October 10, 2002
Volume 10


 In This Issue

 Latest News:

QuadTech's Online Calibration Request page is up and running!

QuadTech is excited to offer our customers another service venue with Online Calibration Requests. Now customers have two choices for acquiring service on QuadTech products. Call our Customer Service department directly at 1-800-253-1230 or inquire about calibration service online 24 hours a day! We are here to support and service QuadTech instrumentation at your convenience.

  • Already know the drill? Request your own Calibration RMA.
  • Need a little more information? Fill out a Support Request Form.
  • Want to learn about QuadTech's Calibration Service? Read the Overview.
  • Want to deal directly with a person? Call 800-253-1230, M-F 8am - 5pm EST.

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 The Reference Desk:

1864 Megohmmeter used in Aircraft Fuel Pump Inspection

What does a fuel pump do on an aircraft and how is a QuadTech 1864 Megohmmeter used to inspect it? Fuel tanks are a hot safety topic but truly pose no immediate danger to passengers. Learn the extra safety measures being put in place to further enhance fuel tank stability.
[Full Text: http://www.quadtech.com/newsletter/035122.pdf]

1864 Megohmmeter used in DC-10 Aircraft Maintenance

What is a QuadTech 1864 Megohmmeter doing on a DC-10 maintenance line? What does an electrical safety test like insulation resistance have to do with a hydraulic pump motor? Check out this cool aerospace application.
[Full Text: http://www.quadtech.com/newsletter/035121.pdf]

Sentry Series Panel Meter Application

Panel meters are so common we take them for granted in most of their applications. Used to measure process and electrical parameters, panel meters are subjected to two DC hipot tests: overload and isolation. Isolation tests determine if there is adequate isolation between the input and output signals of the meter and the overlaod test determines what signal strength the meter can withstand.
[Full Text: http://www.quadtech.com/newsletter/035116.pdf]

Sentry Series Light Ballast Application

Just what is a ballast and how does it work in a fluorescent light fixture? In this application, the ballast is a transformer that converts line voltage to a lower voltage and limits the current in the lamp. The transformer is subjected to AC hipot tests to ensure it converts the line voltage to a safe operating level.
[Full Text: http://www.quadtech.com/newsletter/035113.pdf]

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 Medical News:

Free IEC60601-1 Seminar with Leo Eisner and Deborah Madsen

QuadTech, Inc., in conjunction with Technologies West is sponsoring a free seminar on IEC 60601-1, October 24th at the Courtyard Marriott in Irvine California. Leo Eisner of Eisner Safety Consultants, a firm that specializes in helping medical device manufacturers with product safety, quality systems and CE marking processes along with Deborah Madsen of Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) will facilitate the seminar. View the complete biographies of Deborah and Leo and/or register for the seminar at www.quadtech.com/iecseminar.

For your convenience, we will be offering the IEC seminar twice on October 24th: a morning session from 8:30-11:30am and an afternoon session from 1:30-4:30pm. Space is limited for each session and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Register today! Click here or call Michael Cronin at 800-253-1230.

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 Distributor Spotlight:

Technologies West and QuadTech Inc

Technologies West partnered with QuadTech two months ago to distribute QuadTech products in California and the return has been incredible. Technologies West knows their customer's needs and the California technical market inside out. Technologies West, established in 1987 as a technical sales team, now provides professional representation for manufacturers of high-quality test and measurement instrumentation. For more information, visit the TW website: http://www.techwest.net .

 

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If you can't get away from your desk and you must find a Halloween Costume STAT, check out these sites: buycostumes.com, costumesinc.com, anytimecostumes.com or starcostumes.com. Happy Haunting!

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