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Billerica, Massachusetts, April 1, 2005 - GE Infrastructure Sensing, a leading provider of moisture measurement technologies announces intrinsic safety (IS) certification for the PM880 Portable Hygrometer. The PM880 is designed for moisture measurement in hazardous areas and rugged environments, such as hydrocarbon gases in the chemical/petrochemical industry, natural gas, gas cylinder preparation and filling, SF6 circuit breakers, power utility applications, industrial gases, and general plant and facility maintenance. The electronics are protected by a rubber boot for rugged, portable use and Its IP67 rated submersible package makes it ideal for use under the harshest environmental conditions. The PM880 is certified CSA C_US for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups A/B/C/D T3 and Baseefa certified intrinsically safe to II 1G EEx ia IIC T3.
The PM880 system consists of the battery-powered moisture analyzer,
moisture probes, battery charger, cables and accessories, all packaged
into a durable soft carrying case for portability and ease of use.
Equaling the performance of GE’s permanent fixed installation moisture
analyzers, the PM880 can utilize any of the company’s aluminum oxide
moisture
sensors, including MISP, TF, or M-Series moisture probes, for
real-time simultaneous moisture, temperature, and pressure measurement
in gases and non-aqueous liquids. All moisture probe calibrations
are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The PM880’s advanced features and capabilities enhance GE’s line of portable moisture analyzers. The PM880 features a graphical/matrix display and can display up to four parameters simultaneously while operating on battery power for over 24 hours. The IS certification permits replacement of the battery pack within the hazardous area, minimizing down time. Jeff Hawkins, GE Infrastructure Sensing moisture analyzer product specialist said “The IS certification in a portable package minimizes the need for permanently installed explosionproof enclosures saving users 25% on installation costs on average.” The PM880 contains a data logger and is capable of storing up to 60 log or site files. Additionally, the PM880 offers an infrared (IrDA®) interface for easy data transfer to a computer and has an optional hand-held sample system to facilitate the measurement.
About GE Infrastructure
GE Infrastructure is a high-technology platform comprised of some of the fastest-growing businesses within GE. With 2004 revenues expected to approach $3.5 billion, they represent a set of advanced protection and productivity solutions to some of the most pressing issues that industries face - pure water, safe facilities, plant automation and detecting changes in the operating environment. GE Infrastructure is headquartered in Wilton, CT.
About GE Infrastructure Sensing
GE has united the technological innovation and experience of industry leaders in the design and manufacture of advanced sensing and measurement solutions into one world-class business — GE Infrastructure Sensing. This new company, with operations around the world, offers a broad range of products and services that help customers solve challenges and drive productivity.
GE Infrastructure Sensing’s precision instruments and systems measure temperature, liquid level, humidity, gas concentration, and flow rate for applications ranging from environmental, medical and pharmaceutical to automotive, aerospace, chemical and petrochemical. Using technologies such as infrared detection, ultrasonics and MEMS, GE Infrastructure Sensing helps customers monitor, protect, calibrate, control and validate their critical processes and applications.
GE Druck, GE General Eastern, GE Kaye, GE NovaSensor, GE Panametrics, GE Thermometrics and GE Ruska are now under one name: GE Infrastructure Sensing. For more information, visit http://www.gesensing.com.
For more information on GE Infrastructure Sensing, contact:
Daryl Belock
Tel: +1 978-437-1434
Email: daryl.belock@ge.com
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