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instantaneous magnification changes, while the standard allLED
lighting system provides illumination from all angles.
The combination of an innovative optical design, advanced
camera technology, and proprietary OGP image processing
allows SmartScope E7 to have the same feature size range as
other mechanical zoom optical systems, but with no moving
parts. The engineering behind this machine has produced significantly
better optical performance at low zoom, with better
image quality, telecentricity, and distortion free imaging.
More information, machine specifications, and product
videos is available at http://ogpnet.com/e7.
New 9 kV High Voltage PXI and LXI
Switching Modules
Pickering Interfaces has
launched new ranges of
switching test modules
that deliver high performance
up to 9 kV. Their
4x-323 PXI range and 6523x
LXI range are available
in various topologies such
as multiplexers and smaller 'building block' uncommitted
SPST switches, enabling complex test setups to be implemented.
Hardware interlock is provided on all models in
addition to loop-thru ports on multiplexer and matrix products
to facilitate simple expansion.
The 40-323 (PXI) and 42-323 (PXIe) SPST high voltage
power relay modules feature up to 14 high-quality Pickering
reed relays per module. The modules can cold switch up
to 9 kV DC/AC peak, hot switch up to 7.5 kV DC/AC peak at
50 Watts maximum and carry up to 250 mA.
The 65-23x LXI high voltage switch families are based on a
2U Ethernet-controlled modular chassis that can be configured
with up to six plug-in switch modules. Each plug-in module
can hold up to 50 high voltage relays with the same 9 kV specification
as the PXI range mentioned above. There are three
variants of the plug-ins:
In the 65-231 version, each plug-in is configured as a 1-pole
multiplexer with various channel counts and bank quantities.
These can be easily interconnected with external cables to form
larger multiplexers up to 288 channels. The 65-233 version has
up to 50 SPST uncommitted switches per plug-in for generalpurpose
HV applications.
All modules, both PXI and LXI, feature superior quality
reed relays from Pickering's reed relay division, Pickering
Electronics. The modules also include RFI suppression components
to extend relay contact life and control surges caused by
high voltage transients. Connections are made via Redel K or S
series high voltage connectors.
For more information, please visit http://www.pickering
test.com.
February 2023
New 4-20 ma RTD Temperature
Transmitter
Endress+Hauser's newly
developed iTEMP TMT31
temperature transmitter
for analog 4-20mA signals
is characterized by its
long-term stability, high
accuracy, and ease of use,
making it an important pillar
for reliable temperature
measurement. Temperature transmitters are an important link
between temperature sensors in the field and higher levels of
automation and analysis in the process industries.
The iTEMP TMT31 improves upon its RTD transmitter predecessors
with better connection technology, available in two
optimized formats. The first incorporates push-in terminals,
enabling tool-free, secure field wiring in a matter of seconds.
It is also available in the classic screw terminal format, with
an optimized design that makes wire terminations in the connection
head easier. Corrosion-free contacts ensure maximum
reliability of measured value transmission for both connection
variants.
For fast commissioning, users have the option to receive
the TMT31 transmitter conveniently pre-configured from the
factory, or to apply custom parameterization on site with free
configuration software, such as Endress+Hauser FieldCare
or DeviceCare. These software packages run conveniently on
a host of operating systems, both on laptops and tablets. The
USB configuration kits required for this, such as TXU10 or
Commubox FXA291, are also available from Endress+Hauser
as accessories.
The TMT31 is approved for safe operation in Zone 2 / Div. 2
hazardous areas (non-sparking) in accordance with ATEX and
CSA C/US standards, along with Pt100 and Pt1000 sensors.
Find more information at http://www.endress.com.
Digitizers Now Offer Advanced FPGABased
Averaging
A new firmware option
has been created by Spectrum
Instrumentation that
allows the company's highspeed
M5i digitizer cards to
perform on-board summation
averaging. Averaging
is a useful tool for reducing unwanted signal noise, while at
the same time improving measurement resolution, dynamic
range, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The new option enables
the M5i digitizers to perform the averaging function by
utilizing advanced, on-board, Field Programmable Gate Array
(FPGA) technology.
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