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Grain Storage for Feed Mills
From: BinMaster, Inc.Description: Adequate communication between feed mills and farmers reduces emergency deliveries and frustration. Level sensors support this process by optimizing grain storage and feed management. ...
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How the Gigafuse Helps Maximize Safety in Advanced Battery Systems
From: Sensata TechnologiesDescription: In advanced battery systems, the quality of the power electronics helps determine the quality of the final product, its level of functionality, and its reliability. This is emphasized in the latest ...
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Three Challenges of Redesigning Safety Circuit Boards
From: SICKDescription: As the electronics industry continually changes and expands, safety standards must also keep pace with the rapid growth. To maintain safety standards, electronics manufacturers use safety circuit ...
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How the Slam Stick Vibration Data Logger Helped the US Navy to Quickly Isolate a Vibration Issue - Saving Time and Money
Description: The US Navy had a challenge: the crew of a C-2A Greyhound was reporting excessive vibration in the cockpit, yet no abnormal vibrations were being detected by the engine's vibration monitoring system. ...
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Selection of Amplifiers & Hardline Cables for High-Temp. Piezoelectric Sensors
Description: High-temperature piezoelectric sensors are commonly utilized in harsh applications that exceed the standard operating parameters of internal impedance converting electronics packages, typically ...
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Why an Encoder?
From: PortescapDescription: Encoders provide feedback for accurate control of speed and positioning. ...
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The Simple Truth about Karl Fischer Moisture
Description: The Karl Fischer method is a titration of Sulfur Dioxide, Iodine and Pyridine that uses up water. From its inception in 1925, Karl Fischer Titration has become an ever increasing solution to tough ...
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How to Determine the Best Safety Laser Scanner for Your Application
From: SICKDescription: Need a safety laser scanner? See if the microScan3 or nanoScan3 works better for you! ...
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Simplifying Automated Dolly Positioning and Pallet Pocket Detection
From: SICKDescription: How 3D snapshots with the Visionary-T can ensure smooth docking of pallets and dollies in warehouses and distribution centers ...
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Determining Bicycle Braking Performance with enDAQ Sensors
Description: Using enDAQ sensors, Momentum Engineering Corp. measured the deceleration rates of eight different bicycles during brake-to-stop tests with a single person riding at the same location to determine how ...
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How to Implement Safety Over Industrial Communication Networks
From: SICKDescription: The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, whether you're ready for it or not. Systems are becoming more complex and the use of safety over networks is more common than ever before. Implementing ...
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Considerations for Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Process Development
From: VaisalaDescription: In our recent webinar, "Achieving Effective H2O2 Bio-decontamination in Facilities & Containment Systems" we did not have time to answer all questions, so we answered by email afterward. In this blog, ...
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Employing Vaisala's CO2 Sensors in the Scientific Greenhouse
From: VaisalaDescription: Scientists at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have employed Vaisala carbon dioxide sensors in their research greenhouses for over a decade. Carbon dioxide is an extremely important ...
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Safe and Efficient Airport Operations: Kenya Meteorological Department
From: VaisalaDescription: Weather affects the efficiency and safety of almost every operation at an airport, regardless of its size or location. The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) offices at various airports across the ...
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STERIS Provides Efficient, Effective Bio-decontamination with Accurate Vaporized H2O2 Sensors
From: VaisalaDescription: STERIS provides a wide range of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP®) bio-decontamination systems and services, utilizing Vaprox® Sterilant for broad spectrum efficacy against viruses, ...
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The Six Most Important Things to Consider When Selecting an In-line Liquid Measurement Device for Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturing
From: VaisalaDescription: Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing are among the most regulated industries with pharmacovigilance or in short drug safety, quality and efficacy tightly in mind. The whole process from creating ...
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Understanding the Uncertainties of DGA Monitoring
From: VaisalaDescription: Although it is not an exact science, dissolved gas analysis (DGA) has been used to assess transformer condition for decades, as it is the only method that can detect and diagnose internal faults in ...
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A Toxic Odor Problem is Reduced to Almost Nothing
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: The Water District for a coastal resort community provides freshwater and sewer service to more than 40,000 residents and two million visitors a year. The district delivers 6 million gallons of water ...
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Fumigant Monitoring with Multipoint Thermal Mass Flow Meters Provides Documented Adherence to Environmental Regulations
Description: Preserving the quality of stored grains such as barley, hops, wheat, corn and other crops has challenged farmers and food processors for millennia. Today's modern large grain storage facilities ...
