Showing posts with label Test Equipment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Test Equipment. Show all posts

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Phasing Sticks or Digital Voltmeter 11kV & 33kV

Phasing Sticks or Digital Voltmeter 

Phasing stick is used in high voltage installation for phase testing between two terminals before connection is made. It is also used as a voltage indicator for 11kV installation. 

Main component 

  1. Live Conductor Tester
  2. Phasing Rod
  3. Proving Unit 
  4. Extension Rod
  5. Test leads 
  6. Casing 
Which brand is better? Seawards or Transcat?




Above is the video on how they use the phasing sticks.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator


Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Raytek ST20XB Non-Contact Handheld Infrared Thermometer


Raytek ST20XB Handheld Infrared Thermometer

Just another one
Infrared Thermometer that I found. This thermometer cost is around RM650 (after conversion).


Product features:
  • gauges from -25 to 999F or -21 to 535C
  • switchable from fahrenheit to celcius
  • backlit LCD display for easy reading
  • features max, scan and hold functions
  • pistol grip handle

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Non contact handheld infrared thermometer $30

Non contact handheld infrared thermometer

I just surfing internet today and found that this non contact handheld infrared thermometer price just about $30 (convert to RM is less than RM100). Surprise! Inexpensive and very surprise to me because I think the price is more than 1k.


Non contact handheld infrared thermometer $30

What to do with this stuff? The infrared is used for sensing temperature. Just aim to something this non contact handheld infrared thermometer properly and you will get the temperature result very fast. But sometimes people call this equipment is laser thermometer. Actually nothing to do with the laser. It's not a laser because laser cannot be used for sensing temperature.

How it works? Point out the thermometer to the item to be measured. The closer you are, the better result or more accurate you get. But it is still can give a good reading from a distance.

Thermometer measure the infrared radiation to calculate the object temperature while the laser pointer as a guide to the right direction. Normally
non contact handheld infrared thermometer application using at my power plant such as measure hot water pipe temperature through a wall (leaking case). By moving the laser pointer, it make your job easier to detect where is the hot water leak source.

Below is the details product specification about
non contact handheld infrared thermometer.

Product Features:

  • Non-Contact Handheld Infrared Thermometer General Features:
  • -4° to 608°F / -20° to 320°C temperature range.
  • Accuracy ±2°C (±3°F) or 2% reading Response time 500mSec, 95%.
  • Spectral response 7-18 um Distance to spot size 6:1 Backlit LCD display Pistol grip handle.
  • Laser pointer on/off switch.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Portable Vibration Meter

Portable Vibration Meter
  • Extech 407860 Heavy Duty Vibration Meter

  • Extech 461880 Vibration Meter + Laser/Contact Tachometer
  • Phase II DVM-1000 Digital Vibration Tester
  • Reed VB-8200 Digital Vibration Meter
  • Time TV110 Portable Digital Vibration Meter with Printer
  • Time TV200 Digital Vibration Meter, Pen Type
  • Time TV220 Digital Vibration Meter, Pen Type
  • Time TV260 Digital Vibration Meter, Pen Type
  • Time TV300 Digital Vibration Meter

Friday, September 11, 2009

Field Xpert SFX100 Is the Process Industry’s First Wireless Configuration Tool

Field Xpert is a high performance device configurator that meets the needs and requirements of the process industry:

Handheld for device configuration
Wireless Communication via Bluetooth™ or WLAN based on an Industrial PDA
Device Xpert - Configuration software package for field device commissioning, diagnosis and maintenance
Envelop Curve for Endress + Hauser Time of Flight (ToF) level device
Flexible Architecture with Windows Mobile operating system
Investment Protection with easy future integration of WirelessHART, Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus protocol

Field Xpert SFX100

Field Xpert is a compact, flexible, ergonomic and robust industrial PDA adapted to your needs for high productivity.

The Field Xpert package comprises:

Field Xpert device Device Xpert configuration software for all registered HART® devices HART®/Bluetooth™ modem for device connection

Field Xpert offers functions to reduce your instrument setup and diagnosis time. It operates with HART®/Bluetooth™ modem and WLAN supported networks.

Device Xpert configuration software makes Field Xpert the complete HART® communicator for industrial applications.

Flexible architecture

The Windows Mobile™ operating system makes it possible to install further software applications for Plant Asset Management activities such as maintenance and documentation.

The Endress+Hauser software packages of the Xpert series run well on Field Xpert. This makes Field Xpert a real all-rounder for tough industrial applications.

