Electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulator system
08 May, 2008The NSG 438 is a preventative instrument that detects the occurrence of a discharge and automatically updates the counter and pre-counter displays, making it suitable for long test runs. Simple and easy to use, operators can create and store conditions in the instrument’s memory for subsequent re-use.
Measurement instruments
09 April, 2008Rohde & Schwarz measurement instruments feature the accuracy and range needed in order to test OFDMA systems reliably.
Australian representative for electrical safety testers appointed
08 April, 2008Westek Electronics has been appointed as Vitrek Corporation's Australian Representative.
Australian representative for electrical safety testers
19 March, 2008Vitrek Corporation, a US instrumentation manufacturer, has appointed Westek Electronics as the Australian representative for electrical safety testers and its other test equipment.
Rent the Prodig-5 TV explorer
10 March, 2008If you're a technician working on TV systems then you'll be interested in the Prodig 5 TV Explorer. A function generator, it's designed to assist with the installation, maintenance and surveillance of terrestrial, satellite and cable TV systems.
Capacitance meter
10 March, 2008The BK Precision capacitance meter 830B, is a compact, handheld, lightweight, battery-powered test unit featuring a 4½ digit LCD, 11,000 count resolution and nine automatically selected ranges with full-scale value from 1.0 pF to 199.99 mF.
Pulse function arbitrary noise generator
11 February, 2008Agilent Technologies has introduced a pulse function arbitrary noise generator, which provides superior signal quality combined with versatile programmable waveforms. It is suitable for general-purpose bench tests or advanced serial data stress tests.
Cooperation agreement extended
27 November, 2007The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation Australia (IICA) and Reed Exhibitions have signed a two-year agreement for ICEX, the exhibition section of IICA, to again be part of National Manufacturing Week for the next two years.
Open standard celebrates 10th anniversary
12 November, 2007The PXI Systems Alliance (www.pxisa.org) has announced the 10th anniversary of the PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) specification, the PC-based modular I/O platform for test, measurement and control systems.
Distributor appointed
03 September, 2007Trio Smartcal has a new role as the distributor for Agilent Technologies for Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic and Tas. Also covered will be defence accounts in SA. Trio Smartcal will sell Agilent’s ‘basic instrument’ range of general-purpose test and measurement products.
New distributors
23 August, 2007Fluke Australia has announced three new distribution agreements. The newly formed Testing Equipment Solutions (TES) has been appointed the distributor of Fluke precision measurement instruments in Queensland, while NSW distribution will be handled by IPI. Triple Point Calibration (TPC) will service Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Agilent's compact, low-power digitiser maximises measurement throughput
08 August, 2007Agilent Technologies has introduced its first digitiser from the Acqiris product line which it acquired in November 2006.
Distribution changes
10 July, 2007Rohde & Schwarz Australia has announced that from 30 June 2007, Trio Smartcal will no longer be a Rohde & Schwarz distributor.
Rogue wireless device finder
12 June, 2007Fluke has released new features for its EtherScope Series II Network Assistant. Security scan and locate features reduce the time taken to find rogue wireless local area network devices by 75%, as measured by the time spent on the same task using an omni-directional antenna found on most PC radio cards.
Multifunction electrical tester
14 May, 2007Fluke has released its multifunction electrical tester calibrator, the 5320A.
