TEMPBEIJING 2008: Oct 20-23, 2008, Beijing, China. Beijing, P.R.China -- TEMPBEIJING 2008, will will be held on October 20-23, 2008 in Beijing, China. Abstracts in English, the official Conference language, are due by March 31, 2008 It has been more than ten years since the previous symposium on temperature measurements, which was organized by the Chinese Society for Measurement (CSM), was held in Beijing in 1997. TEMPBEIJING 2008 will offer an opportunity for scientists and engineers to present new advances in temperature and thermal measurements, either theoretical, experimental or applied. It is also a platform for them to exchange ideas on existing problems, future needs and prospects, and discuss about the controlling technology. The Conference will gather specialists worldwide, actively engaged in research and application in the discipline of temperature and thermal measurements and related science and technology.

IR Basics Short Courses at SPIE’s DSS in Orlando These are the two Short Courses offered by the ThermoSense Steering Committee and also recommended to those planning to attend the Homeland Security or IR Systems Conferences. 1. SC836: Using IR Thermographic Instruments - A Primer for Thermographers 17 March 2008, 1:30PM-5:30 PM Course Level: Introductory CEU: 0.35 2. SC710: NIR and SWIR Imaging Applications 18 March 2008, 8:30AM-12:30 PM Course Level: Introductory CEU: 0.35

Award-winning Addition to the HALO Family of Analyzers Providing Fast, Accurate and Affordable Trace Moisture Analysis New Orleans LA USA – Tiger Optics LLC has announced at PITTCON 2008 the exhibition of the HALO+™ trace moisture analyzer, newly-announced winner of the 2008 Golden Gas Award for Gas Analysis/ Gas Chromatography. The HALO+, a mini-Continuous Wave Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CW-CRDS) analyzer capable of measuring at the parts-per-trillion (PPT) levels, covers a wider dynamic range than any other trace gas analyzer on the market. It offers unmatched accuracy, speed, repeatability and low cost-of-ownership for which Tiger Optics analyzers are known worldwide. The latest addition to the HALO family of analyzers, the HALO+ is a sibling to Tiger Optics’ popular HALO, first unveiled one year ago at PITTCON 2007.

Robust Enough For Any Environment REGISTER FOR DT's TEMPpoint WEBCAST on March 13, 2008 Marlborough MA, USA -- Do you have a temperature measurement application? Learn how advanced technology in analog design will benefit your temperature measurement application to achieve the results you require. No matter what the environment, automotive, energy, biotech, manufacturing, aerospace, R&D, etc., TEMPpoint offers a 48 channel stand-alone instrument with ready-to-measure application software for measuring data - acquire, display, log data without writing any code. See everything you need to know to make ultra-accurate temperature measurements.

See them at PITCONN 2008 this week The new Vaisala DRYCAP® Dewpoint transmitters DMT345 & 346 are capable of measuring dewpoint in-situ at process temperatures up to 660°F. These unique instruments are proven in a variety of difficult applications, including glassmaking, fluid bed dryers, and industrial ovens.

Ipswich, UK & Valley Cottage NY, USA -- Genevac has chosen Analytica 2008 to exhibit its latest innovative products for centrifugal evaporation, sample concentration and freeze drying. Visitors to Hall B2, Stand 544 will be able to see the latest fast and efficient freeze dryers - the Virtis Advantage Plus and the Benchtop K series. Featuring the latest advancements in benchtop freeze drying, the Virtis AdVantage Plus is available with up to three fluid cooled shelves which maintain temperature control precision previously available only in pilot / production scale units. Each compact unit is loaded with functions that enable materials to be processed quickly, efficiently, and conveniently.

NEW Product from Pickering Interfaces Clacton on Sea, UK –Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of PXI products with the introduction of the high accuracy Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) simulator. The 40-262 is an 18 channel variable resistor module designed to simulate the operation of PT100 and PT1000 RTD’s with unprecedented resolution and accuracy in the PXI form factor. The 40-262 provides a resistance setting resolution of better than 10 mΩ over the entire resistance range and an accuracy of better than 0.1% for all resistance settings, allowing RTDs to be simulated with great accuracy. The 40-262 uses an innovative (patented) design principal that combines fine and coarse control mechanisms in combination with a calibration system to achieve its excellent performance.

