Abstract: A peristaltic pump (1) comprising a pump body (2), an inlet (21), an outlet (22) and a pipe (4) attached to the inlet (21) and to the outlet (22) by a device comprising: —a flange (5) held to the pump body (2) by a bracket (6), —an insert (8), inserted against the inner wall (41) of the pipe (4) and comprising a shoulder (82), the inner wall of which bears against the outer wall (52) of the flange (5), characterised in that the pump body (2) comprises an inner circular groove (23) at the inlet (21) and at the outlet (22), and in that the securing device comprises a deformable elastic ring (10) inserted into said circular groove (23), and a pusher (11) having the shape of a ring comprising a projection matching the shape of the groove, the elastic ring (10) being compressed by the pusher (11).

Abstract: A peristaltic pump (1) comprising a pump body (2), an inlet (21), an outlet (22) and a pipe (4) attached to the inlet (21) and to the outlet (22) by a device comprising: a flange (5) held to the pump body (2) by a bracket (6), an insert (8), inserted against the inner wall (41) of the pipe (4) and comprising a shoulder (82), the inner wall of which bears against the outer wall (52) of the flange (5), characterised in that the pump body (2) comprises an inner circular groove (23) at the inlet (21) and at the outlet (22), and in that the securing device comprises a deformable elastic ring (10) inserted into said circular groove (23), and a pusher (11) having the shape of a ring comprising a projection matching the shape of the groove, the elastic ring (10) being compressed by the pusher (11).

Abstract: A fission chamber count rate measurement device and to the associated fission chamber calibration device; the count rate measurement device comprises: (1) a measurement cell, which contains the fission chamber (CH); (2) a neutron generator, which emits neutrons in the form of periodic pulses towards the fission chamber; (3) a neutron counter (K), which detects and counts the neutrons emitted by the neutron generator; and (4) a computing circuit, which delivers, over a predetermined time interval, a fission chamber count rate normalized with reference to the number of neutrons counted by the neutron counter (K).

Abstract: A method to determine the effective masses of deposits of fissile matter, including a first measuring step to measure the count rate of deposits of fissile matter of known effective masses to form a matrix [C]0, a second measuring step to measure the count rate of deposits of fissile matter to form a matrix [C], and a computing step to calculate the effective masses to be determined.

Abstract: A method for determining isotope ratio of fissile material having a main isotope and at least one impurity isotope, including: measurement of net areas, at respective energies, of gamma peaks of the fissile material; measurement of the reference total absorption efficiencies at the energies; calculation of the total efficiency transfers of the fissile material; and calculation of the isotope ratio of fissile material.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for communicating with a plurality of network processors, one or more of the processors having a different operating environment, includes receiving an application programming interface (API) call from a user application, the API call including a call address identifying one or more of the network processors; and accessing a memory that identifies an appropriate form for the API call for each operating environment implemented by each network processor identified by the call address; and building one or more messages including the appropriate form for the API call for the operating environment of each of the network processors to receive any particular message.

Abstract: A method to determine the effective masses of deposits of fissile matter, including a first measuring step to measure the count rate of deposits of fissile matter of known effective masses to form a matrix [C]0, a second measuring step to measure the count rate of deposits of fissile matter to form a matrix [C], and a computing step to calculate the effective masses to be determined.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for communicating with a plurality of network processors, one or more of the processors having a different operating environment, includes receiving an application programming interface (API) call from a user application, the API call including a call address identifying one or more of the network processors; and accessing a memory that identifies an appropriate form for the API call for each operating environment implemented by each network processor identified by the call address; and building one or more messages for the network processors identified by the call address, each of the one or more messages including the appropriate form for the API call for the operating environment of each of the network processors to receive any particular message.

Abstract: A fission chamber count rate measurement device and to the associated fission chamber calibration device; the count rate measurement device comprises: (1) a measurement cell, which contains the fission chamber (CH); (2) a neutron generator, which emits neutrons in the form of periodic pulses towards the fission chamber; (3) a neutron counter (K), which detects and counts the neutrons emitted by the neutron generator; and (4) a computing circuit, which delivers, over a predetermined time interval, a fission chamber count rate normalized with reference to the number of neutrons counted by the neutron counter (K).

Abstract: Apparatus for evaluating the fragrance characteristics of a substance comprises a cylindrical chamber (2) in which is located a block (3) for supporting a substance, e.g. a fragrance to be evaluated. A flow of air, generated by a fan (4), passes through the chamber (2), around the substance and leaves the chamber via a main outlet (7) and a plurality of sensing outlets (12) each provided with a metering valve (13) leading the air flow to a corresponding nasal mask (16). Individuals take two or three sniffs of the air flow from the mask and record their findings on a pre-prepared form.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for communicating with a plurality of network processors, one or more of the processors having a different operating environment, includes receiving an application programming interface (API) call from a user application, the API call including a call address identifying one or more of the network processors; and accessing a memory that identifies an appropriate form for the API call for each operating environment implemented by each network processor identified by the call address; and building one or more messages including the appropriate form for the API call for the operating environment of each of the network processors to receive any particular message.

