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Getting the Wider Picture and Benefiting From It
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: Multi-Touch and Widescreen HMIs are the future for display. ...
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Operator Interface to Fit Small Spaces
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: HMI for Small Spaces ...
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Power supplies for the next generation of CompactPCI systems
From: SchroffDescription: In order to supply the components of the system with their required DC voltages, power supply units (PSUs) are built into CompactPCI systems. The tasks of the PSUs include the following: to provide a ...
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Client/Server Terminology for Modbus TCP
From: PHOENIX CONTACT USADescription: Modbus is a very simple protocol, and for that reason, it is very widely used. The simplest topology consists of a single master (or client), and a slave (server). Multiple slaves or servers are ...
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Advice of Charge (AOC) Solution in the Cloud
From: Patton Electronics Co.Description: This technical case study describes the MetroAOC service, a cloud-based advice of charge solution from Metronet. Provided in the Software as a Service (SaaS) paradigm, the MetroAOC service is powered ...
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A Demonstration of PCI Express Generation 3 over a Fiber Optical Link
From: Avago TechnologiesDescription: In 2007, the PCI SIG released an external cabling specification enabling interconnection of PCI Express systems at 2.5 Gb/s (Generation 1) and 5Gb/s (Generation 2), facilitating access to PCIe ...
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ECDIS Hardware and the Integrated Bridge
From: Moxa Inc.Description: The marine industry's mandated transition to the Electronic Charts Display and Information System is a revolutionary development in ships' bridge systems. In this white paper, we show you how ...
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Eliminate Software Disasters with a Self-Repairing OS
From: Moxa Inc.Description: Corruption of system software - whether in the OS or in local, user-specific applications - can be equally catastrophic for both remote industrial installations and sites with mass deployments of ...
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Full System Protection from OS Failures: Moxa Smart Recovery
From: Moxa Inc.Description: System software is the heart of a computer, and should it fail the machine is rendered useless until it can be fixed. Unfortunately, a full operating system reinstallation takes lots of time and ...
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[White paper] Eliminate Software Disasters with a Self-Repairing OS
From: Moxa Inc.Description: Corruption of system software - whether in the OS or in local, user-specific applications - can be equally catastrophic for both remote industrial installations and sites with mass deployments of ...
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WP #102: Monitoring Physical Threats in the Data Center
Description: Traditional methodologies for monitoring the data center environment are no longer sufficient. With technologies such as blade servers driving up cooling demands and regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley ...
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WP #126: An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High-Density Data Centers
Description: Data center power and cooling infrastructure worldwide wastes more than 60, 000, 000 megawatt-hours per year of electricity that does no useful work powering IT equipment. This represents an enormous ...
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WP #147: Data Center Projects: Advantages of Using a Reference Design
Description: It is no longer practical or cost-effective to completely engineer all aspects of a unique data center. Re-use of proven, documented subsystems or complete designs is a best practice for both new data ...
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WP #154: Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers
Description: Data center electrical efficiency is rarely planned or managed. The unfortunate result is that most data centers waste substantial amounts of electricity. Today it is both possible and prudent to ...
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WP #175: Preparing the Physical Infrastructure of Receiving Data Centers for Consolidation
Description: The consolidation of one or more data centers into an existing data center is a common occurrence. This paper gives examples of what is becoming a standard architecture for preparing the physical ...
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WP #46: Cooling Strategies for Ultra-High Density Racks and Blade Servers
Description: Rack power of 10 kW per rack or more can result from the deployment of high density information technology equipment such as blade servers. This creates difficult cooling challenges in a data center ...
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Ethernet in Harsh Environments
Description: See how industrial-strength Ethernet comes of age. ...
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Troubleshooting Your Industrial Network
Description: Use easy-to-install standardized, plug-and-play technology. ...
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Industrial Power Solutions
Description: Understanding Power Needs for Industrial Control Devices ...
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Brainboxes explains latency
From: Brainboxes LimitedDescription: What is Latency? And why is it such an issue? Understanding latency issues is one way Brainboxes' can help ensure you are getting the best performance with the least fuss. ...
