While learning about different types of vibration sensors for condition monitoring, I came across a cheap piezoelectric shock/tap/vibration sensor switch module hiding in a corner of my messy ...

Industries and R&D sites depend on sensors to measure, monitor and analyze vibrations. Unfortunately, the best ways to get accurate and repeatable vibration data are not clear to many engineers; they ...

The idea behind this compact and economical Vibration Sensor Alarm is very simple. It uses a cheap and cheerful vibration sensor to drive a piezo-sounder. As can be seen in the circuit diagram, it is ...

Using factory automation to improve overall efficiency is a primary focus in today’s manufacturing industry. Organizations are shifting in this direction not only because it increases their bottom ...

A new advance in vibration monitoring, developed with EPRI, facilitates the measurement of torsional vibration and is expected to be of significant value to power plants relying on a wide range of ...

LiDAR and MEMS technologies enhance wind and solar monitoring, optimizing performance and longevity of renewable energy ...

Densely packed arrays of electrical components called capacitors can form a high-fidelity vibration sensor that can be worn on the skin. Seungjae Lee is in the School of Energy and Chemical ...

Part 1 of this series addressed the advantages and disadvantages of various vibration sensors; Part 2 examined signal conditioning and system hardware selection and configuration. I’ll wrap up by ...

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May 2, 2013. Data Translation has announced two sensor-specific, USB-powered modules with application software for the growing educational market. These new devices allow lab and field testing for ...

The Plow Pilot PWM Module reads Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals directly from compatible joystick plow control systems. That means fleets receive accurate blade position status pulled straight ...