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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Christmas Motif Lighting from DSE
and Jaycar
If you’ve always been a teensy bit envious of Chevy Chase’s home in Christmas
Vacation, Dick Smith Electronics and Jaycar
stores could be the place to head this festive
season.
Both are offering rages of Christmas motif
lighting in various patterns and sizes, ranging from $19.90 for small patterns at Dick
Smith Electronics up to $449 for a 184cmlong Santa Sleigh at Jaycar. The DSE models
are for indoor use while the Jaycar displays
are suitable for outdoor use as well.
Alternatively, of course, you could build
the microprocessor-controlled LED Christmas tree featured in the November issue of SILICON CHIP. Jaycar Electronics
also have this kit in stock, selling for $49.95 (Cat. KC-5280).
Flow, valve & position sensors
A range of sensors of interest in
organisations involved in gas and
fluid handling have been announced
by Melbourne company, ifm efector
Pty Ltd.
First is a pressure sensor with
high, low and window alarm outputs. They cover
the pressure range
from 1 to 400 Bar,
operate from 18 to
30V DC with outputs rated at 250mA.
Programming is via push buttons.
The centre photo is ifm efector’s
new gas/liquid flow sensor, suitable for zone 1 hazardous areas. Made
from 316Ti stainless
steel and with integral ANSI B 16.5,
1-inch flanges, they
operate to Eex 1a IIC
T4 standards. Setting ranges are 3-300
Emona Y2K Cat
Emona Instruments has a new
88-page Year 2000 catalog covering not the dreaded “bug” but
instrumentation and equipment
for electronics and electrical design, manufacturing, service and
education.
Many of the world’s leading test
equipment manufacturers are represented including Tektronix (for
whom Emona are a distributor),
GW, Thurlby Thandar, Kikusui,
Seaward, Escort, Nicolet, Stag
and Weller.
The catalog is free on request to
(02) 9519 3999 or email testinst<at>
emona.com.au
cm/s (liquids) and 100-2000 cm/s
(gases).
The third photo is one of their new
valve position sensors which easily
fit to most standard valve actuators.
There are various versions including standard versions and hazardous-area versions rated to IP67.
For more information, contact
ifm efector Pty
Ltd, PO Box 4084,
Auburn South,
Vic 3122. Phone
1300 365 088; fax
1300 375 070.
Precision Handheld Thermometers from Fluke
Fluke Australia have released
a new range of hand-held thermometers particularly suited to
applications in the food and process manufacturing industries but
also having electronics industry
applications.
There are 7 models in the new
series ranging from the low-cost 50
II series (pictured) through to the
54 II which, along with the 53-II,
features powerful logging capabilities and a PC interface.
Accuracy is within 0.05% +0.3°C.
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All models can handle a much
wider range of thermocouples than
the previous 50 series. They are also
splash and dust-resistant and each
has a holster for protection.
Included in the range is an infrared model which requires no
physical contact with the item being measured. This is intended for
applications where contact could be
hazardous or the item is moving. A
laser beam is incorporated to assist
aim and accuracy is within 1°.
There is a comprehensive range
of accessories
available.
For further
information
contact Fluke
Australia, 26/
7 Anella Ave,
Castle Hill
NSW 2154.
Phone (02)
8850 3300,
fax (02) 8859
3300 or www.
fluke.com
Precision battery capacity meter
Smart Fastchargers have a new
PC-based battery capacity meter
which can check battery capacity (at any discharge current) for
applications where maximum
capacity and a knowledge of
the available discharge time are
important. It can also be used to
match individual cells in battery
packs for optimum capacity.
Connection to the PC is via any
available serial port, which the
software automatically detects.
Operating range is from 1.2V to
48V 30mAh to 130Ah with adjustable end of discharge voltage from
0V to 48V ad discharge time range
from 1 minute to 30 hours. It also
calculates and displays optimum
discharge voltage.
The graphic display shows curves
for capacity in mA.h and for discharge voltage. It also shows percentage of nominal capacity, energy in
watt-hours, elapsed time, maximum
discharge time and discharge current, plus end of discharge voltage.
60VA to 3KVA encased toroids
The program also calculates and displays the optimum end of discharge
voltage for each battery.
The battery is discharged through
a resistor – from 0.01Ω to 50kΩ, or an
optional constant current sink from
5mA to 2000mA.
The software runs on any PC with
either DOS or Windows and a VGA
display.
