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VGA to DVB-T Converter features MPEG-2 encoder.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:56 -0500

Model VGA2DVB-T(TM) converts VGA graphics and text from any computer to a frequency agile digital DVB-T modulated signal, and then sends that signal to multiple HD monitors. Unit features 1,280 x 720 full screen or 1,280 x 1,024 VGA input with shrunken viewport and 720p at 16:9 output resolution. Able to be mixed with analog channels with passive mixing via RF mixer, it can be used with existing analog/digital CCTV systems and coaxial cable.

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Analog Sensor measures differential gas pressure.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:56 -0500

Measuring pressure difference between 2 pressure intakes as well as both negative and positive pressures in range of -3.6 to +3.6 psi with maximum error rate of 5%, Model 1126 Differential Gas Pressure Sensor features 10 mA maximum current consumption. It offers output impedance of 1 k<font face='Symbol'>W</font>, 3.3-5.0 Vdc voltage range, absolute pressure of 200 kPa, 20 msec warm up time, response time of 1 msec (sensor), and port dia of 2.79-3.30 mm (nominal 3 mm).

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Acoustic Measurement System is IEC compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:53 -0500

Model 378B02 combines prepolarized ICP® microphone and preamplifier for high temperature automotive acoustic testing to +120°C, eliminating need for probe microphones. It also incorporates Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) technology, allowing for large channel count testing applications in high temperature areas of any vehicle, including underhood, engine, manifold, exhaust pipe, and other hot spots.

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Analysis System evaluates print head performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:48 -0500

JetXpert combines strobing technology with customized optics and ImageXpert software to provide flexible platform for analyzing performance of any print head through drop-in-flight analysis and visualization. Strobe is slaved to 50-100 kHz frequency of print head, while optical design allows for imaging and analysis of drops down to 3 pL in volume. ImageXpert is used for image analysis including drop trajectory, drop velocity, volume, radius, ligament, and break off length.

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Network Analyzer is suited for labs and production lines.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:36 -0500

Model GAOAV3620 RF Integrated Vector Network Analyzer performs accurate measurement of amplitude, phase, and group delay in RF networks, and can also measure time domain and frequency conversion components. Features include configurable upper and lower limits measurement, LCD display, and simultaneous display of 4 channels (maximum 8 testing curves).

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Field Tester is designed for carrier Ethernet networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:36 -0500

Trend Unipro GbE features Ethernet analysis capabilities that allow field engineers to carry out cable tests, PoE verification, and BERT. Traffic generation is also incorporated along with filtering and analysis, IP ping, and trace route. It executes RFC 2544 tests and verifies connectivity, frame transportability, and throughput. Handheld, impact resistant tool incorporates range of tests including verification of auto-negotiation when connecting nodes and VLAN configuration and routing.

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Prototyping System facilitates project-based learning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:23 -0500

Based on NI LabVIEW graphical system design software, NI ELVIS II features 12 USB plug-and-play instruments including oscilloscope, function generator, variable power supply, and isolated digital multimeter. Educators and students can use Multisim 10.1 with NI ELVIS II to seamlessly switch between simulated and acquired data, overlay simulated and measured data in same instrument, and use single platform when simulating or testing to provide holistic view of circuit design process.

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Interface Module suits machine vision and instrument control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:19 -0500

Offering 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with up to 1,000 Mb/s transfer speeds per port, NI 8234 features x4 PCI Express interconnect, providing up to 1 Gb/s bandwidth for real-time data streaming from single PXI Express slot. Compatible with GigE Vision camera interface for machine vision applications, NI 8234 delivers high-speed image transmission for standard cabling at distances up to 100 m. Module is also suited for LAN and LXI instrument control applications using dedicated private networks.

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Interface Modules are 6.2 mm wide.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:05 -0500

Available with signal conditioning that acts as dead-zero to live-zero signal, IMS interface modules provide complete galvanic isolation and up to 2.5 kV for input, output, and power supply, while 1- and 2-channel modules come without signal conditioning. With analog signal transmitter that achieves 0.1% of full scale, modules are also available with 2, 3, or 4 wire connections for temperature detection using Pt-100 technology or other thermo-elements.

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OTDR has waterproof exterior for adverse environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:03 -0500

Featuring high contrast LCD display, GAO6413 optical time domain reflectometer measures unit/connection/transmission loss and accurately locates faults or breaks in optical fibers. Compact, lightweight device features Bellcore GR196 file format compliant read/write file, and can measure event dead zone within 1.6 m. Battery-powered fiber test instrument also comes with USB interface, serial port, and parallel interface to transfer data into PCs and notebooks.

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Microwave Power Meters have 50 MHz power sweep calibrators.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:02 -0500

Model GAO2432 measures power from continuous waves, and calculates RF power lever of pulse modulated signal. Calibration and measurement of signals can be manually observed on front panel or controlled through GPIB interface on rear panel. Designed for ATE system, model GAO2433 dual-channel (A, B) meter can configure two 23200 series power probes, which can accurately measure power of continuous waves and pulse modulated inputs from 2 channels, displaying results on LCD screen.

