Application Notes
Application Notes
Learn DewesoftX Software Without DAQ Hardware: Simulate Signals, Channels & More
You can use DewesoftX software without DAQ hardware by simulating signals through four methods: built-in signal simulation, math-based waveform creation, using your PC’s sound card, or replaying recorded data files. These modes enable users to explore DewesoftX features, configure systems, and train without requiring any physical hardware, providing full access for learning, analysis, and data visualization.
Grant Maloy Smith
6/12/2025
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Integrating Dewesoft EtherCAT DAQ Systems with LabVIEW
This article explains how to integrate Dewesoft EtherCAT DAQ systems—like IOLITE, KRYPTON, and OBSIDIAN—with LabVIEW. It walks through creating an ENI file, configuring the EtherCAT master, acquiring synchronized data, and adjusting device parameters using the Ackermann Library. The example focuses on IOLITEi 3xMEMS-ACC, highlighting its precision, flexibility, and suitability for structural and automation tasks.
Francesco Miccoli
5/28/2025
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How One Metro Upgraded its Rail Infrastructure with Dewesoft DAQ Systems and Knick High Voltage Transducers
A major metro system upgraded its rail infrastructure by deploying Dewesoft DAQ systems and Knick high-voltage transducers to monitor voltage, current, temperature, and digital signals across traction power substations. The combination of rugged, high-precision hardware and powerful DewesoftX software enabled synchronized, real-time, and remote monitoring. This improved safety, reduced downtime, and enhanced overall system reliability and efficiency.
Will Kooiker
3/27/2025
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Optimizing Servo Control Systems with Dewesoft Hardware and Software
This application note showcases a proof-of-concept robotic arm system using Dewesoft’s IOLITE R8 hardware and DewesoftX software to simplify servo control. The setup combines real-time control, high-resolution output, and intuitive automation, demonstrating precise motion control, synchronized data acquisition, and easy integration with third-party systems.
Owen Maginity
3/26/2025
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Extending Grid Capacity: How Phase Balancing Delays Expensive Transformer Upgrades
This application note explains how phase load balancing can extend low-voltage grid capacity and delay costly transformer upgrades. By redistributing single-phase loads, utilities reduce peak loading, improve stability, and save costs. Analysis of over 1.500 transformers shows significant benefits, especially when using tools like Dewesoft Gridphase for accurate, network-aligned phase data and efficient field operations.
Urban Kuhar
3/21/2025
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Phase Identification in Power Distribution Grids Using Synchrophasors
The article highlights the importance of accurate phase identification in power distribution networks and introduces Dewesoft Gridphase, which uses synchrophasor technology to ensure consistent phase information across the grid. By compensating for transformer shifts and voltage angle deviations, Gridphase enables precise power-flow analysis, efficient maintenance, and improved grid stability in a simple and scalable way.
Urban Kuhar
3/21/2025
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Integrating Scanivalve Pressure Scanners with Dewesoft DAQ Systems
DewesoftX seamlessly integrates Scanivalve’s Ethernet pressure scanners (DSA-5000, MPS-4264, DSA-3217-PTP) with Dewesoft DAQ systems. Users can easily connect via Ethernet, configure settings in DewesoftX, and customize channels for accurate pressure and temperature measurements. Ideal for industries like aerospace and automotive, this integration supports real-time data streaming and robust analysis, enhancing Dewesoft’s data acquisition capabilities.
Michael Elmerick
1/14/2025
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Automating the Mensor CPC6050 Pressure Controller with DewesoftX Serial Communication
DewesoftX software and its Serial Plugin fully automate the Mensor CPC6050’s calibration by sending SCPI commands to set pressure points and capturing sensor data in real-time. This eliminates manual steps, reduces errors, and ensures reliable results with customizable sequences, live monitoring, and robust data logging for efficient, repeatable calibrations.
Kayla Day
1/10/2025
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How Precise is Measuring Sound Power by Sound Intensity?
The article explores the accuracy of measuring sound power using sound intensity probes compared to traditional envelope methods with multiple microphones, as per ISO standards. It details the principles of sound intensity, power, and pressure and describes an experiment using a Dewesoft system and a reference sound source.
Konrad Schweiger
8/13/2024
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How We Built a Cutting-Edge Vehicle Test Data Acquisition System
In an effort to demonstrate the full capabilities of our data acquisition systems, our engineers built a 'show car' equipped with advanced testing instrumentation. They selected a BMW 330e PHEV to showcase a variety of automotive testing solutions, including engine performance, noise, vibration, and harshness analysis, as well as ADAS functionality. The project involved complex installations and safety considerations, culminating in successful demonstrations at various events.
