Category: Transportation

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Selecting The Right Signal Isolator

Selecting The Right Signal Isolator It’s important to know what to look out for when selecting a signal isolator for your project.  This article goes through some key points to consider.  But first, let’s start with some basics. What are Signal …

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How to send critical signals all at the same time?

This blog on how to send critical signals all at the same time to multiple locations was originally written by our friends at Acromag. To view the original document, click here. The problem: Send an abort signal to multiple locations at …

Universal High-speed thermocouple input

Universal High-Speed Thermocouple Input IOLITEir-8xTH-HS

Addressing the growing need for stable temperature measurements in EMC harsh environments. The Dewesoft IOLITEir-8xTH-HS is an Universal High-speed Thermocouple Input.  Firstly, it is the new version of the 8-channel IOLITE thermocouple temperature module. It’s a channel-to-channel isolated DAQ device.  It …

Dynamic Load Testing of Bridges

Dynamic Load Testing of Bridges

This case study on Dynamic Load Testing of Bridges was supplied by our friends at Dewesoft.  It was originally written by Thomas Sturm Moreira the CEO of HochBau Engineering in Chile.  Firstly, it is about how his Company HochBau was hired …

FUTEK celebrates 10 years on Mars

FUTEK celebrates 10 Years on Mars

FUTEK celebrates 10 Years on Mars!  FUTEK is part of a historic milestone with the NASA JPL Curiosity Team.  It is the 10 year anniversary of the rover’s successful landing on Mars. Initially, Curiosity was to be sent to the Red …

Front Cover of Dewesoft Test Engineers Catalogue

Dewesoft Test Engineers Catalogue

We think the Dewesoft Test Engineers Catalogue might become a Desktop Icon for many Test Engineers. A Company built by Test Engineers Dewesoft is a company built by test engineers.  Before Dewesoft, these engineers faced measuring challenges (just like you) every …

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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.  …

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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 …

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Pressure Sensors

What is a Pressure Sensor? Pressure sensors control and monitor thousands of everyday applications.  They can also indirectly measure other variables such as fluid/gas flow, speed, water levels and altitude. Pressure Sensors do this by measuring the force required to stop …

Pantograph Monitoring System used by Sydney Trains

Pantograph Monitoring using Wireless Sensors

This Pantograph Monitoring using Wireless Sensors application note was originally written by Sydney Trains and provided to MicroStrain by HBK. To view the original pdf, click here. Purpose: To develop an experimental system.  Used for monitoring train pantographs and overhead wire …