Ascent 2011 Software Feature Release

 23rd June 2011 - Commtest Instruments have released Ascent 2011.

General Notes
The 2011 release of Ascent software incorporates a number of enhancements that significantly improve performance. This release encompasses the following products:-

• Ascent (11.2.3)  - Download
• OnlineManager (11.2.3)
• AscentWatcher (11.2.3)
• Ascent OPC (11.2.3)
• vbX firmware (11.2.3)
• vbOnline firmware (5.87.17)
• vbxManager (11.2.1) - Download 

For full details of this release please see the following documentation.

	Ascent 2011 Release Notes
	Ascent 2011 Questions
	Ascent 2011 Upgrade Guide
	What's New - Ascent
	What's New - Instrument

For those users of the vbBalancer Instrument please see the following page for new firmware and software capabilities.

Registered users can download their update from commtest.com or contact us for assistance.

Free MeterLink Device with an ITC Thermal Course

Get a Free MeterLink enabled device with an ITC thermal training course.

As a proud owner of a FLIR T/Bxx-Series or FLIR Pxx-Series thermal imaging camera you have undoubtedly already discovered the benefits of thermal imaging.

Although you are already very familiar with the camera, there is more to the world of thermal imaging than just knowing how to handle a camera. In order to help you learn more about the fascinating world of thermal imaging, the Infrared Training Center (ITC) regularly organizes training courses. During these training courses you will learn more about:

• Thermal imaging fundamentals
• Understanding thermal images
• Making professional inspection reports

Furthermore an ITC training course presents the right mix of theoretical and practical content to help professionals like yourself quickly apply infrared technology to real life applications.

Subscribe now Unique offer
When you are subscribing to a 2 day ITC training course or a full Level 1 course before June 30th, 2011 you will get an Extech product for free.

You can choose between:

• Extech clamp meter EX845
• Extech moisture meter MO297

Both Extech products can be connected to your thermal imaging camera through the unique FLIR MeterLink functionality. They will help you to save time and eliminate erroneous notes.

We will ship you the device of your choice after completion of your training course.

For more information about when and where we are holding our next training courses, please have contact us directly.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at one of our training sessions.

E710 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool

THE MEASURING SYSTEM FOR ALL STAGES OF MACHINE SET-UP
Easy-Laser® E710 is an alignment system that is complete in its full meaning. It does not just give you all the functions for shaft alignment, it also gives the opportunity to check the machine base and any bearing play using the standard equipment! Programs for soft foot checks, vertical/flange mounted machines and cardan/offset mounted* machines are also included. Using the accessories you can also align sheaves and pulleys with digital precision and check vibration levels. No other system on the market can offer this flexibility! Large, clear colour screen, wireless measuring units (included as standard), long operating life and robust design give a measurement system that is both reliable and easy to use. EASY TO USE = FAST AND EFFICIENT When we talk about simplicity we mean several things, for example, simple to place or mount the measurement equipment on the measurement object, easy to perform the measurement and easy to interpret the measurement result. With Easy-Laser® E710 you can measure all types of rotating machine, large and small, equally well, regardless of shaft diameter. One new feature is the barcode reader*, which enters the machine dimensions with literally one swipe! This makes it easier for new operators who don’t need to search through long lists of machine templates with descriptions that are difficult to understand. Quite simply, easier to do correctly! Wireless measuring units (laser/detector) enable you to work more freely. The measurement values can be registered with only 40° rotation of the shafts. You can then align it ”live” using the measuring units in any position around the shaft. The read off unit program is available in several different languages which facilitates use; Chinese, English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and Swedish. The programs guide you step-by-step through the measuring procedure for the perfect measuring result.
A COMPLETE SYSTEM CONTAINS: 1 Measuring unit M 1 Measuring unit S 1 Display unit 2 Bluetooth® wireless units 2 Cables 2 m 2 Shaft brackets with chains 2 Extension chains 2 Magnet bases 2 Offset brackets 4 Rods 120 mm 4 Rods 60 mm 1 Manual 1 Quick manual 1 Measuring tape 3 m 1 USB memory 1 USB cable 1 Charger (100–240 V AC) 1 Toolbox 1 Shoulder strap for display unit 1 Optical cleaning cloth 1 CD with documentation 1 Carrying case See full details of this product at our website here.

