Multicomponent measurement in a single analyser for continuous emissions monitoring, natural gas quality and other mission-critical regulated applications.
The Rosemount™ QX1400 Continuous Gas Analyzer for natural gas quality monitoring, continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) and other demanding applications has been realeased by Emerson. The Rosemount QX1400 uses the same hybrid laser-based and paramagnetic measurement technologies as the Rosemount QX1000 Continuous Gas Analyzer, but it comes with certifications allowing its use in hazardous areas. For Europe, these certifications include ATEX II 2G Ex d IIB H2 T4 and R.O.W: IECEx Ex db IIB+H2 T4 Gb. North American certification is expected by the end of 2026 for Class 1, Division 2, Groups B, C, D, T4.
The new analyser uses paramagnetic detection for O₂ and quantum cascade laser direct absorption spectroscopy for all other gases to meet stringent performance requirements. O₂ detection is particularly important for LNG, carbon capture and underground storage (CCUS), ethylene purity, hydrogen purity, and many other chemical and petrochemical applications – and these applications often include many hazardous areas. This hybrid integration of different technologies and a modular approach provide a flexible, single-system solution tailored to diverse application needs. The Rosemount QX1400’s robust design with low maintenance requirements also reduces lifecycle cost and downtime.
The aforementioned certifications enable the Rosemount QX1400 to be installed in certain hazardous areas without the need for protective measures, such as installation in explosion-proof or purged enclosures. This capability reduces the cost and complexity of design and installation to maximise uptime and enhance safety. In some applications, it can be installed closer to the sampling point to reduce cost and provide more accurate measurements. Applications that often require gas analysis in hazardous areas include CEMS, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, and many others.
“Gas analysis applications should not require users to choose between the measurement technology they need and the hazardous area installation their site demands. The Rosemount QX1400 brings complementary technologies together in one certified platform to simplify system design, while providing the measurements required for critical emissions, quality and purity applications,” said Dr. Beth Livingstone, global product manager, process gas, with Emerson’s measurement instrumentation business.
Leveraging the intrinsic high selectivity of laser-based measurement, this new analyser provides precise monitoring of complex gas streams while delivering continuous, real-time data. Off the shelf, it supports multicomponent measurement of key regulatory gases, including CO, CO₂, O2, NO, NO₂, and SO₂, with different configurations typically offering detection of one to four gases. Measurement of additional gases, such as CH₄ and N₂O, is also available.
The Rosemount QX1400 expands Emerson’s QX analyser portfolio with hazardous area capability and flexible multicomponent measurement in a single platform.
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced that Agilicus has officially joined the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), demonstrating its commitment to advancing operational (OT) cybersecurity through ISA/IEC 62443 and helping secure critical infrastructure.
Agilicus’ focus on zero trust and secure remote access aligns with key cybersecurity principles addressed within the ISA/IEC 62443 series, including identity and access management, least-privilege access, network segmentation, restricted data flows and secure access to industrial systems. Agilicus’ technology enables organizations to provide authorized users with secure remote access to critical resources, including SCADA environments, while reducing reliance on traditional perimeter-based approaches.
"Joining ISAGCA reflects our commitment to advancing OT cybersecurity," said Don Bowman, CEO and founder of Agilicus. "Our experience in protecting operational technology within critical infrastructure align perfectly with ISAGCA’s mission. We look forward to bringing our subject-matter expertise to ISAGCA and its members, including zero trust, protecting against AI-powered cyber threats and fortifying critical infrastructure including in regulated areas such as NERC CIP."
Created by ISA, the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance is a collaborative forum focused on strengthening OT cybersecurity through education, knowledge sharing and industry collaboration. Leveraging the ISA/IEC 62443 standards, ISAGCA works to expand cybersecurity expertise, openly share knowledge and resources and protect the OT cybersecurity worldwide community.
Through ISAGCA membership, Agilicus will collaborate with global industry leaders to accelerate awareness, adoption and implementation of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards framework while continuing their business focus on organizational learning and using advanced technology to make security simple and accessible.
“This is an exciting milestone for the community,” said Michelle Ritterskamp, ISAGCA program coordinator. “Agilicus brings deep experience in operational technology environment and a strong commitment to measurable, standards-based cybersecurity.”
