Product Update

Invarigon-R telecentric gauging and metrology imaging lenses provide telecentric imaging with a wide selection of magnifications.

• Allow precise gauging of 3-D objects.
• Minimize distortion to deliver highly accurate images.
• Use standard C-mount camera interfaces.

Melles Griot, Photonics Systems Group, Rochester, NY. 800-775-7558; www.mellesgriot.com.

Schott-Fostec's LED ringlights for machine vision applications detect intensity and temperature fluctuations for continuous feedback and fail-safe operation.

• Comprise standard three-ring LED ringlights, a darkfield ringlight, and a diffuse dome ringlight.
• Driven by controllers that offer dimming, remote on/off, strobing, and warning indicators.
• Controller constant-current output improves light-output stability.

Schott-Fostec, Auburn, NY. 315-255-2791; www.schott-fostec.com.

The EureCard GrabLink Expert is a PCI bus frame grabber that accommodates both the dual base and medium configurations of the Camera Link standard.

• Acquires images simultaneously and independently from two line-scan or area-scan digital cameras.
• Supports a triple-tap (10 to 12 bits) or quad-tap (8 to 12 bits) camera.
• Provides a maximum acquisition rate of 66 MHz for a 48-bit data path.

Euresys, Dallas, TX. 514-684-3993; www.euresys.com.

A new body style is now available for the Air Coplanar Probe (ACP) series.

• Lower-profile body has an angled connector at 45°.
• Allows easier integration into specific applications.
• Maintains the same existing electrical characteristics of the signal paths for all probes from DC to 110 GHz.

Cascade Microtech, Beaverton, OR. 800-550-3279; www.cascademicrotech.com.

A laboratory-grade fluorescent lighting system, the Model 13 Plus Steady-Lite provides extra-bright white, flicker-free illumination.

• Furnishes variable intensity control.
• Offers a dimming range of 10% to 100%.
• Delivers maximum output for over 7000 hrs.

StockerYale, Salem, NH. 603-893-8778; www.stockeryale.com.

Housed in a rugged, splashproof enclosure, the Model 9046 performs multiple measurements of thermocouples, RTDs, and voltage signals up to 5 V.

• Integrates 16 individual, high-accuracy (±0.01°C) uniform temperature references with a microprocessor.
• Performs up to 10 measurements/channel/s.
• Outputs data through an Ethernet interface using TCP/IP protocol.

Aero Systems Engineering, St. Paul, MN. 651-227-7515; www.aerosysengr.com.

Telatemp's 12-channel scanning thermometer stores and recalls up to 4680 sets of date- and time-stamped readings.

• Benchtop and wall-mount versions.
• Logs up to 12 thermocouple inputs.
• Accommodates any combination of type J, K, T, E, N, B, R, and S thermocouple probes.

Telatemp, Fullerton, CA. 714-879-2901; www.telatemp.com.

Z-Plus environmental test chambers come in standard sizes providing 8 to 32 ft³ of workspace volume.

• Cover a range of–73°C to +190°C.
• Cover 10% to 98% RH.
• Include a one-handed latch, interior chamber light, and top-vented exhaust.

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Cincinnati, OH. 513-772-8810; www.cszinc.com.

Battery-operated, the IR800 handheld insulation resistance meter adapts to a variety of applications in field installations, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic checking.

• Performs resistance measurements up to 2000 MΩ at test voltages of 250 V, 500 V, and 1000 V.
• Performs continuity, AC voltage, and DC voltage measurements.
• Includes digital and analog displays.

Price: $395. QuadTech, Maynard, MA. 800-253-1230; www.quadtech.com.

Digitally controlled, the Model 2600 15-W power supply delivers a 30-kV or 60-kV positive or negative output.

• Provides output voltage stability of 10 ppm/hour.
• Keeps output noise and ripple to under 100 mV pk-pk.
• Controlled through a fiber-optic cable that provides electrical isolation and easy interfacing with standard I/O computer ports.

Computer Power Supply, Tigard, OR. 503-684-8026; www.cpshv.com.

