------------------------------------------------------------------ DHI E-NEWS -- Vol 3, Issue 1 -- 2003 MAR 17 ------------------------------------------------------------------ In this Issue: > General News > New Literature/Documentation > New and Upgraded Software Releases To minimize the size of this letter, news items are highly condensed. For additional information on an item that may be of interest to you, click on the hotlink that is associated with the item. ------------------------------------------------------------------ GENERAL NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------------ --DHI releases new pressure and flow products with significant advances in ranges covered, uncertainty levels, automation and other features: > COMPASS(R) for Pressure, universal pressure calibration software platform. Fully automate a wide variety of calibrations and tests using DHI and 3rd party references. Multi-user, networkable application and database. http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/soft.htm > RPM4(tm) next generation reference pressure monitor Covers range from vacuum to 280 MPa (40 000 psi) with % of reading measurement uncertainty and many new advanced features. http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/pmon.htm > PPC3(tm) next generation pressure controller/calibrator with % of reading uncertainty, AutoRange feature and open architecture. http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/ppc.htm > FPG8601(tm) fundamental automated calibration system for very low gauge and absolute pressure. Covers ranges as low as 10 Pa (100 mTorr, 0.1 in. H2O). http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/pgs.htm#8000 > molbloc-S(R) sonic nozzle based elements for flow up to 2 000 slm using molbox1 and/or molbox RFM. http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/f.htm#molbloc_s --NEW METROLOGY POSTER > The 7th annual edition of DHI's metrology poster, "molbloc-S", is available. http://www.dhinstruments.com/free/metartform.htm --EVENTS 2003 MAR TO JUN Visit DHI in your area at these conferences/seminars: > MAR 25 to 27 -- 25th International Fair of Measuring and Control Technolog at Prague, Pragoregula / Elexpo 2003, On the booth of D-Ex, Prague CZECH REPUBLIC > MAR 31 to APR 01 -- Fuel Cells 2003, Stamford CT > MAR 31 to APR 03 -- SEMICON Europa, Munich GERMANY on the booth of D-Ex/europascal > MAY 14 to 16 -- INTERPHEX JAPAN 2003, Tokyo Big Site on the booth of Ohten Giken, Tokyo JAPAN > MAY 19 to 22 -- IMEKO TC16 Pressure and Vacuum Symposium, Beijing CHINA > MAY 27 -- 10th International Engineering Fair, Agrokomplex Exhibitions, On the booth of D-Ex, Nitra, SLOVAK REPUBLIC > JUN 03 to 05 -- Sensors Expo, Booth 1616, Chicago IL http://www.dhinstruments.com/even1/index.htm --TRAINING COURSES Pressure and flow calibration courses held at DHI in Phoenix AZ USA: > Precision Pressure Calibration - 2003 MAR 31 to APR 04 - 2003 SEP 22 to 26 - 2003 NOV 10 to 14 > Advanced Pressure Metrology Using Piston Gauges - 2003 MAY 05 to 09 > Gas Flow Calibration Using molbloc/molbox - 2003 JUN 02 to 05 - 2003 OCT 13 to 16 Customized training and consultation is also available at your location focusing on your specific instruments and applications. http://www.dhinstruments.com/serv1/training/courses.htm Online enrollment available at: http://www.dhinstruments.com/serv1/training/couenrol.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW LITERATURE/DOCUMENTATION ------------------------------------------------------------------ --PRODUCT BROCHURES > COMPASS(R) for Pressure - Calibration Assistance Software http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/soft.htm > FPG8601(tm) NEW Forced Balanced Piston Gauge http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/pgs.htm > molbloc-S(R) NEW Critical Flow nozzle based elements for flow up to 1 000 slm http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/f.htm > RPM4(tm) Reference Pressure Monitor http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/pmon.htm > PPC3(tm) Automated Pressure Controller/Calibrator http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/ppc.htm --TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS > UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS FOR PRESSURE DEFINED BY AN FPG8601 FORCE BALANCED PISTON GAUGE DHI Technical Note 2090TN05 is written to assist metrologists in identifying, quantifying and combining the components of measurement uncertainty in the pressure measured by an FPG8601. The document briefly describes the traceability of the FPG8601, ways to reduce uncertainty and some information on the special challenges of very low pressure