Technical data at a glance

Display



3.5" transreflective TFT color
64k, QVGA, 240 x 20 pixel
Portrait and landscape mode
Protected by a Makrolon panel

Power Supply

Rechargeable lithium ion battery



Non-Ex version: 2880 mAh
Ex version: 3600 mAh

Housing



Protection class IP 65 (immersion for brief periods)
Antistatic
Non-corroding

Dimensions L x W x D

178 x 85 x 9 mm

Weight



Non-Ex version: 550 gram
Ex version: 700 gram

Temperature ranges



Storage: -10°C up to +60°C
Charging: 0°C up to +45°C
Working, non-Ex version: -10°C up to +60°C
Working, Ex version: -10°C up to +50°

Relative humidity

Storage and operation: up to 90% r.h.


More details can be accessed at this resource.


Saturday, June 20, 2009

Introduction to Ultrasonic Doppler Flow Meters

What is a Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meter?

An ultrasonic flowmeter (non-intrusive Doppler flow meters) is a volumetric flow meter which requires particulates or bubbles in the flow. Ultrasonic flowmeters are ideal for wastewater applications or any dirty liquid which is conductive or water based. Ultrasonics flowmeters will generally not work with distilled water or drinking water. Aerations would be required in the clean liquid applications. Ultrasonic flowmeters are also ideal for applications where low pressure drop, chemical compatibility, and low maintenance are required.


PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The basic principle of operation employs the frequency shift (Doppler Effect) of an ultrasonic signal when it is reflected by suspended particles or gas bubbles (discontinuities) in motion. This metering technique utilizes the physical phenomenon of a sound wave that changes frequency when it is reflected by moving discontinuities in a flowing liquid. Ultrasonic sound is transmitted into a pipe with flowing liquids, and the discontinuities reflect the ultrasonic wave with a slightly different frequency that is directly proportional to the rate of flow of the liquid (Figure 1). Current technology requires that the liquid contain at least 100 parts per million (PPM) of 100 micron or larger suspended particles or bubbles.


ULTRASONIC DOPPLER FLOW METER SELECTION

The key questions which need to be answered before selecting an ultrasonic flow meter or doppler flowmeter are:

  • Does the liquid have particulates of 100 ppm of 100 microns in size?

  • Do you require a handheld or continuous process monitor?

  • Do you require an analog output?

  • What is the minimum and maximum flow rate for the flow meter?

  • What is the minimum and maximum process temperature?

  • What is the minimum and maximum process pressure?

  • What is the size of the pipe?

  • Is the pipe always full?



  • DESIGN VARIATIONS

    Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters come in either single or dual-sensor versions. In the single-sensor version, the transmit and receive crystals are potted into the same sensor body, which is clamped onto a single point of the pipe surface (Figure 4-8). A coupling compound is used ultrasonically connect the sensor to the pipe. In the dual sensor version, the transmit crystal is in one sensor body, while the receive crystal is in another. Clamp-on Doppler flowmeters are subject to interference from the pipe wall itself, as well as from any air space between the sensor and the wall. If the pipe wall is made of stainless steel, it might conduct the transmit signal far enough so that the returning echo will be shifted enough to interfere with the reading. There are also built-in acoustic discontinuities in copper, concrete-lined, plastic-lined, and fiberglass-reinforced pipes. These are significant enough to either completely scatter the transmitted signal or attenuate the return signal. This dramatically decreases flowmeter accuracy (to within only ±20%), and, in most cases, clamp-on meters will not work at all if the pipe is lined.

    More details you can go to the website (http://omega.com).


    Tuesday, June 9, 2009

    Fluke 99B Application?

    Fluke 99B

    You want to know more about this test equipment?
    click here... Fluke 99B, Fluke 99, Fluke 99

    or you can just google at internet...
    there are a lot of info you can get...

    p/s: Currently I am very busy with my daily job

    Thursday, August 28, 2008

    PPC4 Pressure controller/calibrator

    DH Instruments, a Fluke company announce the PPC4 Pressure controller/calibrator; a high performance instrument designed to provide versatility and ease of use in calibration labs and manufacturing environments. The PPC4 covers the absolute range of 1 kPa (0.15 psi) to 10 MPa (1500 psi) and gauge equivalent including very low differential pressures. PPC4’s emphasis is on high end performance, minimizing measurement uncertainty and maximizing the ranges covered by a single controller.

    PPC4 Pressure controller/calibrator

    Introducing:

    • Choice of new advanced local user interface with color display and point-and click navigation or economical basic interface
    • Front panel USB port with free “cockpit” software for instantaneous plug-and-play functionality with any PC
    • Real time measurement uncertainty calculation and display
    • New “F class” Q-RPT module for full scale performance at lower cost


    Wednesday, April 16, 2008

    pH Indicator Paper Using by Lab

    This is what we called pH indicator paper. The pH 0 to 14 will be indicated by contrast of paper color. Macherey Nagel maybe the manufacturer of this pH tester. Sometimes we use this stick tester to measure and compare reading with our own instrumentation analyzer.

    pH Indicator Paper Macherey Nagel

    Measurement of pH value is possible even in unbuffered or very weakly buffered solutions, since the sticks can be left in the solution until the final colour change is completed.

