What is a load cell and what types are there?
What is a load cell and what types are there? A load cell is a force gauge that has a transducer that measures force and outputs this as an electrical…
Reaction Sensors vs. Rotary Torque Sensors
Reaction Sensors vs. Rotary Torque Sensors What is the difference? Reaction sensors: Reaction sensors are not in line with the rotating part. There is no bearing slip rings or varying…
The 3 main advantages to the LSB200 miniature Load Cell
What is the benefit of the LSB200 miniature load cell? The engineer can order a multitude of these capacity ranges fitted into his application and meet his/her requirements. If a…
Four Things Every Beginner Should Know About Modbus (Told by a Modbus Beginner)
Just imagine for a moment—imagine you’re a 23-year-old, just one year out of college. By some act of God, you convince an industrial automation company that you are a competent…
7 Vaccine Monitoring Essentials Required by the CDC
All vaccines are temperature sensitive and require the proper environmental conditions to ensure vaccine stability. Exposure to extreme heat or cold can be catastrophic to millions of vulnerable people, especially…
When it is useful to use Rogowski’s coils
The Rogowski coil (Rogowski coil) is an electrical device for measuring alternating and impulse currents, used as an alternative to current transformers (TA). The device consists of a conductor cable…
Rapid Digitalization of Manufacturing? Welcome to Fantasy Island! (What do you think?)
I often wonder if I am a square peg in a round hole. I see things differently than many in our industry do and, honestly, it sometimes bothers me. The…
Real-Time Sampling Oscilloscope – PicoScope 9400 Series
As the days go by, the advancement of technology surprises us, we observe how companies evolve along with technology and also their products, either with a new function, a new…
Identifying Equipment Faults with Vibration Monitoring
Equipment and machinery can be a hefty investment for business owners, from the initial purchase to continuous maintenance. However, costs can quickly add up if equipment breaks down and production…
The Massive Pothole on the Road to Digitalization
I’m sure it’s unique to me but when I sit at my desk to work, I first have to remove all the sharp objects from my desk – anything that…