Advertorials High-resolution pyrometers with rugged


remote sensor head Fluke Process Instruments expands the Endurance pyrometer series by models with a remote sensing head that tolerates ambient temperatures up to 315°C. This design is ideal for applications with tight space constraints and for mounting near a heat source and in harsh environments. The sensing heads also offer improved immunity to electromagnetic interference. They are connected to a rugged IP65 electronics box via fiber-optic cable over a distance of up to 22 m. Various medium and high-temperature models cover a 250°C to 3,200°C measurement range. Monochrome and ratio pyrometer version are available with a 1 µm or 1.6 µm spectral response. The ratio infrared thermometers enable accurate measurements of partially obscured objects, in dirty or steam-filled atmospheres, and of small or moving objects that do not completely take up the measurement spot, notably wires, rods, or streams of molten glass or metal. Major application fields include primary and secondary metals manufacturing, primary glass manufacturing, and laser welding. Featuring a 0.1°C measurement resolution, the Endurance pyrometers also fulfill the requirements of the semiconductor industry. Various lens options are available for different mounting distances. The sensors operate with either Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 24 VDC power supply. They feature isolated analog I/Os as well as LAN/Ethernet, Profinet, and RS-485 interfaces. The PC-based Endurance setup and monitoring software simplifies configuration and deployment. A built-in web server enables archiving of historical data for traceability, process troubleshooting, and remote viewing. All Endurance series pyrometers are offered with a best-in-class four-year warranty.


The remote head option is available for various monochrome and ratio pyrometers for measured temperatures up to 3,200°C


The remote head option is available for various monochrome and ratio pyrometers for measured temperatures up to 3,200 °C


Fluke Process Instruments GmbH www.flukeprocessinstruments.com


LEMO’s extensive range of high quality


interconect products and technologies The original LEMO B series connector has become a product of choice for many professionals working in hi- tech industries and over the past 7 decades, the LEMO push-pull connector with its distinctive chocolate-block casing has expanded to suit customers’ ever evolving requirements, including smaller, lighter and environmentally-sealed variants. All of these are readily available in a variety styles to meet applications within challenging environments.


In addition to the wide range of connectors, LEMO’s recently launched products include the RoHS2 and REACh 2017 compliant corrosion-resistant conductive surface treatment NiCorAl, offering the user a true alternative to cadmium coating without compromising on reliability and electrical performance.


For medical applications, the “Halo LED” intelligent connector which enables the end-user to monitor and control interfaces, is available whilst the “Anglissimo” right-angled connector with the ability to configure 8 different cable exit angles during installation and the new range of rotatable multi-way concentric connectors are specifically designed for down-hole drilling applications.


A selection of cable assembly solutions from the recently expanded UK cable assembly facility in Worthing West Sussex for end-markets including broadcast, medical, motorsport and defence - offering further “in-house” bespoke cable manufacturing services available through its sister company, Northwire.


For further details, contact:


LEMO (UK) LTD Tel: 01903 234543


Are you using the right SD card?


SD and microSD cards continue to be the removable storage device of choice. Given their small size and capacity to retain huge amounts of data, it’s easy to see why they are so popular. But with so many manufacturers, how do you differentiate between them and select the right card for your application? Most will be driven by price and capacity, but what about performance and quality? What should be the driving factors when choosing SD and microSD cards? It really depends what you want to use it for…


On the surface they look the same; identical mechanical design, same capacity and size. However, there are significant differences between industrial and consumer grade SD cards. It is important to consider the impacts these differences have on reliability, endurance, compliance and total cost of ownership before selecting a device that is fit for your application. Find out more by visiting


www.simms.co.uk/tech-talk-2/sd-microsd-cards/ Southern Electronics 2018


Southern Electronics (Feb 6th – 8th 2018) is the UK’s longest-running and most successful electronics show. 2018 will see the show and the co-located Southern Manufacturing, take up residency in the UK’s newest exhibition venue, the 20,000m² Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Hampshire.


Southern Electronics appeals to all sectors of the industry thanks to the incredible range of suppliers taking part, including, component vendors and every type of subcontract service provider, from PCBs and CEMS to EMC testing. The show is also the place to see the latest production automation systems in action, plus


everything your business needs to stay competitive.


Entry is free, there’s free on-site parking and a free technical seminar programme running continuously over the three days of the show. To register for free entry, simply visit www.electronics-south.co.uk. You can follow all the latest news from the show on Twitter @industry_co_uk #southmanf


SCHURTER's new capacitive Metal Line switch


SCHURTER is launching its new series of momentary and latching push button switches with capacitive touch sensor technology inside. With this new product family, SCHURTER enters the latest technology trend in push button products on the market, while incorporating new and innovative features. With their elegant and modern look, these products are the perfect choice where ever a high quality-aesthetic appearance plays a role. Besides a predefined standard offering, there are many visual and functional options available to choose from. These features allow the customer to adapt the push button, or the switch in general, to their individual electrical and mechanical requirements.


The new CPS family of switches from SCHURTER is available with 16 mm, 19 mm and 22 mm diameter housings. The series is made of high-grade stainless steel. The CPS uses capacitive sensor technology, whereby a touch of the finger on the sensor area causes a change in the electrical field which in turn causes the switch to change its state; this occurs without any pressure on the actuator. The capacitive touch technology eliminates the need for any moving parts, hence making the CPS a long-life product capable of an unlimited number of actuations. The design of the CPS has a high-end look and elegant appearance as it is well-known to SCHURTER's Metal Line. The CPS actuator expands further on actuation options with a so-called finger guide, which is designed to enhance the user experience.


The customer can choose from a wide range of illumination options, starting with the selection of a ring illuminated or area illuminated version. The area illuminated version is made of scratch-resistant biocompatible ceramics. The customer then selects a single color, bi-color, or multicolor configuration. Besides the basic colors red, green, and blue, the CPS also offers additive colors like cyan, magenta, yellow, and white for custom color variations.


Besides a set of predefined standard variations, the CPS can easily be customized to specific customer requirements by simply choosing from a list of options in the configurator list provided in the data sheet. Further customer specific adaptions, which are not listed in the data sheet, can be requested as well. With standard and customized options, the CPS is suitable for many different applications in various industry sectors, like industrial automation, food processing, lab equipment, door and access control panels, white goods, various electronic equipment, just to name a few.


SCHURTER AG schurter.com


New communication processor from HBM


offers an intelligent solution! HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement - is pleased to introduce its new CP52Communication Processor (CP), which has been exclusively designed for use with the widely acclaimed MGCplus Data Acquisition System.


Successor to the CP22 and CP42, the updated CP52 which features built in intelligence, comes with a variety of flexible functions which offers users added value, such as two native interfaces. This enables users to utlise one of the interfaces for data acquisition and the other to drive the control system, for example, by a User Datagram Protocol (UDP).


Featuring improved connectivity and flexibility, further improvements to the update also mean that 512 measurement channels can now be connected to the CP52, as opposed to the previous maximum, which were only 256. Measurement data can also be recorded on a standard USB stick for additional data security.


The new CP52, which features synchronisation based on the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), also means that no matter what amplifier is used in the same measurement project, with the MGCplus, all are perfectly synchronised.


The MGCplus from HBM is a scalable and configurable data acquisition system for laboratory and test stand use which can be used to acquire data on force, strain, displacement, torque, voltage, current, temperature and many other parameters.


HBM United Kingdom Ltd Tel: 0208 515 6000 Email: info@hbm.com www.hbm.com


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