For further information contact
Smart Fastchargers – Phone 03 6492
1368, Fax 03 6492 1329, email smartfastchargers<at>bigpond.com
Video microscope for industrial uses
The new Chroma 7310 Video Microscope from Nilsen Technologies
is ideally suited to electronics manufacture and general quality control
applications.
It’s a CCD-based camera which
provides distortion-free images. An
advantage of this approach is that multiple-viewing is possible, frames can be
frozen and the image can be recorded to
a VCR or PC fitted with a video capture
card for archiving purposes.
The magnification range is from 20x
to 300x with a large depth-of-field,
making a very versatile instrument.
STEPDOWN
TRANSFORMERS
For more information contact Nilsen
Technologies, 150 Oxford St, Collingwood, Vic 3066. Freephone 1800 623
350, freefax 1800 067 263.
Harbuch Electronics Pty Ltd
9/40 Leighton Pl. HORNSBY 2077
Ph (02) 9476-5854 Fx (02) 9476-3231
New semis from REC
REC Electronics have released three
new semiconductors of interest to professionals and hobbyists alike.
The new Zetek Schottky barrier
diodes in miniature SOT323 and
SOD-323 packages offer space savings
of up to 60% over comparable SOT23
devices. Suitable for a wide range of
detection, mixing and modulation
tasks at UHF, they feature low forward
voltage (410mV <at> 1mA max) and high
breakdown voltage.
Also released are new micropower
low dropout linear regulators (300mV
dropout) suitable for a range of portable equipment, with fixed outputs of
2.5V, 3.3V or 5V or adjustable between
1.22V and 20V.
Finally, the Linear Technology A1,
600kHz boost switcher delivers 28V
for TFT liquid crystal displays.
For more information, contact REC
Electronics, Locked Bag 29, PO Rydalmere NSW 2116. Phone (02) 9638
1888; fax (02) 9638 1798, or offices
interstate and New Zealand.
Meccano is back at DSE
Hands up if you “cut your teeth” on Meccano? It’s the mechanical construction system that has enthralled children and
adults alike for generations. Strips, girders, nuts, bolts, brackets,
wheels, axles, gears and pulleys – they used to say if it could
be made it could be made with Meccano.
Now it’s back – at Dick Smith Electronics. With impeccable
timing, given the Jolly Red Suited Chap is only days away, all
DSE stores (including PowerHouse stores) have Meccano kits
ranging from easy-to-build through to engineering level. All
come with a motor to make things that actually “do things”.
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CTRONICSHOWCASELECT
MicroZed Computers
GENUINE STAMP PRODUCTS
3990
FULL RANGE
$
ELECTROSTATIC
Now you can afford the legendary clarity,
transparency, depth and precision of an
electrostatic speaker.
The new Vass ELS-5 is a full range electrostatic speaker, able to faithfully reproduce
frequencies from 40Hz-20kHz.
FROM
Scott Edwards Electronics
microEngineering Labs & others
Easy to learn, easy to use, sophisticated
CPU based controllers & peripherals.
• 5 Year Warranty
• Wide range of custom finishes.
• Individually hand built & tested.
PO Box 634, ARMIDALE 2350
(296 Cook’s Rd)
Ph (02) 6772 2777 – may time out to
Mobile 0409 036 775 Fax (02) 6772 8987
http://www.microzed.com.au
1/42-44 Garden Bvde, Dingley 3172
Pyramid subwoofer Ph 03 9558 0970 Fax 03 9558 0082
separately available
email: vass<at>hotkey.net.au
Most Credit Cards OK
Attention speaker builders and professionals
World famous
loudspeaker drivers make a return to the Australian Market.
Call for information, data sheets, kit plans and free advice. Trade and OEM Enquiries welcome.
Stock available mid December. Quantity discounts apply.
Model
RRP
Peerless 811827 dome tweeter, wide angle
$69
Peerless 811978 dome tweeter, shielded $89
Peerless 810665 dome tweeter, rectangular
$99
Peerless 850122 woofer 6.5” CSX hi-end $135
Peerless 831709 woofer 8” thick PP cone $125
Peerless 831727 subwoofer, 10” thick PP cone $165
Peerless 850146 subwoofer, 10” CSX hi-end
$189
Introductory special
$59
$74
$85
$105
$95
$135
$160
ALSO STOCKING THE MOST
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER FOAM
SURROUNDS and parts including factory surrounds for Dynaudio, Tannoy, JBL, Scan-Speak,
Cerwin-Vega and others.
PHONE: (03) 9646 5115 FAX: (03) 9646 1574
POST:
P.O Box 63 Port Melbourne VIC 3207
EMAIL: ortofon<at>labyrinth.net.au
BUSINESS FOR SALE:
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Escape to the sun in beautiful Coffs Harbour!
