July 2007

VEI Introduces Thermal Imaging Cameras with Night Vision

OceanView, a VEI company, recently introduced its full line of thermal imaging cameras that use thermal imaging, color zoom, ultra low light and image intensified camera sensors.

“Let us turn night into day allowing your journey into total darkness, pouring rain, fog and even intense sun become a safe and cautious one with our Thermal Imager” said Alexandra Bader, director of marketing.

OceanView designs and manufactures each camera by hand and offers a full line of thermal imaging options combining cutting edge camera sensors with an aerodynamically designed and patented single-house pan and tilt system. The “marinized” waterproof and sealed cameras are made to withstand shock, vibration, corrosion, moisture and salt.

The 2-axis Gyro-stabilization allows a steady performance. This system can scan an area and amplify the available ambient light to produce a clear image.

Its heated camera window eliminates fogging and condensation. The low profile and classic design along with a powder-coated corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy allows for durability and longevity.

The cameras provide high resolution color with more than 300x zoom as well as an ultra low light monochrome camera with zoom lens.

The new site has an Investor Relations page. By completing the registration form, visitors can request to receive corporate communications to multiple e-mail addresses, request investor mailings, attend online corporate events and provide feedback directly to management at anytime.

The heater features Sylvania’s long-life serpentine coil design for heat transfer efficiency.  An intelligent over-temperature sensing system prevents premature failure and ensures high performance and long-term durability. The unit is equipped with a long-life blower motor and large air intake, which eliminates clogging and prevents premature failures.

“While the unit is completely self-contained, all major components, including heating elements, blower and electronic controls, are replaceable for ease of maintenance,” said Gary Muzzey, heating products engineering manager.

Whether being used for drying, curing, melting, shrinking or sealing, the Skorpion provides full closed-loop PID temperature regulation up to 1,400°F (760°C) with +/- 2° accuracy.  Its all-metal air source is powerful and robust, ensuring reliable operation in dusty environments, with an adjustable air damper for flow control. Two flares and a nozzle are offered as accessories to the heater.

T-Tubes are made from ZOTEK F, a Zotefoams family of closed cell foams based on Kynar PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride). T-Tubes will not wick or absorb moisture and are entirely washable. They are also crush resistant, which can be an issue with PVC-jacketed insulation that creates particulates when cut or impacted. Their smoke, flame and toxicity properties as well as their chemical and UV resistance are excellent. T-Tubes are impervious to a wide range of chemicals up to pH12. 

With their durable, chemically resistant skin and overlapping adhesive tape closure, T-Tubes combine safety and installation simplicity in a space-saving, clamshell design. With a wall thickness of only one quarter of an inch, T-Tubes replace one- to two-inch fibrous or open-cell insulation materials and do not require additional jacketing. T-Tubes can be installed in one step and their fine cell structure doesn’t create dust when cut.

Controlling thermal output and power consumption on POS computing systems becomes more difficult as performance increases. This is especially challenging in providing compact, fan-free POS architectures, where heat and vibration can interfere with performance. The solution requires a new heat-efficient POS design architecture and components that have very low thermal output and consume a minimum amount of power.

The new KS Fan-free Touch Terminals by Posiflex meet the challenge and are designed to provide more functionality without compromising power, even when running with a 21-watt CPU. The new series is built on the proven, scalable and extensible architecture of Intel-based CPUs with options that range from an entry-level 1 gigahertz (GHz) Celeron M upgradeable to a 1.5 GHz for more power-hungry multimedia applications.

The new KS terminal series by Posiflex is a unique, flexible and scaleable solution that is certified in compliance with the Windows Embedded for Point-of-Service (WEPOS) software platform.

Eliminating the need for failure prone exhaust fans, liquid cooling or heat pipes, the rugged KS terminals operate quietly, and the spill-proof, water-resistant structure protects circuitry and allows for easy cleaning and quick POS hardware maintenance. Available in 15- and 17-inch screen options, with thick or thin client configurations, the Posiflex KS Fan-Free Touch Terminals are compatible with Microsoft WEPOS, Windows XP Professional and WinCE operating systems.

The KS Fan-free Touch Terminal series consists of three different models.

• The KS 6315, Intel Celeron M, 1.0 GHz upgradeable to 1.5 GHz 1 MB cache, is compatible with Windows XP Professional, WEPOS and the WinCE operating systems that include 15-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, resistive or infrared touch.

• The KS 6317, Intel Celeron M, 1.0 GHz upgradeable to 1.5 GHz 1 MB cache, is compatible with Windows XP Professional and WEPOS operating systems. It includes a 17-inch LCD panel with resistive touch.

• The KS 6115, AMD LX-700, is compatible with Windows XP Professional, WEPOS, and WinCE operating systems and features a 15-inch LCD panel with resistive touch.

The Strikesorb UL Recognized SPD has been fully tested to the complete testing procedure as defined by the revised UL 1449 safety standard. Strikesorb’s robust design enables it to sustain multiple and successive lightning strikes and power surges without requiring maintenance, even under harsh environmental or poor power quality conditions. 