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Overcoming Flow Measurement Challenges in Wet Gas and Open Stack, Rain-Down Installations
Description: Wet gas is a challenge to measure in a number of industries, including those with combustible gases that represent a safety hazard. In the laboratory, today's air/gas flow sensors and measurement ...
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Thermal Flare Gas Flow Meter Solves Measurement Challenges on FPSO Vessels
Description: The accurate measurement and disposal of flare gases aboard floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels is essential to manage these potentially hazardous combustible, flammable and ...
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Success Stories: Oxygen Measurement in Hospitals
From: PanametricsDescription: The National Health System in the United Kingdom was looking to equip hospitals with flow measurement for the main oxygen supply to assess the capacity for emergency response. Currently the system ...
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Measuring the Differences: Shunt-based Sensing Technology vs. Magnetic Solutions
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: Hall effect and shunt-based systems are two approaches to current sensing used by li-ion battery management systems found in today's electric vehicles (EVs). Following is an evaluation of the pros and ...
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Reducing Carbon Monoxide from Vehicle Emissions
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: We interview regional science fair winner, Michael Trees, who utilizes the Alphasense 5,000 ppm Smart CO Sensor and Development Kit to build an affordable attachment aimed at reducing CO vehicle ...
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Sensors Help Optimize Battery Management Systems
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: SENSORS PERFORMING MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS HELP OEM's OPTIMIZE THEIR BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ...
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The Requirement for Background Radiation Compensation in Infrared Thermometry
From: LANDDescription: Every warm or hot object emits infrared radiation. The radiated power P depends on the object's core temperature T and its surface emissivity e to The radiated power P is directly proportional to the ...
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Kaman Inductive Technology Applications Guide
Description: Kaman Precision Products / Measuring is a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation. Kaman Corporation has over 60 years experience as a leader in aerospace, industrial, military, and consumer products. ...
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SMI800 Angle Display Sensor Equip Tilt Sensor for Agriculture Machinery
Description: SMI800, developed independently by sz RION, is a wired transmitting handheld monitor. It could receive data and display value of all RION's sensor, including inclinometer, accelerometer, electronic ...
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Tips for Reducing Error When Using Eddy Current Measuring Techniques
Description: Inductive eddy current technology is an extremely versatile non-contact method for measuring an object's position, distance, or vibration. Unaffected by environmental contaminants or target finish ...
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Establishing a Quality Torque Program
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: In the manufacturing and assembly world, tightening, controlling, or measuring torque fasteners is imperative for production efficiency. An inadequately torqued fastener can vibrate or work loose: ...
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Measuring Torque in 3 Facets of the Assembly Process Improves Quality Control & Reduces Rejections
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: Torque measurement is utilized in three areas of assembly. Controlling torque is essential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. ...
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Too Loose or Too Tight? 10 Steps to Torque Control
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: The following 10 tips for achieving precision torque control will give OEMs vital information needed to streamline their production processes: ...
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What is Torque?
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: Torque is a turning or twisting force and differs from tension, which is created by a straight pull. However, we use torque to create a tension. ...
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Air Conditioning Systems for Mushroom Cultivation: Choosing the Right Sensors Is Crucial
From: E+E ElektronikDescription: When cultivating edible mushrooms, certain climatic conditions must be observed in order to ensure a maximum yield of the highest quality. From compost preparation through the growth phase to ...
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Detect Leaks, Reduce Compressed Air Costs - With Compressed Air Monitoring for More Efficiency in Compressed Air Use
From: E+E ElektronikDescription: If it is unclear how much compressed air is consumed at which points in the compressed air system, bad investment decisions are often made. If compressed air costs are too high, the response is to ...
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Optimum Indoor Atmosphere for Visitors and Exhibits - Sensors Ensure Efficient Climate Control in the Museum
From: E+E ElektronikDescription: In museums the indoor climate is equally important for visitors and exhibits. Paintings, sculptures or other works of art need constant humidity and temperature conditions to remain in good condition ...
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Your Guide to Understanding Carbon Dioxide
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: Any analysis of carbon dioxide across multiple industries ...
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How to Implement CO2 to Your Grow
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: CO2Meter partners with editor Alex Neil of Dr.Cannabis.Io who provides agriculture industry expertise on implementing carbon dioxide to your grow space. ...
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Thermal Mass Flow Compressed Air Metering
From: Eldridge Products, Inc.Description: In most industrial facilities Compressed Dry Air (CDA) is a primary component of overall energy use. In fact, compressed air is considered to be the "fourth utility" after electricity, natural gas and ...
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Practicing Physical Distancing in Your Plant
From: SICKDescription: As many manufacturers begin to reopen plants across the country as lockdown measures begin ease, ensuring the safety of workers is critical. From appropriate personal protective equipment to ...
