Category: Engineering

S Beam Load Cell

S-Beam Load Cell : Model LSB205

FUTEK Miniature S-Beam Load Cell: LSB205 FUTEK spotlights the LSB205 Miniature S-Beam Jr. Load Cell 2.0. Firstly, this miniature S-Beam style load cell has a capacity range from 0.455 to 45.5 kg. It is built for in line tension and compression …

Temperature Sensor Selection

White Paper: Temperature Sensor Selection

eWhitePaper: Criteria for Temperature Sensor Selection of T/C and RTD Sensor Types supplied by our valued supplier Acromag. This eWhitePaper will discuss, then compare thermocouples (t/c) and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). Written by a senior design engineer for engineers. Several important …

Stadium Fire Control System

New Stadium Fire Suppression Control System

This information on the Stadium Fire Suppression Control System has been provided by our valued supplier Acromag and their partner Akron Brass Company Challenge: Firstly, to develop a custom engineered fire suppression system for a new indoor football stadium.  However, regulations …

NASA Mars Rover

NASA Mars Rover drill with Futek Force Sensors

This application story on the NASA Mars Rover was provided by our valued Partner FUTEK. NASA’s engineering team have successfully found another way to drill on Mars. In 2000, NASA JPL commissioned FUTEK to develop space/flight qualified cryogenic three-component sensors for …

ethernet-ip

Ethernet-IP and Profibus DP White Papers

Introduction to Ethernet-IP and Profibus DP are two white papers released by Acromag.  Learn the basic aspects of Ethernet-IP and Profibus DP.  Also to learn how these protocols can benefit your industrial applications and which will best suit your application. Ethernet-IP …

ethernet-ip

How to Connect to an Ethernet Device for Communication

Acromag have recently released a new white paper titled “How to Connect to an Ethernet Device for Communication”.  The White paper discusses numerous topics associated with the study including the basics ” What is Ethernet”.  Read more about the paper below. …

Robotic Arm Sensors

Robotic Arm Sensors

This application note on Robotic Arm Sensors has been provided by our supplier FUTEK. Application Summary Robotic Arm Sensors Industrial robots make assembly lines more efficient and reliable – thanks to Robotic Arm Sensors. Firstly, when paired with any full-bridge strain-gauge-based …

Dewesoft x3 software

Release of Dewesoft X3 SP4 Software

This information on the release of the Dewesoft X3 SP4 software has come from our suppliers Dewesoft Dewesoft team is pleased to announce the release of the new Dewesoft X3 SP4 Software. The new version of Dewesoft X includes several bugfixes …

programmable signal splitters

Programmable Signal Splitters

Acromag’s new SP Series of Programmable Signal Splitters are designed to accommodate a broad variety of applications.  They are software-configurable for precise conditioning of current, voltage, or temperature input signals. Eight models provide dual isolated outputs proportional to a single input, with a choice …

signal conditioning selection guide

Signal Conditioning Selection Guide

Acromag has released a series of Signal Conditioning Selection Guide Videos. Guide topics include:  Output Loop Transmitters, AC Powered Transmitters, DC Powered Transmitters and Alarms And for more information contact us at Metromatics. AC Powered Transmitters