ADVERTORIAL TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION Smiths Interconnect
receives contract from General Atomics to
develop multi-function RF microwave assembly for Air-to-Air Radar System
Development partner contract will support a FAA- certified solution for Traffic Surveillance
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miths Interconnect, a leading provider of
technically differentiated multi-function RF systems, subsystems, antennas, RF and MW components, connectors and cable
assemblies for Aerospace and Defense, announced the award of a development partner contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to design a multi- function microwave transmit and receive assembly ideal for Radar and Military Data Link communication applications. “Our multi-function microwave assembly is rugged and
compact in size, ideal for radar and military data link communication applications and suited for harsh airborne operating environments. We are very pleased to be partnering with GA-ASI to offer fast, reliable and efficient system designs on and off aircraft worldwide,” said Ralph DeMarco, Vice President of Business Development and Sales at Smiths Interconnect Inc.
Smiths Interconnect u
www.smithsinterconnect.com
Herga’s modular footswitch system now has individual 60601-1 medical approval:
Herga announces a flexible and globally unique approach for medically approved footswitches
and IEC- 60601-1 medical product approval. In combination with Herga’s best-in-class medically approved electrical and Bluetooth® footswitches and puckswitches, this building-block platform now provides a globally unique solution for multipedal medical equipment footswitch selection and purchase. Renamed for medical switching tasks as the Medical Footswitch Design Platform, OEMs can be assured their complete multipedal switching module has medical approval on delivery - saving cost by reducing product design effort, simplifying their medical approval process and speeding time-to-market. The Medical Footswitch Design Platform is an
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attractive and ergonomic solution for medical equipment manufacturers offering wide flexibility for application- specific switching. OEMs can easily accommodate their specific switching requirements for a single machine or range of machines with varying functionality through
erga Technology is proud to announce that its Modular Base System has successfully gained UL-
seamless range expansion. The base system consists of moulded thermoplastic single and double plinths that mechanically lock with joining spacers to provide electrical connections for 1-, 2-, 3- 4-, or 5- plinth configurations. Each single plinth can accommodate a single footswitch as well as one or two puckswitches. Complementing the Medical Footswitch Design
Platform, Herga’s IEC 60601/UL 60601 medically approved range of footswitches include the well proven 6226 series that can be selected with environmental protection options EN60529 IPX7 or IPX8 on request. Whilst the electrical ratings for each complete base unit are determined by the application, the typical electrical switching range for each footswitch is up to 3 A at 24V AC/DC with momentary function for SPST, N/O or SPDT.
Herga Technology u 01284 701422. u
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www.herga.com
KiSUITE - SICK’s on the Level with its CQF Capacitive Sensor
provide a universal, non-contact solution wherever the fill level of water-based liquids must be detected in non- metallic vessels, tanks or pipes. The robust, ECOLAB-certified SICK CQF16 level sensor is
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supplied with a one-clip mounting bracket that can be fastened securely to the wall of any pipe or container. Using the capacitive measurement principle, it accurately detects water-based media regardless of foam, moisture or deposit build-up on the inside of the vessel. The SICK CQF16 is a cost-effective alternative to
continuous analogue measurement with a diverse range of fill-level detection uses. For example, it is ideal for detecting levels of oils, milk or honey in food processing machinery, or for checking condensate water in freezers. It will prove useful for detection of ink-cartridge levels in printing and packaging machinery. In medical and pharmaceutical machinery, it could be used to monitor levels in the storage vessels for filling vials or processing blood products. Said David Hannaby, SICK’s UK Product Manager for presence detection: “The CQF offers an economical new
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ompact, economic and quick to install, SICK’s CQF16 capacitive level sensor has been developed to
alternative for a wide range of level sensing duties. Wherever there is a requirement for on/off or low/high switching, for example, the CQF offers all the reliability and flexibility you would expect from a SICK device. “For most applications, the factory-calibrated version
is all you need to get started. Just clip the sensor into the bracket supplied and you are ready to go. For more demanding applications, the sensor can be simply taught-in via the cable connection. Easy commissioning is assured thanks to the two on-device LEDs showing power-on and output status.” The compact CQF16 measures just 16 mm x 34 mm x
8 mm and has a sensing range up to 6 mm. With a robust housing rated up to IP69K, and the option of M8 male connector or integral cable connection, the rugged CQF16 level sensors avoid the risk of fluid penetration in process environments. With a 100mA signal, the sensors offer a flexible choice of PNP/NPN or NO/NC switching outputs.
SICK (UK) LTD u 01727 831121 u
www.sick.co.uk
Analysis Software for NVH K
iSUITE is the software platform designed to complement the Kistler KiNOVA data acquisition system
by providing comprehensive data analysis capability. A group of four packages share the ease of use and flexibility characteristics that make NVH analysis simple, straight forward and insightful. KiSUITE - Analysis - A flexible and powerful platform for
NVH data analysis. Hundreds of different operations can be simply
cascaded inside fully customizable workflows virtually reaching any level of thinkable complexity by a easy to use drag-and-drop technique. A broad choice of visualization possibilities complements the software to capture the insightful details of the analysis. Where the application requires even further customization, a built-in scripting language allows dedicated workflow functions to be further automated and customized. KiSUITE HITS – An application-oriented software for hammer impact testing.
Kistler Instruments Limited u 01256 741550 u
sales.uk@
kistler.com
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