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Quality Management in Marine Computers: The Concrete Value of Knowledge
From: Moxa Inc.Description: For twenty years, now, Moxa has earned a wide reputation for engineering innovative, high-performance maritime electronics of superior quality. This achievement has not come by chance. Our commitment ...
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LED Backlights Done Right
Description: LED backlights offer numerous advantages over CCFL backlights. General Digital's serial-parallel design allows the display to be used in the event of LED failure. ...
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Strides in Automation: Streamlining the Factory Floor
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: Streaming the Factory Floor now and then. What do you need to know? ...
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*Common Problems Checklist (PDF 50 KB)
From: TelparDescription: IMPORTANT!: In all cases, download the printer's user manual from our Website and familiarize yourself with it first! The user manual will be your greatest help in knowing how to correctly operate and ...
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RS-485 A Proud Legacy
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: "What hath God wrought?" This message, one of the first serial digital communications in history, was sent in American Morse Code on May 24, 1844 by Samuel F. B. Morse to open the first long distance ...
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Next Generation Operator Interfaces
Description: issues. OEMs, like most manufacturers, must do more with less, offer the latest technology, and deliver high-quality reliable machines. However, the big issue that worries nearly every machine builder ...
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An entirely Ubiquitous Network in University Campus
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Wireless LAN-capable notebook computers are essential in university education. Today, it is commonplace for students to access the server to submit their reports. ...
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Embedded multi-functions terminal with SBC which had multi-channels
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: 5-inch bay sized single-board computer embedded in a multi-function terminal installed at facilities ...
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Information Display in Production Area using FlexNetViewer and a remotely installed PC
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Information Display in Production Area using FlexNetViewer and a remotely installed PC ...
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KIOSK terminal
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: CONTEC RS-232C Expansion Board Improves Systems in KIOSK Products ...
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Nursing Support System which prevents Malpractice using Wireless Handy
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: At scenes of medical care, it is important to be able to check and record information on the spot. A combined use of wireless LAN (FLEXLAN series) and compact and lightweight Handy Terminals has ...
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Panel Computer Constituting an Image Monitor Terminal with Web Cameras
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: A touch panel computer installed with a general-purpose OS has facilitated the construction of an image monitoring system with multiple Web cameras. ...
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Panel computer which is utilized as a bar-code reader terminal
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: A touch panel computer installed with a general-purpose OS facilitates development of an application as a bar code reader terminal. ...
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Remote Monitoring of Shop Freezers and Refrigerators
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: A Web server based on the F&eIT microcontroller has enabled blanket remote monitoring of shop freezers and refrigerators at the main office in order to promote storage quality control and energy ...
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Acoustic Control System Based on a Box Computer
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: The installation of our proprietary acoustic instrument control DA board in a box computer with expansion slots has enabled the construction of a minimum essential system at low costs. ...
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Digital I/O Board Proven Useful in an Automatic Broadcasting System
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Around-the-clock operation based on a system consisting of box computers and silicon disks. Use of a "common independent output board" that enables connection of devices with different ground levels . ...
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Mounting an Optically-Bonded LCD
Description: There are few things more heartrending than buying liquid crystal displays, ensuring their safe transport, and handling them with extreme care, only to damage them irreparably during the mounting ...
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Panel Planning: Implementing Panel PC systems
From: Hoffmann + Krippner Inc.Description: Panel PCs are at the heart of modern industrial and process control systems and OEMs, integrators and panel builders can realise significant benefits in terms of cost, speed of deployment and ...
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Protection for EOS for IEEE1394 Lines With TPD4S1394
Description: The IEEE 1394 interface is a serial bus interface standard for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer. It is frequently used by personal computers, as well as in digital ...
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Simplifying real-time I/O integration with panel PCs
From: Hoffmann + Krippner Inc.Description: The latest Windows-based industrial panel PCs address a common platform developer's need - that is, to integrate real-time I/O for deterministic process control without incurring the technical ...
