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| Acceleration 101 |
The engineering unit used to measure acceleration is "g". 1 g is equivalent to 32.1741 ft/sec2.
An accelerometer with a range of ± 10 g's will measure acceleration from -321.7405 ft/sec2 to +321.7405ft/sec2. The value of 1 g is also expressed in other units such as inches (386.0885 in/ sec2) and meters (9.8057 m/ sec2). Varying g levels are part of one's everyday life, whether accelerating in a car, taking off in an airplane, sneezing or riding a roller coaster. We often do not know how much the g level is -but we certainly feel it.
EXAMPLES IN EVERYDAY LIFE
g Level Application
0.61 Automobile, 0-60, 4.5 seconds
0.75 Automobile braking
1 Strong earthquake
1.8 Steep climb in Airbus A-300
3 Indy car on turn
3 Space shuttle taking off
3 Sneeze
3.5 Cough
4 Slap on Back
4.5 Titan Roller Coaster, 4 Flags, Texas
5 NASCAR vehicle on turn
6 Humans black out
10 Car crash that will break human bones
19 Tiger Woods estimated golf swing
30 Break ribs when held by seat belt
85 Estimated g's in Princess Diana's crash
300 Foot hitting a soccer ball
300 Helmet testing
1000 Automotive impact testing
2000 Crash test dummies
3000 Baseball struck by a bat
20000 Smart, gun-fired projectiles
60000 Explosions |
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Systron Donner Tactical MEMS IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) |
The SDI500 from SYSTRON DONNER
Leveraging industry's leading MEMS technology to provide previously unheard of capabilities in angle random walk values (0.02°/√hr.) without loss of tactical grade levels across military environments, including 1°/hr. bias stability, the SDI500 is designed to achieve the demanding performance levels required in sophisticated systems applications. It is particularly suited for use by Integrators and OEMs, packaged in a highly miniaturized, cylindrical configuration with a volume of only 19 cubic inches. Boasting a 20-Year lifetime capability without requiring calibration and a MTBF of more than 50,000 hours, multiple output data formats and SDLC, RS232 and UART output interfaces are provided in this revolutionary IMU for optimized systems protocols.
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| APEM Rocker Switches |
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Illuminated & Non-Illuminated Power Rocker Switches
Sealed and Industrial rocker switches suited for marine, off-road, transportation and agriculture markets. Single and double pole models are available with solder lug, quick connect and screw terminals and with illumination possibilities. The KR sealed rocker switch features silver contacts and UL94-VO rated plastics. A mating connector and wire terminations are also available to simplify installations. Switches have UL, CSA, and VDE approvals and up to 15 amp ratings. Illuminated or non-illuminated rockers can be custom marked.
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APEM Push Button Switches |
LPI SERIES - ADA COMPLIANT PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES
Large Pushbutton Switch with Illumination
IB and IS SERIES - SEALED PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES
Sealed Momentary Pushbutton Switches
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| NEW! VDM28 Distance Measurement Sensor from P+F |
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Pepperl+Fuchs Revolutionizes the World of Distance Measurement
New VDM28 distance measurement sensor offers precise technology in the smallest housing
at an incredibly low price.
Determining distances is one of the most common metrological applications in automation technology. The market supplies many set solutions, yet not every technology is ideal for each application. The new VDM28 distance sensor is setting standards in this dynamic field. With a measuring range up to 8 m, the sensor reliably detects distances in diffuse mode. The groundbreaking Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) measuring principle is used.
For the first time, a red laser emits short light pulses to determine distance by measuring the time of flight of the reflected pulses. The highly visible beam also enables optimal alignment. This is an innovative combination for sensors with PRT and ensures perfect performance and convenience, while featuring the unique advantages of this technology. In contrast to other procedures, measuring accuracy is independent of object surface. The measuring principle eliminates issues such as detecting "phantom objects" or measuring fluctuations due to ambient conditions.
The largest selection of distance measurement sensors on the market is available in the proven VDM28 enclosure design. In addition to the distance-measuring device, thru-beam sensors and retro-reflective sensors are also available. This enclosure design incorporates more optical technologies than any other.
