CORROSION MONITORING: ER INSTRUMENTS RAISE PERFORMANCE LEVELS TO NEW HEIGHTS

Cormon have just released their new DCU2 product range: instrumentation that raises the bar for performance of ER instruments by an order of magnitude. The new range will provide a cost effective route to faster, better data and set a new standard for conventional ER measurement.

(PRWEB) November 5, 2003 --Cormon have just released their new DCU2 product range: instrumentation that raises the bar for performance of ER instruments by an order of magnitude. The new range will provide a cost effective route to faster, better data and set a new standard for conventional ER measurement.

DCU2 employs a similar platform to the companys revolutionary, patented CEION® technology using standard ER probe configurations. While less powerful than the full CEION® implementation, the added performance will undoubtedly support better corrosion management and the use of standard ER probes will lower the cost and simplify the introduction of new equipment to existing sites. The equipment is ideal for improving the quality and effectiveness of routine corrosion monitoring activities.

Both the transmitter and datalogger versions of DCU2 have a new configuration method using a plug-in module to set up the instrument firmware and all external connectors are a new IP66 rated design for severe service conditions including Offshore. The logger units also feature compact sealed alkaline and lithium battery packs. These changes have been introduced during the process of certifying the range to the new European ATEX Directive for intrinsic safety.

DCU2 is compatible with the existing HHU uploader unit used on CEION® data loggers. The HHU kit has been enhanced by the addition of a rugged IP66 field transportation case and the supporting software has also been upgraded to be compatible with both instrument types.

Among the products replaced is Cormons ground breaking ER DCU data logging unit, first introduced in 1990, which revolutionised the way corrosion monitoring data was collected. The use of remote logging for the capture of probe data has since become the standard method and the concept has been universally adopted by other manufacturers. It is fitting that this popular and successful instrument should be replaced by one having equally mould-breaking performance.
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