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Using the DPS Series Heated Dew Point/ Humidity Hygrometer
Description: The DPS series of heated chilled mirror hygrometers are designed to extract a gas sample from a heated process and measure its dew point. The DPS is designed to measure dew point in the range of +95°C ...
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How Dewpoint is Affected by Pressure & Equivalent Dewpoints at Various Pressure
Description: Dewpoint is a measurement of water vapor concentration. ...
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TEGAM Dual-Channel Datalogging Thermometer Assists CDC with COVID-19 Testing Development in China
From: TEGAM, Inc.Description: The value and impact of temperature and thus of temperature measurement & monitoring has become frighteningly and stridently clear in the past months OUTSIDE of the worlds of research and ...
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Blog Series: How to Handle Low Liquid Flows? Part 1
From: Bronkhorst USADescription: Products Products We offer the widest product range of low-flow (mass) flow meters and controllers on the market. Numerous styles of both standard and bespoke instruments can be offered for ...
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Flow Meters for Measurement of Multi-Infusion
From: Bronkhorst USADescription: Most patients admitted to the hospital are treated with medication (pharmaceuticals). Especially in critical care, a substantial amount of patients require intravenous therapy. Intravenous therapy ...
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Hot Rolling / Rolling Mills Temperature Measurement
Description: The primary function of the hot strip mill is to reheat semi-finished steel slabs of steel nearly to their melting point, then roll them thinner and longer and finally coiling up the lengthened steel ...
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Thermocouple Technical Reference Chart
From: Ultra EnergyDescription: Below are the ANSI and non-ANSI material specifications and recommended operating temperature ranges and application considerations. Ultimately, each thermocouple application is unique and the ...
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Thermocouples: Function, Types, Selection and Application
Description: Thermocouples are sensors that measure temperature. Their applications range from industrial manufacturing and experimental settings to the meat thermometer you use at home. They are often used ...
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Top 9 Accurate Wireless Vibration Monitoring Systems
Description: There are a lot of wireless vibration monitoring systems out there! But finding all of these options available to a vibration analyst can be time-consuming. In this blog post we have consolidated all ...
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Why the Power Spectral Density (PSD) is the Gold Standard of Vibration Analysis
Description: You can't get far in vibration testing and analysis without running across and benefiting from a power spectral density (PSD). PSDs, as the name implies, are used to analyze the vibration environment ...
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Why Measure CO2?
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: CO2 storage safety alarms protect customers, employees and emergency first-responders near stored carbon dioxide. A leak anywhere in a stored CO2 delivery system can quickly fill an enclosed area with ...
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Diagnosing Your Optimal Torque Assembly Needs
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: Building this new piece of equipment involved a variety of different torque requirements. In the initial assembly, workers were using seven different drivers due to the various specs of the electronic ...
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Modern Robotics Require Precise Torque Control in Assembly
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: We've come a long way since Rossum's Universal Robots. Robots today are rising in every industry, from manufacturing to agriculture to warehousing and logistics. Such robots are tasked with delicate, ...
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Comprehensive Isolation Room Monitoring
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Isolation rooms are used to hold patients that could possibly emit biological pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or other potentially harmful substances through coughing, sneezing, or just turbulent ...
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Case Study: CELSA GROUP Ensures Emissions Compliance with AMETEK Land's Flue Gas Analyser
From: LANDDescription: The plant experienced abnormal CO readings from its billet reheating furnace exit and in order to meet emission legislation and to better monitor its CO levels, CELSA GroupTM needed to replace its ...
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Cyclops Meltmaster Helps Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency for SAC Engine Components Pvt, India
From: LANDDescription: SAC Engine Components required an effective solution to be able to accurately measure the temperature of liquid metal in its furnace and the ladle, with high accuracy and consistency, with the ...
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How to Improve Combustion Efficiency with an Acid Dewpoint Temperature Monitor
From: LANDDescription: One important component of combustion efficiency is the sensible heat loss in the stack gases - basically, the amount of hot air exiting the process. Reducing the amount of heat loss will improve ...
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HCA726S Small Volume High Accuracy Inclinometer
Description: HCM370B-HCM375B is a high accuracy 3D digital compass of strip shape, its length is only 1.6cm, IP67 protection grade, suitable for many harsh environment such as drilling measurement. it adopts ...
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BP Series Blood Pressure Sensor Case Study
From: Merit Sensor SystemsDescription: BP Series Blood Pressure Sensor Case Study ...
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Frequently Asked Sensor Questions
From: Merit Sensor SystemsDescription: Frequently Asked Sensor Questions ...
