Category: Engineering

Modbus - Modbus RTU I/O Module

What is Modbus?

The Modbus Protocol was developed in 1979 by Modicon, Incorporated (purchased by Schneider Electric).  It was for use in industrial automation systems and Modicon programmable controllers.  It has since become an industry standard method for the transfer of discrete/analog I/O information …

PCB Board - Printed Circuit Board Checklist

Printed Circuit Board Troubleshooting Checklist

Huntron have put together a Printed Circuit Board Checklist of items as a first step to trouble shooting a board.  This checklist can assist a technician.  It can save time, money and headaches.   Do this inspection procedure at the beginning of …

Why is Signal Isolation important? White Paper Front Cover

Why is Signal Isolation important?

Questions regarding why signal isolation is important? Why it is needed?  and how to test for it are regularly asked.  Acromag is in the business of signal conditioning.  They manufacture circuits that amplify, isolate, filter and convert one signal form to …

Jet Engine Turbine Where an accelerometer could test

What is an Accelerometer?

What is an accelerometer? An accelerometer is an electromechanical device.  Used to measure static or dynamic acceleration forces in an object.  These forces can be simplified into three main types. How does it work? An accelerometer works by measuring acceleration.  However, …

Wireless Propane Tank Monitoring Symbol

Monitor Propane Tanks Remotely

Do you want to be able to monitor your propane tanks remotely?  Well now you can thanks to Monnit‘s new Alta Propane Tank Monitoring Sensor.  The new sensor enables propane and energy firms to switch from schedule based to needs based …

Data Acquisition for connection to normal pc

Data Acquisition System attaches to existing PC

Dewesoft have released the R4 Data Acquisition System which attaches to your existing PC.  It is called the R4-HUB Data Acquisition System which instead of a built in SBox Computer – it includes a USB Hub. The R4-HUB DAQ system can …

Dewesoft X3 SP8 Software Release

Dewesoft X3 SP8 Software Released

The Dewesoft team is pleased to announce the release of the new Dewesoft X3 SP8 Software. The main benefactors of this release are all automotive users.  Two of the new modules are tied directly to this application field. Dewesoft is now …

Sound Calibrations using Dewesoft Equipment

Sound Calibrations

This information on Sound Calibrations has been kindly provided by our valued supplier Dewesoft.  For more information on this topic, please contact us. Acoustic Calibration Services – IEC Make sure you measure correctly! Dewesoft offer traceable acoustic calibration services according to …

Picture of Mars Celebrating Mars Rover Curiosity

Celebrating Mars Rover Curiosity

Futek & Metromatics – Celebrating Mars Rover Curiosity   FUTEK and Metromatics are celebrating Mars Rover Curiosity.  Why?  Because seven years ago, The Curiosity Rover touched down on Mars, following a nine-month, 563 million-km journey from Earth. Since then the rover has …

smallest data acquisition system

World’s Smallest Data Acquisition System

The Dewesoft KRYPTON ONE is the world’s smallest single-channel data acquisition module for field testing in harsh environments. This DAQ system will survive extreme temperatures, water spray or submersion, high shock, and extreme vibrations. Making precise scientific measurements in hostile environments …