48 Measurement and Testing Go anywhere, inspect anywhere
Well suited to the often-adverse conditions of industrial inspections, the durable, rugged design of the newly launched Olympus IPLEX G Lite means this videoscope thrives where others fail. It carries an IP65 rating and is resistant to rain, high humidity, salt fog, dust, freezing rain, and even electromagnetic or explosive environments. The IPLEX G Lite is also extremely lightweight (1.15 kg) and can be easily carried and operated with one hand.
Despite its compact size, the IPLEX G Lite does not compromise on illumination. Its bright LED light source has twice the light intensity of its predecessor so that large, dark spaces can be inspected with bright, detailed images. Furthermore, the PulsarPic image processor automatically optimises lighting conditions, while WiDER image processing maximises contrast in dark areas for increased probability of detection.
To expand the optical capabilities of the IPLEX G Lite even further, interchangeable ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) lighting options are available. With UV illumination, inspectors can detect fi ne scratches that are hard to see with the naked eye; IR illumination works well in security applications when capturing images without using a source of visible light.
Enabling fast and easy operation, the IPLEX G Lite features TrueFeel fully electric articulation – an intuitive way to manoeuvre through narrow spaces. Good manoeuvrability helps inspectors to save time on inspections by accessing hard-to-reach areas more quickly and capturing detailed images. When working in oily environments, oil-clearing design on all standard direct view tip adaptors uses capillary action to redirect oil from the lens surface – thereby increasing visibility and reducing total inspection time.
Providing clearer images, even of moving objects, the new video function on the IPLEX G Lite features smooth 60 fps recording. It also allows images to be taken whilerecording a video, which makes it easy to create a large number of images for a report without having to start and stop the recording.
“Your clear path to Asset Excellence”
Thanks to its lightweight, rugged design, bright illumination and easy articulation, the Olympus IPLEX G Lite is well suited for fast, detailed inspections in hard-to-reach places. These benefi ts, combined with convenient touchscreen controls, wireless live video sharing and powerful measurement capabilities, give inspectors the freedom to go anywhere – and inspect anywhere.
New partnership to provide an innovative mobile testing solution for the petroleum industry
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AMETEK Grabner Instrumentsand Agilent Technologies Inc. announce an OEM agreement for an innovative mobile testing solution for in-the-fi eld analysis of lubricating oils and greases.
Versatile Device Management Wizard Reliability + Maintainability = Availability
The Yokogawa FieldMate Versatile Device Management Wizard is a FDT compliant PC-based integrated software tool that handles parameter setting for intelligent field devices, regardless of their make or field communication protocol. FieldMate speeds up device configuration and problem solving, and automatically stores a work log for a traceable field maintenance database that consolidates the maintenance work flow and facilitates the sharing of maintenance know- how. In addittion, Fieldmate synchronises seamlessly with Yokogawa’s PRM Plant Asset Management solution.
Grabner Instruments, based in Austria, is well known for developing and manufacturing automatic petroleum testing equipment. In this partnership, Grabner will focus on lube and grease analysis, an area that requires specifi c and specialized expertise in method development.
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Based on Agilent’s robust handheld FTIR systems, Grabner has developed the MINISCAN IR LOG, a highly versatile FTIR analyzer for monitoring the condition of lubricating oils and greases wherever they are used from wind turbines to cruise ships. The analyzer is capable of quickly and accurately measuring the levels of water in oil—without using hazardous reagents--alongside other key parameters. Agilent’s Dialpath sampling technology — a key factor to the agreement — makes it easy to analyze viscous liquids, such as thick greases and lubes which would normally block fl ow cells.
Oil analysis protects equipment and profi ts for the process industry, for fl eet and transportation management, and power generation. An essential part of predictive maintenance, oil analysis helps heavy- duty construction companies and manufacturing plants to guarantee performance and extend the life of machinery. Industry estimates show that 75% of equipment downtime and repair costs are traceable to the use of polluted fuels and lubricants. By using the MINISCAN IR LOG, businesses can protect their machines from failing.
“This new global agreement makes perfect sense for both organizations and our customers,” comments Werner Müller-Veith, managing director of Grabner. “By combining Agilent’s proven mobile FTIR technology with Grabner’s test methods and global channel reach, we will be able to offer rugged go-anywhere solutions that deliver the highest analytical accuracy, while being simple to use.”
Real time oil analysis using Mid-IR portable spectrometers
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Spectrolytic has developed a robust, low cost, mid Infra-Red spectrometer, based on ATR (Attenuated Total Refl ection) principles, for the precision measurement of industrial oil condition and aging.
Industrial oils used in engines (automotive, marine, biogas), gearboxes (wind turbines) and hydraulic systems, contain a base oil and a complex mixture of additives to enhance the oil’s lifetime, lubrication and application properties.
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The spectrometer, that can either be laboratory based or a fi eld-use battery powered ‘lab-in-the-Box’ Unit, allows the customer to accurately determine key parameters used to monitor the general condition and aging of their oil.
By measuring the mid infra-red absorption spectra of the oil, and comparing to a calibration fi le, various properties of the oil like TAN (Total Acid Number), TBN (Total Base Number), ipH, metallic levels, oxidation, nitration, sulphation, water and soot are measured to give the customer a complete picture of their oil condition.
A sample measurement takes approximately 60s and Spectrolytic’s powerful software platform, SphinxSuite, allows the user to easily view a colour coded pass/fail classifi cation of the oil sample and/or running process control information on the oil.
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For higher volume applications, Spectrolytic offers an inline Transmission device and customised multi-channel sensor (MIRS8) that allows in-situ, real-time process control of the oil parameter(s) the customer wishes to control. These devices can be readily fi tted into existing equipment and pipework and theSphinxSuite software platform allows complete device automation in order to capture the required data.
Spectrolytic’s customers are using their products successfully to allow superior equipment preventative maintenance plans whilst reducing conventional laboratory costs associated with oil condition monitoring.
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