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Newsletter No. 7 Product Change Announcement 
As of 11/08/2006, the DA170 Range of LED Clusters will be changing to a new improved modern look. The two previously manufactured bezel types (171 and 172) will be changed to a new single version with a modern, clear lens which also permits side viewing. The picture below shows the new style of lens on the modified product.
Because of this lens change, the 171 and 172 part numbers are no longer valid, so the LED Cluster part number will change to:- DA170-XX (where XX is the colour) RD=Red, GN=Green, AM=Amber, YW=Yellow, WT=White, BL=Blue Please amend your part numbers to match this new system. The related DA170 Pushbuttons will have a very minor improvement on the lens colour and texture but the part number will remain the same. These devices are still available with metal or plastic bezels as before. Launch of New Alarm Management Software
Newsletter No. 6 Intrinsically Safe Giant LED Cluster 
RTK will shortly be launching an addition to their range of certified Alarm and Display Products with the DA180 Giant LED Cluster. These devices work in the same way as our standard DA170 LED Clusters but are 66mm in diameter so can be seen from a greater distance and can also be viewed from the side.
The DA180 is certified for use in zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous areas.
A launch pack with full product details will be sent out in the near future.
Addition of DNP3 Protocol to the Event Recorder
As the use of DNP3 protocol becomes more widespread and is expanding from the electric utilities to the water, transportation and gas industries and is becoming more accepted in numerous countries, we have added this feature to the System 9000TS Sequence of Events Recorder.
This open protocol is used to communicate from our Event Recorder into other devices or computer based systems. All the relevant data will be available through this port including the channel number and description, the exact date and time to 1ms.
 Call our Sales Team for further information.
Success of RTK Systems business
For a long time now we have been able to provide a full service to customers who require a system designing for their specific application or who require our products integrating into systems. This service is becoming more and more successful with hundreds of projects completed successfully to date and an increasing order book for blue chip clients. Previously completed systems include specially designed alarm systems, hazardous area systems, explosion proof alarm panels, event recorders integrated into floor standing cabinets and many more. We are currently working on systems for the following customers:
Exhibition News RTK are to exhibit at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) which is to be held on the 5th to the 8th of November 2006. The predicted growth in global demand for oil, the dominance of the Middle East region as the world’s leading oil and gas producing nation, coupled with the planned investment in new infrastructure in the region, mean the ADIPEC Exhibition is an ideal venue to showcase our products. If you are interested in visiting our stand at the exhibition, please click here for full information.
New Alarm System – Advance Warning
We have been working on the replacement for the ever popular 725 Series Annunciator for some time, this is due for formal release in the near future. The new product dramatically improves the flexibility and functionality of the 725 and is without doubt the most advanced Annunciator of its type on the market. Features include: -
Newsletter No. 5 4850 Master Clock 
RTK Instruments has launched the 4850 Master Clock as the latest enhancement to our field-proven System 9000TS Sequence of Events Recorder. The Master Clock option synchronises the Event Recorder using a serial link and a continuous one second pulse to maintain a one millisecond accuracy. The benefits to the customer include the synchronisation of multiple Event Recorders across the plant or, with the addition of further GPS Interfaces and Aerials, across multiple sites to an accuracy of 1ms real time. The customer then has the advantage of accurate analysis of alarm data across multiple locations all sychronised to real time to an accuracy of 1ms. Please contact our sales team if you require further information on these new optional features.
Customer Satisfaction Survey
As part of our ongoing customer service improvements, we are asking our agents to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey. We do appreciate your time is precious so we have kept the survey as brief as possible so it should only take one or two minutes to complete and will enable us to make any necessary improvements to products and service. Please click here now to complete. Many thanks in advance for your contribution.
LN1000 Intrinsically Safe Alarm Annunciator Applications
With the LN1000 IS Alarm Annunciator, RTK manufactures the only intrinsically safe alarm annunciator in the world. This specialist annunciator has many of the features of our safe area annunciators but is certified for use in any zone within the hazardous area. The compact LN1000 is simple and relatively low cost to commission and maintain.
