Technical Applications Blog
Why Do I Need Signal Isolation?
Examining the important aspects of signal isolation; what it does, why we need it, and how to test for it. Acromag is in the business of signal conditioning. We manufacture circuits that amplify, isolate, filter, and convert one signal form to another. Most of these circuits also provide electrical isolation. However, added isolation has a…
How to Distribute Critical Signals to Multiple Locations at the Same Time
Acromag Solutions Application Note 8401069 The Problem: Sending an Abort Signal to Multiple Locations Simultaneously 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…
How to Display and Maintain Tank Levels in Hazardous Areas
An Acromag Solutions Video Application Note A chemical manufacturer has various tanks of substances which it combines to manufacture their product. The tops of these tanks are UL rated Class 1 Division 2 hazardous areas. Their sensors are four-wire, non-contact level. In addition, they want their operators to be able to read and adjust the…
How to Measure Temperature, with a High-Density Ethernet I/O Solution
Acromag Solutions Application Note 8401062 The Problem: Monitoring up to 500 Temperature Measurement Points A chemical manufacturer has up to 500 temperature measurement points. In addition, they’re monitoring points for pressure, level and flow, and have thermocouple and RTD scattered throughout their process. It would be cost prohibitive to run and maintain twisted pair wire for…
Signal I/O ~ Precisely Speaking
By Mike, Inside Technical Sales Representative Problem: Engineering firm requires bi-polar input of +/-6VDC & output dialing down to a precision value of 0 to 3.30VDC. Acromag makes a wide range of analog signal I/O converter/transmitters. However, while most process, manufacturing and test I/O require standard signals with ranges such as 4-20mA, 0-10VDC, 0-5VDC etc.;…
Single/Dual-Channel Isolated Transmitters and Signal Splitters Guarantee a Dependable Value
Accomplish more in less time with easy configuration via USB with Windows® software or Agility App™ for Android.
Lightning Strikes Again – Countering Lightning Strike Failures in Instrument & Control I/O Circuits
By Mike, Inside Technical Sales Representative What does a golden oldie song title and a plumbing jingle have in common with countering lightning strike failures in instrument & control I/O circuits? Every time I field a call from a customer (usually a utility/power gen plant) – consequently after a lightning strike has taken out signal…
Potentiometer Input Signal Splitter
By Mike, Inside Technical Sales Customer called needing a potentiometer input signal splitter I/O Brief ~ Customer called needing a potentiometer input signal splitter with dual 0-10V DC outputs. Acromag DT335-0700 to the rescue! DT335-0700 is a versatile RTD/Resistance input dual-channel transmitter/splitter easily configured and calibrated with our free PC Windows software or our free…
Custom Fire Suppression System for New Stadium: Acromag Case Study
Challenge: Develop a custom engineered fire suppression system for a new indoor football stadium. Regulations require protection against fire hazards which could occur during monster truck rallies or other events that may have flammable material on the stadium floor area. Solution: Akron Brass StreamMaster II Electric Fire Monitors (water cannons) with Style 5177 nozzles (1250…
Easy Peer-to-Peer Communication Using i2o® Technology
i2o Peer-to-Peer Modbus TCP/IP Communication: the easiest way to link remote input-to-output devices without a controller! The graphic above has many Busworks NT, BusWorks XT, BusWorks 900EN, and EtherStax I/O modules that have the ability to operate like a long-distance transmitter using i2o technology. Reproduce your sensor inputs at Point A as 4-20mA control signals at Point B. Or,…