The Model 886, a synthesized in-circuit LCR/ESR meter, tests components at frequencies of up to 100 kHz.

• Offers a variety of measurement parameters and test conditions.
• Provides 0.5% basic accuracy.
• Includes a rechargeable battery and SMD test probe.

Price: $769. B&K Precision, Placentia, CA. 714-237-9220; www.bkprecision.com.

Units in the MS series of solid-state frequency converters provide AC power ranging from 62.5 kVA to 625 kVA.

• Cover a 47–500 Hz variable output frequency range.
• Furnish switch-selectable fixed frequencies of 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 400 Hz.
• Programmable controller option allows RS-232 or IEEE-488 operation.

Pacific Power Source, Huntington Beach, CA. 714-898-2691; www.pacificpower.com.

Used with the SIA-3000 signal integrity analyzer, the VISI Direct Rambus Clock Generator (DRCG) software module verifies direct Rambus clock generator chip performance.

• Displays and records adjacent cycle jitter.
• Performs all measurements required for DRCG validation in less than 5 s.

Wavecrest, Eden Prairie, MN. 952-831-0030; www.wavecrest.com.

The M2001 offers voltage, current, thermocouple, RTD, and pressure calibration.

• Accuracy to within 0.0025% of reading
• Direct keyboard or cursor entry with decade control.
• Automatic standby function protects the DUT.
• Comes with an RS-232 and optional IEEE-488 interface.

Price: $3295. Martel Electronics, Londonderry, NH. 603-434-1433; www.martelcorp.com.

The DFA-000, a direction finding antenna kit, is now available for the Grasshopper 2.4-GHz WLAN receiver for IEEE-802.11b networks.

• Pinpoints sources of interference.
• Comes with a mounting bracket, cable, and SMA connector.

Price: $250. Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Metuchen, NJ. 732-548-3737; www.bvsystems.com.

In addition to testing EFTs, surges, and voltage dips and drops, the UCS500M/6A tests surges to ANS/IEEE-C62.41 specifications.

• Useful for manufacturing surge suppressors.
• Comes with an extended 3-yr warranty.
• Offers a trigger output for synchronizing an oscilloscope to observe the surge waveform.

Amplifier Research, Souderton, PA. 215-723-8181; www.amplifiers.com.

The microprocessor-controlled HAL hipot and insulation tester is suitable for production-line testing, type testing, quality auditing, and retesting applications.

• Stores up to 600 test results against individual equipment serial numbers.
• Equipped with a universal worldwide power supply for AC/DC testing.

Clare Instruments, Tampa, FL. 813-886-2775; www.clareinstruments.com.

Modular in design, the NSG 5200 can be configured to meet the specific EMC test requirements of the automotive industry.

• Performs EMC immunity tests for supply voltage variations, conducted sinewaves, and power magnetics.
• Operates as a stand-alone tester or with the NSG 5000 pulsed immunity test generator.
• Windows-based software includes a library of preprogrammed automotive standards.

Base price: $8900. Delivery: four to eight weeks. Schaffner EMC, Edison, NJ. 732-225-9533; www.schaffner.com.

Equipped with RS-232C and IEEE-488 interfaces, the Model 11633 video matrix operates from DC to 120 MHz.

• Recalls 40 configurations.
• Comes in a rack-mount 7x19x21-in. case.

Matrix Systems, Calabasas, CA. 818-222-2301; www.matrixsystems.com.

Dow-Key's family of CANbus electromechanical matrices offers a choice of three basic configurations ranging from DC to 18 GHz.

• PN2501 supplies 6 input and 6 output SP6T switches.
• PN2502 supplies 6 input broadband power dividers.
• PN2503 supplies 6 input low-noise amps and 6 input broadband power dividers.

Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA. 805-650-0260; www.dowkey.com.

The CS2010 vector signal generator features a GUI that maximizes ease-of-use.

• Enables the creation of signals using standard formats, such as W-CDMA and EDGE.
• Provides a power option that delivers +14 dBm rms.

Celerity Systems, Cupertino, CA. 888-274-5604; www.celeritydbt.com.