The Strikesorb’s unique design provides a straight electrical path to its large single disc of distribution-grade varistor material, unlike other TVSS systems that employ arrays of conventional MOV components with 90° angled lead wires to each varistor. The absence of lead wires and internal disconnect mechanisms gives the Strikesorb an extremely low contact resistance and a low clamping voltage.

Strikesorb modules are offered in two variations, the 40mm Strikesorb module is rated at 140 kA (8/20) and the 80 mm Strikesorb module is rated at 200 kA (8/20) according to NEMA LS-1. Both Strikesorb modules have also been successfully tested to the complete testing procedure specified in the IEC61643-1:2005 international standard for surge protection, which includes testing using 10/350 lightning current waveforms. The testing was conducted by the VDE Institute in Germany. Strikesorb modules are offered at ratings to fit a variety of applications including operating voltages of 120 V up to 600 V.

Both the 40 mm and 80 mm modules can be integrated inside larger systems or within Raycap’s Rayvoss stand alone TVSS system. The Rayvoss system can utilize the Strikesorb suppression module in a variety of configurations and operating voltages including single-phase, split-phase, three-phase wye and three-phase delta configurations with voltages that range from 120 V to 600 V respectively.

With straight sensors, the connection head and thermowell assembly components must be removed to install a ridged sensor, but the Worm bends around and through the top or face of the enclosure. It slides through the enclosure’s entry port and snaps into place without removal of the enclosure, rigid conduit, connection head or any assembly components.

A Worm sensor can be installed in minutes, using a pair of pliers and wire cutters. The installer needs to determine the proper length, cut the Worm spring accordingly, slide the spring over the sensor wires, snap a cap/clip on the end and slide the assembly into the thermowell, enclosure or transmitter head. Spacers are supplied to keep the assembly straight.

The sensor is immune from external temperature effects, even in a short thermowell. The temperature assembly keeps the spring-loaded sensor in place, shielding it from external ambient temperatures that can throw readings off. It provides step response times 13 percent faster than standard, straight sensors.

Worm sensors are available with a variety of RTDs and thermocouples, including 100 and 1000 ohm, platinum, copper, nickel RTDs, J- and K-type thermocouples, and others.

Temperature assemblies are also available for surface measurements. The Worm can be mounted directly to tanks, pipes, motors, compressors, reactors or anywhere a skin surface temperature measurement is needed. These versatile assemblies include the Worm Flexible Sensor with a choice of PC-Programmable or Smart Hart Temperature Transmitters. Stainless steel mounting accessories allow these assemblies to endure the harshest field environments.

Fairchild Controls Expands its Headquarters with New Development Facilities and a High-Power Electronics Laboratory

Fairchild Controls Corp. recently inaugurated the expansion of its Frederick, Md. headquarters operation, providing additional development and production capacity to support its involvement with high-power electronic controls for aerospace and military applications.

The 5,400-square-foot growth area includes a world-class high-power electronics laboratory and additional workstations. It also allows for a collocation of the company’s manufacturing, quality and procurement personnel for improved operating efficiency.

“This expansion will enable Fairchild Controls to further advance its technology and capabilities as the industry increasingly moves toward high-power electronics for both aircraft and land-based vehicles,” said Scott Selle, president.

The ECO Group employs about 2,400 staff and is currently indirectly owned by Compass Partners European Equity Fund and by the company management. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval within the EU.

The acquisition represents a strategic opportunity for Luvata to strengthen its product offering in value-added solutions to Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) customers. The ECO Group has a strong, established position in Europe, complementing Luvata’s position in North America. Both groups have growing presences in Asia. The combination of the two organizations will give them a better physical presence in more key regions of existing and emerging business. The global HVACR equipment market is estimated to be worth more than $60 billion.

This partnership between the two like-minded companies will create a powerful fusion of patented technologies, innovative, high quality PC components and improved accessibility of premium solutions for customers.
Moving forward, PC Power & Cooling’s complete line of power supplies will become the premium-grade PSU collection from OCZ, and will continue to be branded under the PC Power & Cooling brand. OCZ’s high performance memory modules, PSUs and flash memory will continue to evolve and stay attuned to the needs of the industry. The outcome is a greatly differentiated range of OCZ and PCP&C solutions available worldwide that addresses the complete spectrum of applications.

Building on a shared understanding and mutual enthusiasm for leading-edge computer technology, OCZ and PC Power & Cooling will unify to represent the pinnacle of performance. Look for all of OCZ Technology Group's current and future products in its worldwide network of distributors, e-tailers and retail stores.

AGC will not be integrated into Alfa Laval. The two organizations will go to market independently of each other according to a multi-brand strategy.

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August

15-16 World Energy Engineering Congress 2007, Atlanta, Ga.

19-23 American Chemical Society 234th National Meeting and Exposition, Boston, Mass.

22-24 Radiant Panel Association Annual Conference and Semi-Annual Radiant Exposition, Hartford, Conn.

September

11-13 The Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference and Expo, Las Vegas, Nev.

16-19 Thermoforming Conference 2007, Cincinnati, Ohio

17-19 ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and Exposition, Detroit, Mich.

24-26 Insulating Concrete Form Association Fall Meeting and Expo 2007, St. Louis, Mo.

25-27 National Manufacturing Week, Rosemont, Ill.

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