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A lightweight dust monitor with
robust data logging
The Kanomax dust monitor (photo)
provides highly accurate dust measurements
via an intuitive interface.
The device can detect particle sizes
from 0.1 to 10 µm, with a measuring
range of 0.001 to 10 mg/m3. The
unit can log up to 100,000 measurements,
and features a USB interface
for data transfer. Weighing just 2.9 lb,
the Kanomax dust monitor has a run
time of more than 24 h, and is capable
of analog and digital output. A tripod
mount for stationery locations, or a
rubber protector and shoulder strap
for portable use, are included. - New
Star Environmental, Roswell, Ga.
www.newstarenvironmental.com
A new gate valve features
a patented perimeter seat
The new KGC-BD Bi-Directional Resilient
Seated Knife Gate Valve (photo)
features a patented perimeter-seat design
that provides bubble-tight shutoff
in either direction, even on dead-end
service. This gate valve combines a
one-piece rubber molded seat with an
insert, a spline and a puck that work
together to lock the seat securely into
the valve body. This unique seat design
prevents buckling or dislodging
that can occur with other perimeter
seat designs, says the manufacturer.
In addition, the KGC-BD features the
exclusive premium packing system
that includes high-performance-packing
material options and anti-extrusion
segments. Available in sizes from
2-36 in. (50-900 mm), and in a variety
to materials, the KGC Bi-Directional
valve provides improved sealing,
extended packing life and reduced
maintenance, says the company. The
valve is designed for isolation and on/
off applications, and handles clean,
dirty, viscous and corrosive liquids,
sludge, fibrous slurries, clean and corrosive
gases. - DeZurik, Inc., Sartell,
Minn.
www.dezurik.com
Higher data capacity with
this wireless bridge
This company has released a new
point-to-point high-speed wireless
bridge. The carrier-class wirelessnetworking
bridge provides more
than 1 GB of data transmission. The
system operates in the 5 GHz band,
and is effective for up to 10 miles of
line-of-sight distance. The new product
provides a valuable alternative for
backhaul or connecting buildings at
unprecedented speeds. The product
family now has twice as many channels,
resulting in twice the amount of
data capacity. This is important when
scaling larger deployments and allows
smaller sites to minimize interference
with more channels to select between.
- AvaLAN Wireless Systems,
Inc., Madison, Ala.
www.avalanwireless.com
Use this software to verify
process-logic code
PLC Checker software can be used
to automate process-logic code review
and demonstrate programming
and coding rules to third parties. By
ensuring that logic programs are consistent,
commissioning and maintenance
costs are reduced. Analyses
are launched from developers' workstations
and metrics and findings are
shared on servers. PLC Checker also
comes with over 40 pre-defined rules
that can be easily customized according
to user requirements. - Itris
Automation, Grenoble, France
www.itris-automation.com
A corrosion transmitter for widely
separated monitoring points
The Model 4020LT-A two-wire transmitter
(photo) provides enhanced resolution
measurements of metal loss due
to corrosion inside pipelines. The new
transmitter is designed for operation in
plant locations with widely separated
monitoring points and a preexisting
distributed control system (DCS). According
to the company, similar products
only have resolutions of 0.4%,
while the Model 4020LT-A features
measurement resolution of ±0.1%. A
switchable probe-type selector allows
users to easily adjust between different
electrical resistance probe types.
The unit provides isolation between
the probe and the 4-20-mA circuits
required to power the loop, making it
intrinsically safe. - Rohrback Cosasco
Systems, Inc., Sante Fe Springs, Calif.
www.cosasco.com
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Gerald Ondrey and Mary Page Bailey
ChemiCal engineering www.Chemengonline.Com july 2015
Rohrback Cosasco Systems
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New Star Environmental
DeZurik
AvaLAN Wireless
http://www.avalanwireless.com http://www.newstarenvironmental.com http://www.itris-automation.com http://www.dezurik.com http://www.cosasco.com http://www.Chemengonline.Com
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