AMS Trex Device Communicator This handheld unit from Emerson assesses and diagnoses issues with wiring, valve assemblies and other components in a wide range of devices and equipment, including plastics processing machinery, to minimize a production line's downtime. Able to withstand harsh industrial conditions, it weighs less than 3 pounds and features a 5.7-inch color touch screen with a task-based graphic user interface.
What's new? The unit, which was introduced in October.
Benefits Portability, durability and long-lasting batteries. Despite its light weight, the communicator can survive a 3-foot drop to concrete, function in temperatures ranging from minus 4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, and operate for 8 or more hours on a full charge.
Emerson Automation Solutions, Round Rock, Tenn., 800-833-8314, www.emerson.com
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