Sales of the LN1000 have been steadily increasing since its launch in 2002 and we have many points in active use across the world. We have listed below a few examples of the type of applications our LN1000 have recently been used on:
 If you have chemical, pharmaceutical, distilleries, refineries, plant or food manufacturers in your area you will no doubt have unique opportunities to sell the LN1000 Intrinsically Safe Annunciator.
Please click through to our website for further information on the LN1000.
RTK Instruments at ADIPEC Show in Abu Dhabi
RTK are to exhibit at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) which is to be held on the 5th to the 8th of November 2006. The venue for the exhibition is the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. Newsletter No. 4 Success with UK Refinery 
Foster Wheeler approached RTK a few weeks ago with a request for a complete Exd Relay Shutdown Panel - but with a very tight timescale. Having won the contract, RTK’s Specials Department had to design, procure, manufacture, test and document the complete system in only a few weeks.
With essential items on long leadtimes, very little time was left for assembly and test. However, using lean manufacturing techniques and skilled, committed staff, the full frame-mounted system was despatched exactly on the promised delivery date.
The system is to be used as part of the critical upgrade project at a major UK refinery.
New Configuration Software for System 9000TS Event Recorder
Following positive customer feedback from a number of end-users and also careful internal evaluation by our Software Engineering team, the new configuration software for the System 9000TS Event Recorder has been re-released as version 2.03.
This software improves the speed at which the Event Recorder can be set up and now includes a system of importing all settings from an Excel spreadsheet, enabling global settings to be implemented in a matter of minutes. The new software is available free of charge and, being 14.5Mb, can be downloaded from our website by clicking here.
PEX7250 Annunciator now Baseefa approved for Gas and Dust
RTK’s PEX7250 Explosion Proof Alarm Annunciator has been available for some time certified for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas where the explosion risk is gas. The annunciator has now been approved to include applications were dust presents the hazard. The new certification has been carried out by Baseefa and includes all variants of the PEX7250 from a single channel up to 56 channels with options of repeat relays and RS485 Communications. These systems can be supplied as stand-alone alarm systems to warn operators working in the hazardous area and can be set up to communicate back to remote control rooms through relays or serial communications.
Lean manufacturing at RTK Instruments
At RTK, our commitment to efficiency has been demonstrated by the introduction of lean manufacturing techniques to our Production Department. Our new Production Manager, Howard Lunn, has vast experience in this principle of manufacturing and has been running training courses with all Production personnel to introduce them to its concepts.
In the early stages of implementing lean manufacturing into RTK, the focus was on improving delivery to acknowledged date and introducing key measures to monitor the performance of manufacturing, therefore identifying areas which require improvement. Delivery performance has improved over the last two months, with over 90% of deliveries in March being shipped on time.
To improve processes in Production, Continuous Improvement teams have been set up which integrate personnel from Production, Test, Engineering and Quality. These teams are reviewing all areas of production to improve efficiency and yield. A new shop floor layout has also been implemented to introduce a cell-based approach to manufacturing and to encourage teamwork within Production.
We have an ambitious plan of improvements to be implemented during 2006 which will quickly filter into real noticeable improvements for customers in all areas.
Newsletter No. 3 New Sales CD 
We have updated and improved our existing Sales CD and the new version is now available.
The disc contains general company information, product datasheets, manuals and certificates, customer lists, contact details, etc. The CD is a powerful sales and marketing tool, being convenient to transport and cost effective to post compared to the printed brochures. The CDs are being produced in relatively small batches which allows us to keep the content up to date with our latest products.
We will be sending copies out to all our key contacts at our agents over the next few weeks.