The LMP-3228G-4X24S-bt-T, a 32-port managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch has been announced by
Antaira Technologies. This switch brings fibre-dense aggregation, 10G backbone bandwidth, and 100W-per-port PoE++ together in one compact, extended-temperature platform. Designed for distribution points in utilities, water treatment, oil and gas, transportation, and surveillance networks, the switch lets engineers consolidate what typically requires a fibre switch, a PoE switch, and a router into a single ruggedised unit.
The switch is built around how many distribution sites work: most traffic arrives over fibre, while a few nearby devices need serious power over copper. Twenty-four Gigabit SFP slots aggregate noise-immune fibre runs from remote cabinets and enclosures, and four 1G/2.5G/10G SFP+ slots provide a 10G backbone that keeps uplinks from becoming a bottleneck as camera and sensor counts grow. Four IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ ports deliver up to 100W each, enough to power PTZ cameras with heaters, multi-radio access points, and thin clients without separate power supplies or electricians at the mounting point.
As networks are divided into segments for performance and security, Layer 3 intelligence keeps them connected and resilient:
OSPF updates routes automatically as the network changes.
VRRP fails over to a backup gateway, so a single hardware fault never blacks out a segment.
ITU-T G.8032 ERPS restores ring connectivity in under 50 ms, fast enough that video, SCADA polling, and control traffic continue uninterrupted.
VLAN, QoS, and IGMP deliver deterministic performance for critical traffic.
802.1X, HTTPS, SSH, and SSL lock down access.
SNMP, RMON, and Modbus TCP bring network health straight into existing management and SCADA tools, all configured through an intuitive web console.
The LMP-3228G-4X24S-bt-T operates from -40°C to 75°C without fans or climate-controlled enclosures, and its high EFT and ESD protection and redundant power inputs keep it running through electrical noise, surges, and power loss. The compact IP30 housing saves cabinet space, and front-facing connections let technicians see every port and LED at a glance.
The Hague is sharing its approach to strenghten the digital resilience of civil society.
After helping hundreds of NGOs, charities and community organisations strengthen their digital resilience, The Hague(NL) is now making its approach available to cities around the world. At the beginning of Cybersecurity Week, the City of The Hague and Protect.ngo*launched the Cybersecurity Blueprint for Civil Society: a free practical guide that enables municipalities to build their own local cybersecurity support network for civil society organisations.
The blueprint is based on a model that has already proven successful in The Hague. Since 2023, the programme has expanded from supporting humanitarian NGOs to helping charities, neighbourhood organisations, sports clubs and volunteer-led foundations strengthen their cyber resilience. With this practical guide municipalities worldwide can replicate this approach, by building partnerships, engaging cybersecurity volunteers and creating sustainable support networks for civil society.
One of many organisations dedicated to strengthening their cyber resilience is The Hague Humanity Hub, which brings together a diverse community of nonprofits working to build a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Like many organisations in this community, the Hub relies on secure digital infrastructure to connect its members, share knowledge and support collaboration. As civil society organisations increasingly face cyber threats, strengthening digital resilience is essential to ensuring that the Hub can continue to support its community effectively. Through the programme, the Hub nearly quadrupled its cybersecurity assessment score, reflecting substantial improvements in its overall digital resilience. This measurable progress contributes to strengthening the Hub's ability to protect its operations, staff, and community, allowing it to focus on what matters most: connecting and supporting the organisations working to create positive change.
Richard de Mos, Alderman for Economic Affairs & Cybersecurity, City of The Hague: "Local businesses, charities, sports clubs and community organisations are the backbone of every city. They strengthen neighbourhoods, support people and keep our communities connected. They should be able to focus on what they do best, not on defending themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. As a city, we believe we have a role in helping protect the organisations that make our city stronger. By sharing this blueprint, we hope more cities will do the same."
“Join the movement”
The message accompanying the launch is simple: Join the movement. The blueprint is designed as an open resource. Rather than prescribing a fixed model, it provides municipalities with practical guidance on building partnerships, engaging local cybersecurity professionals, recruiting volunteers and supporting community organisations. Cities are encouraged to adapt the framework to their own local context and, in doing so, join a growing international movement to strengthen the digital resilience of civil society.