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DAQ Cards come with motion control interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:01 -0500

Suited for mixed-signal testing, laboratory research, and factory automation, PCI-9222 and PCI-9223 combine data acquisition, digital I/O, and motion control, and support sampling rate up to 250/500 kS/sec and update rate up to 1 MS/sec. Both cards feature encoder input with programmable trigger and single button auto-calibration. Cards include WDM driver for C/C++, VB, Delphi, C++ Builder, and .NET programming languages, and full device drivers for MATLAB® and LabVIEW®.

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PCI DAQ Card is designed for load cell measurements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:01 -0500

Offering high 24-bit resolution with 1/200,000 count accuracy, PCI-9524 is designed as single-board solution for material testing system (MTS) applications. It integrates 24-bit load cell measurement, 4 channels of general-purpose analog input, 2 channels of general-purpose analog output, 3 channels of pulse-wave modulation output, 16-bit isolated digital I/O, and one 3-axis encoder. Auto-zeroing feature helps reduce semiconductor noise, thermal noise, and thermal coupling.

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Lightwave Analyzer tests cable TV electro-optical components.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:00 -0500

Available with single or dual wavelength options at 1,310 or 1,550 nm, Agilent N4374B lightwave component analyzer (LCA) offers accurate and traceable electro-optical S-parameter for transmitter and receiver test. Along with integrated optical average power meter, it features accurate responsivity test with less than 0.8 dB uncertainty, specified absolute accuracy of absolute responsivity, and 75 <font face='Symbol'>W</font> support with minimum loss pad for CATV applications.

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Handheld Tester verifies Ethernet/triple-play services.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:00 -0500

SunLite GigE(TM) tester offers multi-stream, multi-service testing ability for installation and maintenance of differentiated Ethernet and triple-play services. It helps field technicians verify end-to-end transport of GbE/IP traffic, transmit and analyze 8 independent streams, and run test methodology based on RFC2544, as well as determine throughput, link utilization, latency, and IP connectivity. Unit's 10/100/1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X interfaces enable copper and fiber GigE testing.

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Digital Storage Oscilloscope features color display.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:59 -0500

Offering 40 MHz bandwidth and 500 MS/sec sample rate, model 2532 Dual-Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope offers triggering capabilities such as pulse width and line-selectable video trigger, 11 automatic measurements, and FFT functions for debugging circuits. Measuring 11.4 x 11.8 x 5.9 in., 10 lb benchtop unit includes analog-style knobs and controls, color LCD, and USB port. It has 4,000 point record length for each channel and software to capture, save, and analyze waveform data.

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Precision Balances feature compact, efficient design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:55 -0500

Available in 6 models from 120 g x 0.001 g to 3,200 g x 0.01 g, FX-i series of compact precision balances can measure in 12 different weighing units as well as provide percentage and counting functions. Statistical Calculation Function provides statistical data display or output of weighed samples. Devices feature double lever mechanism and connectivity choices include RS-232C, optional USB port, or optional Ethernet interface with WinCT-Plus software.

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Checkweighing Scales offer 1 second response time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:55 -0500

Constructed from stainless steel, Model FS-i is available in 3 models with capacities from 15 lb x 0.001 lb to 70 lb x 0.005 lb. Units feature 10 x 10 or 15 x 12 in. pans, 3 user-selectable resolution levels up to 1/17,500, adjustable analog sweep display, and 100-item data memory for storage and recall of target and limit values of frequently weighed items. NSF-listed and IP65 washdown-rated, scales are suitable for use in wet processing environments.

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Precision Balances are waterproof and dustproof.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:55 -0500

Capable of measuring in 12 weighing units, Series FX-iWP comes in 122, 220, and 320 g capacities with 0.001 g resolution, as well as 1,220, 2,200, and 3,200 g models with 0.01 g resolution. Units include Compact Super Hybrid Sensor, Statistical Calculation Function, and connectivity choices ranging from standard RS-232C to optional USB port or Ethernet interface with WinCT-Plus software. Packaged in aluminum alloy housing, IP65-rated balances are suited for dusty or wet environments.

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Industrial Balances perform in wet and dusty environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:55 -0500

Based on Enhanced Double Lever Super Hybrid Sensor, IP65-rated GP Series provides weighing response of load cell with precision of force restoration motor. Self-calibrating balances offer 12 units of measure as well as percentage, counting, and checkweighing modes. Model GP-61K has capacity of 61 kg x 0.1 g resolution, while Models GP-61KS, GP-32KS, and GP-60KS offer remote indicator and capacities of 61 kg x 0.1 g, 6 kg x 0.1 g/31 kg x 1 g Smart Range, and 61 kg x 1 g, respectively.

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