26 Portable / Field Testing Handheld Mid IR Spectrometers
Pyreos (UK) have introduced a revolutionary, portable mid IR spectrometer that enables out-of-lab chemical analysis at low cost. Their small, lightweight, battery powered spectrometer provides rapid and accurate analysis of liquids or solids. It is robust enough to use in the most challenging environments saving time and money by reducing the need for sample based laboratory analysis.
System Features: Accurate mid IR analysis for 5.5 -11 µm (fingerprint region) and 2.5-5.0 µm (functional groups), Solid state construction, Lightweight - less then 1Kg, Rechargeable Li ion battery, Bluetooth-Ethernet-GPS-USB versions, Can be pre-loaded with chemometric calibration data and Simple, easy to use software.
No need to wait for expensive lab based analysis anymore. Accurate on-site analysis using mid IR spectroscopy has now become affordable.
Applications: Portable oil analysis, Oil in water analysis, Wastewater monitoring, Biodiesel monitoring, Soil analysis, Food analysis, Pharmaceutical QA, Medical analysis of urine, Medical analysis of saliva and Multi-component liquid.
Pyreos is a leading global supplier of IR sensor products, pioneering high performance, low cost, robust mid-IR spectral analysis. Reader Reply Card No. Handheld XRF Increases Profit for Recyclers of Automotive Catalytic Converters
Ceramic-based automotive catalytic converters contain the precious metals Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd) and Rhodium (Rh). Because of the high value of precious metals, used converters are recycled: Following the decanning from the metal surround, the honeycomb core is removed and ground to a fine powder. This can then be smelted to extract the pure precious metals or sold directly to a refiner. Either of these processes requires rapid and accurate analysis of the Pt, Pd and Rh content. Using a portable X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyser ensures increasing profit for recyclers through exact and fast pricing.
The X-MET7500’s improved, intuitive and easy-to-read graphical user interface and large functional icons make the instrument easy to use. The XRF analyser is rugged yet light, designed for the harshest environment with a bright and large touch screen ensuring optimal outdoor viewing. With a battery life of 10 to 12 hours, recyclers can operate for a full working day on a single battery charge, enabling cost effective analysis at various stages in the recycling and refining process.
The X-MET7500 from Oxford Instruments (UK) can also analyse and grade the steel housing when needed with the inbuilt alloy analysis mode. Additionally the handheld analyser allows rapid and reliable screening for toxic elements like Cadmium (Cd) and Mercury (Hg). This assures recyclers that the waste leaving their site will not contaminate the environment and they comply with environmental standards.
Oxford Instruments’ newly released application note highlights instrumentation and calibration for the determination of Pt, Pd and Rd in the catalyst powder as well as sample preparation and analytical performance of the X-MET7500.
This application demonstrates that the X-MET7500 provides repeatable and accurate results within seconds for cost-effective determination of precious metals in automotive catalytic converters. Reader Reply Card No. Accurate Temperature Measurement at Longer Distances
FLIR Systems (France) has introduced a new 100mm USL lens for its FLIR X6500sc thermal imaging cameras. This motorised F/2 lens provides a 5.5 degree horizontal field of view making it ideal for measuring the temperature of distant targets.
Applications that will benefit from the new addition to the X6500sc lens portfolio include safe, remote temperature measurements of tyres, brake disks, airbag deployment or other fast moving objects observed from a distance.
Ultrasonic Smart Lens technology (USL) is a unique FLIR technology embedded in every motorised lens available for the X6500sc cameras. USL technology enhances the speed at which the lenses operates, as well as improving positioning accuracy. This enables fast and precise autofocusing. Also, because FLIR USL lenses use ultrasonic motors, the user can still adjust the focus manually, which is not possible using standard technologies.
Designed to provide ultra-sensitive and accurate measurements, ease of use and the most advanced connectivity in a compact, yet full featured system – FLIR X6500sc thermal imaging cameras are ideal for scientists and R&D professionals working on the most demanding applications. Providing high-definition images of 640x 512 pixels, FLIR X6500sc
thermal imaging cameras will reveal the faintest thermal behaviour and allow you to see the smallest of details. Incorporating the most advanced detector technology - FLIR X6500sc cameras can detect temperature differences smaller than 25mK (18mK typically). Using FLIR's proprietary "lock-in" facility it is possible to process temperature differences as small as 1mK and make them clearly visible. Designed to unlock the secrets of almost any application a FLIR X6500sc camera can measure temperatures up to 3,000º C with an accuracy of +/- 1ºC or +/- 1%.
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Personal Air Sampling Pump and Sound Level Meter are a Hit Down Under with Australian Department of Defence
Following a competitive tender process, the Australian Department of Defence has taken delivery of 180 TUFF personal air sampling pumps and 180 CEL-350 dbadge personal sound level metres or noise dosimetres from Casella CEL (UK), global specialists in industrial hygiene and occupational health monitoring equipment.
Ronald Azar, Business Manager at Casella’s Australian distributor, Stantron, said: “Defence personnel were looking for pumps to measure air quality during training exercises and whilst working on Defence equipment. As a result they needed kit that offered sufficient charging capabilities to allow the pumps to operate continually away from mains power for at least 12 hours, as well as the ability to sustain simultaneous charging of all pumps. The TUFF pump met those requirements and more.”
The robust, Intrinsically Safe Casella pump features intelligent battery monitoring and fast/trickle charge control facility that maintains optimum battery condition and service life while fast charging. A remaining run time ‘fuel gauge’ is an additional benefit.
Featuring certification for use in locations where hazardous atmospheres may be present from flammable gases or dusts, the TUFF pump was an ideal choice for use in a military environment where safety is of primary concern.
The robust design of the Casella unit was a key point in its favour, since its ruggedness allowed Defence personnel to take it out into difficult environments in the field. It can be carried around easily by an individual or set up in a stationary location to carry out measurements.
Built for use in harsh environments, the TUFF is both reliable and cost-effective, making it accessible to individuals as well as organisations and government agencies wanting the assurance of accuracy in their measurements and reporting. In fact the Casella unit met Defence criteria of offering such accuracy that the flow rate could be measured to within +- 5%.
It was also important to Defence that both the TUFF pumps and dbadges were packed in cases that met the IP64 internationally recognized protection rating to ensure the greatest possible protection in the field and helping to ensure their longevity.
TUFF pumps feature an easy-to-use display with high intensity LED alarm for fault indication, plus an exceptional flow rate courtesy of an efficient double acting diaphragm mechanism with precise digital control.
The digital, cable-free CEL-350 is lightweight at just 71g and accurately measures all occupational noise parameters, giving the time history of an individual's noise exposure throughout the day via a built-in graphic display.
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