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Making configuration easy
Comtest, local representative of Fluke Corporation, has introduced Fluke 154 HART
CalibrationAssistant, a standalone tablet-based communication tool that makes HART
configuration easy. The 154 provides HART communication functionality that when
combined with a Fluke 750 Series Documenting Process Calibrator or 720 Series
Multifunction Process Calibrator enables the user to calibrate the full range of HART
devices used in the process industry.
The Android-based tablet comes configured with the FlukeHART mobile app that
utilises a long-range wireless HART modem, which connects to the HART transmitter
being tested or configured. This allows technicians to wirelessly communicate with
the device up to 250 feet away eliminating the need for technicians to stand next to
the device so they can work from a safer, more convenient location.
The 154 provides full HART Device Description (DD) support of all HART devices
and can monitor PV, SV, TV, QV, and other measured HART variables. Quarterly DD
updates can be downloaded free of charge from the Fluke website for three years
from the first use of the product.
The calibration assistant includes a configurable connection cable that accepts either
hook clips for connecting to wires or extended tooth alligator clips designed to connect
to transmitter connection screw heads. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery is designed
to last for several days of device testing and configuration under normal conditions.
The 154 includes the Android-based tablet, charger and USB micro-cable, installed
FlukeHART mobile application, HART modem, USB mini-cable, hook test clips, alliga-
tor clips, magnetic hanging strap, and hard-side case.
Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 10 595 1821 or email
Turck has introduced two new ver-
sions of their inductive angle sensors
for rotary actuators. Both new product
offerings provide customers with a
rotary valve sensing solution ideally
suited for harsh environments; one
includes a stainless steel Minifast
connector and the other, using a
terminal chamber, provides custom-
ers with ATEX and IECEx approvals.
Utilising the inductive resonant circuit
measuring principle and introducing
an innovative open face sensor design
for rotary valve sensing, the RI360-DSU
opens the door for new potential in
valve monitoring on rotary actuators.
The RI360-DSU open faced inductive
angle sensors deliver analogue or
discrete outputs and provide flexible
mounting options previously not avail-
able.Turck’s RI360-DSU inductive angle
sensors are able to monitor quarter
turn valves and three-way valves, while
also detecting the valve position dur-
ing cleaning cycles. Additionally, the
sensors are capable of detecting the
wear of seals, thus saving downtime
from seals that are worn from switch-
ing cycles. For flexible operation, the
sensors are available with switching or
analogue outputs.
Enquiries: RET Automation Controls.
BrandonTopham. Email
Long range object detection
Ultrasonic sensors transmit and receive sound
waves in the ultrasonic range.The object to be de-
tected reflects the sound waves and the distance
information is determined via time of flight meas-
urement. As opposed to photoelectric sensors
colour, transparency or the object’s surface shine
do not play a role. Blister packages in packaging
technology or transparent plastic bowls in the
food industry can be reliably detected.
The ifm ultrasonic sensors in M18 design
provide a particularly small blind zone and long
sensing ranges up to 2,2 m which are usually
only achieved by sensors of a considerably larger
design.The round and cube designs are available
in a plastic or a particularly robust high-grade
stainless steel housing.
The vibrating sound transducer reduces the
deposit of dust. The sensors operate reliably
with heavy soiling so that they can be used in
applications in which photoelectric sensors meet
their limits. They are set to the application via
teach button, wire teach or IO-Link. Besides the
sensors with the diffuse reflection principle ifm
also offers versions for retro-reflective operation
for orientation-independent object detection, for
example wire mesh.
Enquiries
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Open faced angle sensors – valve position monitoring
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