Accelerometer Geared for Exhaust Tests

The Model 357B65 high-temperature, piezoelectric charge output accelerometer operates in temperatures ranges of -65 to +900º F (-54 to +482º C), and is designed for vibration studies in the high-temperature, ambient environments found in power generation turbines and equipment, aircraft engines, and automotive vehicle engine test and exhaust systems.

The accelerometer connects to laboratory-style charge amplifiers . . . → Read More: Accelerometer Geared for Exhaust Tests

AVL Plans Plymouth, MI Tech Center

AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc. (PEI) plans to build a $2.9 million engineering technical center in Plymouth Township, according to a release issued Wednesday by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The center is expected to create 125 jobs.

The state gave PEI a single-business-tax credit worth more than $3.5 million during 12 years to convince the company to . . . → Read More: AVL Plans Plymouth, MI Tech Center

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J1939 Product Guide On Line

CAN in Automation (CiA) GmbH has published the first Product Guide for J1939-based devices and services on the group’s web site and on CD-ROM. The guide lists products conforming to several J1939-based higher-layer protocols (SAE J1939-71, ISO 11992, ISO 11783, and NMEA 2000).

The aim of the product guide is to simplify the search for J1939-based products, . . . → Read More: J1939 Product Guide On Line

Video Explains Electrical Measurement Safety

Fluke Corporation has just updated its Electrical Measurement Safety video. The goal is to reduce hazards for people measuring electrical circuits, and helping reduce risk and liability for employers.

Electrical safety compliance training violations were #7 (electrical wiring) and #10 (Electrical, General Requirements) on the 2005 Top 10 List of most frequently cited standards published by . . . → Read More: Video Explains Electrical Measurement Safety