Sunnyvale CA, USA -- This application note explains how to use the internal and external temperature sensors on the Maxim Model MAX1358 data acquisition system. The temperature circuits for the MAX1358/MAX1359/MAX1360 are identical, therefore any reference to the MAX1358 also applies to the MAX1359 and MAX1360. A step-by-step approach guides the user through the setup, measurement, and calculation of the temperature. The MAX1358 features internal circuitry to measure the internal die temperature. The internal circuitry can also be used with an external transistor for a low-cost remote temperature sensor. The four-current temperature measurement method described in this application note can be used to achieve the ±0.5 and ±1.0 typical accuracy specified in the MAX1358 data sheet.

Did you miss it at the ASIS 2008 Security Exhibition? Atlanta GA, USA -- Green Edge Systems, Inc., a trusted leader of HACCP temperature monitoring for food services, presented its All-In-One Monitoring™ and DataNet state-of-the-art affordable hardware products, software and communication platforms for alarm monitoring companies at the ASIS 2008 Security Exhibition, Atlanta, Georgia 15-17 September 2008. The new All-In-One Monitoring™ platform allows alarm monitoring companies to add temperature monitoring for their food service customers.

Warren County facility would provide 5 megawatts of clean energy to regional grid Allentown PA, USA --- PPL Renewable Energy on Monday (9/15) announced that it has taken steps toward development of the first phase of a large-scale solar power system that converts the energy from sunlight into clean, renewable electricity in Warren County, NJ. PPL is working with local officials to receive approvals and permits to begin construction on a 5-megawatt facility, which would be the first utility-scale solar project to be developed in New Jersey. Utility-scale projects supply power directly to the electric grid or large wholesale customers instead of to a single retail customer. PPL has the ability to expand the solar facility, which, if fully developed, would have a capacity of up to 50 megawatts.

Innovative portable heating & cooling solutions From Scott Brothers Ltd. Holmes Chapel, UK – The UK Meteorology Office has predicted that temperatures this winter are likely to be less mild than last winter, leading to enhanced rental opportunities in heating. Rising fuel costs are leading homeowners and businesses to look for more economical ways of providing “spot” heating to avoid imminent rises in winter heating costs. Scott Brothers Ltd positions the Zibro range of portable paraffin heaters as the perfect alternative to central heating. The Zibro SRE160 electronic ignition laser paraffin heater from Scott Brothers is easy to use and extremely reliable, capable of achieving and maintaining ideal temperatures both for the home and office at the minimum cost possible. They offer a profitable investment for a wide range of retailers and is particularly suited to the hire markets, as an alternative to central heating.

Bradford, England -- The new SADPmini dew point meter from Alpha Moisture Systems combines the proven reliability and excellence of ultra-high capacitance aluminium oxide dew point sensor technology with state of the art electronics in an ultra portable, compact and lightweight instrument that sets the industry standard in Portable Dew Point Measurement The Model SADPmini uses built-in Automatic Calibration and Dry-Down Technology to achieve very rapid, reliable and accurate readings every time and the connectivity of this hand held dew point meter provides a versatile solution. Linear 4-20mA analogue output, Serial RS485 communications and direct USB connection to PC are all available. The rechargeable battery will provide over 250 hours of continuous operation from full charge.

Sophisticated Answers for Modern Power Management Cologne, Germany -- As demand for electricity continues to grow, so do the challenges to power companies and power grids. Temperature monitoring is a key factor for the optimisation of underground power transmission and distribution installations. The conductor temperature depends on the load, but other factors such as the thermal soil resistivity, the power line arrangement, adjacent cables and other sources dissipating heat into the surrounding area have an important impact on the performance of the installation. The LIOS temperature monitoring solution is based on using passive optical fibres as temperature sensors, either integrated directly inside a high voltage cable or mounted externally on the cable insulation.

Stamford CT, USA -- Omega's new Wireless Thermocouple Connector Series features stand-alone, compact, battery powered thermocouple connectors that transmit their readings back to a host receiver up to 90 m (300') away. Each unit can be programmed in the field to work as a type J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N or C calibration connector. When activated the connector will transmit readings continuously at pre-set time interval that was programmed by the user during the initial setup. Each unit measures and transmits: Thermocouple Input Reading, Connector Ambient Temperature, RF Signal Strength and Battery Condition to the host and is displayed on the PC screen in real time using the provided software. When used with host receiver model UWTC-REC1 data from up to 12 wireless thermocouple connectors can be received and displayed.

