February 2005 Spotlight

Radiation threat detection network

At the 2004 U.S. Maritime Security Expo, held last September in New York, Thermo unveiled its Matrix MRDS, a state-of-the-art radiation threat detection network that provides real-time detection, location and analysis of radiation threats across a predetermined area. Incorporating a wireless interconnect, its Matrix Mobile Radiation Detection System, or MRDS, promotes error-free data transmission whether used in fixed or mobile command centers.

Thermo Electron Corp.
Boston, Mass.
(617) 275-6520
www.thermo.com

Facemask protects against SARS

Triosyn Corp. has developed the world's first personal facemask to protect against the SARS virus, as proven in independent testing by Health Canada. The facemask uses an innovative filter that blocks SARS from penetrating the mask's membrane, while eliminating the need for supplemental oxygen or full bio-protective suits.

Triosyn Corp.
Burlington, Vt.
(212) 850-5634
www.triosyn.com

Vent panels protect from exploding gases

Explosion Protection Vent Panels that minimize structural and mechanical damage caused by expanding gases are now available in a full range of types and sizes. The panels protect systems and enhance personnel safety in areas where dust particles from coal, wood, plastics, metal and other products are present and may increase the risk of an explosion.

Zook Enterprises
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
(440) 543-1010
www.zook.cc

Safety switch with auto calibration

The IntelliPoint™ SXRNT Series RF Admittance Point Level Switch conforms to IEC61508-2, Sec. 7,4,3,1 1999 FMEDA standards for Safety Integrity Instrumentation (SIL) as evaluated by Exida. The SXRNT Series is suitable for SIL1 and SIL2 installations and for SIL3 installations when installed as two redundant switches.

Ametek Drexelbrook
Horsham, Pa.
(215) 674-1234
www.drexelbrook.com

Limit and safety switches

The new KB and KM safety switches, available in either plastic or metal bodies, are the most modern design of a safety switch now on the market. The easy-to-wire contacts are removable, the heads/actuators are interchangeable, the operating head can be rotated 45 degrees, and the rotating lever has a full 360 degree adjustment.

Automation Systems Interconnect Inc.
Carlisle, Pa.
(877) 650-5160
www.asi-ez.com

Indoor air quality monitor

Innovative IAQ monitors utilize the power of Pocket PC mobile computers, displaying CO₂, CO, and temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius, as well as derived moisture readings like dew point. Optional additions include monitors for O₃, NO₂, NH₃ or other toxic gas sensors, particulate, sound level, air velocity and other monitors.

GrayWolf Sensing Solutions
Trumbull, Conn.
(203) 416-0005
www.WolfSense.com