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Polytec, Inc. announces a new, high-precision white light interferometer for online part inspection and production/quality control. Designed as a compact, industrial system, the TMS-300/320 TopCam interferometer easily installs on a manufacturing line and rapidly verifies production part specifications for flatness and topography. By combining telecentric imaging with a Michelson interferometer, a precision scanning system and a digital camera, the system can produce extremely fast measurements over large fields-of-view (19 mm diameter) with a Z resoultion up to 10 mm. Telecentric lenses allow proper imaging along high, steep edges and within deep, drilled holes. Measurements of imaged surfaces with substantial relief are easily characterized by scanning the large Z dynamic range (50 mm max). Polytec, Inc., Tustin, CA.

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Rotating Machinery Fault Detector

The IMI Sensors Division of PCB Piezotronics has introduced Model 682A05, dual 4-20 mA output, DIN rail mounted machinery fault detector designed to capture the earliest signs of bearing deterioration with a minimum of personnel training. Through a 1 kHz/5 kHz selectable high-pass filter, the first output measures 'peak' g levels over a specified time interval, which is critical in the detection of early bearing faults. The second output measures 'overall' vibration levels in user-selectable units, from 10 Hz to 1 kHz, ideal for detecting low frequency faults such as out-of-balance and misalignment. Able to interface with existing plant architecture, this unit will provide 24/7 monitoring of rotating equipment and is well suited for detecting lubrication starvation, inner and outer race faults, impacting and contamination. IMI Sensors Division of PCB Piezotronics, Depew, NY.

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Tactile Measurement System

Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. has introduced its most advanced tactile pressure measurement system, the T3000. The new data acquisition system is a complete turnkey solution designed to support up to 10,240 sensors at acquisition rates up to 128 kHz, enabling real-time tactile pressure analysis of objects in direct physical contact. Its parallel-scanning architecture can accommodate an enormous number of sensor configurations, and it is compatible with any of PPS's tactile arrays, including the Conformable Tactile Array that molds to complex curved surfaces, the Industrial Tactile Array capable of measurement to 500 psi with standing temperatures as high as 200° C, and Stretchable Tactile Arrays that can wrap up snuggly around limbs or conform to changes in seat cushion surfaces. Pressure Profile Systems, Inc., Los Angeles, CA.

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Handheld VI/Daq Software

Analog & Digital Peripherals, Inc. has released the first universal "virtual instrument package" and "data acquisition system" designed specifically for Windows handhelds, tablets and notebooks. The DATAQ CF2 consists of a 24-bit compact flash card with 32 kB of RAM, while six configurable channels allow for various combinations for most custom OEM applications. The DATAQ CF2 includes Pocket PC "Test Panel Software," which provides the ability to acquire, analyze, store and view data. Data can be imported into software using Labview 7 and Express, and also Excel, Access, MATLAB or can be analyzed scientifically with C using FFTs and more. Analog & Digital Peripherals, Inc., Troy, OH.

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Panel PCs

CyberResearch, Inc. announces a new series of 15 in. and 17 in. panel PCs that make industrial computing easy with Pentium® 4 power, a PCI expansion slot, two 2.5 in. drive bays, network-ready I/ O ports, and optional touchscreen. Both models provide NEMA 4 sealing when mounted in an appropriate enclosure. Network-ready communication and data ports include both 10/100/1000 Base-T and 10/100 Base-T ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, four COM: ports, a parallel printer port, and VGA port. An optional kit allows rack or panel mounting. CyberResearch, Inc., Branford, CT.

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Vibration Data Collector

DLI Engineering has released the DLI Watchman® DCA-50, featuring four simultaneous channels for faster vibration data collection and improved machine condition analysis. With a large 6.3 in. color screen and a battery life that will last a full eight hour shift, the rugged unit simplifies data collection by using either route-based or barcode driven modes. The DCA-50 features an 800 MHz CPU, Windows® XP embedded and over 500 MB of data storage. DLI Engineering, Bainbridge Island, WA.

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Visible and Near-Infrared Camera

Sensors Unlimited, Inc. has introduced Visible-InGaAs, the world's smallest dual wavelength range camera that simultaneously images in the visible and shortwave infrared spectrum. The Visible-InGaAs SU320Mvis 1.7RT MiniCamera is built around Sensor Unlimited's proprietary InGaAs focal plane arrays that feature an expanded wavelength range and higher sensitivity than has ever been available. The tiny camera features a 320 × 240 pixel array with a 40 micron pitch. The versatile, all solid-state InGaAs sensor requires no cooling and has no moving parts. It simultaneously delivers a 12-bit RS-422 digital output and EIA-170 analog video output for display on commercial TV monitors. Sensors Unlimited, Inc., Princeton, NJ.