* Protect.ngois an international non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the cybersecurity and digital resilience of civil society organisations. Formally known as the CyberPeace Institute, Protect.ngo helps charities, humanitarian organisations and community groups gain access to trusted cybersecurity expertise, practical support and capacity building. Through partnerships with governments, volunteers and the private sector, Protect.ngo works to ensure that organisations serving the public can operate safely in an increasingly digital world.
Minimised bearing loads for precision and service life.
The SKR series is the latest safety coupling for indirect drives in the Jakob Antriebstechnik product range. Thanks to the optimal integration of the pulley, the distance between the pulley and the drive's bearing seat is exceptionally small. This minimises the bearing loads acting on the coupling, further enhancing the service life of the robust sliding bearings and improving concentricity. The coupling's highly compact mounting design also contributes to these benefits.
The safety coupling is available in two versions: the SKR-K with a conical clamping hub and the SKR-N with a keyway connection. It covers shaft diameters ranging from 8 to 95 mm and disengagement torques from 10 to 3,200 Nm. Both versions are designed for operating temperatures between -30°C and +200°C.
The ‘Electrical Pathways into Offshore Wind’ initiative, supported by ASL Safety & Training, was officially launched at SETU’s Summerhill Road Campus in Wexford (IRL) on in September 2026, followed by a visit to WWETB’s Training Centre at Whitemill also in Co. Wexford.
ASL Safety & Training has provided health, safety, security and environmental training and consultancy services since 1994. The company works across a broad range of industries, supported by experienced professional consultants and trainers. Its courses and trainers are accredited by recognised industry and professional bodies.
LtoR: David Cunningham, Electrical Instructor, WWETB; Captain Phil Murphy, Project Manager for Offshore Wind, SETU; Billy O’Rourke, Apprentice; Paul O’Brien, Business Development Manager, WWETB; Mark Corcoran, Managing Director, ASL Safety & Training; and Aidan Corcoran, ASL Safety & Training.
The initiative brings together further and higher education and specialist industry training to demonstrate how existing electrical qualifications can provide a foundation for developing skills relevant to offshore wind.
Three pathways have been identified, combining electrical apprenticeship training and qualifications available through SETU and WWETB with Global Wind Organisation-approved training. Options include electrical apprenticeship combined with high voltage certification; SETU’s Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems; and the Certificate in Health and Safety for High Voltage Systems.
The launch comes as the south east prepares for significant development in offshore renewable energy. Tonn Nua, planned off the Waterford coast and expected to be operational by 2034, will have a target capacity of 900MW and is one of four areas identified for offshore renewable energy development under the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP).
“The development of offshore wind represents a significant opportunity for the south east but realising that opportunity will require a skilled workforce. Education and training providers have an important role to play in ensuring that people in our region can develop the skills needed to participate in this emerging sector," said Phil Murphy, Project Manager for Offshore Wind at SETU. “Working with WWETB allows us to look across the education and training landscape and create clearer connections between existing skills, further education, higher education and specialist industry training. For someone with an electrical background, this initiative demonstrates that there are practical routes through which they can begin preparing for opportunities in offshore wind.”
Paul O’Brien, Business Development Manager, WWETB added that “WWETB welcomes the potential job opportunities that the growing offshore wind industry will bring to the South Wexford and Waterford coastal regions. With decades of experience in supporting apprenticeships and industry, we are committed to building the partnerships and training infrastructure required to facilitate skills training for the many jobs that are expected.
“We are proud to highlight the WWETB electrical apprenticeship pathway, alongside other progression routes, that can help learners and qualified professionals take the next step towards careers in offshore wind and its associated industries. These pathways provide a clear roadmap for developing the specialist skills required to support Ireland's renewable energy future”
The pathways are suitable for vocational and professional applicants and can be undertaken as standalone learning opportunities or combined to add to existing qualifications and experience.
Recent analysis estimates that the first 5GW of offshore wind development could contribute between €1.7 billion and €2.2 billion in additional gross value added across the wider south region, representing a potential boost of over 11% to the south east economy. The initiative reflects a wider focus on ensuring that the economic opportunities associated with offshore renewable energy translate into skills and employment within the region.
Sensors provide the humidity and dew point measurements needed to protect critical components, simplify control and build customer trust.
A novel technology that converts waste heat into electrical power at higher efficiency and at lower temperatures than many competing waste-heat recovery approaches has been developed by JTEC Energy. Its system uses hydrogen as the working fluid, pairing a heat-driven compression technology with electrochemical stacks that convert hydrogen pressure into electrical potential. Vaisala sensors provide the humidity and dew point measurements needed to protect critical components, simplify control and build customer trust.