Saffron Walden -- Radleys have published a Technical Bulletin that describes how the thermal performance of its Lara™ Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR) was measured by performing a series of experiments and obtaining overall heat transfer coefficients. Knowledge of the heat transfer coefficients of reactors can provide important information relating to the thermodynamics of a reaction and estimation of the overall reaction power and enthalpy. The new Technical Bulletin details how these heat transfer coefficients have been calculated for Lara reactors and includes original experimental data and suggested reference reading material.

ZMD launches SARah – a complete pin-compatible family of low power ADCs that offers industrial customers a family of 28 derivatives of pin-compatible SAR ADCs. Dresden Germany, – ZMD AG, a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer applications, today expanded its product portfolio with a complete family of successive-approximation (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC). SARah is based on a scalable family concept enabling upwards and downwards compatibility. With a total of 28 members in all, the SARah family offers a wide range of configuration choices. Designers can select 8, 10, or 12-bit versions with internal or external voltage references. There are 2, 4, and 8-channel versions available. The common pin-out and software compatibility increases the ability of the manufacturers to easily develop variants of their system solutions.

Stamford CT, USA -- Omega's Model HH802U and HH803U are high accuracy J/K input thermocouple thermometers. Both models feature two 5 digit displays for temperature and a third display for elapsed time. These models also feature a built in USB port for use with the optional Windows data logging software and cable, as well as a DC power jack for extended use with the optional AC adapter. The HH802W and HH803W models replace the USB port with a built in wireless interface for cable free data transmission to a PC when purchased with the optional wireless receiver and Windows software.

PDF-logger® for FDA standard 21 CFR 11 critical storage Buchs, Switzerland & Marietta OH, USA -- Elpro's new Libero PDF-logger® (No Software Required) provides simple cold chain monitoring of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals. This ground-breaking concept of producing the report in a PDF file eliminates the need to install, qualify and validate any specific software at destination. Available in 100 and 400 day models, the Libero PDF-logger® also supports compliance with FDA standard 21 CFR 11 The unique features of the PDF Logger®: * All in one: Data Logger and PDF file generator * No software at destination * Simple application and quick decision making * No cable or interface necessary * Full control thanks to worldwide standardized analysis reports * No wrong manipulations possible * Simple display and print-out * Can immediately be sent to any destination

PetroLab's MINIFLASH FLP / FLPH / FLPL [Click for larger image] -- Albany NY, USA -- MINIFLASH is the only series of instruments for the automatic determination of the flashpoint of liquids and solid samples according to the advanced ASTM D7094 standard. This procedure describes the “Standard Test Method for Flash-Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP)”, which offers the highest repeatability and reproducibility and an excellent correlation to the D93 Pensky-Martens method: there is no statistically significant bias observed between ASTM D7094 and ASTM D93 Procedure A”as concluded during the last Round Robin. Furthermore, test results are equivalent to other well known standards such as Abel and TAG, and thanks to its unique design MINIFLASH can be used for more difficult applications such as testing of contaminated sampleslike diesel fuel in lube oil or gasoline in diesel fuel and for biodiesel testing.

Honeywell Introduces R300 Series Temperature Sensor MINNEAPOLIS MN, USA — Enhanced Accuracy and Reliability in Harsh High-Temperature Environments Honeywell has introduced its R300 Series Temperature Sensor for use in potential EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) applications where operating temperatures can reach 300 °C [572 °F]. The R300 Series Temperature Sensor features enhanced reliability, accuracy and responsiveness which helps optimize fuel economy and engine performance. The purpose of an EGR system on an engine is to reduce NOx (nitrous oxide and nitrous dioxide) emissions by cooling and recirculating exhaust gas back into the engine. The R300 helps the EGR system optimize those NOx emission controls.

