PRODUCTS EDITOR'S CHOICE SIMPLIFYING PHASE
ROTATION MEASUREMENT Getting phase sequence wrong can have devastating consequences for plant and machinery with serious implications for machine safety. From motors running backwards through to cooling or lubricating systems underperforming, one wrong connection can lead to a major maintenance headache. Providing enhanced user safety, the unique PSI4000 and
PSI4300 non contact phase sequence indicators from Martindale Electric can quickly and accurately identify three phase sequences for motor installations and other systems. Designed for use on both insulated and non insulated conductors, the PSI4000 and PSI4300 carry out measurements via inductive crocodile clips, which can be simply clipped on to speed up testing and reduce the risk of coming into contact with live parts. LEDs provide a clear indication of phase rotation and have a
high intensity setting for when working in strong ambient light. Similar in function, the only difference between the two phase sequence indicators is that the PSI4000 provides a correct indication for clockwise sequence, while the PSI4300 provides a correct indication for anticlockwise sequence. Another solution from Martindale Electric is the PC15250
phase rotation indicator, which has been specifically designed to quickly and simply prove the presence of all three live phases (or identify which are faulty) and show the sequence of phase rotation when all three phases are confirmed as present. The PC15250 provides a fast, effective battery free method
of identifying unmarked cables and ensures that three-phase outlets and machines are wired correctly. For a choice between long exposed tips for reaching difficult to access contacts and shorter tips for increased safety, the PC15250 also features retractable GS38 shrouds and comes supplied with integral fused leads, crocodile clip and high quality test probes which conform to GS38. In addition to a dedicated range of phase sequence indicators,
Martindale Electric also supply a range of tools such as the VT28 Voltage Indicator and the ET4000 and ET4500 17th Edition multi-function testers, which can be used to provide phase sequence indication in addition to their main functions.
Martindale Electric
www.martindale-electric.co.uk ULTRA-COMPACT
2D LASER SENSOR A new matchbox-sized 2D laser triangulation sensor from RIFTEK, combines a choice of red or blue laser sources with a power output of 0.95mW for measurement ranges up to 500mm and linearity to 0.05 per cent of range. Easily adapted for measurement of thickness, dimension/displacement, form and profile as well as object sorting etc., the new RF602 series laser triangulation sensors are particularly aimed at applications where restricted space or minimal weight are important machine design requirements.
SMARTPHONE-BASED THERMAL CAMERAS
Saelig recently introduced the Fotric 220 Series of thermal cameras. These professional and cost-effective infrared imaging devices combine state-of-the-art infrared technology with smartphone capabilities. The 220 Series cameras can record
up to 1,000 frames of full radiometric video on an attached (supplied) smartphone, capturing and transmitting temperature changes in real time with a user-defined sampling rate of up to five frames/sec. Up to 640 x 480 pixel resolution is available and each pixel represents a temperature measurement point in the field of view.
The new RF602 series includes six
sensor models with measurement ranges from 10 to 500mm and base distances from 20 to 105mm. Full range resolution is 0.01 per cent (0.02 per cent for 105/500 version) and temperature drift is 0.02 per cent of the range per °. These laser safety Class 2 sensors have a maximum sampling rate of 9.4kHz that suits high speed/high throughput measurement. A red laser source is available for general use or an optional blue UV wavelength version is offered for applications where high temperature objects or organic materials are measured. RIFTEK is represented in the UK by Ixthus Instrumentation.
Ixthus Instrumentation
www.ixthus.co.uk
There is no need for an attached
PC. The simple interface is easy to learn and handles all of the camera’s functions and supports the instant analysis of thermal images and videos on the instrument itself. Fotric cameras are built with the highest quality components for long-term reliability and service life.
Saelig
www.saelig.com
AUTOMOTIVE TEST EQUIPMENT FOR STRICTER TEST PROCEDURES
HORIBA Automotive Test Services has supplied MAHLE Powertrain with a suite of test equipment for its newly-constructed Real Driving Emissions (RDE) Testing Centre. The centre is the first of its kind in the UK and will allow MAHLE Powertrain to test a vehicle’s conformity to the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The suite of equipment includes a MEXA-ONE
D2 OV system for feed-gas and tailpipe gas analysis (for pre- and post-catalytic converter analyses respectively), a MEXA-ONE C1 OV for dilute exhaust gas analysis (including CH4 N2O as required by emerging regulatory tests), a
and
CVS-ONE constant volume sampler and a DLS- ONE particulate sampler.
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The ‘ONE’ in these products’ names denotes the use of a common operating software platform, providing better control and keeping downtime between tests to a minimum. Other equipment supplied for the RDE Testing Centre includes a booster sample pressure unit, to ensure sufficient emissions sampling at simulated altitudes of up to 5,000m, and instrumentation geared towards the testing and development of pure and hybrid vehicles with electric drivetrains. Derek Wise, chief engineer (test and build) at
MAHLE Powertrain, comments: “Delivery of specialist emissions testing equipment from HORIBA represents an important milestone in the development of our new RDE Centre.
MAHLE has enjoyed a healthy relationship with HORIBA for several years and recognises their testing technology to be world-leading.” Pre-delivery, the suite
of equipment was factory acceptance tested, calibrated (using sample gases where applicable and with results recorded) and integrated on HORIBA UK’s premises, just five miles away from MAHLE Powertrain’s new testing centre.
HORIBA Automotive Test Services
www.horiba.com/automotive-test-systems/
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