Tight moisture control is essential to this process. The electrochemical stack needs humidified hydrogen to keep its membranes functioning optimally, while the metal hydride reactors used in the waste-heat conversion subsystem must be protected from excessive moisture exposure. To manage that balance, JTEC developed a closed-loop gas management system that removes and recirculates more than 99.99 percent of the moisture introduced into the system.
For this system to operate reliably, JTEC requires highly accurate moisture measurement across conditions ranging from high humidity at the electrochemical stack to the very low dew point levels required before hydrogen can be safely returned to the reactors. These critical measurements also need to be performed with industrial-ready sensors that can operate in hydrogen, support dynamic pressure and flow conditions, integrate with control systems and meet hazardous area requirements.
Protecting a critical system in a demanding Hydrogen environment.
JTEC’s waste-heat-to-power conversion system brings together two subsystems with different moisture requirements: an electrochemical stack that requires moisture to operate efficiently and metal hydride reactors that must be protected from excess moisture.
In this system, waste heat is delivered to one of the metal hydride reactors in the waste-heat conversion subsystem. Metal hydrides act much like a sponge for hydrogen. When cooled, they absorb hydrogen. When heated, they release hydrogen at a pressure linked to temperature. JTEC’s system uses that ability to generate hydrogen pressure as part of the process for converting waste heat into electrical power.
From the metal hydride reactors, the high-pressure hydrogen is then sent to the stack module, where expansion across JTEC’s novel electrochemical stacks produces electrical power. After this expansion, the low-pressure hydrogen leaves the stack and can be absorbed back into a separate metal hydride reactor in the waste-heat conversion module, where it can later be heated, pressurized and used to generate power again. Through this process, JTEC has developed a waste-heat-to-power conversion technology that circulates a single charge of hydrogen in a fully closed loop: No hydrogen is consumed by the system, and waste heat is the only “fuel” JTEC needs to operate.
During passage through the stacks, the hydrogen gas is humidified to keep the membranes in the stacks operating at peak performance. However, excess water exposure can damage metal hydrides by contributing to the development of oxide layers that limit hydrogen absorption and reduce reactor performance. As a result, JTEC must maintain enough moisture to support stack performance, then dry the hydrogen stream before it reaches the reactors.
“At its core, humidity measurement is so important to JTEC because we have two parts of our system that work really well, but for them to work well together, we have to ensure that we can control humidity passing back and forth between them really tightly,” said Julian Bell, Vice President of Engineering at JTEC Energy.
Before standardising on Vaisala, JTEC used conventional relative humidity and dew point sensors in lab and R&D work. These sensors were not always robust enough for the application, especially when exposed to condensation or saturation events.
In R&D applications, a saturated humidity probe could force engineers to stop an experiment, dry down equipment, clean the system and begin again. In one case, an engineer spent three days trying to complete a six-hour experiment because the sensor saturated partway through the test and the system had to be reset.
The risks posed by inaccurate or unreliable moisture measurements are even greater in a production system, where the waste-heat conversion subsystem can represent more than a third of total system cost and is continuously in operation while the system is running. Moisture overexposures can degrade reactor system performance and require offline maintenance for recovery, adding unacceptable downtime to power production infrastructure.
“The honest truth is that we had not found a good sensor option before we came to Vaisala,” Bell said.
Standardising on Vaisala for humidity and dew point measurement.
JTEC first piloted a Vaisala dew point sensor in an internal R&D project in 2023. As the company worked toward its first production system and field pilot, Vaisala became the preferred option based on low dew point performance, calibration stability, availability, integration flexibility and technical support.
In JTEC's production system architecture, Vaisala sensors support three critical moisture measurement points.
• The first is a high-humidity measurement after the initial stage of the dehumidification system. At that point, hydrogen has left the electrochemical stack and much of its moisture has already been removed. JTEC uses a Vaisala HMP7 relative humidity and temperature probe to confirm system performance and help avoid condensation in the line.
• The second is a low dew point measurement after the later stages of moisture management. At this stage, hydrogen must be dried back to specification before returning to the metal hydride reactors. JTEC is using a Vaisala DMP370 Ex-rated sensor in this location. Beyond the stability and accuracy of the DMP370, working with Vaisala to explore a transition to sensors rated for hazardous environment operation has helped JTEC prepare for future customer requirements in demanding end-use environments.