US Office RTK Instruments has now opened an office in the US, based just outside New York. Len Welch is the office manager and is in the process of recruiting agents/representatives throughout the US. Tim McLeman has visited the new office recently and is very optimistic about our future growth in the region. There are a number of large and interesting projects which we are pursing at present in the US, particularly in the power industry. Middle East Exhibition 
The recent Middle East Electricity Exhibition held in Dubai in February has again been a success for RTK. Alan Pinfold, our Business Development Director, and Peter Cartmell, Sales Support Manager, had the opportunity to meet new and existing customers and have received a number of interesting leads and project information. Our representatives at the exhibition reported a lot of activity and much interest in RTK’s stand. They reported a very positive response in terms of brand recognition and feedback shows we are generally acknowledged as providing the best sales support and service in our industry.
DFR30IS Launch 
This month sees the official launch of our ATEX approved DFR30IS Display Facia. This is, to our knowledge, the only intrinsically safe display facia on the market. The unit is approved for use in zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous areas. It provides a clear display, illuminated by ultra-bright LED assemblies. The facia can be combined with our range of Alarm Annunciators and certified interfaces to provide a complete Alarm Management system. Being modular in design, the unit can be assembled in almost any format, arrangement and size.
We will be sending DFR30IS launch pack to our key contacts at agents this month and launching the product to the UK trade press at the same time.
To view the DFR30IS datasheet, click here.
January 2006: RTK will again attend the Middle East Electricity Show See us at the Middle East Electricity Show on 5-8th February at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre for the worldwide launch of RTK’s Enhanced P725B Alarm Annunciator. This latest development brings further dramatic advances to the highly successful 725 Series Annunciator, building on its field proven strengths and at the same time offering a more cost effective solution. Our staff will be pleased to meet you at stand 2F30 to discuss this new development or any of our existing products on display. Our vastly experienced sales and support engineers will be available to discuss your technical and commercial requirements as required. Stand Number 2F30 For more information on the show please visit the exhibition's website.
Newsletter No. 2: New Shortform brochure
This gives an overview of our main product areas, shown below and also gives an introduction to RTK and explains some more details about our Systems business which is one of the key expansion areas within RTK Instruments.
The brochures have now arrived from the printers so please let me know if you require some hard-copies to help with promotion in your territory and we will make arrangements to get these sent over. Regards
Karen Usher November 2005: Newsletter Launch of the 9000TS Event Recorder
The Annunciator/Event Recorder product can be used to indicate the fault for immediate action and then provide details of the exact chain of events for later analysis, when used as a combined Annunciator a range of Display Facias is available to display the alarm information.
To view the 9000TS and it's documentation online, click here
Dave Fishkin has joined RTK as Sales and Marketing manager with full responsibility for worldwide sales of all products. With a track record in global sales and product marketing in the Industrial and Telecommunication sectors, Dave brings with him a wealth of experience gained over many years. Having an excellent technical background coupled with being a channel management specialist, Dave’s skills will help RTK enormously with their future growth plans. If you have any sales issues to discuss or need assistance promoting our products please contact Dave on dave.fishkin@rtkinstruments.com
Despite the problems of being at the other side of the world RTK has been making some real headway with increased sales in South America. An good example is the partnership with “Embry Technical Sales” in Santiago Chile . Embry is an established, well respected company with active sales into a whole range of power and process industries. Patricio Embry, the Managing Director, says; "Thanks to the technology of the RTK's products, since 2002 we have achieved, with immense effort, an important market share in Chile. Specifically, with the Alarm Annunciators P725 and UC625 due to their great programming flexibility, communication and their compact size. We have achieved a very good position in Chile being today a standard in Utilities, Mining, OEMs and other industrial sectors. Our challenge is to position RTK as the leader in this market and a reference for all applications concerning Alarm Annunciators and Sequential Event Recorders in Chile." New features on the P725 Annunciator
Recent additions to the ever expanding 725 Series Annunciator include further time delay options and dual repeat relays. The AD options are user selectable delays that provide extra flexibility for clients where there may be the possibility of nuisance alarms. The RL2 options extends the repeat relay options to provide dual full changeover To view the 725 Series Annunciator and it's documentation online, click here Replacement Retro-fit plates
If you need help with replacing old and obsolete Annunciators then you need to review the RTK Retrofit plate. When old and unreliable pieces of equipment need replacing the new equipment is usually of a February 2005: New Intrinsically Safe Beacon The DA135 Beacon is a brand new certified design which is far brighter than previous models, has more features and costs less! This is available and ready to ship from stock.
