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30 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoSmooth Gas Mass Flow Control in ReachSierra Instruments is featuring itsnew SmartTrak 100 High Pressuremass flow meter at the PittconExpo. The 100 High Pressures is thelatest addition to Sierra’s awardwinningSmartTrak 100 and 50Series of mass flow meters andcontrollers.“The result of over a decade ofuser feedback on earlier versions,our 100 Series mass flow metersand controllers deliver the kind ofintelligent control, independenceand flexibility that leadingcompanies and growth enterpriseswill need to take advantage of thehuge opportunities we see on thehorizon,” Sierra president MatthewOlin said. “Our 50 Series is idealfor OEMs. They share the sameadvanced core sensor technologyas the 100 Series, but they are nowavailable at nearly half the price.”Reliable, stable and smooth gasmass flow control is now withinreach as a result of the proprietarySierra Frictionless-Hovering ValveTechnology inside every Smart-Trak100 and 50. Users can experiencethe most advanced direct-actingcontrol valve available, andunlike other valves, it has shut-offcapability.With Sierra’s Smart-Trak100 series, customers can adjustcalibration in the field for any ofthe 10 pre-programmed Dial-A-Gasgasses. The Pilot Module control/readout interface allows customersto view and adjust critical controlfunctions at any time.The performance/priceadvantage of the Sierra 50 Serieswas made possible by reducing thenumber of mass flow controllerparts by almost 50 percent andautomating calibration aroundslightly reduced accuracy. Theirmodular design means customerscan add communications, displaysor future functionality as needed.Sierra has streamlined delivery bystocking the seven most commonflow ranges. OEM’s that buy involume will see deeper pricereductions.Visit Sierra Instruments at Booth2327.