Press Release

NEW Micro-Ohmmeter Low Resistance Tester gives Real-Time Temperature Readings and Calculations

Asheville , NC – August 7, 2007 – Wahl Instruments Inc.  The  New OM16 (formerly RM116) is a low resistance tester, designed for maintenance departments, workshops, and field use, performing measurements on inductive and non-inductive resistances with a DC current. Rugged and easy to use, its large interactive display informs the operator in real time about the type of measurement, range, calculation conditions (resistance calculated according to a reference temperature), thresholds status and values.

Designed for harsh conditions in a hard Pélicase® type case with plastic washable keyboard and key-locked measurement plugs, the OM16 has 4 measurement wires providing the highest accuracy.

Other features include automatic measurement in non inductive resistance mode, and automatic triggering when continuity is established between the two points. A single operator can perform measurements. EMF parasites are measured before each measurement. Permanent measurement current for inductive loads (coils, transformers, motors windings). DC measurement current for non-inductive resistances (earth bonding, coating, contact resistances) with auto power off of the current. Display of temperature compensated resistance value. Resistance is automatically calculated by the instrument taking into account: measurement value, ambient temperature, metal temperature coefficient, and reference temperature.  All parameters are programmable. (Ambient temperature can be programmed or measured with the temperature sensor). Two programmable thresholds with LED indication and display on the screen, light or loud beeper.  Memory: 1000 measurements identified by numbers, memory reading on the display, or via software or printer. Powered by quick charge NiMh batteries.

Temperature compensation, manually keyed or measured by Pt100. Resolution: 0.1°C, accuracy ± 0.5°C. Sensor connected on the keyboard or through a cable.

For additional literature please contact us at sales@palmerwahl.com or call 1-800-421-2853, fax 828-658-0728. Write to Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group, 234 Old Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Visit our web site at www.palmerwahl.com.

Editorial Contact

Anne E. Santangelo

Communications Manager

Phone: 828-658-3131 x313

Fax: 828-658-0728

Email: asantangelo@palmerwahl.com

Editorial Contact

Anne E. Santangelo
Communications Manager
Phone: 828-658-3131 x313
Fax: 828-658-0728
Email: asantangelo@palmerwahl.com

About Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group

Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group, with over 170 years of continuous product innovation, started as America's first thermometer company in Cincinnati, OH in 1836.  Since that time, Palmer Instruments has steadily evolved through product development geared exclusively towards industrial process measurement, test and calibration.  Operating from a modern facility in Asheville , NC since 1987, and acquiring Wahl Instruments, Inc. in 1997, Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group is uniquely qualified to provide application/technical support, installation and calibration services and product selection from an extensive line of the finest instrumentation products.   For more information, visit www.palmerwahl.com.