Autosamplers for Chromatography

Teledyne LABS

Maximize the throughput and flexibility of your ACCQPrep system by adding automated sample loading for longer unattended operation.The two rack AS 2x2 and four rack AS 4x2 sampler options allow different chromatographic conditions to be applied to a variety of different samples and doubles or triples the fraction collection capabilities of the base system.The ACCQPrep AutoSamplers provide high recovery of samples with 99.9% transfer of analyte. PeakTrak software allows users to quickly create sample queues for walk up open-access labs and overnight purifications. Develop methods that result in the highest purity and largest loading capacity with the 3 Step Focused Gradient Generator that works seamlessly with the AutoSampler and PeakTrak software. An integrated wash station and sophisticated robotic probe movement ensures sample purity and limits cross contamination.

AOI Handlings System

MicroContact AG

The AOI handling system is a compact facility with various test units. Via an ionization cleaning station the ceramics are transferred to the contacting station. There, the resistance values of the substrates are tested with a rigid needle adapter. Afterward, the ceramics are further conveyed to the three (optionally four) AOI test stations (for automatic optical inspection) and are tested for cracks, unevenness, faulty imprints, contamination, etc. The poorly evaluated ceramics arrive at a review station where the operator can assess and evaluate the errors on the monitor. If the operator is uncertain about a fault, the ceramic in question can be positioned under the microscope position and inspected by eye. Poorly defined ceramics are marked accordingly with an ink pen.

High Performance Liquid Chromatograph Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

LCMS-8045 - Shimadzu Corp.

Equipped with a heated ESI probe, the LCMS-8045 has the highest sensitivity in its class. The heated ESI probe, high-temperature heating block, desolvation line (DL) and drying gas, all act to promote desolvation and prevent contamination due to the penetration of liquid droplets into the MS unit. This improves the robustness, so reliable and high-accuracy data can be obtained over the long term. The LCMS-8045 also achieves the world's fastest scan speed (30,000 u/sec) and polarity switching speed (5 msec). These enable ultra-high-speed, high-sensitivity analysis. The excellent cost performance of this system is demonstrated in food safety, environmental analysis, and other quantitative analyses, it can be upgraded to the LCMS-8060.

Materials And Chemical Analysis

Anderson Materials Evaluation, Inc.

Materials characterization, failure analysis, quality control, and materials and process development services are offered.  Our analytical techniques allow us to assess elemental and chemical material composition, thermal properties, coating thickness, electrochemical properties, surface chemistry, surface wetting, corrosion rates and pitting potentials, contamination and degradation problems, metallography, fractography, phase transitions, static coefficient of friction, adhesive bonding strength and causes of adhesive bonding failures, surface tension and surface energy, tensile and compressive strength, bend deflection, lapshear strength, elasticity properties, UV and visible light absorption and reflection, density and porosity, and many other material properties integral to improving your products.

Pulse AC Method Area Ionizers

ER-X Series - Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America

The ER-X Series Area Ionizers utilize the pulse AC ionization design to achieve high-speed charge removal of wide surface areas for high-volume production lines. In addition to supporting compressed air ionization, the ER-X also features both airless and low-pressure ionization modes for applications where tiny workpieces can be easily blown away. Additional features include automatic ion balance and discharge frequency control (manual control is also possible), flat discharge surface for easy cleaning, discharge needle air barrier design to reduce contamination of the needles, replaceable discharge needle unit for easy maintenance, and a dual head configuration for enhanced charge area and layout (2 different ionizer heads can be connected to a single controller).

4-Wire Resistance Measurement | Continuity & HiPot Cable & Wire Harness Testers

CAMI Research Inc. (CableEye®)

An add-on option for the CableEye HVX high voltage cable tester series that permits expanded testing for contact and wire resistance as low as 1 mΩ. After checking for opens, shorts, miswires, and resistance limits, the 4-wire Kelvin measurement applies a user-selectable test current from 10 mA to 1 A to determine connection resistance within 1 mΩ. The resistance profile of a model cable may be stored and used as a basis of comparison during later testing to reveal cold solder joints, faulty crimps, recessed pins, pin contact contamination, improper wire gauge, and stress-extruded wire.This option may be purchased with any new HVX tester, or added as an upgrade to any of your existing HVX testers.

Ionizers

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe GmbH

There are many production processes where electrostatic charges disturb smooth operation. To eliminate static, ionizers are used. One typical field of application is the semiconductor industry where the components are extremely sensitive and can even be damaged by high electric static charges. Another example is the printing industry: Here friction between the rollers and the paper generates static. The static makes the paper cling and not move correctly through the printing machine. Especially when printing on vinyl or plastics, electrostatic charges need to be removed. In the packaging industry, plastic sleeves or foils tend to stick to each other, which can be prevented with an ionizer eliminate static. A general problem in assembling processes is the adhesion of dust and dirt particles. Contamination of workpieces can be prevented by having static eliminators neutralize and blow away undesired particles.

