Laser Engraving vs Laser Etching
Laser Engraving – High Depth: This method involves the physical removal of material by heating and vaporizing the metal surface using a laser. It is ideal for high-wear environments, whether…
I/O Systems for industrial weighing
In industrial automation, weighing is the calculation of the mass of a given product, raw material, component or vehicle. When speaking of weighing systems, reference is often made to load…
Liquid Detection with Short wave infrared
The DFS61 Short Wave Infrared The SWIR Digital Fiber Optic Sensor is specially tuned to effortlessly detect the presence of water-based fluids using fiber-optic light guides. The slim-line housing with…
Ensuring Food Product Shelf Life: Data Logging for Packaging
In today’s fast-paced world, food product shelf life is a critical factor for manufacturers, distributors, and consumers alike. The ability to extend the freshness and safety of food products is…
Multi generator synchronization
Introduction Multi-channel function generators are useful in many situations. For example, in radar testing the generator needs to output several phase-coherent signals and for the phase to be independently adjustable…
How are industrial keyboards made?
Industrial keyboards are a type of computer keyboard designed for use in industrial environments. These keyboards are built to withstand harsh conditions, such as exposure to water, dust, dirt, and…
Unmasking MODBUS RTU addressing
Modbus RTU is a widely used protocol for industrial automation. It allows the exchange of information between master-slave devices. To do this, Modbus makes use of an addressing scheme which…
Differences Between Capacitive and Resistive Touchscreens in Industrial Environments
Touchscreens have become an essential element in industrial automation, providing an intuitive interface to control machinery, processes, and systems. However, there are two main touchscreen technologies: capacitive and resistive. Choosing…
Exclusive Display for Load Cells
When reviewing the different devices for data reading, we can find many models that work with analog signals such as current, voltage, thermocouple, but when working with strain gauges, a…
Analyzing Modbus RTU
First of all, let’s talk about the most important thing: What is Modbus? Modbus is a serial communication protocol, i.e. it communicates bit by bit. To get around, it uses…