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Media-Separating Valves

Medical device manufacturers can use a media-separating valve to control fluids such as anesthesia liquids

and dialysis solutions. The FAS Mi-crosol 15-mm valve’s built-in pulse-width modulation circuit delivers a 4-W power boost to open the solenoid and reduces power to 0.4 W to keep it open. Weighing 30 g and featuring reduced heat generation, the valve can be densely mounted and run continuously. No thermal insulation is required. The valve can be used independently or as a replacement valve in existing assemblies. Its body is made of PEEK, and seals are available in materials that

meet standard industry requirements for materials in contact with media. Norgren Fluid Controls Group, Littleton, CO, 303/794-2611.

www.usa.norgren.com

Design Services

A company is offering design capabilities to help customers with their fluid-handling needs. The model shop produces prototypes, which enables customers to use their design resources for other tasks. The shop has R&D specialists and manufacturing engineers who work with IVD instrument OEMs and contract manufacturers. Diba Industries, Danbury, CT, 513/898-8005.

www.dibaind.com

LCD Monitor

A liquid-crystal display (LCD) color monitor provides a high level of differentiation during diagnostic analysis, video endoscopy, and surgery. The T24MSA001-MD has a high-definition

resolution of 1080 pixels and can be mounted to a wall or pole using standard VESA brackets. It has a 24-V dc power supply to integrate it with surgical arm supports. With a brightness ratio of 400 cd/m² and an 800:1

contrast ratio, the monitor works well under intense lighting conditions. The 24-in. wide-screen monitor connects via DVI-I, DVI-D, composite, Y/C, and RGB video inputs. It supports both NTSC and PAL. Toshiba Teli American Inc., Irvine, CA, 949/770-8354.