Neoptix Fiber Optic Sensors Inc. Introduces Its New 'Tx' Model Fiber Optic Panel Feedthrough Temperature Probe for Monitoring Temperature Through Panels or Tank Walls.QUEBEC CITY -- Neoptix Fiber Optic Sensors, Inc., a company specialized in fiber optic temperature sensors, introduces its new "Tx" model fiber optic temperature probe allowing temperature monitoring through the wall of an enclosure or a tank. The Tx fiber optic panel feedthrough feed·through n. A conductor connecting two circuits on opposite sides of a printed circuit board. temperature probe can monitor the temperature in a variety of applications, such as in a batch process manufacturing The manufacturing industry that uses process control systems. See process control. vessel or to sense the exterior temperature through the wall of a NEMA NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA National Emergency Management Agency NEMA National Emergency Management Association NEMA Nottingham East Midlands Airport (UK) enclosure in a transformer transformer, electrical device used to transfer an alternating current or voltage from one electric circuit to another by means of electromagnetic induction. hot-spot monitoring system. In the later case, the robust Tx panel feedthrough temperature probe serves as a permanent sensor that mates with Neoptix' T/Guard and T/Guard+ transformer hot-spot monitoring systems. The probe uses one of the available optical channels on the signal conditioner to read and send the outside temperature over the system's communication link, using MODBUS or serial communication. The Tx probe is a stand-alone item that has a built-in ST connector A fiber-optic cable connector that uses a bayonet plug and socket. It was the first de facto standard connector for most commercial wiring. For bi-directional transmission, two fiber cables and two ST connectors are generally used. ST is specified by the TIA as FOCIS-2. for quick and simple installation: install the Tx probe, connect the optical extension cable to any of Neoptix' fiber signal conditioners and to the probe, and the system is ready to sense the temperature. The Tx probe requires no calibration or complex gage factor to operate to its full potential. "Our new Tx panel feedthrough temperature probe is a simple but effective addition to our product line of optical temperature sensors" says Mr. Michael Plourde, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Neoptix. "This product provides an easy way to monitor all the necessary parameters for achieving a complete and efficient installation in a batch processing (1) Performing a particular operation automatically on a group of files all at once rather than manually opening, editing and saving one file at a time. For example, graphics software that converts a selection of images from one format to another would be a batch processing utility. application, for example, or to integrate exterior temperature sensing into a transformer hot-spot monitoring system. "The Tx probe has a metric (ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 261) hex cap bolt and is made out of 316 stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. . The threaded section has a standard M8-1.25 mm pitch configuration. The Tx probe comes with a standard sensor tube length of 1 cm. It can also be ordered with a sensor tube of up to 25 cm. The Tx probe comes standard with a Viton O-ring, ensuring a perfect seal for years to come. Other types of O-rings are available to suite specific customer applications. The Tx probe can be mounted on panels of thickness ranging from 1 to 4 mm. The Tx probe provides a long-term, leak-free interface and requires absolutely no maintenance. Its operating temperature ranges from -80 to 250C and it can withstand pressures of up to 7 bar (100 PSI). The Tx panel feedthrough temperature probe is available immediately at a cost starting at 249USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . About NEOPTIX FIBER OPTIC SENSORS, INC. Neoptix designs, manufactures and commercializes a complete range of optical sensors, signal conditioners and accessories for temperature monitoring for the T&D industry and also for laboratory and medical industries. For more information about Neoptix products, visit the company's web site at www.neoptix.com or call +1-418-687-2500. PICTURE AND ELECTRONIC VERSION AVAILABLE ON WEB SITE AT: http://www.neoptix.com/media.asp |
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