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. …
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 …
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 …
This Pantograph Monitoring using Wireless Sensors application note was originally written by Sydney Trains and provided to LORD MicroStrain. To view the original pdf, click here. Purpose: To develop an experimental system. Used for monitoring train pantographs and overhead wire infrastructure …
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 …
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 …
Ease your frustrations! Dumping a perfectly good sensor due to sensor cable damage may soon be a thing of the past! FUTEK’s awesome hardworking engineering team have been on the case. They have developed new integrated connectors. This allows for easy …
Wireless Axle Load Sensors are used with GPS Tracking Systems and Vehicle Telematics Systems on Trucks. They are used for axle load monitoring, preventing axle overload as well as cargo weight monitoring at loading/unloading docks. The GNOM S7 are Axle Load …
Acromag’s Busworks NT2000 Series is an Expandable Ethernet Remote I/O Modules Solution. There are two model types: NTE Ethernet Models & NTX Expansion Models Firstly, NTE handle the network communication and interface up to 16 analog or digital I/O channels for …
The DFM S7 is a wireless fuel flowmeter with an inbuilt battery. Used for precise monitoring of fuel consumption and recording engine operation time. The absence of wires allows for an easy connection of the fuel flowmeter to the telematics system. …