Available in five equally bright colours including white and blue, the DA135 Beacon is often used as a simple flashing warning signal but there are further unique display features that allow the user to show additional information. These include single, double and triple flash selection and a dual colour version. Combined with our Intrinsically Safe Sounder and a pushbutton the unit can be configured as a full single point alarm annunciator. To view the DA135 and it's documentation online, click here.
RTK Instruments will once again be exhibiting at the Middle East Electricity Show between 6-9th March 2005 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre and the Middle East Oil Show (MEOS) Bahrain between 12-15th March 2005 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. These are the first shows we have done under the new Company Brand of RTK Instruments. We will be showing some new products and also demonstrating upgrades to popular ranges. All the key products will be available on the stand for first-hand demonstrations. Following our continued growth in the region and our commitment to provide further support to our local partners and customers we will have key members of staff available to discuss any technical applications and all commercial issues. We look forward to meeting old friends and new acquaintances. If you need further details about the show then please click here.
Alan Pinfold December 2004: Wow... what a year! This has been by far the busiest and most dramatic year for everyone at RTK so it's not surprising that Christmas has arrived so quickly. We have had so many new things to arrange and change not least the move to brand new purpose built premises during the summer. Despite all the changes we have had another record year of sales and with all the improvements in place and your help we are set for a great 2005
Expansion into New Premises 
Updated Sales Literature
Growth in International Sales
More New Products on the way
Thanks for all your hard work and we look forward to working with you during 2005 and expanding our business relationship. If you have any feedback please feel free to contact me directly.
March 2004: Pre-Qualification for the SEC-COA Power Network Following our recent visit to the Control & Protection Department of SEC Central we are pleased to announce that RTK have successfully pre-qualified our field proven P725 and UC625 Alarm Annunciator products for use on the SEC-COA Power Network. RTK would also like to acknowledge the close co-operation and support of our local Agent Naizak Global Engineering Systems (Riyadh) for their valued assistance during our visits to the Kingdom to conduct extensive operational tests and seminars on our products. February 2004: Additional feature added to UC625 Annunciator RTK has enhanced it's UC625 Programmable Alarm Annunciator and it is now equipped with Sleep Mode as standard. Sleep Mode is used to disable the visual and audible alarms during unmanned periods to prevent unnecessary power drain and noise pollution. February 2004: RTK at Dubai Exhibition RTK’s expansion into the Middle East was further enhanced by it’s presence at the Middle East Electricity Exhibition in Dubai, UAE, this past February. The exhibition was well attended and RTK’s stand had on display some of it’s leading alarm and event recorder systems, the 9000TS Combined Alarm Annunciator and Sequential Event Recorder, the number one selling P725 Alarm Annunciator and the UC625 Programmable Alarm Annunciator.  To improve and enhance the service to it’s existing and future customer base, RTK continues to invest in customer focussed sales, and technical support, and are always looking for proactive partners in the field with the same focus and ambition. For further information about RTK Engineering follow this link. If you are interested in becoming part of the global RTK team please get in touch with us via phone, fax or e-mail. If you want us to get in touch with you, please use our contact page or distributor page to send us an enquiry from the web site and we will get back to you within one working day. 
December 2003: Continued success in the Power Sector
With over 15,000 channels already supplied the UC625 is being used by key Water & Electricity Authorities in many export markets. Key clients include SEC, EGEMAC, DEWA, SEWA, FEWA, ADWEA, ABB, ALSTOM and SCHNEIDER where this product is used to monitor critical alarms on a large number of Sub-Station projects throughout the expanding power markets of Middle East, Far East and South America. August 2003: ATEX approval for the hazardous area products  RTK are pleased to confirm that the following products are fully compliant to the latest ATEX directives which came into force on 1st July 2003. This enables all these products to be sold across Europe and further enhances the export opportunities across this complete product range:
February 2003: Selectable response time added to the P725 Annunciator 
The P725 Alarm Annunciator is already available with a vast range of user programmable features and additional options for complex applications, but recent discussion with various UK and Export based Power Authorities indicated that they could benefit from being able to select the response time of specific alarms.