D130 ATEX Rated Pulley Alignment Tool

QUICK AND EASY ALIGNMENT OF SHEAVES/PULLEYS IN ATEX / EX ENVIRONMENTS
Intrinsically safe and approved for use in potentially explosive environments. The tool is fitted in a few seconds, and the laser line projected on the targets clearly shows how you need to adjust the machines. Compact and light. Suitable for most types of drive, such as V-belt, timing belt, flat belt and chain drives.  Fulfils the requirements according to: EEx ib IIC T3 Ta: 10–50 °C / Ex ib IIC T3 Ta: 10–50 °C ATEX code: II 2 G EX certificate number: Nemko 06ATEX1235X IECEx certificate number: IECEx NEM 06.0003X
A COMPLETE SYSTEM CONTAINS: 1 Laser transmitter 2 Targets 1 Manual 1 Cover Ex See full details on our website here.

The Very Latest Thermal Camera Technology - FLIR T620 / T640

Ever Expanding and Improving Thermal Image Camera Technology

The new FLIR T620/T640 - Full featured thermal imaging cameras to make well informed predictive maintenance decisions

FLIR T620 / T640
TILTABLE IR DETECTOR Gives you great flexibility and allows you to work faster in a comfortable position.
640x480 PIXEL IR RESOLUTION Helps you detect the smallest anomalies.
5MP BUILT-IN CAMERA For clear corresponding visible light images.
WIRELESS CONECTIVITY Transfer images wirelessly to a smart phone (iPhone) or tablet PC (iPad).

It's Back - Flir E Series Thermal Image Camera

After introducing the FLIR i3 last month, Proviso Systems and FLIR are today launching a completely new product range of thermal imaging cameras for predictive maintenance inspections: FLIR E-Series.


The FLIR E-Series are small and lightweight thermal imaging cameras designed for those needing higher resolution and more features than can be found in the FLIR i-Series and for whom documentation of findings are important. With an image quality of up to 320 x 240 pixels, the FLIR E-Series is ideal for predictive maintenance and planned inspection of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure they operate at maximum efficiency and safety with minimal energy consumption.

According to your needs, different FLIR E-Series models are available.

Depending on the model, FLIR E-Series thermal imaging cameras come with a large number of features that are extremely useful for electrical and predictive maintenance inspections: Picture-in-Picture, thermal fusion, text and voice annotations, MeterLink, WiFi and much more. It is all available in the new FLIR E-Series.

All FLIR E-Series come standard with software that allows you to create basic inspection reports. For more extensive analysis and reporting FLIR Reporter is available.

Discover the new FLIR E-Series and put the power of thermal imaging at work for you today!

FLIR i3 Grab one now for only £895

FLIR Systems launches FLIR i3
Revolutionary price! £ 895

As the market leader for thermal imaging camera FLIR Systems is not only committed to bringing the best thermal imaging cameras to the market. FLIR Systems also want to brings the power of thermal imaging to as many users as possible. No matter if you are an experienced thermal imaging camera user of just discovering the benefits that thermal imaging has to offer, everyone should have access to a thermal imaging camera and price should not be an issue.

That is why FLIR Systems is today launching the FLIR i3.

The FLIR i3 is a small, compact and easy-to-use thermal imaging camera that produces thermal images of 60 x 60 pixels. Using a Flir i3 is the same as using 3,600 spot pyrometers at the same time. The Flir i3 will give you an immediate overview of the situation so that you can immediately identify problem areas. Temperature differences as small as 0.15°C can clearly be seen on the LCD display.

Extremely affordable, the Flir i3 will further open the market for thermal imaging cameras. As from today, a thermal imaging camera can be part of the standard toolkit of every electrician.

Discover the FLIR i3 and put the power of thermal imaging at work for you as well.