Silver Ball Matrix Sockets

Ironwood Electronics

SM Contact is a unique contact that has precise silver balls held together by a proprietary conductive formulation. These conductive columns (diameter optimized for 50 ohm impedance) are suspended in a non-conductive flexible elastomer substrate with a patented solid core for enhanced durability and reliable performance over time, temperature and cycles. This flexible substrate is very compliant and resilient and enables the conductive columns to revert back to original shape when the force is removed. Solutions are available for 0.25mm to 1.27mm LGA, BGA, QFN, CSP, POP, WLP and other packages. The silver ball matrix contact technology is also available with a protective plunger matrix (a gold plated copper cylinder) that sits on top of the conductive columns. This plunger matrix protects the conductive column from contamination from various solder ball interfaces. A quickly replaceable plunger matrix enables minimal downtime during final production test. The product family code for this line of sockets is SMP.

2100Vdc Screw Terminal Connector Board | Cable & Harness Tester

CB29H - CAMI Research Inc. (CableEye®)

CAMI Research Inc. (Acton, MA) announces another new board for its CableEye cable and harness testing systems. Populated with four 16-pole screw terminal blocks, the board addresses high voltage (HiPot) testing to 2100Vdc/1200Vac. Of particular interest to the harness testing market, the CB29H is also available as a transition board variant (CB29AH). The CB29H and CB29AH boards are high voltage versions of the CB29 with the high voltage traces running on inner layers to afford additional safety, and protection from contamination. Each contains four 16-pole screw terminal blocks that will accept bare wires from 12- to 30-gauge in size. The metal jaws firmly grip an inserted wire without damaging or distorting the end, and the space between each terminal block may be used as a wire channel to guide wires neatly to the side. For each channel, a pair of holes is provided through which wire ties may be inserted to hold the wire bundles in place.

Capacitive Proximity Sensors

SICK Sensor Intelligence

Sometimes you need to know what is hidden beneath a surface. Behind a wall, for example, inside a storage container, inside a shipping container, or behind a cover. Capacitive proximity sensors are ideal for level and feed monitoring. From solid material, such as paper or wood, to granules or liquids, they can be relied upon to detect what is happening in the production process and during final inspection. Is there something behind that cover? Is the finished package really full? How much paint is still left in the tank? For capacitive proximity sensors, these are easy questions to answer. SICKs capacitive proximity sensors are never far from the action. Sensing ranges between 1 and 25 mm allow them to be used in nearly all installation situations, making them extremely adaptable for a wide range of applications. These sensors are also remarkably resistant to interference. Impurities, contamination, dust, and airborne spray particles have little effect on them, nor does electromagnetic interference. No wonder they are installed in a wide range of industries, such as food and automotive, or in storage and conveyor systems.

Dial Indicators

Rhopoint Metrology Ltd

1. Always select the dial test indicator that best fits the application.2. Care should be taken while using a dial test indicator, try not to jolt the indicator, should you be unfortunate and drop a dial test indicator, get it re-calibrated/repaired before reusing it.3. Replace worn contact points only with those of a similar length from the centre of the ball stylus to the abutment shoulder.4. Always clean dial test indicators after use with a lint free paper or cloth and store the indicator in its box or in a dust free area.5. When using a dial test indicator, always position the dial test indicator in a horizontal plane to the surface media.6. Always use a rigid stand for mounting the dial test indicator.7. When measuring a rotating object, either between centres or in a vee block, ensure that the object is rotating in the correct direction. Never rotate the workpiece towards the contact point.8. When measuring a sliding object, only take readings when the object is moving directly towards the contact point, never away from the contact point or in a sideways manner.9. Avoid parallax errors by reading the dial directly from the front and square on to the dial.10. Never oil a dial test indicator as this attracts contamination, should the movement become erratic then the dial test indicator should be submitted to a reputable repair agent.11. Try not to expose dial test indicators to direct sunlight or in a high humidity environment.12. Never use a dial test indicator that has not been calibrated, if in doubt consult an appropriate authority.

Oil Tan Delta Tester

OTD - Megger Group Ltd.

The Oil Tan Delta (OTD) is a laboratory instrument, which measures the Tan Delta, Resistivity and Relative Permittivity of insulating liquids. These tests give a wider picture of the overall quality of the insulating oil, and will indicate if there is any contamination. Megger has developed features of the OTD to ensure that productivity levels within laboratories are maximised. The microprocessor controlled inductive heater means that there is uniformity of temperature throughout the cell, in compliance with IEC 60247, and for cooling a fan effectively speeds up the cell cooling time. The instrument has a temperature measuring range of 10 to 110 C, with an accuracy of 1 C. It can be set to preheat before testing takes place. The automated oil drain facility negates the need to move the oil vessel. User safety is paramount and with this in mind, Megger have designed independent and dual redundant high voltage cut-off circuitry. If for any reason the user needs to abort the test, this can be done so by pressing any key, immediately terminating the test and removing the high voltage. The design of the cell components maximise oil fill rate but minimise turbulence in oil flow and eliminate trapping of air. With only 32 cell components, it is easy to assemble and disassemble.