Matjaž Strniša
8/13/2024
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Industrial Condition Monitoring with Dewesoft
Condition monitoring is essential for modern industries, helping to prevent costly production issues and reduce downtime. Dewesoft provides advanced hardware and software solutions for various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and transportation. These solutions enable preventive maintenance by monitoring equipment health and detecting problems early.
Owen Maginity
8/12/2024
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How I Built a Microgrid in the Middle of Nowhere
An engineer detailed his experience building a microgrid for a remote retreat in western Montana, where traditional utilities are unavailable. Using Starlink for internet and communication, he installed solar panels, batteries, and an inverter in a storage container to create an off-grid power system. After resolving power quality issues with a power analyzer, he established a functional, scalable energy solution, enabling remote work from this isolated location.
John Miller
7/2/2024
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The Effects of Different Accelerometer Adhesives for Vibration Measurement on Steel Structures
This application note explores how adhesives impact accelerometer-based vibration measurements in steel structures. Two-component epoxies are effective but slow and costly. Single-component adhesives are faster and cheaper but may distort data due to their elasticity. Tests revealed that single-component adhesives can cause phase shifts and signal attenuation, highlighting the need for careful adhesive selection to ensure accurate measurements.
Emanuele Burgognoni
5/16/2024
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Using Dewesoft DAQ Hardware Under Intrinsic Safety Protocols
This article explores the utilization of Dewesoft Data Acquisition hardware under Intrinsic Safety protocols, focusing on safe electrical operation in hazardous areas. It covers hazardous location definitions, compliance with industry standards, and the significance of Intrinsic Safety in risk reduction.
Grant Maloy Smith
12/8/2023
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Remote Temperature Monitoring of Production in Honey Bee Hives
A backyard beekeeper in northern Ohio, USA reached out to Dewesoft for some help to monitor the temperature and humidity of his bee barn and its twelve individual hives. Dewesoft’s application engineers jumped into action to find a solution.
Owen Maginity
11/24/2023
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Two-plane Balancing on a Harvester Rotor
Maintaining rotor balance is vital for smooth operation, preventing severe vibrations, extending machine lifespans, and averting fatigue and material problems often tied to rotational frequency. This app note describes measuring the vibrations at the bearing points on the forage harvester to perform on-site balancing.
Rok Podjed (student)
10/24/2023
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Correlating Friction Noise and Mode Coupling Instability in High-Performance Braking Materials
The brake pad industry considers unstable friction-induced vibrations a crucial issue that affects surface quality, braking performance, and noise. Dewesoft technology was used to study the link between contact instabilities, and dynamic excitation from frictional contact.
Daniele Limiti (student)
10/17/2023
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Finite Element Model Validation by Experimental Modal Analysis
Students at Polytechnic University of Turin design and build sailboats, using simulation software and Dewesoft data acquisition tools for structural analysis and validation.
Bruna Di Dato (Structures Division member)
10/12/2023
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Measuring Guinness Record-Setting Trampoline Dunking
At the acrobatics and trampolining event, Odbito in Slovenia, members of Dunking Devils aimed to set a new Guinness record combining trampoline jumping and basketball dunking. Dewesoft measurements verified the new record for the highest dunk from a small tarp.
Iza Burnik
10/11/2023
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Measuring and Analyzing Electric Motor Vibration
Electric motors are widely used in various engineering fields, from industry to automotive applications, but they bring vibration and noise challenges. Investigating vibrations and identifying frequencies are vital for optimizing electric motor efficiency.
Giacomo Boschin (Department of Engineering)
10/6/2023
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Comparing Different Ways to Determine Roll Period
Roll motion, a key engineering challenge, affects system performance in aerospace, naval, and navigation fields. Minimizing roll oscillations is crucial for system stability. Dewesoft data acquisition systems were used to compare three roll period determination techniques.
Riccardo Saltarel (Student)
10/6/2023
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Measuring Frequency Response Function (FRF) To Characterize Structure Dynamics on Racecar Chassis
The Frequency Response Function (FRF) is a fundamental tool in system dynamics, representing the ratio of a system's output response to an applied excitation. Engineers employ FRFs to analyze and characterize a structure's dynamic behavior.
Christian Cicala (Mechanical Engineering Student)
10/5/2023
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Strain Rate Measurements on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
In this paper, we discuss how to perform strain rate measurements on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) whether single-sided, double-sided, or multi-layered.
Bojan Čontala
4/17/2023
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Noise Floor Analysis: Signal Measurement Chain Quality in Civil Engineering
The measurement signal chain has to be well-composed and accurately dimensioned to optimize signal-to-noise ratio. Read the application note to learn how.
Gabriele Ribichini
6/1/2022