Understanding the Problem: Why Re-Transmit & Isolate 4-20mA Signals? In many industrial applications, 3-wire gas detection sensors monitor hazardous gases and transmit 4-20mA signals directly to a remote gas monitor or controller. However, there are situations where the signal must be …
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 …
Acromag’s Busworks NT Series Ethernet Remote I/O Modules have expanded. They now offer Remote IO Ethernet IP or Modbus TCP/IP networking protocol and communication. Firstly, Ethernet Industry Protocol referred to as EtherNet/IP. Ethernet/IP is traditional Ethernet that contains an industrial application …
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 …
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 …
This case study from Italy on Long Term Structural Monitoring of a Jetty using Operational Modal Analysis recently floated across my desk from Dewesoft and I felt that I needed to share it. This application story was originally written by Giorgio …
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 …