Rosemount Analytical's GCX Process Gas Chromatograph Transmitter Chosen "Breakthrough Product of the Year"

ORRVILLE, OHIO (March 30) BUSINESS WIRE -March 30, 1999--Rosemount Analytical's GCX(TM) Process Gas Chromatograph Transmitter has been selected "Breakthrough Product of the Year for 1998" by Processing Magazine. The editors of Processing Magazine chose products that make significant contributions to improvements in processing operations.

"We are very pleased to have our GCX Process Gas Chromatograph Transmitter recognized by the business trade press as an outstanding product," said John Gajewski, president of Rosemount Analytical's Process Analytic Division. "We believe the GCX represents a breakthrough in gas chromatograph technology that will significantly improve plant operations."

The GCX is the first industrial gas chromatograph in a field-mount transmitter configuration that incorporates many of the features of traditional process chromatographs. Housed in a Class 1, Zone 1, IIB +H2 rated enclosure, the GCX is suitable for applications in hazardous areas, and does not require an instrument shelter. In addition, the GCX design eliminates the need for continuous purge, reducing installation and operating costs. The GCX is also smaller and lighter than traditional process chromatographs, allowing installation closer to the process, reducing sample lag time and expensive heated sample line runs.

The GCX features a modular design with dual isolated compartments that physically separate the instrument electronics from the sample analysis section. The Easy-Slide oven and chromatography assembly can be removed and replaced in minutes, greatly reducing analyzer down time.

Rosemount Analytical offers on-line ordering and detailed product information on the World Wide Web at www.processanalytic.com.

Processing Magazine is a leading trade journal servicing the processing industries.

The Process Analytic Division is one of the three companies that form Rosemount Analytical Inc., a division of Fisher-Rosemount. The Process Analytic Division specializes in online process analysis, combustion control, and emissions monitoring. The Uniloc Division specializes in online measurement of pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, dissolved carbon dioxide, chlorine, ozone and turbidity. Tekmar-Dohrmann specializes in sample preparation and laboratory analysis technology.

Fisher-Rosemount is a leading supplier of control valves, regulators, transmitters, analyzers, process management systems and related services. Its innovative PlantWeb(TM) field-based architecture combines intelligent Fisher-Rosemount products with open communication standards to significantly enhance process and business performance. Fisher-Rosemount is part of Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR).

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CONTACT: Rosemount Analytical Inc., Orrville

           Dale Tschantz, 330/684-4479 

or Fax 330/684-4458

           Visit our website at www.processanalytic.com 

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