New High-Density Signal Conditioning Modules Offer Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Configuration of I/O Ranges and Alarms

Miniature isolated analogue I/O modules are available with fixed or user-defined I/O ranges, configured wirelessly on a mobile app, to provide a high-performance front-end for data acquisition systems

 A full line of microBlox™ isolated signal conditioning modules are now available from Acromag microBlox™ uB Signal Conditioning Module. Offering over 175 models the microBlox uB modules can safely interface a wide variety of voltage, current, temperature, frequency, and other field signals with a ±5V or 0-5V DC output to host measurement & control systems.

Users can select modules with fixed ranges or wireless configuration via Bluetooth® wireless technology on an Android™ or iOS® mobile device. Acromag’s free AgilityTM app for smartphones and tablets simplifies setting custom I/O ranges and optional alarm functions. The app can also display input signal values and create sharable trend charts. uB modules snap securely into compact back-panels (no screws) in any mix with 4, 8 or 16-channel capacities. With 1500Vac peak (350Vdc continuous) channel-to-channel and field-to-host isolation, the hot-swappable modules are ideal to front-end data acquisition systems or Acromag remote I/O for communication to Ethernet, Modbus, or Profibus networks. High performance is assured with up to 0.05% accuracy and 130dB noise rejection.

Advanced microcontroller and wireless technologies enable microBlox modules to bring greater flexibility and signal processing capabilities into such a small, economical package.

The microBlox module’s small size (1.11" x 1.65" x 0.4") and channel-by-channel scalability is ideal for embedded or portable applications such as test stands, defence systems, and process control applications. Well-suited for use in harsh industrial environments, the over-moulded modules resist shock, dirt, and moisture with dependable operation from -40 to 85°C. Hazardous location UL/cUL Class 1 Div 2 and ATEX Zone 2 approvals are also available.

Accessories include a selection of back-panels with slots to insert 4, 8, or 16 modules. Fuse clips hold the modules securely without screws for easy insertion/removal. The back-panels support surface or DIN rail mounting and include CJC for use with temperature input modules. Blue LEDs indicate modules that are ready for Bluetooth wireless technology communication. Connections are provided for a 5V power source or a 10-32Vdc supply when used with the plug-in 5V power module. A DB25 header facilitates a single cable connection to interface all uB I/O signals directly to the host data acquisition system.

A Deeper Dive Into MIL-STD-810 | Jim on Engineering, Episode 63

If you want to know what and how the products from Crystal Rugged are made. Check out Jim Shaw's, Executive Vice President of Engineering Video Blog. He explains in detail topics related to operational, deployable, and high reliability computing applications.

In this video blog Jim Shaw, EVP of Engineering explains the variety of environmental tests that comprise MIL-STD 810. In future episodes of Jim on Engineering he will examine MIL-STD 810’s individual test methods in more detail.

If your interested in more information in video blog form by Jim shaw check it out here https://www.crystalrugged.com/video-blog/

Information on this blog has been provided by our supplier Crystal Rugged.

For further information on Crystal Rugged products in Australia and New Zealand, please contact Metromatics +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

for outside that area please contact Crystal Rugged on +1 319-378-1636

Thermocouple Transmitters Monitor Temperatures in Paint Systems

Defining the Problem: 

A manufacturer’s paint curing ovens are located far away from the PLCs controlling the process. The ambient temperature around these ovens exceeds the performance ratings of the existing instrumentation.

Implementing the Solution:

1. Run a short amount of thermocouple wiring away from the direct heat of the ovens.
2. Install isolated Acromag thermocouple-to-current transmitters that re-use the existing PLC 4-20mA input cards.
3. Run 4-20mA copper wiring the rest of the distance, from the transmitters to the PLC panels.
4. Wire the transmitters’ 4-20mA outputs for either DC or looppowered PLC input connections. Acromag’s TT230 Series supports sourcing (3-wire) and sinking (2-wire) output.

Featured Products: 

• 2-Wire Thermocouple Transmitters
• TT233-0600 Software Interface Package TTC-SIP All trademarks are property of their respective owners. 

System Requirements:

Keep the existing PLC 4-20mA input cards and ladder logic programs to maintain process standards and avoid purchasing expensive thermocouple input cards or re-programming of the PLC

Why Acromag:

Our TT series offered an affordable solution with a higher operating temperature range (-40 to 80°C). The transmitters helped save on costs by using 4-20mA copper wire, which is less expensive than thermocouple wire. Most important, the manufacturer kept their PLC 4-20mAinput cards and software setup unchanged.

Rugged Crystal Switch RCS6450 | Jim on Engineering, Episode 39

If you want to know what and how the products from Crystal Rugged are made. Check out Jim Shaw's, Executive Vice President of Engineering Video Blog. He explains in detail topics related to operational, deployable, and high reliability computing applications.

