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Why does a large dynamic range improve visibility?

For most of us, the bat species Microchiroptera is not the first thing that springs when trying to think of examples of the astounding achievements of evolution. But with its echo-locating system, it is the top performer among mammals when it comes to seeing in the dark, which means it can more easily locate the smallest of insects for food. Radar sensors function according to a similar principle. The better they can hear their "locating sounds" – or, if figuratively applied to radar sensors, the greater the dynamics, – the better the visibility of the level echo. 

Topics: radar

The #1 Replacement for the Siemens/Moore 353 Controller

Siemens has recently discontinued their popular 353 SLC controller. This unit and its predecessors have been used in many process applications for years, and the discontinuation of this product has left many companies uncertain of their path forward for supporting their processes. Now that the entire Moore/Siemens 353 family is obsolete, are you considering upgrading to a DCS? Have you reviewed the limited number of 3x6 SLC vendors in the marketplace? Will you turn to eBay looking for spare parts? We have a better solution for you: Yokogawa's YS1000 series PID loop controllers can directly replace the Siemens Process Automation Controller and will keep you off of eBay looking for spare 353 parts.

 

Topics: Control Solutions

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TechStar's Field Service Team is highly trained to meet all of your service needs. Whether starting up the instrument, configuring it or troubleshooting the system, TechStar's Field Service Team can direct you through the necessary steps to get the measuring device and its outputs running properly over the phone, in the field, or on location. 

Topics: Field Service

What is the Users Conference?  

Topics: Yokogawa

In an article recently published by Forbes, Stephen Baer said it best:

Topics: Training

MSA's newest video walks the user through the necessary steps for a successful alignment of the Senscient ELDS Open Path Gas Detector. The video highlights the following:

Topics: MSA, Fixed Gas Solutions

Q: Is there a less complicated and economical solution to replace a failed thermocouple than a complete shutdown of a boiler?

Topics: Moore Industries, Temperature Solutions

Density is a physical property of matter, and by knowing the density of a mixture you can often infer other properties of the mixture. The vibrating element method is one way of measuring the density of a gas that can be used in power, pulp and paper, refining, and chemical industries.

Topics: Yokogawa

The SKF Wireless Machine Condition Sensor combines a sensor, data collector and radio into one compact, battery-operated device that measures both vibration and temperature data.

Topics: Condition Monitoring, SKF

The Houston Chronicle recently published an article about the effects of the lack of employee training. Companies that don't offer quality training to new and current employees harm not only the development of individual workers but also the evolution of the business itself. Business owners who invest in employee education reap the benefits of a competent, motivated workforce that can help increase company sales, strengthen a brand, and transform a small business into a growing enterprise.

Topics: Training