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Achieving conduction heat transfer for commercial AdvancedMCs in a rugged MicroTCA System
From: SchroffDescription: A how-to for retooling commercial AMCs to meet rugged requirements. ...
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Industrial Process Controller MCU and RTC Power Backup
From: Cymbet CorporationDescription: One of Cymbet's Industrial Process Controls customers is designing a new embedded systems-based control system for a manufacturing assembly line and needs power holdover for MCU and RTC data ...
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Totalizing with dataTaker DT8x Data Loggers
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Systems integrators often receive requests for help with datalogging applications that require totalizing to get volume, event counts or the total energy produced or consumed. Using the internal ...
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CompactPCI Cards for Advanced Avionics Systems Development
Description: CompactPCI is a first choice for modernizing legacy test equipment or developing a new system. Its modular hardware design, wide range of COTS I/O options, good instrumentation control, and clear ...
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Meeting Safety-Critical Requirements with MIL-STD-1553
Description: MIL-STD-1553, which has served as the primary command and control interconnect in military aircraft for more than 3 decades, is now being designed-in as the standard for next-generation commercial ...
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PC/104 Evolves Meeting the Embedded Military Market NeedsPC/104 Evolves Meeting the Embedded Military Market Needs
Description: This article describes the evolution of the PC/104 form factor and its advantages in applications which require high performance, low power and small form factor. ...
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Rugged Modules and Boards for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 Standards
Description: This article describes the MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 standards and their differences in detail, and introduces a wide range of components, test boards, rugged embedded boards, rugged small form ...
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Small Form Factors - Well Suited Solutions for MIL-STD-1553
Description: Small form factors are becoming more popular in embedded military applications, allowing reduction in size and weight for rugged embedded systems. There are many different standards for small form ...
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Measuring and Sending Analog Sensor Data via the CANbus
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: In automotive or other vehicle applications, it's often desirable to read data from one or more sensors providing an analog voltage output and to transmit this data via the CANbus; this way it can be ...
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Utility Measurment Systems
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: Throughout North America, large numbers of utility meters are equipped with internal communication devices that relay information to and from one base station which returns this information to the ...
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Smarter Wireless Network Management for the Rolling Stock Industry
From: Moxa Inc.Description: For the rolling stock industry, wireless technology makes it possible to establish network access to and from a train in motion. However, implementing an intelligent and efficient framework that can ...
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Fujitsu_Embedded_Compact_Printer_ftp-600_Whitepaper
From: TelparDescription: Fujitsu_Embedded_Compact_Printer_ftp-600_Whitepaper ...
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Optimizing_Thermal_Printing_APS_Whitepaper
From: TelparDescription: A critical element in many kiosk applications is the printer. Kiosks typically feature a thermal printer, and choosing the right one can help ensure the success of a kiosk deployment. ...
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Tech_Tip_Thermal_Paper_Construction
From: TelparDescription: Thermal Printing Technology provides for instant printing on command. No warm-up time is required for the first page. Laser printers can take 20 seconds or more to start printing the first page. This ...
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TechTip_How_to_Solve_Paper_Jams
From: TelparDescription: A common obstruction issue involves printer paper making contact with an enclosure in which the printer is housed. Printer enclosures, such as a kiosk system, provide an opening for the paper from the ...
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TechTip_Paper_Reources
From: TelparDescription: Critical measurements used in Paper Roll specifications ?? Inside diameter of the core. This measures the actual space between the inside walls of the core. ?? Outside diameter of the core. This ...
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Basics of Virtualization Part 2
Description: Shedding light on Virtualization for the industrial market. ...
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Basics of Virtualization Part 1
Description: Shedding light on Virtualization for the industrial market. ...
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A/D Board Proven Useful in Vibration Analysis on Damping Systems
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Low-cost and versatile damping analysis system consisting of AD conversion boards and FFT analysis package software ...
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Automated product inspection machine
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: CONTEC Measurement and Control Boards Improves PC-based image acquisition and location control ...
