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July 1, 2025

 How to Measure Shock & Vibration with Accelerometers

Unnoticed forces, like shock or vibration, can disrupt production lines and manufacturing processes without warning. These seemingly minor movements can lead to mechanical wear and tear and unexpected failures. Accelerometer sensors are designed to catch and measure small changes in movement; they offer insights that allow engineers to monitor and address issues before, for example, a loose bolt becomes a broken conveyor belt.

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  • Acceleration
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive

May 25, 2025

 How Data Loggers Ensure Safe Food Packaging & Storage

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately one in ten people fall ill from contaminated, spoiled, or expired foods. Food packaging data loggers continuously monitor the temperature and environment where our food is produced and processed. They keep track of and measure humidity, temperature, and even vibrations, as this keeps every aspect of food storage and packing tracked and regulated. In addition to monitoring data, these devices are also equipped with real-time alert systems. Should any environmental parameter exceed a predetermined threshold, an alert will be triggered immediately, prompting operators to take action immediately to prevent spoilage. Furthermore, data is sent from the data loggers to a centralized data acquisition system so that all data can be analyzed and accurate quality assurance records can be maintained.

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  • Temperature

May 25, 2025

 Sustainable Energy Monitoring: The Role of Eco-Friendly DAQ Systems

As the world transitions to renewable energy, keeping sources efficient and reliable has introduced its own set of challenges. Unlike fossil fuel-based power generation, solar, wind, and hydroelectric power systems can fluctuate based on environmental conditions; this has created a demand for sustainable energy monitoring technologies that improve energy efficiency. Eco-focused data acquisition systems (DAQ) capture real-time data on energy production and environmental factors. These DAQ systems collect, analyze, and store real-time data on key metrics – voltage, current, and temperature measurements – as well as environmental conditions. This helps operators to detect inefficiencies in production or usage.

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  • Renewable Energy

April 10, 2025

 The Importance of Channel Isolation for DAQ and Data Loggers

The term channel isolation refers to the separation of electrical signals between individual channels to prevent the unwanted current flow and the spread of noise that could distort data readings or compromise system performance. Whether in industrial plants, medical devices, or automotive diagnostics, channel isolation provides a much-needed safeguard to transmit data and improve system longevity accurately. There are multiple methods to ensure that electrical isolation can be achieved, including optical isolation, galvanic separation, transformer coupling, and capacitive isolation. These technologies work to block interference while allowing the required signals to pass through the isolation barrier.

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  • Data Acquisition

April 10, 2025

 What are Light Data Loggers?

Light data loggers are devices designed to monitor and record light, including intensity, UV exposure, and other relevant data. These loggers collect data over time, providing precise measurements without the need for manual intervention. They are critical in areas such as environmental research and scientific studies, and they are particularly useful for research that requires accurate data on illumination and UV intensity. Designed to be self-contained, light data loggers can operate independently from external systems.

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  • Data Acquisition

March 23, 2025

 Enhancing HVAC and Noise Control with Acoustic Data Logging

Acoustic data logging refers to the continuous monitoring, recording, and analysis of sound waves and noise levels. These measurements are taken with specialized digital data loggers. Over time, these systems track sound and capture valuable information on irregularities and threshold breaches in a variety of environments.

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  • Sound Intensity
  • Sound Level

January 27, 2025

 How Passive Static Eliminators Work

Passive static elimination neutralizes static electricity on surfaces without an external power source. Unlike active static eliminators, which use electricity to produce ions, passive ones operate through self-energization or induction. These devices harness static fields naturally generated on material surfaces by friction, pressure, or separation. In industrial settings, static charges can cause issues like damage to electronics, interference with equipment, and safety risks for workers. Passive static eliminators address static electricity, which occurs due to an imbalance of electric charges on a material’s surface from excess or missing electrons. This imbalance creates forces that attract or repel charges from other materials.

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  • Voltage

January 27, 2025

 How Portable Data Loggers Transform Troubleshooting for Machines & Processes

Troubleshooting machines and industrial processes has long been a challenging task. Traditionally, maintenance teams relied on manual inspections and trial-and-error to identify issues. These approaches often lacked precision and were time-consuming. In many cases, it failed to address the root cause. Enter the portable DAQ data logger. A modern solution with simplicity in mind that changed how machines and processes are monitored. These machines provide an accurate and automated way to monitor performance and conditions. From real-time alerts to actionable insights, portable data systems allow manufacturers to adopt a proactive approach to machine maintenance.

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  • Data Acquisition

January 27, 2025

 Sound and Noise Measurement with Microphone Transducers

Sound and noise shape our daily environment. From soothing birdsong to the disruption of construction noise, we experience a wide range of auditory inputs. Sound is a physical vibration that travels through a medium like air or water and is interpreted by the human ear. Noise, however, refers to unwanted sounds that disrupt daily activities. This article explains how transducers in microphones are important in sound and noise analysis.

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  • Sound Intensity
  • Sound Level
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