Technical Applications Blog
What is AcroPack FPGA Module with Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC?
APZU FPGA-based digital I/O modules provide programmable Xilinx® Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC This is a brief overview of some of Acromag’s AcroPack APZU FPGA Modules with Zynq Ultrascale+™ MPSoc products, as well as the features of the Zynq UltraScale+, and the carrier boards that host AcroPack mezzanine modules. We’ll highlight some of the development tools, the…
How do FPGAs Drive Real-Time Processing Applications?
FPGA Modules with Integrated Processors Drive Real-Time Applications Engineers developing DSP and high-speed logic applications know that FPGA modules can help them create an integrated, sophisticated solution. The availability of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) FPGA boards can make these solutions viable and do so in reduced development times. Today, systems are architected to perform extremely time-critical tasks…
Choose Thermocouple or RTD when using Temperature Sensor Transmitters?
That is the Question Or perhaps, thermistor? By Mike M, Inside Technical Sales Representative, Process Automation Products In the process manufacturing and even R&D / test world, temperature measurement and monitoring is one of the more common and widely applied applications. As a manufacturer of temperature transmitters, Acromag covers a wide range of sensor input transmitters…
What is Ethernet: Key Terms & Concepts
Ethernet: The IEEE 802.3 protocol standard. It defines a system of interconnecting multiple devices to form a Local Area Network (LAN) for communicating and sharing information/resources. DHCP / Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: One means of assigning IP addresses to network devices automatically. (As opposed to static IP address assignment inside the device itself). Gateway: A device…
Flow Meter Pulse or Analog Signals
Twin Totalizers Send Your Flow Meter Pulse or Analog Signals to the Network for Metering or IIoT Remote Monitoring By Mike, Inside Technical Sales Manager Many applications call for converting flow meter pulse or analog DC current signals to an Ethernet network to extend the remote monitoring and control application. In the age of energy…
What’s the Difference Between Sinking and Sourcing? 4-20mA Current Loop Isolators
By Mike, Inside Technical Sales Representative Sinking, sourcing, active, passive, powered, resistive, two-wire, four-wire, what’s the diff?! One of the most called for products in the process I/O field are our 4-20mA current loop isolators for interfacing field device to control device. There’s a need for galvanic isolation, as well as matching up I/O sinking/sourcing requirements of…
What is EtherNet/IP? Acromag White Paper
Getting Started with EtherNet/IP If you’re looking for Ethernet/IP modules click here to see a full list This article will go over the operation of EtherNet/IP™ (EtherNet Industrial Protocol) as it relates to Acromag Series 900EN-60xx, XTxxx2-xxx, and NT expandable Series remote I/O modules. You can download a copy of the EtherNet/IP Standard, from the…
How to Monitor Temperature in a Production Furnace
An Acromag Solutions Video Application Note A manufacturer of specialty furnaces needs to monitor their temperature control, provide warnings/alarms for temperature near fault conditions, and document consistent temperatures throughout the sintering process. Click here to download How to Monitor Temperature in a Production Furnace Click on the AcroMaggie video below to learn How to Monitor…
How to Display Flow Rate from a DP Transmitter
DP Flow via Square Root Extraction | An Acromag Solutions Video Application Note A water treatment facility has differential pressure (DP) transmitters that they want to display the flow rate from. The output is a 4 to 20mA signal to their SCADA system. They also want to display the flow rate to the operators working…
How to Distribute Critical Signals Simultaneously to Multiple Locations
An Acromag Solutions Video Application Note A satellite launch company needs to send a discrete abort signal to multiple locations at the same time if anything gets out of specification. The equipment to monitor and control the launch are in several different buildings but all on the same network. Click here to download How to…