Smoke Detector Tester

Solo 365 - Detectortesters

The fire industry’s most popular range of detector test equipment is about to get even better. Solo, the test equipment used world-wide to functionally test fire detectors has a new tester in its range – Solo 365. This exciting innovation provides fire safety professionals with an array of stand-out features which make for faster, simpler and cleaner functional testing of smoke detectors. Key features include automatic generation of smoke which ensures only the amount of smoke needed to activate the detector is produced – minimizing smoke wastage and eliminating the risk of detector contamination. In addition, Solo 365 is light in weight and has a slim-line design which allows easy access into tight spaces – making it possible to test detectors which are hard to access with other portable testers. In response to market feedback, Solo 365 features an LED torch which automatically illuminates when light levels drop, making for easy detector alignment and testing in dark environments. Smoke is generated via newly designed smoke cartridges which fit neatly into the rear of the tester. With no reliance on pressurised aerosol cans, the cartridges can be easily shipped and stored and are unaffected by new regulations, set for 2018, which will affect availability of some pressurised smoke aerosols.

High Voltage, Continuity & Hipot, Cable & Wire Harness Test Systems

CableEye HVX, HVX-21 - CAMI Research Inc. (CableEye®)

Fast ● Simple ● Precise Advanced wiring analyzer scans for continuity (opens, shorts), miswires, resistance, capacitance, components (resistors, diodes, LEDs, capacitors) dielectric breakdown, insulation resistance, intermittent connections HVX (Item 829) 1500 Vdc, 1000 Vac HVX-21 (Item 829A) 2100 Vdc, 1200 Vac For diagnostic and Pass/Fail Testing — Permits expanded testing (compared to models in our low voltage product line) for insulation resistance (IRI) and dielectric breakdown (DWV). All CableEye testers are suitable for production, fault diagnosis, QC (Quality Control), assembly, and prototyping of standard or custom cables. Each combines test, fault location, design, documentation, labeling, and database storage in one instrument. Tests can be performed on long cables (with or without connectors) or no cables (e.g. connectors, backplanes, PCBs, components). Standard Features & Benefits:

• USB certified, PC-based tester for a versatile, fast, robust system with long life-cycle.
• Multilingual, dynamic, graphic-rich display (netlist & wiring schematic) provides clarity and speeds diagnostics.
• 128 Test Points, expandable to 1024 providing flexibility as your product line changes.
• User-selectable voltage to each connection group in the cable simplifies an otherwise complex process, accelerating testing.
• Programmable Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Dwell Time (same as Test Time), Trip Current, and Trip Delay (same as Soak Time) adds versatility.
• Current leakage detected during HV test phase provides a measure of insulation resistance up to 1 GΩ (HVX) and 5 GΩ (HVX-21) - any leakage current exceeding a preset limit reveals the presence of moisture, flux, or other contamination on exposed contacts.
• Real-time screening for intermittent connections for pinpointing elusive faults and improving quality.
• Automation scripting in a simple, intuitive language allowing non-programmers to reduce operator error by automating repetitive steps.
• Pop-Up Work Instructions. choose the exact amount of detail, imagery, language and automation you need to ensure your work instructions and tests are carried out flawlessly.
• Flexible tolerancing: optionally define as percentages or absolute terms, as well as asymmetrically (e.g. +0%/-10%) for improved yields.
• Barcode-tracking & archival data-logging to achieve error-proof test process and improved traceability & productivity.
• Print PASS/FAIL labels, test reports (with or without color wiring schematics/netlists) and log reports to satisfy ISO9000 reporting requirements.
• Compatible with laptop and touchscreen PCs for fieldwork and rack/off-bench mounting.

Includes: CB29 board set (Item 759) for bare wire connections; comprehensive PC software with Database of >200 standard cables; 2 yr Product Support Subscription comprising Warranty, free tech support, and free software upgrades. Select Add-On Options: Hardware: 128-point Expansion Modules (attach to base); 4-Wire Kelvin Resistance Measurement, 1 mΩ at 1 A; Advanced Measurements; External Measurement Instrument Port (e.g. 10 GΩ Isolation at 100 V); Remote Control Connector for Deadman Switch; Environmental Sensor Software: PinMap™ fixture editor, Connector Designer™ connector editor, or Autobuild™ guided assembly modules camiresearch.com |@CAMI_CableEye |+1.978.266.2655