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Electromyogram (EMG) research system helps the analysis of behavior/action and Electromyogram
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: EMG Research Program -Ideal for medical services, rehabilitation, sports, training and ergonomics- (KISSEI COMTEC). ...
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Embedded Computers Introduced to Production Lines
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: A compact embedded robot positioning system consisting of image processing boards and setup computers. ...
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Flip Chip Bonder (Embedded)
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Embedding an Industrial PC with image processing board into a Flip Chip Bonder. ...
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IC Chip Inspection System
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Integrated Chip Production Plant ? Quality Assurance Support. ...
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PC-based automatic inspection system
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Using CONTEC Analog I/O Board with Trigger and Bus master Functions to Develop a Real-Time Control for Automated Inspection System. ...
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Semiconductor Inspection Equipment (Embedded)
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Embedding an Industrial PC, GPIB board, digital I/O and image processing board into semiconductor inspection equipment. ...
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Telemetry System
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: "The adoption of a box computer and a silicon disk, a combination with superior maintainability, has realized an unattended measuring system in remote places." ...
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Tension/Compression Testing System
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Using CONTEC digital I/O, analogue I/O and counter boards with lap top PC for Testing system. The expansion unit with long cables allows layout flexibility ...
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Test Bench System
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Centralized, network-based management of performance and evaluation data to ensure thorough quality control of engines. ...
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Using CONTEC Analog I/O board, Digital I/O board and GP-IB board for Engine Test bench
From: CONTEC Co., Ltd.Description: Using CONTEC Analog I/O board, Digital I/O board and GP-IB board for Engine Test bench. ...
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Calibrating Emissions Dynamometer Equipment
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: CAS DataLoggers recently provided the data logging solution for a large and well-known original equipment manufacturer using a standard production diesel vehicle to calibrate the emissions dynamometer ...
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Strain Gauge Measurements With Current
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Wheatstone bridge circuits are extensively used for measuring the output of strain gauges and for measuring other sensor outputs where a relatively small change in resistance must be detected. ...
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A Touchy Subject
Description: A brief exploration of some currently available touch screen technologies. ...
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Calibration of the Highest Caliber
Description: Outline of the initial (but important!) steps in calibrating an LCD monitor. ...
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How to Clean an LCD Monitor 101
Description: A step-by-step method for effectively cleaning the surface of your LCD monitor. ...
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Making High Resistance Measurements with DT8x Data Loggers
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: To measure the resistance of a particular device, the bestselling dataTaker DT8x family of data loggers uses the common technique of sourcing a highly accurate current through the device, measuring ...
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Using IEEE 1588 v2 to Achieve the Synchronization of Sampled Values on the Substation Process Bus
From: Moxa Inc.Description: With a 500 kV grid as its backbone, Jiangsu uses one of the largest electricity grids in China. 220 kV transmission plants cover all the urban and rural areas across the province. ...
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Ask Doc, Preventative Maintenance for Printers
Description: There are a few hard and fast rules for setting up a preventive maintenance schedule for printers. These rules are based on the type of print mechanism, volume of use and the environment. Even the ...
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Cleaning Your Zebra 2844 & 2842 Printer
Description: The Proper Cleaning and Maintenance For Zebra Desktop Printers. ...
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Cleaning Your Zebra G-Series Printer
Description: Instructions on how to clean and maintain your Zebra G-Series Desktop Printer. ...
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Better Marine Safety Through ECDIS and Color Calibration
From: Moxa Inc.Description: When is accurate color representation a matter of international safety? When it involves the electronic navigation charts used in ECDIS systems. Learn more about the strict color calibration ...
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Readiness Level Measures Boosted by COTS Computers
From: GE Intelligent PlatformsDescription: Military and aerospace system developers have one overarching mission: To bring their products to market in the most efficient manner possible. As much as the engineers might want to build systems ...
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What Does "Real-Time" Mean?
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Many vendors claim to have "real-time" systems, but without defining what they mean by the phrase and what time frame they have in mind, it's impossible to compare and contrast real-time systems. ...
