Test, Measurement, and Control

Sensor

A small rotor positioned in front of the active sensing face magnetically controls the MDRM magnetic sensor. Operating from 5V dc, the device generates a linear voltage signal at its output, and can function as a noncontact mechanical potentiometer. The 18-mm-diameter, 30-mm-long component has no moving parts and is fully sealed to IP 67.

Baumer Electric Ltd., 122 Spring St. C-6, Southington, CT 06489-1534; FAX (860) 628-6280; www.baumerelectric.com.

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Leak detector

The portable HELIOT 100 Series helium leak detectors employ a dry backing pump instead of a traditional oil-sealed rotary vacuum pump to reduce testing time. Versions are available for gross leak checking in the automotive, gas, and electronics industries; for sniffing leaks in refrigeration, medical equipment, and underground service pipes; and for vacuum system leak checking in the semiconductor industry.

ULVAC Technologies, 401 Griffin Brook Dr., Methuen, MA 01844; FAX (978) 689-6300; www.ulvac.com.

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Thermometer

A single-temperature-measuring instrument, the M190E infrared thermometer features digital and analog outputs, thru-lens sighting, adjustable focus, and Windows-based programming software. It measures temperatures of 200 to 4,000C with 0.1C resolution. An optional keypad and display module lets users reconfigure the sensor's set-up parameters. Users can also program the device remotely via its RS232 port.

Mikron Instrument Co., 16 Thornton Rd., Oakland, NJ 07436; FAX (201) 405-0090; www.mikroninst.com.

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Video codec

A PC/104 video I/O board, the Model 512 encodes or decodes full-frame compressed video at up to 30 frames/sec. The board can also perform MPEG2 and MPEG1 hardware compression and decompression of PAL and NTSC video. Features include: 16-bit PCM audio I/O, three bidirectional TTL I/Os, and video input feedback for camera adjustment.

Sensoray Corp., 7337 SW Tech Center Dr., Tigard, OR 97223; FAX (503) 684-8164; www.sensoray.com.

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Sight gauge

A stainless steel tube lets users view product flow at high temperatures and pressures through the Caged Chemfluor(R)Sight Gauge. The gauge's 3/8-inch-wide slotted viewing windows are 2 inches long, spaced to eliminate "dead" areas during visual inspection of conveyed materials. Assemblies are available with flanged fittings or crimp-style sanitary clamp-style ends.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, 150 Dey Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470-4699; FAX (973) 696-4056; www.sgppl.com.

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Inspection system

The Web Ranger(TM)line-scan inspection system can detect an image flaw as small as 0.001 inch on the surface of plastic sheeting, films, laminates, and fiber-reinforced plastics. The PC-based system operates in real time, and provides data and analysis for process quality improvement.

Wintriss Engineering Corp., 6344 Ferris Sq., San Diego, CA 92121; FAX (858) 642-1829; www.weco.com.

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Meter

The Model 885 Synthesized In-Circuit LCR/ESR meter can test components at frequencies up to 10 kHz. The lightweight, battery-powered unit includes a probe for testing surface-mount devices; a 4-wire test clip for larger components and assemblies is optional.

B & K Precision, 1031 Segovia Cir., Placentia, CA 92870; FAX (714) 237-9214; www.bkprecision.com.

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