Level Measurement & Control


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Expensive polythylene overflow problem is solved through effective implementation of radiosotope-based level detectors
June 2000
Interface level gauging can be reliably and accurately performed using appropriately designed radioisotope-based systems even when the application is particularly arduous.

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Taking technology beyond 2000 will require moving beyond 'ordinary' lasers
June 2000
Last year at the turn of the millennium, Laser-M undertook a 'vision of the future' project to anticipate future industry needs. One may ask why a company that is already making a futuristic product with ...

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New ultrasonic sensor does not let dust get it down
June 2000, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Endress+Hauser recently installed the new FDU 86 ultrasonic sensor at SA Maltsters in Caledon (SAM Caledon), a company affiliated to SA Breweries and involved in producing malt, a product of barley which ...

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Low-cost continuos levels measurement
June 2000
The Besta CLS capacitance level transmitters from MeasureTech, a Tyco International company, offer a low-cost solution to continuous level measurement across a diverse range of process media. From liquids, ...

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loop-powered radar offers 10mm accuaracy over entire range
June 2000
The SAAB tank control loop-powered radar level gauge offers the convenience and cost effectiveness of a loop-powered device with the advantages of noncontact level measurement. The radar is based on the ...

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Vibrating level limit switch is an economical solution
June 2000, Pepperl+Fuchs
The Vibracon Namur limit switch has been specially developed for use with liquids in Ex areas. It is not sensitive to air bubbles or deposit build-up, regardless of whether it is used in turbulent liquids ...

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Ultrasonic level meter with versatile built-in software
June 2000
Local distributor, Titan Technology, has announced the release of Nivelco's new generation of SMART compact ultrasonic level transmitters. The transmitters use Sensonic transducer technology combined ...

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Versatile magnetic level gauge is built to cope under harsh conditions
June 2000, DCM Group
KSR Kubler's magnetic level gauges make it possible to measure the level of aggressive, combustible, viscous, toxic, hot and agitated liquids with high precision and versatility. Designed and manufactured ...

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Vega through'Eric' is a global market leader in radar level measurement
May 2000, VEGA Controls SA
Alan Wynn believes that with the company's unique blend of personal leadership, innovation, team work, application knowledge and solid customer support the local operation is in for a period of strong growth.

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Laser measurement in the sugar industry
April 2000
Laser has been a relatively new distance measuring technique used successfully in sugar processing. The application in process control that these instruments are used for is level measurement to control ...

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Guided microwaves for solids level measurement
April 2000
The Vegaflex series of level sensors from Vega Instruments are a good solution for particularly difficult level measurement in solids. Vegaflex is a new design from Vega, allowing levels to be measured ...

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Ultrasonic Level transmitter for liquids and solids
April 2000
The Hawk HA Series ultrasonic level transmitter is available in 5, 10, 20 and 30 kHz models to suit a variety of applications, environments and vessel sizes. The instrument has a 4-20 mA analog output, ...

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System and gauging range enhanced
April 2000
The year is now well underway, Y2K has come and gone, the "Latent Bug", 29 February/Y2K has come and gone and Electrex 2000, the national instrumentation and control exhibition, has already been completed. ...

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New Battery- powered scopemeter
March 2000
Spescom MeasureGraph now offers the ScopeMeter 190 Series handheld, battery powered oscilloscopes. The new 190 Series is designed to meet the needs of service professionals and electronic engineers involved ...

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Handheld gaussmeters
March 2000, PREI Instrumentation
A new series of FW Bell portable Hall-effect gaussmeters is available from PREI Instrumentation. The inexpensive basic model measures DC fields up to 25 kG with an accuracy of 4% while the top model measures ...

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New developments in small radar sensors
March 2000, VEGA Controls SA
Radar level measuring sensors have special properties - they are rugged, abrasion proof, intelligent and suitable for virtually all products. Vega has now developed the improved radar sensor for liquids, ...

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More questions than answers at the speed of light.
Feb 2000
The design process of futuristic products is a convoluted path that relies more on the determination of the human spirit than it does on good planning. When engineers at NASA set out to put a man on the ...

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Capacitive and admittance probes
Feb 2000, VEGA Controls SA
Finding the right level measurement probe for the product is not always a simple task. Conditions that need to be overcome could include conductive material, eg watery materials or acids, a possible build-up ...

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Reliable level switching in bulk materials
Feb 2000, VEGA Controls SA
For the measurement of free-flowing bulk materials, the practical range of Vegavib level sensors from Vega Instruments has been designed with many advantages to the user. The rounded probe allows for ...

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Low-profile level sensor
Feb 2000, Shorrock Automation
The new KNQ capacitive level sensors from sensing and control specialist, IFM Electronic, have regular rectangular bodies with a low profile, allowing them to fit almost flush against tank and vessel ...

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