Our design team were quickly on the job and this feature is now available as a standard option on ALL P725 units. February 2003: RTK gains ARAMCO approval RTK continue to expand throughout the Middle East region and are pleased to announce that they are now officially approved suppliers to SAUDI ARAMCO for the supply of alarm annunciator products against ARAMCO Ref Vendor I.D 10026855. Plant I.D.-30003273, Quality System Approved for 9COM 6000002678. RTK would also like to acknowledge the valuable assistance provided by our local agent Naizak Global Engineering Systems during the approval process. 
December 2002: Zone 2 Alarm System launchedTo compliment our existing range of Hazardous Area Alarm products, RTK announce the introduction of the NEX7250 Zone 2 Alarm Annunciator – certified to the latest ATEX 100a directive in accordance with BS, EN50021-1999. Systems are supplied in a IP54 Wall Mounting Enclosure, complete with our field proven P725 Alarm Annunciator. This is a fully programmable, LED Illuminated alarm system suitable for all critical alarm applications in process plants across all industries. 
October 2002: RTK gains approval from the Saudi Electric CompanyFollowing numerous detailed technical discussions, and a great team effort from all our partners in Saudi Arabia, we have been awarded formal approval for our alarm products and our manufacturing plant in Harrogate, by the Saudi Electric Company. This further enforces the acceptance of the RTK products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and adds to the growing list of major approvals and reference list projects. 
February 2002: New Annunciator product to expand the range
RTK continue to expand its range of Alarm Annunciator Products with the introduction of the UC625 Compact Programmable Alarm Annunciator. Although compact in design, the unit is packed with a range of field selectable options and Dual Universal Power Supplies, making it ideal for a range of Alarm applications where space is at a premium. 
RTK acquires the complete Weidmuller range of Intrinsically safe products
To expand its existing portfolio of Intrinsically Safe alarm and status display products, RTK Engineering Ltd has purchased Weidmuller's complete range of Intrinsically safe products. This popular range includes Zener Barriers, Isolators, Multiplexers, LED Clusters, Sounders and Relays. These products have been widely used over many years and have recently been extensively improved and updated to suit the demands of today's process industries. Production and development will now be at RTK's headquarters in Harrogate. Care has been taken to ensure that existing and new customers receive the quality of support to which they are accustomed; RTK will continue to provide spares and repairs wherever possible and will honour existing Weidmuller warranties. Zener Barriers Building on many years of success with the E80 and E90 range of barriers, the S90 range is now worldwide certified (CENELEC, CSA and SA) and includes models having from one to four channels in the same compact housing, with a variety of ratings giving comprehensive application coverage. Galvanic Isolators The use of galvanic isolation is ideal in certain applications particularly where adding a high integrity earth is expensive or difficult to achieve. Numerous models are available for analogue and digital inputs and outputs and are all housed in the same compact EG12 housing. IS Relays IS Relays are immensely valuable to the system designer for both simplification or enhancement of control and indication loops. These products allow interface from safe to hazardous areas, from hazardous to safe and also can be located in the hazardous area for interconnection between two or three IS circuits. Multiplexers The origin of these IS Multiplexers goes back to the pioneering products of the early eighties. Having been steadily improved over the years, these are still a highly cost-effective method of saving both cable and barrier costs. 
10 October 2000: LN1000 for ShellThe last of a fleet of seven Shell super-tankers has now been fitted with a number of our unique Intrinsically Safe Annunciators (The LN1000). These super-tankers are used to transport liquid natural gas from Bahrain to Japan. The ship obviously has an extensive hazardous area and needs careful monitoring and indication of a number of critical parameters to ensure safe and trouble-free operation. RTK supplied a number of the LN1000 units pre-wired in stainless steel cabinets and also the safe area feed panel as part of a complete package. These new programmable systems replace pneumatic controls that were becoming extremely troublesome and difficult to maintain. 