    Monday, March 24, 2008

    Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator

    One of the main instrument calibrator or test equipment in our workshop is Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator.

    Fieldbus HART 375 Field Communicator

    Features:
    -
    Universal HART ® andFoundation TM fieldbus
    -
    Intrinsically safe
    -
    Rugged and reliable
    -
    Interfaces with AMS Suite:Intelligent Device Manager
    -
    -
    Processor and Memory Specifications;
    - Microprocessor: 80 MHz Hitachi® SH3
    -
    Memory Internal: 32 MB
    - System Card: 128MB or higher secure digital card
    - RAM: 32MB
    -
    Expansion Module: 2 MB or higher secure digital card
    - Battery Charger: Mini DIN 4-pin jack
    -
    HART and Fieldbus: Three 4mm banana plugs (one commonto HART and Foundation fieldbus)
    -
    IrDA Port: IrDA (Infrared Data Access) portsupporting up to 115 Kbps
    :
    ±15 degrees recommended maximumangle from center line
    : Approximately 12 (30 cm)recommended maximum distance

    "The 375 Field Communicator is the new standard in handheld communicators. Built on over 12 years of experience with the 275 HART® Communicator, user requirements drove the features of this next generation communicator. HART users worldwide told us how to make a better communicator. FOUNDATION fieldbus users said they wanted a portable intrinsically safe communicator that supports all their fieldbus devices.

    We designed the 375 Field Communicator user interface around the 275, leveraging the navigation features users told us they liked. Then we added FOUNDATION fieldbus and powerful features including a much larger touch screen, HART Revision 6 support, and the ability to upgrade your 375 Field Communicator onsite using the Internet. The result is the universal, user upgradeable, intrinsically safe, rugged and reliable 375 Field Communicator."

    Friday, February 22, 2008

    Hydroponic pH Meter Application

    I stumbled upon this hydroponic pH meter which is widely used in agriculture industry. Just for sharing among my readers this instrumentation test equipment is very important especially in water content analysis.

    Hydroponic Deep Water System

    Hydroponic relatively low maintenance and highly very efficient.

    Hydroponic pH Meter

    Monitoring the level of pH is quite essential. When the pH is not at the proper level the plant will lose it's ability to absorb some of the essential elements required for healthy growth. Most of the plants will growth in acid environment 6.0 to 6.5 pH event the pH level is vary from plant to plant.

    Related article you may interest:
    1) Purpose of the Water Analyser System in Coal Fired Power Plant
    2) Portable pH Calibrator

    Wednesday, February 20, 2008

    The Fancy Color of Beamex MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator

    Beamex MC5 Calibrator is one of the important of our instrumentation test equipments in power plant or specifically instrumentation's workshop. The MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator is a combination of a multifunction calibrator and fieldbus configurator. Below is the description and main features of the MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator from Beamex website.

    "Introducing the world’s first fieldbus calibrator

    The MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator is a combination of a multifunction calibrator and a fieldbus configurator. The MC5 is a compact, easy-to-use and field compatible calibration solution that offers a lot of functionality. The fieldbus functionality of MC5 includes reading the digital output of the fieldbus transmitter, changing the configurations of transmitters and transmitter trimming. Calibrating fieldbus transmitters with the MC5 requires only one person and the calibration results are automatically documented.

    Main features:

    • Calibrate Foundation Fieldbus H1 or Profibus PA transmitters
    • The MC5 is a calibrator and a fieldbus configurator in one unit
    • The MC5 makes traceable calibrations
    • Calibration results are automatically documented in the MC5
    • A compact, easy-to-use and field compatible calibration solution
    • The MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator can be used for various other calibrations as well

    The photo that you see above is a common color that available in the market. But have you seen the pink color of Beamex MC5 Calibrator before?"

    I am sure you never see this color before. But I am not sure whether this fancy color is in the market or not. Try to contact your supplier to know more about this. Mmmm...

    Tuesday, February 19, 2008

    Portable pH Calibrator

    I am just surfing the internet to find a good thing on our instrumentation device. Then I found this one of the ABB products. Portable pH Calibrator is using to simulate variable pH and also can be as pH analyzer and calibrator. It is extremely useful for grab sample pH measurement as well as bench setup and field calibration or troubleshooting of process pH analyzers.


    When it comes to deal with process pH instrumentation, I personally thinking that this kind of calibrator is very essential and very good to have one. Very easy to use and the result can be much better. I am not sure how much it will cost. But you will save a lot of money when you can cut your cost to purchase buffer solution to do monthly calibration.

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