•The third measurement point is in JTEC's maintenance manifold, which adjusts gas pressures in different parts of the system during startup, shutdown and maintenance operations. A Vaisala DMT143 dew point transmitter is used to confirm that moisture is not moved from the wet side of the system into dry sections that supply hydrogen to critical components.
Implementation was straightforward. The sensors were installed as part of the larger system assembly and integrated with JTEC's control system. For a dynamic batch process where pressure, temperature and flow can vary significantly through a cycle, measurement performance, data accessibility and technical support were especially important.
“Vaisala’s auto-calibration is a key feature that improves confidence in the number coming back to us, which has been a huge benefit,” Bell said. “At the same time, we have been able to integrate pressure compensation routines into our dew point measurements with support from Vaisala engineers, and that expertise really shines through.”
Vaisala support extends beyond product selection. The company provides access to Vaisala’s doctoral-level scientists who are global experts in humidity metrology. Their continued guidance helps the team evaluate moisture measurement in hydrogen at varying pressures and low dew point levels.
This was especially important because moisture measurement in hydrogen at pressures substantially different from atmospheric conditions is not fully understood across the scientific community or industry. Vaisala's technical expertise helped JTEC make informed decisions about how to approach pressure compensation and measurement confidence in those conditions.
“Vaisala helped educate us about what is known, what we can confidently say and where confidence drops off," Bell said. “It is because Vaisala has experts like that and is willing to make them accessible to customers that we were able to make intelligent decisions about how to perform these measurements."
Measurement confidence for field deployment
As JTEC prepares its first production system for deployment in a field pilot, Vaisala measurement technology gives the company confidence that it can monitor moisture closely enough to protect critical reactor components. For example, JTEC must tightly control moisture content in the hydrogen gas as it returns to the reactors, making measurement accuracy, repeatability and robustness central to field readiness.
“I would have to have the highest level of certainty in my moisture measurements in order to feel comfortable running a reactor system of this scale in a field pilot, and Vaisala provides this certainty,” Bell said. “The investment in the reactor system is too great to justify running it if you are not 100 percent confident that you know what kind of moisture content you are putting back into the reactors.”
The Vaisala sensors help JTEC:
Protect metal hydride reactors from damaging moisture exposure.
Confidently measure very low dew points accurately.
Simplify control through stable, reliable measurement.
Support future hazardous-area installations through Ex-rated measurement.
Use consistent sensor technology across R&D and production environments.
Vaisala DMT143 transmitters are now standard dew point sensors in JTEC's R&D operations, and the DMT143, HMP7 and DMP370 are standard components in the company's production system architecture.
For low-dew-point measurements, the Vaisala DMP370 offers a control advantage by delivering stable readings without the calibration interruptions that must be managed in some other measurement architectures.
“When we are deciding when to switch from one dehumidification column to another, knowing there is never a time period where we do not have direct eyes on the moisture content of the exiting gas makes it even easier for us,” Bell said.
Vaisala's technical partnership has also influenced how JTEC evaluates sensor vendors. Bell said moisture measurement is one of only a few areas where JTEC specifically names the sensor provider when discussing the system with customers, distributors and technical partners.
“Vaisala provides one of the three most important sensors in our entire system, with the moisture sensor being the most important sensor for the longevity of our system,” Bell said. “This is the one place where we could not be happier and are not looking for new sensors.”
Enabling the next stage of Waste-Heat-to-Power Conversion.
As JTEC moves from the lab to the field, moisture measurement will be central to demonstrating the performance of its closed-loop gas management approach. Vaisala sensors provide the real-time visibility needed to validate performance by quantifying both the high humidity levels entering the moisture management process and the low dew point levels at the outlet.
That visibility helps JTEC protect reactor health, simplify control and build confidence that the system can support field operation. Looking ahead, JTEC expects to continue using Vaisala sensors as its production systems scale and as additional monitoring requirements emerge.
By standardising on Vaisala, JTEC has established a moisture measurement foundation that supports field deployment, system reliability and future growth. In an application where moisture can determine reactor health, control reliability and customer confidence, accurate measurement is a core enabler of bringing a new waste-heat-to-power conversion technology into the field.
