Monitoring System

Rockwell Automation's Entek Enwatch online surveillance system helps operational data reach plant management before equipment fails, the company said. The device enhances diagnostic capabilities of existing continuous-monitoring systems by connecting to protection system outputs. The company said, this allows buffered eddy current probe data acquisition without a signal-conditioning device. The Enwatch PX delivers improved diagnostics by simultaneously sampling paired channels. Acquired data can be displayed in orbit and shaft centerline analysis plots, as spectra, time waveforms and order vectors, via a plant asset management software package over an existing Ethernet local area network. Rockwell Automation, (+1) 513- 576- 6151
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External LED Lights

Bindicator's Roto-BinDicator, Pulse Point, and RF Series level sensors offer models with two, externally visible LED lights with external function test, the company said. A green LED indicates power and operation status and red indicates alarm and failure status. According to the company, the unit can be tested without removing the cover by placing the magnetic fob over the LED while it is operating. Bindicator, (+1) 800-778-9242
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Inventory Monitoring Software

Monitor's SiloTrack software version 2.0 has expanded capabilities and features providing users with a flexible graphical interface for use with SiloPatrol SMU sensors, the company said. The addition of server/client capability provides inventory management to users via LAN, Internet/WAN or dial-up modem. According to the company, users of the system can be both internal and external to a facility. Features include the ability to export history or alarm data; receive alarm notification via e-mail, fax or pager; and to initiate analog/relay outputs via auxiliary output enclosures. Monitor Technologies, (+1) 800-601-5953
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Seal Upgrades

Falk Renew can upgrade any existing gear drive oil leakage problem, the company said. Remedial solutions include remanufacturing the shaft sealing surface or adding a wear sleeve, using an improved seal material, adding seal protection, installing a Falk Magnum drain back sealing assembly, or modifying the gear drive to accept a labyrinth type seal. According to the company, Falk Renew can upgrade drive sealing problems during remanufacture or on site. Falk Renew, (+1) 262-317-1420
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Fiberglass Feeders

Schenck's SolidsFlow feeders utilize a one-piece vibratory feed-tray designed to accommodate the material's flow characteristics. This prevents flow spillage and run-on when the drive is turned off, the company said. The feeder also includes features such as minimized clumping, elimination of flow-aid devices and moving parts. According to the company, flow rates are up to 3,000 cu ft per hour. Schenck, (+1) 800-558-0184
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Control Software

Alstom's Raytrol-OptiMill is designed to monitor system parameters and control roller mill systems automatically, the company said. According to the company, the software goes through an initial learning procedure to build a knowledge base for processing specific material on a given pulverizing system. The software can determine the operational settings and the built-in intelligence allows the software to recognize and respond to most process problems, the company said. The software records information and continually updates the knowledge base. According to the company, the software can be used on Raymond roller mills and similar pulverizing systems. Alstom, (+1) 630-971-2500
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Managing Maintenance Data

Rockwell Automation's Maximo, a computerized maintenance management system, helps manufacturers improve maintenance operation efficiency and decrease overall maintenance costs by as much as 25%, the company said. The Maximo connection allows manufacturers to leverage existing CMMS investments by generating maintenance work orders directly from plant floor equipment, assigning responsibilities to on-site workers, and updating the status of maintenance projects. Enshare software generates automated diagnostic information reports. When the text-based recommendations are integrated with the Maximo database, the status of the work order can be tracked. The link allows maintenance specialists to see changes to work requests in one system, while automatically updating in the other when the next database reading is done, the company said. Rockwell Automation, (+1) 414-382-2000
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Level Sensor

Bindicator's Phase Tracker is not affected by signals reflecting off tank sidewalls and cannot be blinded by dust, the company says. According to Bindicator, its device can measure product when cross members and irregular structures interfere with through-air radar and ultrasonic measurement. Phase Tracker has an immunity to product coating on the sensor, the company said. It also allows continuous control over the important fill cycle even with pneumatic loading, the company said. Bindicator, (+1) 800-778-9242
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In-Line Tension Load Cell

Sensotec's RMa high output in-line load cell combines linearity and hysteresis of ± 0.2% F.S. with an internally amplified 0±5 VDC or 4-20mA output, the company said. The load cell is designed to be mounted in-line to the load axis to measure tension. The unit is offered with inside and/or outside threads, including metric. According to the company, the Rma ranges form 0-2,000 to 0-50,000 lb and has a standard operating temperature from 0° to 185°F. The unit is hermetically sealed, with all-welded stainless steel construction; and an internal buffered shunt calibration circuit is optional, the company said. The units can be certified for use in hazardous areas. Sensotec, (+1) 800-848-6564
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Radar Instrument

Siemens' SITRANS LR 400 is for continuous level measurement in difficult, long-range applications on dusty solids, as well as in liquid storage. The instrument's ability to penetrate dust makes it ideal for applications on cement, fly-ash, carbon black, petroleum coke, and other dusty materials, according to the company. The four-wire power and 234 GHz high frequency allows performance for long range applications up to 147 ft in cement, power, chemical, and petrochemical. The technology used is frequency-modulated, continuous wave radar, with echo-processing capabilities. Siemens, (+1) 215-646-7400
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Dust Suppression System

Martin's Fog Cannon uses a high-powered fan and plug-free nozzles to propel a continuous stream of 77 to 110 micron particles in an air/water/additive mist that agglomerates airborne solids and prevents the escape of fugitive dust, the company said. The system provides a dust control mist with a range of up to 800 ft. According to the company, this provides effective suppression of areas of up to one million sq ft. Although the system is designed for use with chemical additives it can be used with water alone. The system is custom-engineered to suit application conditions from a base of five models with options including permanent or portable mounts and manual, automatic, and radio remote controls. Martin Engineering, (+1) 309-594-2662
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Kiln Shell Scanning

