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ROUND UP
New-generation, high-performance thermal imaging cameras
The Comtest Group, Fluke’s authorised Test and
Measurement Distributor for South and southern
Africa, has introduced a trio of new Fluke high-
definition, industrial-performance digital cameras,
theTi400,Ti300 andTi200. Equipped with LaserSharp
Auto Focus, while not new technology, Fluke has
taken it a step further, guaranteeing perfectly focused
images, every time.
Users of infrared camera technology, rate focus as
the single most important factor when conducting
an infrared inspection. Without an in-focus image,
temperature measurements are not accurate and
problems could be overlooked. LaserSharp auto fo-
cus technology on these Fluke IR cameras, indicates
exactly where the focal point is by using a laser to
calculate the distance to the target, before it
focuses. It simply requires that the user places a
red laser dot on the equipment to be inspected,
the trigger is then pulled and released, delivering
a perfectly focused image.
TheTi 400 range features wireless connectivity
enabling the cameras to connect with other wire-
less devices. Free firmware allows for the capture
of up to five additional measurements with the
CNXWireless system directly a PC, Apple iPhone
or iPad. These additional measurements help
diagnose problems faster and provide additional
data to create more comprehensive reports.
Enquiries:Tel. 010 595 1821 or email
or visit
New ultrasonic water meter for
instantaneous measurements
Instrotech representing ELIS, manufacturer and supplier of
flowmeters, has launched a battery-powered ultrasonic wa-
ter meter intended for measuring flow rate instantaneously
and pressure and consumption in water piping (standard EN
14154 for water works), water distribution systems and other
industrial applications. The compact, highly accurate ELIS
FLOMIC FL5024 has long-term stability over a wide range
of measured values, and conforms to the IP68 class (Ingress
Protection… classifies and rates the degree of protection
provided against intrusion). The meter does not need any
external power supply, does not include any moving parts
and has significantly lower hydraulic losses. The technical
parameters and other features of the FLOMIC water meter
make it suitable not only for water consumption measure-
ments but also for water-leak tracking and monitoring of the
general condition of water-supply networks where the meter
output signals can be connected via data transfer systems
to remote computer control stations.
The measurement method utilised by these meters is a
single-beam transit-time pulse method, based on evaluation
of the time needed for an ultrasonic signal to cross the dis-
tance between two measuring transducers. In the standard
version, the meter measures instantaneous flow rate (in
m3/hour) and the total volume of water passed through the
meter (in m3) in the given flow direction.The measured data
is converted into passive pulse output signals.
Enquiries: Instrotech.Tel. 010 595 1831 or
email
Ceramat retractable fittings for
process spectroscopy
Knick's Ceramat retractable fittings allow for a safe automatic clean-
ing of optical sensors without process interruptions and thus ensure
reliable process control. Featuring an inde-structible ceramic sealing
between sensor and process, Ceramat sensor lock-gates are suitable for
extremely demanding measuring tasks in various fields of applications,
where convention-al fittings fail. In addition, special Ceramat design is
compatible with Hellma sensors.The sensor can be directly immersed in
the stream. Measurements are no longer dependent on a conventional
immersion tube. UV/VIS/NIR and Raman spectroscopy are established
measuring technologies in process analysis. Optical immersion probes,
directly adapted to pipe or reactor, usually serve as inter-faces to the
process for these systems. Depending on the medium, however, the
optical win-dow can be contaminated, leading to a significant impairment
of measuring precision or even an altogether faulty measuring
avoid this, measurement then has to be interrupted to cleanse the sensor
or put on hold until the next cleaning interval of the production facility.
Optical measuringmethods were therefore rarely used when dealing with
difficult mediums such as glue or moist powder.Working with Hellma and
tec5, Knick has solved this problem and specially adapted the tried-and-
tested Ceramat retractable fitting and the cleaning and calibration system
Unical 9000 to the requirements of spectroscopy with optical fibres and
optical immersion probes. Any contamination of the optical window is
detected by the spec-trometry software via the measuring signal. The
probe can then be cleaned when necessary or automatically accord-
ing to a set cycle. The
probe is rinsed with
up to four cleaning or
calibra-tion liquids and
dried with pressurized
air. Mecosa is the sole
agent for Knick Elektro-
nische Messgeräte in
Southern Africa.
Enquiries:Tel. 011
257-6100 or email
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