According to estimates by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Office of Weights and Measures, sales of products or services impacted by weights and measures laws in the United States represent approximately 50 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product.

During World Metrology Day more than eighty countries will celebrate the impact of measurement on daily life, no part of which is untouched by this essential and largely hidden aspect of modern society. This year’s theme is “Measurements in Science and Technology: Metrology – a Bridge to Innovation.” Previous themes have included topics such as measurements in sport, the environment, medicine and trade. The 2010 theme concentrates on how measurement influences science and stimulates innovation. Science and technology rely on being able to measure correctly and to refer measurements to the same international reference standards. A world without accurate measurement is a world subject to fraud, error and uncertainty.

National systems of measurement must rely on agreed standards and units as well as agreed techniques to make consistent, reproducible and accurate measurements. Each national system is linked into a world-wide network of national measurement standards and laboratories coordinated by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. In industry and commerce, this standardization helps ensure product quality, eliminate waste and raise productivity and trade based on agreed measurements and tests. It also enables scientists to use a common language to underpin their collaboration across the world and ensure uniformity wherever companies operate.

NIST will hold its fourth annual celebration of World Metrology Day  on Wednesday, May 20, 2010. The Metre Convention was signed on 20 May 1875, a date now celebrated as World Metrology Day. The Convention created the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial and societal application. The original aim of the Metre Convention – the worldwide uniformity of measurement – remains as important today, in 2010, as it was in 1875. Join us in celebrating World Metrology Day — a celebration of our core foundation and purpose! The theme for 2010 is Measurements in Science and Technology; Metrology – a Bridge to Innovation NIST research and measurements provide a significant foundation for measurements in support of our global economy.  (source www.nist.gov)

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Martel BetaGauge PI

The BetaGauge P. I. Digital Pressure Test Gauge takes the concept of an analog Test Gauge, and brings it to a new level, as only Beta Calibrators can do. The BetaGauge P. I. combines the accuracy of digital technology with the simplicity of an analog gauge, and achieves performance, ease-of-use, and a feature set unmatched in the pressure measurement world. Setup of the BetaGauge P. I. is fast and straightforward, through a menu-driven display, with minimal text, and intuitive functions, that is simple enough to allow the gauge to be used anywhere in the world, without the need for multilingual displays.

Martel BetaGauge PIR

As with the original high accuracy BetaGauge PI gauges, the BetaGauge PIR takes the concept of a simple analog Test Gauge and combines it with the accuracy of digital technology. The new Reference Class gauges provide exceptional performance with ±0.04% of reading accuracy, especially when operated below 50% of their range. The Reference Class BetaGauge PIR digital test gauges are available six ranges – 30 psi Compound, 30 psig, 100 psig, 500 psig, 1,000 psig, and 3,000 psig. Setup of the BetaGauge PIR is fast and straightforward, through a menu-driven display, with minimal text and intuitive functions, that is simple enough to allow the gauge to be used anywhere in the world without the need for multilingual displays. Pressure readings are displayed in any one of 18 standard engineering units, or in user-defined custom units, eliminating tedious conversion calculations. Readings are displayed on a 5-1/2 digit, 0.65″ high digital display and companion percent-of-range bar graph. Accuracy is temperature-compensated over a 0 to +50 °C range. The internal temperature sensor measurement can be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Crystal XP2i

The new and improved XP2i has all of the innovative features of the XP2 digital pressure gauge and more. Now Intrinsically Safe, Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C, and D, temperature code T4 with a backlit display. Available with optional dual line pressure display to view peak and live pressure simultaneously – ideal for relief valve testing

About Martel Calibrators:

Martel Electronics, founded in 1987 by David DeVries Sr. and Thomas Fatur, is a major manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, including calibrators. Our calibration products are used in the installation and maintenance of industrial instrumentation and OEM applications. With our strategic partnerships with leading OEMs serving the process industry, allows us to incorporate the latest technology and maintain high quality standards. Our products are sold through a network of expert and knowledge distributors.

Accuracy Comparison Chart for Martel Betagauges Models – PI, PIR vs the Crystal XP2i

Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company is now selling new Martel calibrators. “We are pleased to offer Martel calibrators to our growing customer base, “ said Lexie Moss, Sales and Channels Manager for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “Martel’s new products will help us address the increasing demand we are seeing for calibrators, especially with customers looking for a viable alternative to Fluke. The Martel M3001 laboratory grade multi-function calibrator offers excellent performance and value and is a great example of Martel’s commitment to the metrology world.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:

Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 250 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 200,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 15 years of profitability and financial strength. The Company web sites are located at www.testequipmentconnection.com and www.teconnectionasia.com

About Martel Calibrators

Martel Calibrators, a division of Martel Electronics, manufactures an innovative and diversified line of hand held calibrators, bench top calibrators, and process test instrumentation. Martel calibrators are manufactured to the highest quality standards and the company is highly regarded for its customer-centric approach to all phases of product development, manufacturing and quality control.

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