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How to Prepare for Major Storms and Weather Events
From: New Pig CorporationDescription: The greatest expense for companies after a natural disaster is the disruption of operations while attempting to salvage, reboot and replace equipment, typically with limited employee support as they ...
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The Importance of an On-Site Wafer Fab for MEMS Production
From: Merit Sensor SystemsDescription: In this interview, AZoSensors talks to Shiva Pallinti, director of engineering at Merit Sensor, about Merit Sensor's capabilities in the MEMS market, and why an on-site wafer fab is a great benefit to ...
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Different Types of Mass Flow Meters
From: Kelly Pneumatics, Inc.Description: A mass flow meter, or inertial flow meter, measures the mass flow rate of gases or liquids traveling through a tube. The gas passes by a fixed point within the meter and it measures the mass per unit ...
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The Components of an Anesthesia Machine
From: Kelly Pneumatics, Inc.Description: Anesthesia is a term that we are all familiar with. It is a general term that is applied to painkillers and being put under for surgery. It is quite a medical breakthrough that helps not only patients ...
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More Than Just A Climate Sensor
From: STEGODescription: The new Smart Sensor CSS 014 is not only a climate or temperature/humidity sensor, it also combines three functions in one: sensor, interface and transmitter. At the heart of the device is a ...
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Thermal Bridge Technology Crosses a Gap in Electronic Device Heat Dissipation
From: TE ConnectivityDescription: TE's thermal bridge technology has overcome most of the limitations of previous thermal protection techniques such as design, wear, compressibility, reliability and performance. ...
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Sterile Visual Flow Indicator Type "CT" for Hygienic Applications
From: LJ StarDescription: Designed to be mounted in-line for high purity hygienic applications, these clamp type "CT" sterile-design visual flow indicators provide operators with a clear view of flow for virtually any process ...
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Industrial Processing - Liquid Waste Incineration at Hazardous Waste Plants
From: LANDDescription: Hazardous organic chemical wastes are destroyed by high-temperature incineration in a variety of kilns. The high temperature and extended residence time in the kiln ensure full destruction of the ...
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Industrial Processing - Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator
From: LANDDescription: Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal plants incinerate garbage and generate power using a moving-grate boiler. Because of the nature of the fuel, the feed system for the MSW does not always provide an ...
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Industrial Processing - Natural Gas Compressor Stations
From: LANDDescription: As natural gas moves along a pipeline, friction and other effects cause its pressure to drop. Compressor stations are placed at intervals along the pipeline to maintain pressure.The compressors are ...
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Industrial Processing - Sewage Sludge Incinerator
From: LANDDescription: The solid residues from sewage treatment are destroyed by burning in a boiler. The flue gases are scrubbed of particles, acid gases and, finally, mercury. The preferred method for mercury removal is ...
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Industrial Processing - Thermal Oxidizer
From: LANDDescription: A thermal oxidizer is a type of air pollution control equipment used to reduce emissions of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in several industrial processes by oxidizing the chemicals to ...
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Industrial Processing - Wood Burning Boilers
From: LANDDescription: Sawmills and other wood processors burn waste wood on-site to generate steam and power for site operations. Emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen ...
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6 Ways to Measure Vibration
Description: Vibration measurement can be achieved with a variety of vibration analysis and monitoring equipment. I've worked (and continue to work) as an engineer building my own vibration measurement systems and ...
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Accelerometer Specifications: Deciphering an Accelerometer's Datasheet
Description: deciphering-accelerometer-datasheets Why, why, why are accelerometer datasheets so confusing? There's a reason. Accelerometer companies, understandably, try to position their products in the best ...
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Accelerometers: Taking the Guesswork out of Accelerometer Selection
Description: You know you need an accelerometer; but how do you select the right type for your application? You're not alone if you don't know much about the different types of accelerometers and how they can ...
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MATLAB vs Python: Speed Test for Vibration Analysis
Description: What's faster, MATLAB or Python? There are a lot of forums out there comparing the two programming languages; but none seemed to give actual computation times for real analysis. This post will. In ...
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Top 8 Vibration Analysis Software Packages
Description: Gathering vibration data can be a complicated and laborious task, analyzing that data shouldn't also always have to be so complicated! In my last post I covered 6 programming options for vibration ...
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Vibration Analysis: FFT, PSD, and Spectrogram Basics [Free Download]
Description: FFT, PSD and spectrograms don't need to be so complicated. Once you understand the basics they can really help with your vibration analysis. In this post I'll try to provide the right mix of theory ...