18 September 2000: Mosaic mimic goes off to Egypt
September saw the despatch of another mimic system; this one consisted of two large mimics, one being 3.5 metres in length. These displays are to be used as part of a huge water distribution system in one of the new cities in Egypt. The large scale displays will indicate clearly what is happening to the complete process and are to be used in conjunction with a SCADA system. 
2 September 2000: P725 with RS485 communications!
Another new exclusive product becomes available in September: the new version of the P725 Annunciator - with RS485 Serial communications. With over a hundred units already despatched to contracts in Turkey, Canada and the Middle East it is set to be an extremely successful addition to the range. These new facilities will be ideal for installations that are using the benefits of serial communications to link into existing or new computer controlled monitoring equipment such as SCADA, PLCs, DCS etc. At the current time the unit will transmit all alarm and contact information using MODBUS protocol (ASCII or RTU) but further fieldbus protocols are already being developed. 
12 May 2000: LN870 Launch
The LN870 Intrinsically safe Light Tower has now been launched with orders coming in from industries as diverse as steel processing, chemical, pharmaceutical and food processing. The LN870 is available in up to five levels and in any combination of the five colours. Have a look on the website for a the full technical specification. 
3 May 2000: Mosaic Mimic deal
Following recent discussions with Symo Electronic AG we have now been officially appointed as a distributor of the company's complete range of mimic display products. Symo Electronic has been established in Switzerland for over 40 years and offers an extensive range of components for mosaic mimic displays. With our systems capabilities and market knowledge and Symo's product knowledge and plastic moulding facilities we will be able to provide an excellent service to all users of mimic displays. The Swiss are renowned for their attention to detail and their precision engineering skills, and the Symo range supports this view with the tiles being so precisely manufactured that mosaic displays can be constructed that meet IP65 protection requirements. 28 April 2000: ISA Exhibition Nick Wray, our Sales Manager, recently braved the freezing Canadian Winter to represent us at the ISA Show at Edmonton, in conjunction with Procon Systems, our trade partner for Western Canada. The show was relatively busy with a number of good new contacts being made to reinforce our early success in the Canadian market. 20 April 2000: More staff Due to an increased order book and improved potential overseas we are expanding our workforce during the early part of 2000. This is necessary to ensure we can still meet delivery commitments on the whole range of products and also cater for an expanding product range. 5 April 2000: Buy RTK products by Credit Card To cater for the increasing demand for customers to process orders faster and at a lower cost we're joining the ever increasing group of suppliers who offer payment by Credit Card. This will give instant access to our product range, allowing same day despatch without all the accounts and pro-forma complications. Contact us for details. |
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New Managing Director Appointment
As planned, following the sale of 90% of RTK Instruments to the MTL Instruments Group, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Paul Hartley as Managing Director of RTK Instruments Ltd. Paul took up his appointment on 21st January and is based at RTK head office in Knaresborough. His email address is 
RTK Instruments exhibited at the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) held in November and it has been declared a huge success. Alan Pinfold, our Business Development Director, and Peter Cartmell, Sales Support Manager, had the opportunity to meet new and existing customers and have received a number of interesting leads and project information.
The predicted growth in global demand for oil, the dominance of the Middle East region as the world’s leading oil and gas producing nation, coupled with the planned investment in new infrastructure in the region, meant the ADIPEC Exhibition was an ideal venue to showcase our products.
We are pleased to advise that our new US Sales CD has now been released. The disc contains general company information, product datasheets in US format, manuals, certificates, customer lists, contact details, etc. The CD is a powerful sales and marketing tool, being convenient to transport and cost effective to post compared to the printed brochures. The CDs are being produced in relatively small batches, which allows us to keep the content up to date with our latest products.
New Sales and Marketing Manager
Further expansion into South America
Re-Branding
The final touches are being put to these documents and they will be printed early in the New Year. 
Our development team are now working on a number of exciting new developments for launch in 2005…….details to follow.