Tiger Optics in top half of list for the second time; 70th in Greater Philadelphia area through growth in sales of its unique laser-based gas analyzers Warrington, PA, USA – Inc. magazine has counted Tiger Optics, LLC among its annual ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the country for the second time. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. Tiger Optics ranked ranked 70th among the top businesses in the Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington areas (PA, NJ, DE, MD) and 2,257th in the national Inc. 5000 list.

Rocket(TM) Evaporator Accelerates Safe Solvent Removal Ipswich, UK & Valley Cottage NY, USA -- Genevac Ltd. has announced the launch of the revolutionary new Rocket (TM) Evaporator. Developed in response to users requiring an evaporator that could quickly process large volumes of solvent without supervision, the Rocket Evaporator has been designed to dry or concentrate as many as six flasks (each containing up to 450ml solvent) five times faster than conventional 'intelligent' evaporators. Using a Rocket Evaporator, users are able to focus on other tasks confident that they will achieve perfect, reproducible results every time. To achieve the dual goals of very fast evaporation, with very precise temperature control to protect valuable samples, the Rocket Evaporator uses a patented new drying technology which uses low temperature steam to directly heat the sample flasks.

Only Two Weeks Away - September 25-26th! Austin TX, USA -- Thermal Management and Technology Symposium 2008 is a conference highlighting the latest advancements in thermal technology for product design, system development and process management. It will be held September 25-26 in Austin, Texas. The conference brochure for Thermal Management and Technology Symposium 2008 is now available! Find out about the presentations, pre-conference workshops and short-courses and meet the speakers participating in this international conference. Take advantage of amazing team registration discounts! Other discounted rates are available for teams as well as government and military personnel. For more details and to register visit the Registration Page. Team Discount: Register 2 or More Attendees, and $600 is deducted from each attendee's registration fee. Bonus Team Discount: Register 3 or More Attendees, and $700 is deducted from each attendee's registration fee.

New Honey Refractometer Puts Laboratory Precision in the Palm of Your Hand Cleveland OH, USA -- (PRWEB) -- MISCO introduces a new line of handheld digital refractometers designed specifically for state and federal inspectors responsible for the measurement and grading of honey. Although designed for government inspectors, the MISCO Digital Honey Refractometer is equally beneficial to professional beekeepers, honey producers, honey mixers, honey brokers, or anyone requiring the absolute most accurate, repeatable readings of moisture content and percent solids in honey. The moisture content of honey is critical to its grade and overall quality. If the moisture content is too high, there is a risk of fermentation; too low and it may crystallize or granulize. The battle between fermentation and crystallization in honey production is a delicate balancing act that can hinge on just a couple percent. An accurate measurement of moisture content, using a refractometer, represents the best weapon in this battle.

NANMAC: The First to use Solar Power to Make Your Sensors! Framingham MA, USA - Nanmac Corporation, leading supplier of thermocouples to industry since 1956, held a ceremony last Friday, September 5, 2008, marking the turning on of their new solar array. Nanmac will generate enough power to supply 60% of energy needed for its US headquarters and manufacturing operations going forward. On hand, were Governor Deval Patrick, State Senator Karen Spilka, Local Representative Pam Richardson, and State Secretary of Energy, Ian Bowles. After a tour, in which the Governor learned about the manufacturing process for Thermocouples, as well as met Nanmac employees, the Governor remarked that companies like Nanmac are "making it in Massachusetts." Nanmac President Dan Nanigian presented a plaque to the Governor, thanking him for his support of Massachusetts manufacturing. He is referring to the many agencies and programs that Nanmac is involved with, including the Massachusetts Technology Collaborotive, The Massachusetts Export Center, The Massachusetts Office of Business Development, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development, all of which had a representative at Friday's event.

Measure, Document, & Alarm 24/7/365 Sparta NJ, USA -- The testo SaverisTM Wireless Monitoring System is a revolutionary breakthrough in temperature and humidity monitoring. Just consider: you're away on vacation and a critical process control point just went out of control. Wouldn't you want to know? With SaverisTM, you will. SaverisTM combines easy to install and commission wireless probes, along with Ethernet probes for exceptionally long distances, for company-wide coverage of critical temperature & humidity set points, 24/7/365.

