June 2018 – Metrix Electronics

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Emma

Multicon CMC 3 : Multilog SRD 2

Football is taking over our lives but this post is all about Data Recorders!

Data recorders are electronic devices which record data due to built-in or external sensors.

At Metrix we have an incredible 5 Data Recorders we would like to tell you about. What a result!

All from Simex, three Multicon, Compact Multichannel Controllers (CMC), and two Multilog, a device, which records and display current values.

The process of controlling industrial processes is not based solely on control systems, but also on comprehensive recording and controlling of the course of such processes, as required for any subsequent verification of their correctness. The most common requirement is for a multi-channel (e.g. 8-channel) recording of the typical signals used by automatic equipment (0/4-20 mA current signals) over a set period, usually not exceeding a month.

Multicon

MultiCon line devices (CMC-99, CMC-141 and CMC-N16) are advanced controllers with capability of measurement and data recording, closed in one compact case. They have been designed for both advanced and less demanding applications in industrial automatic control engineering.

They feature a colour TFT display with a touch screen (CMC-99/CMC-N16 has 3.5inch and CMC-141 has 5.7 inch).

Such a GUI is a pleasure to work with, and the operation of the MutiCon playing the HMI role is intuitive and comfortable. The kernel of the software is LINUX operating system, which ensures stable operation and enables installing advanced software.

The CMC-N16 is the wall-mount version whilst the CMC-99 and CMC-141 are both panel mount.

Multilog

Multilog SRD-99 and SRD-N16 are devices which record and display current values as well as to present technological parameters in the form of graphs.

They feature a 2.9inch LCD display backlit in amber of white, 1, 4 or 8 universal data inputs with various methods of data presentation and with a recording period of up to 60 minutes.

The SRD-N16 is the wall-mount version whilst the SRD-99X is panel mount.

We think the Simex range of Chart Recorders are a definite WINNER!

Posted on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Emma

Panel Meters and Bar Graph Panel Meters

Here at Metrix Electronics we do like panel meters. In fact we like them so much, digital panel meters are actually one of our most extensive ranges. With more than 62 listed on our website we like to think ourselves experts in the subject.

What sizes do they come in?

They come in a huge variety with case dimensions from 48x24mm all the way up to a colossal 748x229mm with LED displays showing 3, 4, 5 or 6 digits.

The largest is the OC125 which has impressive 125mm high digits. Itis ideal for large warehouse industrial applications as this size of digits can be clearly seen at up to 50m away.

An example of the more compact display is the Simex SWS-94 and at 72x48mm has the option to display 4 digits 13mm high or 6 digits 9mm high.

What can they display?

A majority are can act as both and indicator and controller or you can opt for just the indicator.

Some products like the OC125 are universal and with careful selection of options at time of purchase can be used as an ammeter, flow meter, pulse counter, serial data meter, tachometer, temperature meter or voltmeter.

Others, like the SWS-94, are designed to display measurement data sent from a master device and often used in a synoptic system. In this scenario it would allow the user to view a large number of similar measurements quickly and simply.

Do Panel Meters only display numeric or alphanumeric characters?

Panel Meters are often used to display numbers or letters but we have another range of bar graph displays which can display your data in a bar graph format.

These displays can also have a digit display as well to clarify data but are often used as a monitor type display where exact values aren’t as important as the limits or ranges of values achieved. Take a look at our case study which shows an excellent example.

This is just a small introduction to Metrix panel meters. For more details feel free to check out our website, drop us a line or give us a call.

Posted on June 4, 2018September 10, 2018 by Emma

NEW to the Metrix Shop

Just arrived at the Metrix online shop is the OC7060 Data Monitor from Orbit Controls.

Here at Metrix we are excited and pleased to announce a new panel-mount Data Monitor/Controller.

The OC7060 can boast a programmable 6-digit display, serial input, 24VDC or 230VAC supply and easy access front panel buttons for setting parameters. All at a price you can afford!

Directly connect via serial port (RS232 or RS485) and view your data as it happens!

So excited are we that all the product details are not yet on the website but we just wanted to talk about it! If you want to talk about it too and have any questions then give us a call.

The OC7060 will soon join the rest of our digital panel meters so watch this space!

Month: June 2018