Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Data Acquisition",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Portable laser tracker is more accurate from
Leica Geosystems AG, which we summarised at the time by saying "Easily portable laser tracker claims substantial advances in thermal stability and volumetric accuracy, accelerated start-up times, major speed improvements and a maintenance-free
internal design".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Handheld vibration analyser has smartphone from
Datastick Systems: "What is believed to be the first handheld vibration analyzer with smartphone has been introduced for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation
concerning its EtherNet/IP compatible communication interface
- take a look at Data communication interface introduced
which says: "A compatible communication interface for industrial recorders and data acquisition equipment eliminates the need for dedicated software to connect with other devices".
Take a look also at the news release from Eurotherm, Control unit has automatic dual redundancy,
as well as Test and measurement guide released from Keithley Instruments,
and Piezoelectric force sensors need no displacement from HBM UK.
See also:
Laser trackers measure large components
(January 2008)
A USA-based a full service contract measurement company has added four laser tracking units for measuring large components of over 30m long
Remote graphics units qualify for DCS, SCADA
(January 2008)
A number of process automation companies have qualified the use of Matrox Extio remote graphics units with their distributed control systems and SCADA software
Graphical programming updates measurement
(December 2007)
The latest version in graphical programming for test and measurement offers intuitive worksheets, icons (or modules), and wire functions, making complete applications only a few mouse clicks away
Programmable automation controller is compact
(December 2007)
A programmable automation controller combines power and compact design and is recommended for complex machine control and medium-sized infrastructure applications
Coordinate measuring arm uses laser scanning
(December 2007)
A 7-axis manual coordinate measuring arm offers a complete inspection and reverse engineering solution that can be used just as easily in the metrology laboratory as on the shop floor
SCADA system protects production against failures
(December 2007)
In very large installations, host pairs of servers are used with one host pair dedicated as a standby in a separate location from the primary host pair
Vibration spectrum analyzer is hand-held
(December 2007)
A manufacturer has producd its first hand-held vibration spectrum analyzer for the Windows Mobile/pocket PC platform, which enables more factories to use vibration analysis
Machine tools maintenance package offered
(December 2007)
MAG Maintenance Technologies is offering users an 'all round carefree package' of maintenance service for Cincinnati and other MAG group machine tools
Temperature Measured accurately via the Internet
(November 2007)
Two Ethernet-compatible Web-enabled temperature input devices allow users to take measurements and monitor them via the Internet
Gather PLC, PC and ERP data in real time
(November 2007)
Real time performance management software gathers data from PLCs, PCs, DCSes and historians, as well as ERP programs, MES and WRP software and defines KPIs
Metrology systems advanced in ship building
(November 2007)
Metrology systems have been involved for shipbuilding, where the systems have to endure paint and metal particles, fumes, gases, heat and intensive welding radiation
Oscilloscope PCI Express card
(October 2007)
Strategic Test has announced the UF2e-2031 oscilloscope PCI Express card with 100 MS/s 8-bit ADC's that operate in an interpolated mode to acquire two channels at 200 MS/s for increased versatility
Multi-channel source/measure unit is speedy
(October 2007)
A multi-channel source/measure unit from Yokogawa, the GS820, is a programmable DC voltage and current generator capable of high-speed and highly accurate voltage and current measurement
Crystal orientations analysed speedily, accurately
(September 2007)
Advanced orientation imaging microscopy is for analyzing crystal orientations in materials and provides a sophisticated combination of speed, accuracy and flexibility in production environments
Test systems calibrate hybrid drivelines
(September 2007)
Hybrid vehicle driveline test systems calibrate the performance, efficiency, and durability of electrical assist, diesel electric, and even fully-electric vehicle systems
Single port Modbus gateway links to Ethernet
(September 2007)
Provider of Ethernet products has introduced a single port Modbus gateway to provide Modbus communication between Ethernet and serial Modbus devices
How to weld titanium and its alloys successfully
(August 2007)
Adequate shielding using inert gas is essential if repeatable, high quality joints are to be made in titanium and its alloys, says Huntingdon Fusion Techniques
USB data acquisition devices are multifunction
(August 2007)
Three high-speed multifunction 1MHz, 16-bit USB data acquisition devices, and a value-adding channel expansion module, have been introduced for measurements
Hard disc makers demand more from cleaning
(August 2007)
Key changes in hard disc specifications - such as GMR heads and a reduction in flying height from 1 micron to near contact - put pressure on cleaning system developments
Portable coordinate measuring software upgraded
(August 2007)
Upgraded software for portable coordinate measuring machines has graphical user interface for training and easier use, and a color-coded scheme for points to be measured
Plug-in device supports scanners
(August 2007)
Plug-in device supports API's Intelliscan hand-held laser scanner for non contact digitisation of large objects, as well as the portable Intelliprobe hard probe for complex shapes
Device measures run-out up to 300,000 rev/min
(August 2007)
A dynamic spindle run-out measurement system checks high-speed spindles running at up to 300,000 rev/min and does not require manual resetting when total indicated run-out decreases
News on the Coda data acquisition and analysis system from M+P International
(July 2007)
For carrying out static and dynamic structural tests on structures such as aircraft fuselages or railroad rolling stock, a data acquisition and analysis system has an intuitive user interface
Programmable weight indicator is 40% faster
(July 2007)
Claimed to be 40% faster than other units, a networkable, programmable weight indicator can monitor up to eight scales simultaneously - static or in-motion weighing applications
Innovative PLC makes automation simple and open
(July 2007)
A mid-range yet powerful programmable controller offers high performance, multi-tasked processing and support for all five of the IEC61131/3 programming languages
Low-cost data acquisition logger needs no codes
(July 2007)
A data acquisition software suite for users of Measurement Computing's PCI- and USB-based hardware generates signals without needing written codes and minimises set-up to first measurement time
Wireless platform designed for industry
(July 2007)
Specifically designed from basic principles for industry, a wireless communications platform has RF design, power management and system integrity
Brochure describes many Ethernet products
(July 2007)
A free brochure describes a wide range of Ethernet switches, converters, device servers, power supplies, data acquisition modules and network management software
Data acquisition logger and instrument software
(June 2007)
The TracerDAQ Pro from Measurement Computing has been updated to offer functionality and throughput, while at the same time delivering an out-of-the-box, non-programming solution
News on the Data acquisition unit from Calibration Dynamics
(June 2007)
Calibration Dynamics has designed a miniaturised Ethernet-based data acquisition unit, the GLE/SmartZOC-100, which can be interfaced with a pressure scanner
High-speed, low-cost data acquisition USB modules
(June 2007)
Measurement Computing has developed two high performance DAQ USB modules: 8 simultaneously sampled, 16-bit analog inputs at 250 kHz per channel
Connect serial devices to wireless gateway
(June 2007)
With MiniStation configured as a remote, you can connect any serial device to the GageWay Wireless System
Rotary sensor for operation in harsh environments
(June 2007)
Penny + Giles has introduced the rugged SRS280 rotary sensor which is protected against the ingress of water, dust and dirt
Collaboration on mass spectrometry interpretation
(June 2007)
Waters and Rosetta Biosoftware will collaborate to advance the analysis of complex biological mixtures, the focus being on comprehensive mass spectrometry (MS) data interpretation