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1999 EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS |
| Instrumentation and Process Sensors |
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EtherTrak ET-8INS from Sixnet
R-Series flowmeter from Micro Motion Inc. |
Analog inputs for Ethernet I/O subsystem
Sixnet
 Clifton Park, N.Y.—EtherTrak
ET-8INS from Sixnet provides high accuracy (16-bit resolution)
of analog inputs onto an Ethernet plant-floor I/O subsystem.
It brings the speed and convenience of Ethernet networking
to instrumentation analog inputs, such as thermocouples,
millivolts, volts, and current inputs. The module has
true differential inputs to minimize electrical noise
and ground loops. An included Microsoft Windows utility
allows plug-and-play configuration and software calibrations.
The
EtherTrak ET-8INS from Sixnet brings the speed and convenience
of Ethernet networking to instrumentation analog inputs.
It reads thermocouples, millivolts, volts, and current
inputs. The module has 16 bit inputs for high accuracy
and true differential inputs to minimize electrical
noise and ground loops.
Additionally, it linearizes and compensates thermocouple
readings; allows users to mix incoming signals; and
has channel-to-channel isolation. A Microsoft Windows
utility is provided, allowing for plug-and-play configuration
and software calibrations. This device allows users
to utilize one I/O device to read temperature gages
and humidity; sense illumination; and check door locks
simultaneously.
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