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NEW! Honeywell TruStability™ Silicon Pressure Sensors |
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The new HSC Series and SSC Series offer different accuracies and compensated temperature ranges that address specific segment needs. These devices offer customers three key benefits not found in competitive silicon sensors:
- Stability: These sensors are the most stable silicon pressure sensors available.
- Accuracy: They are designed to provide an extremely tight accuracy specification.
- Flexibility: Their modular and flexible design offer customers a variety of package styles and options, all with the same industry-leading performance specifications.
Potential medical applications include airflow monitors, anaesthesia machines, blood analysis machines, gas chromatography, kidney dialysis machines, life sciences, oxygen concentrators, respiratory machines, sleep apnea equipment, and ventilators. Potential industrial applications include barometry, flow calibrators, gas flow instrumentation, HVAC, and pneumatic controls.
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TDI Power - XBL Electronic Loads |
TDI Power - The test and measurement industry is under pressure to keep abreast of various challenges: the battle to lower testing costs; an increasing number of versatile test systems' and more cost-effective T&M solutions. Users demand greater functionality and flexibility from their T&M tool and at a cost-effective price.
To meet these industry demands, TDI Power/Dynaload has developed a new line of electronic loads that offers industry-leading functionality at a competitive price. The XBL series is a highly reliable, flexible and feature-rich test and measurement solution.
- Power from 800 to 6000 watts
- Voltages from 50 to 1000 volts
- Currents from 50 to 1000 amps
- Air cooled, Liquid Cooling, and Resistive
Model Types Available
- Parallel operation with any other Dynaload
XBL series device
- Integrated GPIB, RS232, and Ethernet
(TCP and HTTP) Control
- Constant Current, Constant Resistance, Constant
Power, and Constant Voltage - Operation Modes
Dynaload Applications:
Constant Current Mode
- Power supply testing, load regulation of constant voltage sources
- V/I characterization of Batteries and Fuels cells
- V/I characterization of solar cells
- Discharge cycling of batteries
- RPM/V/I characterization of alternators and generators
- Circuit breaker and fuse testing
- Current regulation for electro-plating
- Current regulation for shunt manufacturing
Constant Resistance Mode
- Power supply testing, Load regulation of constant voltage and constant current sources
- Power supply testing, Characterization of current limit fold back circuitry
Constant Voltage Mode
- Battery Simulation for Chargers
- Shunt regulator applications
Constant Power Mode
- DC-DC simulation for battery backup simulation
Pulse Mode
- Transient response characterization of power supplies
- Internal impedance determination for fuel cells and batteries
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NEW! High Accuracy Gauging LVDT from Stellar Technology |
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LVDT displacement transducers provided by Stellar Technology are used for a myriad of test and measurement applications; from precision dimensional gauging to monitoring of fault-line movement. Whether the application is for aerospace, automotive testing, factory automation, quality assurance inspection, geophysical, military and defence, nuclear, or subsea, STI delivers a complete offering of position sensors. STI also works closely with customers requiring application specific and custom-engineered displacement sensors.
Features:
- Stroke Ranges from ±0.01 inches to ±18.5 inches
- Accuracies from 0.5% to 0.1%
- Stainless Steel Construction
- mV, Voltage, and Current Outputs
- Variety of Armature Configurations
- High Cycle Life
- Custom Engineered Designs
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| X Tronics News |
X Tronics, Now Representing APEM in Canada
X Tronics is pleased to announce an agreement to represent and partner with APEM Group in Canada.
Since its creation in 1952, APEM has become one of the leading worldwide manufacturers of man-machine interfaces. The group is present in 11 countries and has a network of more than 130 distributors and agents on five continents. With production plants in Europe, North Africa, America and Asia, APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including Transportation, Aerospace, Defense, Instrumentation, Medical, and Industrial Automation.
X Tronics, one of Canada's premiere manufactures representatives, serves the Industrial Automation, Aerospace & Defence, Energy Exploration, and Mobile Equipment markets across Canada, providing complete engineered custom solutions. X Tronics will represent all APEM switch products, membranes, indicators and joysticks across Canada. The addition of APEM to X Tronics' selective line card fits extremely well with other products carried, allowing X Tronics to offer an even wider solution platform to its customers.
In the photo are, from left: Bob Pitblado (X Tronics),
Katherine Turfryer (X Tronics), Tony Solis (APEM),
Claude Hajji (X Tronics).
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