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Wizard 2 controlled CFC-free Super EL refrigeration system Ipswich, UK & Valley Cottage NY, USA -- Genevac has announced the introduction of the VirTis Ultra Series Freeze Dryer has been engineered to handle a wide range of applications from phase one research through to production clinical trial batches. The new CFC-free Super EL refrigeration system achieves shelf temperatures of -70°C and condenser temperatures as low as -90°C enabling operating conditions that will routinely ensure a successfully and efficiently dried product. The microprocessor based and highly successful Wizard 2 controller is standard across the new Ultra range automating the freeze drying cycle and allowing storage of up to 16 different multi-step recipes. Based upon end user feedback, the new Ultra contains design enhancements enabling larger batch development and processing, improved product uniformity, and easier validation of operating procedures. With the new Ultra you can specify up to 2.13m2 of usable shelf area in a footprint of just 1.13m2.

Pyrometre infrarouge spectral, mono-chromatique, infrared pyrometer bi-color Neuheiten Pyrometer Serie CellaTemp® PZ 60 Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck, Germany -- Pyromètre bi-couleur (bi-chromatique) pour les températures à partir de 300 °C. La nouvelle génération de détecteur combinée au traitement numérique haute résolution permet de mesurer des températures aussi basses que 300°C. From KELLER HCW: For noncontact measurement of temperatures between +300 °C and +800 °C . Exact, reliable measurements even in harsh environments and exposure to steam, dust, etc. or when the lens is dirty. Plausibility check of the two-colour temperature. Ideal for low temperature processes starting at +300 °C, such as for galvanising. Has focusable, through-the-lens sighting system with target marking. Gleichlicht-Quotientenpyrometer für Temperaturen ab 300 °C. Neuste Gleichlicht-Sensortechnologie und eine hochauflösende Digitalisierung machen es möglich, mit dem Quotienten-Verfahren jetzt schon Temperaturen ab 300 °C messen zu können.

A new addition to Chiral Photonics’ fiber-optic sensing line underscores its unique ability to address harsh conditions Pine Brook, New Jersey – Chiral Photonics is proud to announce the newest addition to its Helica™ products – a robust fiber optic temperature sensor designed for the most demanding industrial and R&D applications that require stability to 1000 °C. The sensor was designed for applications ranging from weld monitoring and control to turbine engine service and design. The sensing element is a monolithic glass fiber and is as stable as the silica glass. It is not reliant on any moving parts or coatings and the sensor packaging can be tailored to suit the application needs.. The Helica Temperature Sensor is based on Chiral Photonics’ patented chiral grating, which is fabricated by twisting, or microforming, the fiber as it is passed through a miniature heat zone to produce a distinct dip in the transmission spectrum. The spectral position of the dip in this chiral fiber changes with temperature allowing it to be used as a temperature sensor.

Sensornet commercializes high performance fibre optic Sensors for harsh environments

OM-MICROLITE-8 and OM-MICROLITE-16 Stamford CT, USA -- Omega Engineering's Model OM-MICROLITE is a small data logger for monitoring and recording temperature. The OM-MICROLITE is the ultimate plug and record data logger. Despite the compact design, the OM-MICROLITE data is clearly displayed on the logger’s numeric screen. In addition, the OM-MICROLITE stored data can be downloaded automatically to the MICROLABLITE software. The OM-MICROLITE has been dustproof and waterproof tested to meet highest market standards (IP 68). To further ensure easy global usage, the battery is easily replaceable since it is a standard model used worldwide.

Temperature. Resistance. Voltage. Marlboror MA, USA -- You can easily measure up to 48-channels of temperature, voltage, or resistance with Data Translation's TEMPpoint instrument. Choose your inputs, number of channels, and system interface (USB or Ethernet). It's a Triple Play. These instruments allow direct thermocouple, RTD, and precision voltage or resistance measurements with a PC. Temperature and voltage values can be viewed, graphed, or exported to Excel, and allow limit checking for control or monitoring of a manufacturing process. Both USB and Ethernet (LXI) versions are available.