The new SY027 signal converter from Synectic Design (UK), is used to perform signal conversion/processing functions. The SY027 is available in three forms: PSR – a pulse slitter relay output signal converter; PTI -a pulse splitter opto isolator signal converter and TRIP – dual relay 4-20mA signal converter. The PSR and PTI units are pulse splitters used to produce two output signals from one input. The PSR activates two relays where only one would previously have been operated. The PTI will receive one signal from a flowmeter and create two electrically isolated signals identical to the input signal. The TRIP is essentially a high and low level detector. It can be used as a simple batching system where a low level switch in a tank operates a pump and a high level switch stops the pump. This version can also be linked to an SY018 amplifier so that the output signals can be fed directly into a DAQ unit to enable easy control of valves on hoppers.