Category: Industrial Applications

Analog Signature Analysis

What’s Analog Signature Analysis ?

What is Analog Signature Analysis? Analog signature analysis (ASA) is a “power off” troubleshooting technique.  Firstly, it applies a sinewave (AC) stimulus to a component creating a voltage vs. current signature. The signature displays on a computer monitor for analysis. This …

Double Sided LCD Display

Slim Indoor Double Sided LCD Display

Whilst there are many LCD Display products on the market, we would like to highlight the features of this one. The MetroSpec LCD55 FHD is double sided and super thin – less than 25mm thickness – for two screens.  You can …

Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 Unilever Magnum Digital

DEWESoft recently posted an application in their spotlight newsletter that I thought I would share.  It is on how the DEWESoft Krypton has been installed in the Unilever Factory where they make Magnum Ice Creams.  Also, how it is used to …

dewesoft software

DEWESoft Software X3 now available

Dewesoft Software is a powerful data acquisition and processing software that many engineers love to use. The powerful data acquisition software is suitable across several different application areas and together with DEWESoft hardware it provides a complete solution.  The Dewesoft X3 …

8 Channel Analogue Output Modules

Rugged 8 Channel Analogue Output Modules

Acromag Releases Rugged 8-Channel Isolated Analogue Output Modules with Cable-Free Mini PCIe Interface These modules offer cost savings with built-in isolation to prevent ground loops and noise. Acromag has recently announced the continued expansion of their AcroPack® Series with the AP226 …

Ethernet I/O Modules

Acromag XT Busworks Ethernet I/O Modules Brochure

The Acromag BusWorks XT Series is a rugged, flexible line of Ethernet I/O modules that features channel versatility with housing to reliably withstand harsh industrial environments. Ethernet I/O Modules consist of rugged construction, high-density design, and convenient USB programming.  Making these instruments …

best practices for grounding your electrical equipment

Best Practices for Grounding your Electrical Equipment

Would you like to learn the best practices for grounding your electrical equipment ? Acromag the leader in Industrial I/O, has released a 3 part series white paper that take a look at grounding and its role in protecting employees, protecting …

Spring Test

Spring Test System

This application note on Spring Test Systems was provided by our valued supplier FUTEK. Application Summary Spring test systems are ideal for high volume production testing, quality control inspection, and design engineering. In this automated spring testing system an S Beam …

LCD Controller Board

What is a LCD Controller Board?

  An LCD controller board, also known as an A/D card. It acts as the processor that allows various video source inputs to be connected and displayed on a screen. Some of these boards also support remote control and monitoring, and …

Remote Motor Monitoring

Remote Motor Monitoring over Ethernet

This application note on Remote Motor Monitoring was supplied by our supplier Acromag. Motors are used in many automation applications. To prevent unexpected failures, many motors have built in thermal overloads. Also, some companies add vibration sensors to alert them when …