November 2004 Product Spotlight

Seamless SCADA upgrade

A unit of GE Infrastructure has introduced Proficy™ HMI/SCADA iFIX^® with FIX^® desktop software. The software enables users to take advantage of the many advanced database and connectivity features of Proficy iFIX, while continuing to view and control plant-wide processes in an existing graphics environment. The simple add-on is transparent to an existing software infrastructure.

GE Fanuc Automation Americas Inc.
Charlottesville, Va.
(800) GE FANUC
www.gefanuc.com
eProduct Number 400

Stand-alone HPLC system controller

The CBM-10Awvp is a new HPLC system controller that connects directly to a lab's LAN. It includes an intuitive Web interface that enables users to set up, control and monitor the instrument remotely though Microsoft's Internet Explorer. This next step in the evolution of the company's VP series, coupled with CLASS-VP client/server S/W, helps conserve bench space in a lab by precluding the necessity of a local PC.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
Columbia, Md.
(800) 477-1227
www.ssi.shimadzu.com
eProduct Number 401

Multi-channel data logger for energy monitoring

The HOBO^® Micro Station, a multi-channel data logger for indoor energy monitoring applications, was designed with a highly flexible system architecture, able to provide pulse or analog inputs from a wide range of specialized third-party sensors - such as power meters and flow meters - as well as the company's full suite of plug-in Smart Sensors.

Onset Computer Corp.
Bourne, Mass.
(800) 564-4377
www.onsetcomp.com/hobo
eProduct Number 402

Multi-channel controller replaces panel meters

The Consolidator™ 4 and 8 series of multi-channel controllers display all inputs on one screen and feature nine 10-amp relays and a Modbus RTU interface. Featuring a backlit LCD that shows all inputs alphanumerically and as a bar graph on one master input screen, the series was designed to replace up to eight panel meters.

Precision Digital Corp.
Natick, Mass.
(800) 343-1001
www.predig.com
eProduct Number 403

Two-channel controller for gas detection

The Model 9000 Controller from Sensidyne was developed for smaller, 2-point fixed gas detection systems. It was designed for use with any of the company's toxic and combustible gas sensors, as well as its infrared and universal transmitters. The controller features a large graphic display, configurable alarm delay, 4-20 mA ouput, password protection, and key CE Mark and CSA approvals.

Sensidyne Inc.
Clearwater, Fla.
(800) 451-9444
www.sensidyne.com
eProduct Number 404

Din-rail mount 8-loop controller

Eurotherm's Mini8™, a din-rail mount controller or data acquisition unit, is a high-stability, 4- or 8-loop PID controller unit or a 32-input data acquisition unit. The Mini8 was been designed to integrate seamlessly with programmable logic controllers, intelligent I/O and other supervisory control and monitoring systems, and offers great modularity in both its hardware and software functions.

Eurotherm Controls Inc.
Leesburg, Va.
(703) 669-1324
www.eurotherm.com
eProduct Number 405