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New intrinsically safe infrared thermometer
Announcing the arrival of the
newly launched Fluke 568
Ex, intrinsically safe (IS) infrared
thermometer which meets
intrinsically safe certifications
from all major safety agencies for
Class 1 Div. 1 and Div. 2 or Zone
1 and 2 hazardous environments.
Ideal for use in environments
such as petroleum, chemical,
oil and gas or pharmaceutical
environments, the Fluke 568
Ex is one tool that can be used
anywhere, worldwide.
The unit measures between
-40°C to 800°C with ±1% accuracy.
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Measurements from further away
are accurate with a 50:1 distanceto-spot
ratio. The Fluke 568 Ex
captures up to 99 points of data
and is versatile, with a multiple
language (user select) interface
and adjustable emissivity, built-in
material table.
The Fluke 568 Ex is
compatible with standard K-type
mini-connector thermocouple
probe (KTC) and is shipped with a
conductive case for carrying into
hazardous areas. It also carries the
standard Fluke 2-year warranty.
sales@comtest.co.za
New pressure measurement innovations to solve tough
industrial installation challenges
The process control industry is
often challenged with harsh
operating environments where
existing technology does not
meet measurement needs. The
Rosemount 3051S pressure
transmitter has been enhanced
to allow new measurement
possibilities in high-process
temperatures or changing
ambient conditions.
First, the new Rosemount
3051S Thermal Range Expander
with new UltraTherm 805
oil fill fluid enables pressure
measurements by directmounting
a diaphragm seal
system to processes that reach
up to 410°C (770°F) without
requiring the challenging
impulse piping or heat tracing
used in traditional connection
technology. In applications where
ambient temperatures drop
below ideal operating conditions,
system response time becomes
slow, resulting in delayed process
pressure readings. Traditionally,
this problem is solved by using
heat tracing which is costly,
maintenance intensive, and
difficult to install. By using the new
thermal range expander dual fill
fluid seal, the Rosemount 3051S
can reliably measure pressure at
extremely high process and low
ambient temperatures.
Second, the Rosemount
3051S Electronic Remote Sensors
(ERS) System now has safety
certification. The ERS System
calculates differential pressure
through a digital architecture --
and is now suitable for SIL 2 and
3 applications. Manufacturers
have challenges installing
and maintaining traditional
mechanical systems due to
line plugging and ambient
temperature effects.
This leads to inaccurate
measurements and fluctuations.
ERS systems solve this problem
by replacing filled capillaries
with an innovative digital
connection, providing a stable
and reliable measurement in
safety applications. The solution
delivers improved performance
and response time, and helps end
users eliminate mechanical DP
level systems.
Finally, the new Rosemount
3051S High Static Differential
Pressure Transmitter provides
reliable flow measurement in
high pressure applications with
capabilities up to 15,000 psi (1034
bar). As processing applications
increasingly operate in conditions
with extreme pressures and
temperatures, operators must
vigilantly monitor equipment
integrity and stability in order to
prevent failures, safety hazards
and decreased production.
In industries such as offshore
and onshore oil and gas and
power generation where
pressures can exceed 10,000 psi,
it is critical that instrumentation
be robust enough to provide
accurate measurements on a
consistent basis. The transmitter’s
SuperModule platform and
coplanar design reduce potential
leak points by 50 percent
compared to traditional designs,
ensuring the highest differential
pressure measurement accuracy,
field reliability and safety.
Companies working in
increasingly challenging
operating environments require
advanced technologies that
provide better process insight
and help them comply with
industry regulations and safety
standards. The Rosemount 3051S
Series of Instrumentation was
designed to solve these needs.
michael.eksteen@emerson.com