Run Time Monitoring Using an Event Data Logger

The Basics of Monitoring Productivity, Equipment Monitoring, and More Just as with monitoring of other values such as equipment temperature, power factor and vibration, there are varying levels of detail when it comes to run time/event monitoring. At CAS DataLoggers, many of our callers want to see how often one or more of their machines … Continued

How to View Online Measurement Values in a Browser

Today’s data loggers and data acquisition systems commonly support convenient features including remote data collection and wireless connectivity. A good example of this versatile communications functionality is Delphin’s Expert Logger series. In our latest Tech article, Delphin and CAS DataLoggers show you how to view online measurement data directly in your browser. Viewing Online Data … Continued

ASCII Export of Data from an XY Trend Using ProfiSignal

Delphin ProfiSignal Software ASCII export is a convenient way to view collected data taken from a data logger or data acquisition system. Afterward, you can analyze the data from an office PC or laptop. Today Delphin Technology and CAS DataLoggers show you how to create an ASCII export from a YX trend. ASCII export from … Continued

Four Common Sources of Inaccuracy in Sensor Measurements

How to Improve Your Data Acquisition System’s Measurement Accuracy Connecting a sensor such as a thermocouple to a data acquisition system to obtain accurate measurements involves some forethought. For example, electromagnetic signal interference (aka ‘signal noise’) and many other factors can combine to negatively affect measurement accuracy, or possibly even damage the equipment! Understanding these … Continued

Setting Automatic Scheduled Downloads Using the Grant Downloader

Grant Squirrel Data Loggers Auto-Send Data at User Set Intervals Grant Instruments’ Grant Downloader application enables users to set up automatic data downloads from Grant Squirrel Series Data Loggers. By configuring any number of profiles, users can quickly retrieve all data straight from their desktop with just one click. In addition, the Downloader application also … Continued

Solutions for Emissions Testing, Performance Verification and More

CANgate Converts CAN and GPS Data to Serial ASCII Data CANbus monitoring applications often require multi-value recording of engine and emissions data. At CAS DataLoggers we recommend the dataTaker CANgate CAN-to-ASCII gateway, which filters and converts CAN (Controller Area Network) and GPS (Global Positioning System) data to serial ASCII data. Datataker is ideal to provide … Continued

Strain Gauge Measurements With Current

Wheatstone bridge circuits are commonly used to measure the output of strain gauges and other sensors where small changes in resistance need to be detected.

How Do I Collect Data?

Using a Data Logger to Capture Data Saves Time and Cost Nowadays, every business and organization across every industry has heard about the benefits of collecting data. However, many people don’t know the best way to get started: for example, what device should you use, with what features and for what price? By using a … Continued

Requesting Support Files from Delphin

Walkthrough Covers How to Report Problems Delphin measurement systems are commonly used in data collection and test applications around the world. In our latest Tech Article, CAS DataLoggers and Delphin detail how you can generate a system report for your Delphin devices when requested by the manufacturer’s Support Team. This system report provides Delphin technicians … Continued

How to Export Data from a dataTaker to a SQLDatabase

SQL Database Allows Users to Parse Data Using Filters At CAS DataLoggers many of our callers want an automated method to transfer the data from a data logger into a SQL database so they can easily track and parse the data using filters, create reports and charts, etc. SQL is much more functional than many … Continued