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A limit controiler that is suited for oven applications This company has recently introduced the UT35A-L Limit Controller (photo), which is an FM-approved instrument suited for oven, furnace and kiln applications. The UT35A-L can be configured as a high or low limit. It comes standard with universal input, three alarm outputs and retransmission output. There is also a timer for exceeded duration and a display for maximum temperature. RS485 and Ethernet communications are available as an option. Yokogawa Corp. ofAmerica, Sugar Land, Tex. www.yokogawa.com/us A new mass flow controller expands this series' flow range The Smart-Trak 50 Series Medium Flow Controller (photo) is a mass flow controller that increases the maximum flow range of the Smart-Trak 50 Se ries from 50 to 200 standard IV min. The 50 Series has a standard accuracy of 1.5% of full scale. Aflexibleand powerful direct-acting frictionlesshovering control valve minimizes leak-by, while offering 0.25% repeatability, according to the manufacturer. Both analog and digital inputs and outputs are available, enabling the 50 Series to work with older analog systems or

well as user-selectahle units of measure and an autooff timer. The gage has an operating temperature range from 0 to 160F, boasts 0.25% accuracy of full scale, and features pressure ranges from vacuum to 500 psi, or t h e newest multi-drop Automation Products 0 to 10,000 psi. Data logging digital tools. Field adjustprovides local access to the latest 60 ment of zero and span enable the small adjustments in calihration necessary readings. These features and functo align with onsite process conditions. tions make the PGIO digital pressure Sierra Instruments, Monterey, Calif gage well-suited for use in applications where visibility, functionality www.sierrainstruments.coin and stability are of primary concern. New digital pressure gage offers Automation Products Group, Inc., Logan, Utah simple set up and readability The PGIO Digital Pressure Gauge www.apgsensors.com (photo) is an IP65-rated indoor/outdoor gage featuring a 5.5-in. display An airflow conditioner that incasing, a full five-digit display with creases accuracy characters at 0.68-in. tall, and a 270- A new video demonstrates how the deg. digital "dial" or radial bar graph Vortah VIP (Vortah Insertion Panel) that shows a user-selectahle pres- Flow Conditioner (photo) can maximize sure range from 0 to 100%. Standard the accuracy of air/gas flowmeter-meafeatures include tare, peak hold, and surement performance with a design maximum and minimum readings, as that significantly reduces flowmeter
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straight-run requirements. Vortab tab-type flow conditioning technology greatly reduces line pressure drop compared to alternative technologies, such as tube bundles, screens and perforated plates, says the manufacturer. Many flowmeter technologies require several diameters of straight pipe run to provide the flow profile required for accurate and repeatable measurement. Most chemical process industries (CPI) plants, however, are rich with elbows, valves and tees. The Model VIP Insertion Panel Flow Conditioner's tab-type plate design neutralizes distorted flow profiles caused by elbows, valves and tees that commonly occur in piping and duct runs. The thin, lightweight panel design of VIP is easily installed between flanges or can be welded in place. Fluid Components International (FCI), San Marcos, Calif www.fluidcomponents.com Dorothy Lozowski
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