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GE Awarded Framework Agreement with Yorkshire Water for Level Sensors
Leicester, UK, July 29, 2005 - GE Industrial, Sensing,
a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services,
announced today the award of a Framework Agreement from Yorkshire
Water for the supply of level sensors. The agreement covers the latest
technology RTX 1930 rangeable
level sensors for use in borehole, surface reservoir and water
tower applications throughout the Yorkshire Water region.
The RTX 1930 Series combines accuracy, flexibility and long-term reliability, reducing overall cost of ownership. It uses digital correction and a configuration interface to provide a fully rangeable 4-20mA sensor. Its 4:1 user rangeability is provided from 2.5 mH20 to 700 mH2O, calibrated in a choice of pressure units. The 2-wire, 4–20 mA output can also be inverted to save power and 4mA/Zero elevated for applications such as water towers.
Downranging is controlled remotely by means of an optional long cable interface. Free Remote Configuration Software (RCS) is provided for ease of use. In addition, a full range of accessories is available to enhance installation, operation and maintenance. This includes a moisture-proof cable termination enclosure, sink weights, cable clamp assemblies and pressure adaptors for simplified on-site verification of the sensor using a handheld calibrator.
The precision measurement and long-term reliability of the RTX 1930 are attributed to a combination of advances in micromachined silicon, signal conditioning and high integrity mechanical design. The RTX 1930 is fully electron beam welded with the sensing element contained within an all stainless steel pressure module as part of a compact 30mm diameter capsule. The assembly is terminated with an IP68 injection moulded and strain relieved cable.
The RTX 1930 is part of a comprehensive range of level sensors developed over the last 30 years that play a key role in process and environmental safety critical applications worldwide. Examples range from surface water projects to geological borehole monitoring and from liquid tank levels to waste liquid handling and remediation.
RTX 1930 is a Druck product. Druck has joined other GE high-technology sensing businesses under a new name—GE Industrial, Sensing.
About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work—a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
About GE Infrastructure
GE Infrastructure is a high-technology platform comprised of some of the fastest-growing businesses within GE, representing 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 Industrial, 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, pressure, 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.
Druck, General Eastern, Kaye, NovaSensor, Panametrics, Thermometrics and Ruska are now under one name: GE Industrial, Sensing. For more information, visit http://www.gesensing.com/druckproducts/.
For more information on GE level sensors, contact:
Peter Shepherd
Tel: +44 (0) 116 231 7100
Email: peter.shepherd@ge.com
For more information on GE Industrial, Sensing, contact:
Tony Cuttill
Tel: +44 (0) 116 231 7222
Email: tony.cuttill@ge.com
Click Here to download a high resolution image of the RTX 1930 rangeable level sensor
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