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Best Practices for Temperature Monitoring Systems
From: CAS DataLoggersDescription: Whether your industry is regulated and you are required to log storage temperatures or not, it is a good practice to do so. Having a continuous record of the temperatures at which your material is ...
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HDA536T new-generation digital MEMS dynamic tilt sensor launched by RION
Description: HDA536T is a new-generation digital MEMS dynamic tilt sensor launched by RION. It has a built-in high-accuracy acceleration and gyro sensor and integrates a Kalman filter algorithm to dynamically ...
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How to Select a Humidity Sensor
Description: Humidity sensors are an important piece of equipment in the medical, automotive, HVAC, and food production industries, among others. Any industrial facility that requires a controlled atmosphere ...
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Humidity Sensors: Capacitive vs. Resistive
Description: Servoflo distributes a variety of capacitive and resistive humidity sensors for medical, HVAC, instrumentation, critical containment and other applications. Some situations need precise and highly ...
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Important Details to Know When Selecting a Ceramic Pressure Sensor
Description: Ceramic pressure sensors are utilized in a variety of ways across numerous industries - but not all sensors are created equal. While all serve the function of measuring the pressure of liquids and ...
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Smallest Profile Safety Laser Scanner on the Market Enhances Use of Small Mobile Robots
From: SICKDescription: Mobile platforms are known by many names - automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), or automated guided carts (AGCs) - but they all have one thing in common: they are ...
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What is Metrology and How is it Connected to Daily Measurements?
From: VaisalaDescription: Although the word metrology means measurement science, there is much more behind it than just science. In many cases, people who perform measurements follow best practices without even thinking about ...
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Why Humidity Measurement is Essential to the Success of an Industrial Process
Description: Moisture, whether in liquid or gaseous form, is one of several process variables that industry professionals must measure, monitor, and control. In industrial applications, moisture levels-i.e., ...
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Why Use Ceramic Pressure Sensors
Description: Industry professionals employ pressure sensors in a variety of applications, ranging from aerospace to oil and gas to utilities. In many cases, they are subjected to harsh operating and environmental ...
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MOONS' Stepper Motor Temperature Rise Test Introduction
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Stepper motors are widely used in motion control systems. Many users use the stepper motor, often the feedback stepper motor temperature rise is relatively large, why? How does MOONS' test the ...
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A Smarter Way to Control Torque on Automotive Test Benches
From: Andantex USA, Inc.Description: To simulate a wide variety of real-world conditions on automotive components and systems, test stands often need brakes that can deliver a range of torque levels while minimizing cost and control ...
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Pressure Measurement for Ventilators and Respirators
From: Merit Sensor SystemsDescription: The current demand for mechanical ventilators and respirators due to the COVID-19 pandemic presents us with another opportunity to fill a need in the medical field. The use of pressure sensors in ...
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OSHA Brewing Safety Requirements
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: Breweries are accountable and liable for OSHA brewery safety requirements including CO2 use and storage. ...
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) vs Carbon Monoxide (CO) - What's the difference?
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: CO2Meter discusses the importance of understanding the differences between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, especially when choosing the proper gas detection solution. ...
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CO2 Safety in Restaurants, Bars, Venues
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: When using bulk CO2 storage, CO2 safety in restaurants, bars, and venues is critical. Here are 4 ideas to help mitigate the risk. ...
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Fixed vs. Portable Gas Detectors
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: What CO2 Safety Tips You Should Note? CO2Meter talks understanding safety procedures in a variety of applications and ensuring you are aware of the proper steps to prevent injury from occurring in any ...
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Purity Grade Chart
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: Do you know what food, beverage, industrial, or medical grade CO2 you get from your gas provider? Here is a reference chart listing CO2 purity grades. ...
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How Does a Zirconia Oxygen Sensor Work?
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: Zirconia Oxygen Sensors are typically used to measure the air-to-fuel ratio in combustion, automotive, oil, gas, and bio-mass environments. ...
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Monitoring CO2 Levels and Energy Efficiency
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: CO2Meter takes time to discuss researcher, Tim Cooper who utilizes the CozIR®-A Development Kit CM-0187 to measure the carbon dioxide levels in order to assist in his research towards reducing CO2 ...
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How Does an NDIR CO2 Sensor Work?
From: CO2Meter.comDescription: NDIR is an industry term for nondispersive infrared. It is the most common type of sensor used to measure CO2. ...
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Eliminating Premature Failure of Exhaust Gas Sensors in 7F and 9F Class Turbines
From: Conax TechnologiesDescription: Standard exhaust gas sensors in 7F and 9F class turbines are at risk of premature failure. As temperatures rise, the radiation shield and sensor sheath expand at different rates. A gap forms between ...