Category: Power

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General Purpose Accelerometer

What is an accelerometer? A General Purpose accelerometer is a type of sensor that measures the vibration / acceleration of motion of a structure.  They are used in a variety of settings.  This includes everything from space stations to handheld devices.  …

ARCX-4000 Embedded Comptuer

Embedded Computers

What is an Embedded Computer Embedded computers are integral to most embedded systems.  They perform one singular function and are not standalone computers.  There are many components that make up an embedded computer.  These include the following: 1.  Main chip The …

Signal Conditioning Process Diagram

What Is Signal Conditioning

Signal Conditioning – What is it & How does it work? Signal conditioning is the manipulation of a signal.  It prepares signals for the next stage of processing.  Signal conditioners convert or “clean” signals so a DAC device can read a …

DewesoftX 2022.2 Software Update to Power module

DewesoftX 2022.2 Software Update Released

Dewesoft has released the DewesoftX 2022.2 Software Update.  Firstly, the new DirectX Graphical engine will bring a powerful punch to your measurement graphics.  With the ability to increase the line thickness on the graphic widgets – makes viewing what’s going on …

Power Analyzer for Vehicle Test Measurements using Dewesoft Sirius XHS

Power Analyzer for Vehicle Measurements

A Power Analyzer for Vehicle Measurement Testing is needed for electric and hybrid cars to evaluate the power consumption.  Dewesoft’s new SIRIUS XHS Data Acquisition System is capable of doing this and much more.  It comes standard with Hybrid ADC Technology …

Rugged Touchscreen Tablet

Rugged Touchscreen Tablet

The Rugged Touchscreen Tablet from RuggOn is integrated with advanced touch technology.  Firstly, allowing the user to avoid unintended touches, including hand palm, water mist and rain drops. Secondly, it operates with an IP54 digitiser pen or 2mm hard tip stylus.  …

Solar Power Plant uses Temperature Transmitters

Solar Power Plant use Temperature Transmitters

This application note on Solar Power Plant use Temperature Transmitters is courtesy of our friends, Acromag.  Should you require any further information on this application, contact us. The Problem A renewable energy company requires a weather station to provide meteorological data to …

Electrical Substation Computer

Electrical Substation Computer

The ES-1012 Electrical Substation Computer is part of  the Crystal Group ES™ — Energy Series.  Firstly, it delivers rugged solutions, powered by Intel®.  This will ensure long- lasting, high performance in the most extreme, remote, unpredictable conditions.  Secondly, it is completely …

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Podcast: Virtualisation Technology in Power Market

The Crystal Group’s latest “Rugged Advantage Podcast” or RAP Number 9 on Virtualisation Technology in Power Market has just been released.  In these Podcasts, the Crystal Group delves into relevant and current rugged electronic engineering topics in today’s changing world.    …

Dewesoft X3 SP11 Released

Dewesoft X3 SP11 Released

Our friends at Dewesoft have released Version SP11 upgrade for their Dewesoft X3 Software. New Data Resampling When performing data analysis in third-party software, data acquired with Dewesoft is often exported at custom, and usually reduced rates. Up to now, Dewesoft introduced aliasing …