Abstract: An automation device includes a modular assembly with a primary group configured for use with a hardware element. The primary group includes a controller providing signals. A feeder unit provides power to automated units. A primary first link connects the input/output modules, the primary first link carrying the signals and carrying power to the input/output modules. A primary second link connects the input/output modules and carries power to the automated units. A terminating module connects to the primary first and second links. A secondary module group is associated with a secondary zone of the hardware element. The secondary group includes a lead module connected to a secondary first link and a secondary second link, the secondary first link connected to the primary first link. A cable connects the terminating module with the lead module.

Abstract: An electrical apparatus including a base configured to be fitted to a holding rail with opposing coplanar arms, and configured to accommodate a component member of the apparatus and fitted with a locking device having two opposing catches each intended to hook onto a respective arm of the rail. Further, at least one of the two catches is joined to a slide configured to slide in a direction and can be moved by a manual unlocking member. In addition, he manual unlocking member includes a lever pivoted around at least one bearing pin having an axis perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slide, and the lever cooperates with the slide bar via a cam device guiding through a slide track having an axis parallel to the axis of the bearing pin.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for communicating with a plurality of network processors, one or more of the processors having a different operating environment, includes receiving an application programming interface (API) call from a user application, the API call including a call address identifying one or more of the network processors; and accessing a memory that identifies an appropriate form for the API call for each operating environment implemented by each network processor identified by the call address; and building one or more messages for the network processors identified by the call address, each of the one or more messages including the appropriate form for the API call for the operating environment of each of the network processors to receive any particular message.

Abstract: An automation device comprising a modular assembly associated with a hardware element. This assembly includes in the primary group of modules a bus coupler 20, a feeder unit 21 to distribute feeder power at voltages Uin, Uout for the automated units, functional modules 22 and a terminating module 30.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus comprising a base which can accommodate a constituent member, and which can be fitted to a holding rail, in particular a top hat-type rail, via a locking device with two opposite fastening catches (30), one of which is joined to a slide (31).

Abstract: Output-motor assembly comprising output elements assembled side by side on at least one socket (S), each element comprising switching devices (1, 3, 40) connected to corresponding connectors (50, 51, 52) on a printed circuit placed in the socket, the said connectors being connected to an input side connector (6) in the circuit fitted with groups of connection pins (D1-D8, C1-C8, R1-R8). The input side connector (6) comprises pins used for switching devices of socket (S) connected in a pin order corresponding to the order of the locations of elements on the socket, and pins useable for switching devices in at least one adjacent socket (S). The printed circuit (C) comprises an output side connector (7) with groups of connection pins identical to the groups on the input side connector (6), the useable pins on the input side connector (6) being connected to the same number of the first connection pins on the output side connector (7), in the same order.

Abstract: An installation for the electrical connection between an assembly of items of electrical equipment which are affixed onto a common baseplate and a system for command and control of that assembly. The installation includes an electrical interface device which provides a connection of signals from the equipment in the assembly with the signal linkage connected to the system. The interface device can be mechanically dissociated from the base plate and is attached to it by a detachable fixing element. The device includes a casing which houses a printed circuit by which two connectors are located which respectively provide the electrical connection with the assembly and with the linkage and which are interconnected through a printed circuit. One of the connectors is specifically adapted to the type of linkage used.

Abstract: A motor starter assembly made up of sub-assemblies each formed from a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and positioned on a baseplate 20 with which a set of power bars 23 is associated. The baseplate includes a support area 21 for the sub-assemblies and a connection are preferably a bracket 22 that is overhanging in relation to the support area. The baseplate further includes power connection elements and or control connection elements provided on the bracket and the connection area to permit plugging in of the sub-assemblies on the baseplate along an engagement direction Z approximately parallel with the support area and perpendicular to a direction X of a set of bars.

Abstract: An assembly of electrical equipment having devices, such as circuit breakers and contactors grouped in pairs, included on a supporting baseplate. Each pair of devices includes a circuit breaker 40 and a contactor 60 and a baseplate 20 having power pins and control pins that cooperate with respective power and control terminals of the devices. Auxiliary units 50,70 are fixed to one of the devices 40,60 while being connected to control terminals 45,65,66 of the one device. The units 50,70 are connected to a linkage with a bus or a control and command system by plugging units 50,70 into control pins 81,82 of the baseplate 20.