Pancake Load Cells
What are Pancake Load Cells? A Pancake Load Cell is a type of load cell. Also known as a universal load cell or shear web load cell. It is designed with a wide, flat shape and resembles a pancake. Usually manufactured …
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The Impact of Wireless Tank Level Sensors on Inventory Management
Managing liquid inventory across one or multiple tanks can be difficult when staff rely on manual dipping or visual checks. These methods take time, require site access and may produce inconsistent readings. Remote tanks can make the process even more challenging. …
Measure Bitumen Emulsion Levels wirelessly in a Emulsion Tank
This application involved monitoring bitumen emulsion storage tanks across a remote work area in Western Australia. The operator needed more reliable inventory information while reducing the need for personnel to climb six-metre tanks to take manual measurements. The original system used …
Load Cells for Automation Process
Did you know that Load Cells are often used in the Automation process? This application note provided by our friends at FUTEK titled “Automation Container Filling” describe how they are used and what for. To read the original article, click here. …
Remote Monitoring Systems
What Is A Remote Monitoring System? In today’s digital age, remote monitoring systems have become an essential tool for businesses, organisations, and even individuals. This is because they allow users to monitor and control various processes or systems from any location. …
COM Express Embedded Computing Solutions
Acromag is a well-known manufacturer of embedded computing solutions. One of their specialties is COM Express. It is a highly versatile computer-on-module (COM) standard. Additionally, it allows for a high level of customisation and scalability in embedded computing systems. In this …
A DAQ System Guide
What Are DAQ Systems? A DAQ (Data Acquisition) system is a computer-based system that measures and records data from physical sensors or signals in the real world. This system typically consists of sensors or signal conditioning components that convert a physical …
High Speed DisplayPort Switcher used in helicopters
Two years ago, EON Instrumentation announced that they delivered their DP-25 high speed Display Port Switcher being used in NASA’s X-59 experimental plane. As mentioned in this blog. However, NASA Spinoff Magazine has written an interesting article on EON’s Ultra High-Definition …
What Accelerometers Are Used For
What are Accelerometers? Accelerometers measure the acceleration or the rate of velocity change of an object. They are perfect for a wide range of applications, including smartphones, fitness trackers, game controllers and vehicles. They work by measuring the acceleration of an …
The Purpose and Versatility of Wireless Sensor Networks
In today’s fast-paced industrial and commercial environments, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are transforming how organisations monitor and manage critical assets, environments, and infrastructure. At Metromatics, we supply Monnit’s industry-leading wireless sensors to help Australian businesses gain real-time insights, reduce costs, and …