Curve-X2 dataloggers are broadly used in paint curing ovens Zevenhuizen, The Netherlands -- The latest version of the Ideal Finish temperature monitoring software offers many new features too. Before a run is to be made a tolerance band can be programmed in the system. If the curve is out of these tolerances this is clearly shown in the graph. Connected to a PC the real time data can be observed at the computer screen during logging. It is also possible to save a or several “zooms” of a curve as separate files.

Vaccine Storage Education White Papers Online Addison IL, USA -- This series of White Papers on the Dickson website provide information regarding the importance of vaccine storage temperature monitoring. Dickson is a manufacturer of data loggers and sensors for vaccine storage monitoring such as the one illustrated here. The topics include: • Articles dealing with vaccine losses and recalls due to improper storage and handling. • The Importance of Temperature Monitoring • The Causes of Vaccine Cold Chain Errors • CDC Recommendations

Bangalore, INDIA -- Cosmic Circuits has introduced a silicon-proven temperature sensor in the 65nm TSMC process. The temperature-sensor comes with an integrated 12b sigma-delta Analog-to-Digital converter to provide an accurate digital readout. Today’s System-on-Chip devices in 65nm process technologyintegrate multiple systems on the same chip. The level of complexity and integration often results in increase in die-temperature. Systems that push performance or work in harsh high-temperature environments need capability to track the temperature. “Availability of a proven temperature sensor silicon IP core in 65nm effectively addresses this need, and enables value-added capabilities on our customers’ system-on-chips”, said Krishnan Ramabadran, VP of Marketing for Cosmic Circuits.

Lyotrack : Humidity monitoring for freeze-drying use Lyotrack 100 from Alcatel Vacuum Technology is a brand new moisture sensor specially developed for the freeze-drying application. It is particularly convenient on production freeze-dryers thanks to its capability to be steam sterilized. It can also be used on pilot and scaling up freeze-dryers for process development and scaling up studies. Lyotrack 100 measures the humidity which is present in the freeze-dryer’s atmosphere extracted from lyophilized products. Hence, humidity measurements are representative of the full batch, which is of high interest for process monitoring in parallel with temperature’s probes.

Santa Barbara CA, USA & Norwich, UK -- Anasys Instruments introduces the second generation of its award winning nano thermal analysis product, the nano-TA2. This system extends the capabilities of the nano-TA system by the addition of local temperature mapping via the Scanning Thermal Microscopy (SThM) mode at a resolution of 0.1º C. This is achieved by a significant improvement in the noise levels as well as higher resolution electronics.

Lebanese National Defence Ministry place order for 6 Pharos XLR3+ CROISSY-BEAUBOURG, FRANCE -- The Lebanese National Defence Ministry have placed an order for 6 Pharos XLR3+ Long Range Multisensor Surveillance Platforms from Cedip Infrared Systems to provide its Naval forces with 24/7 long-range surveillance & reconnaissance capabilities in all weather conditions. Selected for its high performance, compactness and operational robustness the PHAROS XLR3+ provides outstanding operational effectiveness for applications including border & coastal surveillance, protection of sensitive sites, vessel traffic management, protection of fisheries exclusion zones and law enforcement. The PHAROS XLR3+ features a two-axis platform that may accommodate different types of sensor to optimally fit even the most demanding customer needs. The supplied PHAROS XLR3+ Platforms will be equipped with a long range thermal imager to give night capabilities and a high performance CCD camera with powerful zoom for daytime operation.

IRT Everest Interscience’s Patented Sighting System Solves Aiming Problems Tuscon AZ-USA -- (Vocus/PRWEB ) -- Everest Interscience's patented Through-The-Lens, or Single Lens Reflex Intra-Optical Light Sighting solves the inherent parallax problem caused by using Laser-Sighted Infrared Temperature Sensors (IRTs). Since the Infrared radiation and the LED Light pass through the same optical path, unlike other laser-sighted instruments, the LED shows the target's location, shape and size. Everest's Model 6000.1 is one IR temperature sensor that incorporates both the Intra-Optical Light Sighting and Vario-Zooom focusing (patent pending). Knowing where the infrared temperature sensor is 'looking' is one issue that makes it difficult to use infrared thermometers (IRT's) properly. Since the IR radiation from the object is invisible, the end user can't see where the instrument is pointing.