Stable electronic retail business
Easily run by husband and wife team.
Agent for GSM carrier
Access to large electronics suppliers (niche market).
Very strong customer base inc Government depts
and schools etc.
Five year rental option on current highway premises.
Full figures available.
Current owners (12 years) are moving to a new
business.
Price only $55,000 + SAV.
Enquiries: phone (02) 6652 5684 or fax (02) 6651 3731
SWITCHMODE POWER SUPPLIES
Extensive
Range
25W500W
EMC Technologies' internationally
recognised Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) test facilities are fully
accredited for emissions, immunity and
safety standards.
6 Sarich Court, Technology Park, Bentley WA 6102
Ph: 08 9470 1177 Fax 08 9470 2844
web: www.computronics.com
EMC Technologies
Melbourne: (03) 9335 3333
Sydney: (02) 9899 4599
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Basic Stamps, SX chips and tools.
OZ-made boards and development tools
Best pricing on temp, a/d, rtc kits
New Xilinx PLCC44 development system
New OZ made serial LCD module 2*16
Stepper and R/C servo motor chips
New super catalog on CD Rom with 40 meg of
Stamp related data. Now available via SAE and
our cost $4.50, or free with orders over $125
Phone/Fax 03-9338-3306
http://people.enternet.com.au/~nollet
Email: nollet<at>mail.enternet.com.au
TRONICSHOWCASELECTRO
SURPLUS
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
at CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP PRICES!
ICs, LCD Displays,Transistors,
Diodes, Leds, Books, Connectors,
Switches, Transformers, Fans,
Relays, Speakers,Terminals,
Resistors, Buzzers, Leads, Knobs,
Batteries, Computer Accs. etc.
FOR A FREE MONTHLY MAILER PLEASE CONTACT
ROCOM
ELECTRONICS
STORE ADDRESS: 56 RENVER ROAD, CLAYTON VIC. 3168
POSTAL ADDRESS: BAG 620 CLAYTON SOUTH, VIC. 3169
PH (03) 9543 7877 FAX (03) 9543 4871
NEW FROM
QUESTRONIX
DVS5 Video & Audio
Distribution Amplifier
Email: sales<at>rocom.com.au
DVS5
Video & Audio
Distribution
Amplifier
VGS2
Graphics
Splitter
Five identical Video and Stereo
outputs plus h/phone & monitor
out. S-Video & Composite versions
available. Professional quality.
VGS2 Graphics Splitter
High resolution 1in/2out VGA
splitter. Comes with 1.5m
HQ cable and 12V supply.
Custom-length HQ VGA
cables also available.
Check our NEW website for latest prices and
MONTHLY SPECIALS
www.questronix.com.au
Email - questav<at>questronix.com.au
Video Processors, Colour Correctors, Stabilisers, TBC's, Converters, etc.
QUESTRONIX
Mobile Racks
The Mobile Rack is the perfect
solution for data backup or
transporting data between computers. They simply mount in a
standard 5.25” half height bay
and are available in IDE, SCSI
and SCSI wide interface models.
give us a call
Just fit a standard 3.5” hard drive to the
tray. Choose from 5 different models.
Vamtest Pty Ltd trading as Microgram Computers A.C.N. 003 062 100
Web site:
Email:
* Multiple Operating
Systems in One System
*Move data between home
& office
*Secure Data: Tray can be
removed & locked in a Safe
Ultra
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All mail: PO Box 548, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Ph (02) 9477 3596 Fax (02) 9477 3681
Visitors by appointment only
www.mgram.com.au
info<at>mgram.com.au
Check
our web
site
Unit 1, 14 Bon Mace Close
Berkeley Vale NSW 2261
Phone: (02) 4389 8444
Fax: (02) 4389 8388
Do you want
YOUR product or service
showcased to Australasia's most
important electronics marketplace?
CALL ME: RICK WINKLER
on (02) 9979 5644
and let me explain how cost effective
the SILICON CHIP ELECTRONICS SHOWCASE
can be for YOU!
UNIVERSAL
WIRELESS
DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
Linx RF modules from Clarke & Severn
Electronics offer a simple, efficient and
cost-effective method of making a product
wireless. Want to know more? Contact
CLARKE & SEVERN ELECTRONICS
PO Box 1, Hornsby NSW 1630
Ph (02) 9482 1944 Fx 9482 1309
email: sales<at>clarke.com.au www.clarke.com.au
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