measurement. http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/pgs.htm#2090tn05 > UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS FOR FLOW MEASURED BY molbloc-L AND molbloc-S MASS FLOW TRANSFER STANDARDS DHI Technical Note 2011TN06 is written to help metrologists in identifying, quantifying and combining the components of measurement uncertainty in the gas flow measured by molbloc/molbox systems. http://www.dhinstruments.com/prod1/f.htm#technotes --USER'S MANUALS > COMPASS for Pressure Ver 1.0 http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/man.htm#c4pressure > GPC1-16000 Gas Pressure Controller, Rev -01 http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/man.htm#gpc116000 > molbox1 manual covers the new features in Ver. 5.10a, in particular the use of molbloc-S critical flow nozzle based molblocs. http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/man.htm#molbox1 > molstic-S Engineered Mounting Systems for molbloc-S Mass Flow Elements http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/man.htm#molstic_s > PPC3 Pressure Controller/Calibrator covers this new product. http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/man.htm#ppc3 > RPM4 Reference Pressure Monitor covers this new product. http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/man.htm#rpm4 --INSTRUCTION SHEETS http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct.htm > MPC1 Variable Volume Repair Kit installation instruction sheet http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560060.pdf > molstic-S Supply Only Platform 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. (P/Ns 401876 and 401877) Installation Sheet http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560049.pdf > Recommendations for molbloc-S Installation http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560050.pdf > Installation and Use of Vacuum Pump Downstream Interconnect Kit for molbloc-S (P/N 401883) Installation Instructions http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560052.pdf > Installation and Use of Medium-Flow Vacuum Pump Kit for molbloc-S (P/N 401940 & 401883) Installation Instructions http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560053.pdf > Recommendations for 1/4 in. Low- and Mid-Flow Metering Valve Kits for molstic-S (P/Ns 401885 and 401666) http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560055.pdf > PK-mol-KF Adaptor Kits for molbloc-S http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/instruct/pdfs/560057.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------------ PC BASED SOFTWARE UPGRADES (Available for Free Download) ------------------------------------------------------------------ > COMPASS(R) for Pressure, Calibration Assistance Software, DEMO VERSION. - Universal platform for pressure calibrations using DHI or third party transfer standards and piston gauges. - Runs complete, automated calibration sequences on single or multiple DUTs unattended, including multiple temperatures and/or line pressures. - Security options for FDA 21 CFR 11 compliance. - Multi-user networkable database with site license available http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/pccomppress.htm > CalTool(tm) for RPTs Ver 1.00c is available under PC BASED SOFTWARE. CalTool for RPTsT is a PC based calibration utility for reference pressure transducers (RPTs) in DHI products. The new version supports PPC3 and RPM4 Q-RPT modules. http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/pcctrpt.htm > FPG Tools(tm) Ver 3.02b is available for downloading under PC BASED SOFTWARE. http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/pcfpgtool.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------ EMBEDDED SOFTWARE UPGRADES (Available for Free Download) ------------------------------------------------------------------ > molbox1 Ver. 5.10a Major revision includes: - Support of molbloc-S, sonic nozzle based flow elements - Addition of AutoZ function to rezero pressure transducers between full calibrations - Addition of programmable gas pressure head correction - Addition of C4F8 gas - Enhanced leak checking functions http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/embmbox.htm > RPM3 Ver. 1.02h http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/embrpm.htm > PPC3 Ver. 1.00f http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/embppc3.htm > PPCK+ Ver. 1.00k http://www.dhinstruments.com/supp1/software/embppckp.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ You have received this message because our records indicate you are an active subscriber to DHI E-News. 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