Thermoteknix Systems' WinCem 3D allows operators to fully survey the whole of their kiln, inside and out, from any angle or position without leaving the control room, the company said. WinCem 3D is a client-server 32-bit distributed information system with user configurable windows. Each PC workstation can display live or historic shell, refractory and coating information. Alarms and outputs are available for monitoring or warning on any PC, the company said. An integrated Even Logger keeps track of hot spots, alarms, system and operator entered event data. According to the company, users have a real time display of current trends combined with alarm status and 3D kiln images. Thermoteknix, (+1) 425-746-6080
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Emissions Analyzer

Servomex introduced its 19- in. 4900 rack-mounted emissions analyzer. According to the company, the expanded capabilities of the 4900 make it possible for up to four separate transducers to be installed in one standard 19-in.-wide 3U rack-mounted analyzer. Servomex designed an extended chassis option that fits a second 3U rack-mount unit to the standard analyzer. The Servomex 4000 series analyzers feature an independent auto calibration of all on-board measurements, enabling the operator to calibrate one gas measurement while others continue to operate normally. Servomex also will configure an analyzer for special applications. Servomex, (+1) 781-769-7710
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In-Line Amplifier

Sensotec's Model DV-05 In-Line Amplifier for strain-gage transducers features a plastic enclosure which mounts on a standard 35-mm DIN rail. According to the company, a shunt calibration circuit allows span adjustment without applying a known input to the sensor. Electrical connections and zero and span adjustments are front-accessible, the company said. the Model DV-05 requires 11 to 28 VDC providing a regulated, field-selectable excitation voltage to the transducer of three or five VDC. The transducer millivolt signal is amplified to a level zero to five VDC output, with a frequency response of dc to 5,000 Hz, the company said. The unit measures 22.5 mm wide ∞ 110 mm deep ∞ 75 mm high and can be stacked on standard DIN rail. Operating temperature range is -20° to 180°F, the company said. Sensotec, (+1) 800-848-6564
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Radar Level Transmitter

K-TEX offers a guided wave radar level transmitter that measures bulk solids and liquids with an accuracy of ± 0.20 in, according to the manufacturer. The MT2000 is said to overcome false echoes and complicated set-up normally associated with conventional non-contact radar level transmitters. The unit employs a metallic probe to act as a wave guide to direct the microwave pulses, eliminating beam divergence. Setting up the MT2000 is done via onboard push buttons, with no laptop computer or special software required. The probe can be cut to size — from 2 to 100 ft — in the field, and can operate when bent in many applications. Measurement output is via 4-20 mA, HART, or Honeywell DE. Results are locally indicated with a built-in scrolling LCD display that offers results in feet, inches, millimeters, centimeters, meters, or percentage. K-TEK, (+1) 866-735-5583
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Paramagnetic Oxygen Transmitter

The 2200 series paramagnetic oxygen transmitter by Servomex features a control unit, EX control unit and an oxygen transmitter. According to the company, the control unit can work with up to six oxygen transmitters, with the maximum separation between the control unit and a transmitter being 1,000M. The graphical user interface is available in multi-language capability, with English, French, and German standard. The control unit is certified for use in hazardous areas with two-wire digital connection installation, the company said. The control unit provides full access to auto-calibration, alarms, relays and fault functions and is NAMUR compliant, the company said. the control unit is also ATEX Category 3 and CENELEC Zone 2 approved. According to the company, the control unit complies with EC directives and carries the CE mark. Servomex, (+1) 781-769-7710
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Acoustic Sensor

The Senaco AS100 acoustic sensor detects changes in high-frequency sound waves from equipment and materials in motion. It detects and reacts to changes in solids flow to warn of blockages, product absence, or equipment failure such as burst filter bags, allowing the operator to take preventative action. Operating with a Senaco CU 02 control unit, the system detects conditions of high flow, low flow, or no flow. It can be added to a control loop via a 4-20mA output. Two relays are fully programmable and independent of each other, and can be used to operate an alarm or control device. With no moving parts and a type 304 stainless steel housing sealed against dust and moisture, this non-invasive unit requires little or no maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Siemens, (+1) 800-365-8766
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Flow Monitor

Epsilon Technologies' IR 4 measures and calculates flow, process temperature and pressure, velocity, volumetric flow, and mass flow. The IR 4, featuring laser infrared absorption and time of flight, is able to determine flow in most gas streams, including dirty and hot applications up to 2,200°F, the company said. The unit incorporates analog outputs, serial PC communications, a tactile membrane for full customer configuration, and is capable of driving a remote display, the company said. Epsilon Technologies, (+1) 610-225-0295
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Infrared Cameras

Thermoteknix System's infrared cameras are designed for predictive maintenance to scientific imaging and process automation, the company said. VisIR cameras feature wireless portability, spread spectrum infrared image, vision and data transfer from job site to desk top. The company said the cameras weigh 3 lb, with a temperature range from -50° to 500°C. The backlit 4-in. TFT touch screen with DayBrite provides viewing display for indoors and out, according to the company. Thermoteknix, (+1) 44 1223 500 777
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Bin Aeration

Monitor's rectangular air pad is used to promote the flow of dry bulk powders in a storage vessel. By continuously introducing air into the body of a dry powder, the air pad is able to maintain the fluid like characteristic of aerated powder, the company said. The rectangular-style air pad has an effective radius of 10 in. Features include easy installation and minimal maintenance. According to the company, the air pad also has the ability to adapt to almost any bin configuration. Monitor Technologies, (+1) 800-601-5953
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