In this video blog Jim talks about the Crystal Group partnership with Brocade and how the RCS6450 switch is ruggedized for temperature, vibration, shock, and EMI applications.

If your interested in more information in video blog form by Jim shaw check it out here https://www.crystalrugged.com/video-blog/

Information on this blog has been provided by our supplier Crystal Rugged.

For further information on Crystal Rugged products in Australia and New Zealand, please contact Metromatics +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

for outside that area please contact Crystal Rugged on +1 319-378-1636

Importance of Independent Lab Testing | Jim on Engineering, Episode 35

If you want to know what and how the products from Crystal Rugged are made. Check out Jim Shaw's, Executive Vice President of Engineering Video Blog. He explains in detail topics related to operational, deployable, and high reliability computing applications.

In this video blog Jim Shaw, discusses the importance of independent lab testing. 

If your interested in more information in video blog form by Jim shaw check it out here https://www.crystalrugged.com/video-blog/

Information on this blog has been provided by our supplier Crystal Rugged.

For further information on Crystal Rugged products in Australia and New Zealand, please contact Metromatics +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

for outside that area please contact Crystal Rugged on +1 319-378-1636

Wind Tunnel Testing

Wind Tunnel Test

Models of proposed aircraft, engines or components are aerodynamically tested using a variety of sensors options.

Environment

·      Control room

Typical inputs

Acceleration, pressure, load, displacement, torque, tilt, angle, temperature

DEWETRON benefits

Fully scalable systems provide variable input configurations for 100s or 1000s channels of accelerometers (IEPE) or strain gauges (bridge input) totally synced to further analogue, digital or video inputs.

Reference Customers

·         NASA Langley, USA

·         NASA Glenn, USA

If you require a fully scalable system that can provide Wind Tunnel Testing on your equipment or products and you are situated in either Australia or New Zealand contact Metromatics now on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

If outside this area, please contact Dewetron directly on +43 316 3070 or info@dewetron.com

Dewesoft - Motor and Inverter Testing Application

Combined motor and inverter testing is the Power Analysers king’s class and affords a high number of input channels for voltage and current measurement and completely synchronised data acquisition. The Dewesoft R8D power analyser makes it possible to measure 8x three phase systems within just one device. That unique feature allows to measure whole power systems (e.g. electric vehicle, aircraft, and ship) completely synchronous. It combines all functionalities of motor and inverter testing as described above and further allows to measure other parameters like speed, torque, temperature, video, GPS, CAN and a lot more as well.

Up to now typical test bed applications needs the usage a couple of instruments (Power Analyser, Scope, Data Logger, CAN reader etc.)  The Dewesoft Power Analyser makes it possible to do all these analysis within just one device. All data can be stored in the full-sampling rate and all analysis can be done already during measuring. The unique post-processing functionality allows also doing all analysis (mathematic, power analysis) after the measurement on the personal notebook. It’s even possible to change settings or correct for example phase voltages if they were connected wrong. In this case the measurement doesn’t have to be repeated. This is never experienced testing.

Highlights

• Efficiency, Power & Power Quality analysis
• Up to 8 three phase systems
• Different frequencies (DC, 16,7Hz/50Hz/ 60Hz/400Hz/800Hz/variable frequency)
• Raw data analysis, Transient recording, Data logging, Scope, Vector Scope
• Additional measurements like speed, torque, temperature, etc.

Typical configuration

• SIRIUS R8D
• 12x Voltage
• 12x Current
• 1x Torque
• 1x Speed
• Additional inputs (analogue, digital, counter, GPS, CAN, video, etc.)

For further information on the Dewesoft X in Australia or New Zealand, please contact Metromatics +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

For outside this region please contact our supplier Dewesoft directly on +43 31 32 2252  or sales@dewesoft.com

The i20 Advantage Video Presentation

These Videos are here to explain the i20 Technology.

The i2o Advantage - part 1 of 3

This video explain why you need peer-to-peer technology so you gain the i2o advantage. i2o Technology: Which is one of he easiest way to link your inputs to your outputs without a PLC, PC or master CPU. This is part 1 of a 3 part series of the i2o advantage.

The i2o Advantage - part 2 of 3

This video explains how i2o works along with I/O mapping for digital I/O, analog I/O, and temperature. Configuration examples are also explained.

The i2o Advantage - part 3 of 3

In this final series four applications are explained.
1. Paper plant remote monitoring application,
2. remote pump control with i2o back to Modicon 984 PLC application,
3. power utilities switching & sensing application,
4. i2o with redundant fiber optics Acromag Ethernet switches.