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Implementation Of PSI-5 Serial Sensor Interface On ADwin Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: The PSI-5 communications interface is a 2 wire serial communications interface which is used to interface sensors to Electronic Control Units (ECU) in applications such as accelerometers for airbag ...
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ILS Technology secureWise Conncet
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: A Food & Beverage OEM needed the ability to remotely connect to the PLC and drives in the control cabinets at their customer's facilities without having the customer IT department open ports into ...
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VITA 46, 48, and 65: The Next Generation VME system replacement
From: Acromag, Inc.Description: VPX (also known as VITA 46) is the next generation of ruggedized compact embedded systems. After years of VME systems dominating the military/aerospace field, users have finally reached the limit of ...
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Industrial PC's: Addressing the Top Five Challenges on the Factory Floor
From: PHOENIX CONTACT USADescription: Key Concepts: * PC-based control systems are becoming increasingly common on the factory floor, but selecting the wrong industrial PC can lead to downtime, or even worse, lost production. * Common ...
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Solid-State Drives in Embedded Systems
From: PHOENIX CONTACT USADescription: Key concepts: * Improvements in technology have made NAND-based solid-state flash drives increasingly attractive to the embedded sector * Benefits of flash drives include convenience, durability, ...
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Connector stacking vs. Using a bus strip
From: L-com, Inc.Description: Bus Strip Example: A multi-tap bus strip is a series of IEEE-488 recepticals (4 to8) wired in parallel that is... ...
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Continuous Temperature Monitoring In Medical Refrigerators and Freezers
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Costs of hospitals increase due to manual procedures in data monitoring manually verses automated. CAS DataLoggers offered solutions that not only increased efficiencies but increased dollars to the ...
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Convert Data Files Easily with dataTaker's Dump_DBD Utility
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: When working with dataTaker's DT8x line of intelligent data logging products, many users can both save time and increase the accessibility of their data with a simple file conversion now offered on ...
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EVOC JPC-8202 Used in Mobile Emergency Communication and Command System
Description: From Asia to Africa, from Europe to America, disastrous weather has been becoming increasingly common around the globe. Since the beginning of 2011, flood, snow storm, drought and earthquake have ...
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EVOC MEC-9002 Used in CUSS Kiosks at Airports
Description: MEC-9002 fully meets the technical requirements of CUSS kiosks at airports. It provides multiple serial ports, dual display ports, three PCI expansion slots, and one PCIE x1 expansion slot, meeting ...
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PCI Express: A Uniform Protocol Across Applications
From: MagmaDescription: As platforms transition from PCI to PCI-Express there will be less PCI slots. This opens a natural market as there remains a large number of PCI plug in cards that are used in today's applications. ...
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ACP Thin Client
From: Advantech Co., Ltd.Description: HMI applications see great advantages to deploying an Advantech hardware and ACP ThinManager solution. Over the last 11 years, Advantech has successfully deployed approximately 6,000 thin clients for ...
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Switched Fabrics Support High-Performance Embedded Computing for Military and Aerospace Platforms
From: GE Intelligent PlatformsDescription: Lessons learned from high-performance computing arena can be transferred to military and aerospace applications for improved component interoperability. ...
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Chocolate Processing at Kinnerton Confectionary
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: To give chocolate the right gloss and a maximum shelf life, CAS DataLogger determines the monitoring system that would ensure the cooling profile for each product being maintained for chocolate ...
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Data Monitoring Exported Perishables Throughout Shipping
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: For quality purposes, CAS DataLoggers was presented the challenge of environmental monitoring in a shipping container used during the exportation of paprika peppers and various other fruits. The ...
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Temperature and Sterilization Monitoring in a Rice Mill
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Planning and preparing for product quality in a rice milling plant by temperature monitoring and data logging the retort cooking and sterilization temperatures as well as Fo value during production. ...
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Rotary Flex Testing on a Pipefitting Test Bench
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Data acquisition systems have helped to increase quality control and cut costs in a wide range of manufacturing fields. One particular customer to discover this was a leading hydraulic tube and ...
