional LAN to groups of LANs each identified with a different VLAN ID (VID).

Enabling VLAN’s will allow the module to facilitate a number of possible VLAN topologies such as:

• Segregating a wireless network into multiple virtual networks
• Function as the wireless backbone on a VLAN trunk and priority handling
• Bridging allows tags to be applied for non-VLAN host devices
• Define multiple virtual networks

Please find information about these products at the following: 245U-E, 945U-E.

Introducing Process Sensors’ New Model 42 Self-Contained Pyrometer

Process Sensors Corporation announces this month the addition of the Model 42 Series of self-contained pyrometers to the company’s non-contact infrared temperature sensor line. Sales Manager Scott Nagle had this to say: “Simplicity of installation, rugged stainless steel housings, several wavelength selections and generous temperature ranges make the economical PSC Model 42 Series of compact, self-contained pyrometers the ideal choice for industrial applications.”

Boasting temperature ranges from -4°F to 4532°F, these two-wire, loop powered infrared thermometers lend themselves to countless industrial applications from paper and packaging, food preparation and building materials to higher temperature applications in steelmaking, glass, ceramics and furnaces.

The low-cost Model 42 Series offers high quality performance, outstanding value and long-term reliability to industry professionals seeking infrared solutions for exacting applications. A variety of fixed-focus optics are featured, and users may choose an optional or integrated laser aiming light to determine exact alignment to the measured target.

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Introducing Azonix Displays, a New Acquisition of MTL (Cooper Cruose-Hinds)

MTL, a premiere supplier of hazardous area solutions (intrinsic safety displays, isolators, barriers) and electrical / signal protection solutions (surge protection, cyber-security, and fieldbus connectivity), has recently acquired Azonix, a major supplier of military grade and hazardous area displays. Azonix significantly increases the MTL capability for ruggedized areas that need hardened human-machine interfaces, such as military and process environments.

Introducing the Eurotherm Penguin

Invensys Eurotherm is proud to announce its newest series of process control devices – a new Graphical User Interface (GUI) called the PenGUIn. The PenGUIn features a variety of touchscreen sizes, extensive graphical display development features, Ethernet-ready and serial-ready communications, USB storage capability, data acquisition, and built-in plug-and-play connectivity to most of the Eurotherm controller and recorder lines.