Category: Industrial Applications

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 …

Commercial Product Testing - Industrial Robotic Automation

Commercial Product Testing

This application note on Commercial Product Testing has been provided by our supplier FUTEK Application Summary of Commercial Product Testing Due to safety regulations and consumer manufacturing standards, athletic equipment manufacturers often use Rotary Torque Sensors for commercial product testing. Products …

general purpose io

AcroPacks: I/O Module for PCIe, XMC & VPX Systems

AcroPack general purpose IO modules deliver high-speed and high-resolution A/D and D/A.  Plus isolated or non, digital I/O, Ethernet, reconfigurable FPGA functions, and more. Watch this quick informational video to see how AcroPacks can help you! For more information on the …

transmitting data over the mobile network using Ethernet I/O

Minimise costs, transmitting data over mobile networks

This application note was provided by our valued supplier Acromag. Defining the Problem Acromag has a peer-to-peer technology called i2o. It allows 2 or more modules to talk to each other transmitting data and no network master or special software is …

tank measurement

Oktoberfest Fermentation Tank Measurement

This application summary has been provided by our valued supplier FUTEK. Application Summary of Oktoberfest Fermentation Tank Measurement Perfecting a good beer takes equal parts of great grains, as well as great equipment. Fermentation vessels are integral in the outcome of beer’s …

Futek Sensor Catalogue

New FUTEK Sensor Catalogue has been released

FUTEK Sensor Catalogue has been released. This 8th edition features more details about their autoclaveable sensors, a new micro reaction torque sensor, three new instruments, and a brand-new addition to their miniature s-beam load cell line. They also have highlights on …

prevent temperature measurement errors

6 Steps to prevent Temperature Measurement Errors

Six Steps to Prevent Temperature Measurement Errors When Using Thermocouple Sensors and Transmitters Acromag has released a White Paper to provide you with a keen understanding of the three basic laws of thermocouples.  Homogeneous materials, Intermediate Metals, and Successive or Intermediate …

Agility Config Tool

Acromag Agility Config Tool App Demo Video

Agility Config Tool for configuration of all your Acromag TT Series Transmitters The Acromag Agility Config Tool is a mobile application.  That allows easy setup and configuration of Acromag TT Series Transmitters. You don’t need a module to enter demo mode. …

VPX Modules

Are your VPX Modules & backplanes are compatible?

Our valued supplier Acromag has recently released a white paper on: How to tell if your VPX Modules and Backplanes are compatible. Other topics of interest include:  Vita 46, 48 & 65: The next generation VME System Replacement Other sub-topics are: If …