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EQUIPMENT CONDITION DIAGNOSIS MADE EASIER: CTRL Announces the Release of a New Handheld Analysis System

March 3, 2003
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CTRL Systems, Inc. (Westminster, Maryland) - CTRL Systems is pleased to announce the release of a new product to its non-destructive testing/predictive maintenance line. The SoundCTRL System provides maintenance personnel with the capability to better monitor and evaluate the condition of critical mechanical equipment. Unplanned downtime and lost production can be avoided with this state-of-the-art system.

SoundCTRL is a handheld equipment analysis system that includes a fully functional Pocket PC (iPAQ 5450) and software for both Pocket PC and Desktop PC. The system connects directly to the CTRL UL101 ultrasonic sensor (the key device in CTRL's product line) for an easy one-step inspection-collection process. SoundCTRL recognizes the ultrasonic signals received by the CTRL UL101 during equipment inspection and immediately allows the user to record, play back, compare, and analyze audio and visual wave files of these signals. It also provides the user with the ability to maintain a database of this information, and to print files for reporting and trending purposes. This system, coupled with the CTRL UL101, provides the most accurate and convenient solution available for equipment condition diagnostics and failure prevention.

Keith Davis, President of CTRL Systems, anticipates a high demand for the new CTRL product. "SoundCTRL continues our role as a full solution provider. It is a product that our clients have asked for to advance predictive/preventive maintenance capabilities." Mr. Davis explains, "In particular, clients with multiple sites will now have the advantage of pooling critical equipment information such as audio and visual files and user notes about test settings and component condition."