Dewesoft Blog
Product Updates
Introducing DS-18xLAN - Fast Multiport Ethernet Switch With PTP Synchronization
The new DS-18xLAN is an 18-port network switch designed for high-speed data transfer up to 10 Gbps, featuring Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization. The front panel offers 12 ports with 2.5 GbE speed, including passive Power over Ethernet (PoE) options for external devices.
Jaka Ogorevc
12/21/2023
Product Updates
New SIRIUS® XHS Options and Features: Digital Counters and CAN-FD
Introducing new options for SIRIUS® XHS high-speed data acquisition systems. 8-channel SUPERCOUNTER® inputs that support various modes such as event counting, waveform timing, encoder, tacho, and geartooth. And the second is an upgrade on the CAN input which now supports CAN-FD by default.
Jaka Ogorevc
12/21/2023
Product Updates
DewesoftX 2023.6 Released - Digital Meter Widget Improvements
Introducing DewesoftX 2023.6! Highlights include an enhanced Digital Meter widget, streamlined sensor management, and advanced features in Online Counter Math. Discover more in the What's New section for a comprehensive overview of upgrades.
Eva Kalšek
12/19/2023
Case Studies
Monitoring and Identifying Train Particle Pollution in Tunnels
Trains emit particles that significantly impact human health and the environment, especially within tunnels. The Technical University of Graz collaborates with Austria's rail infrastructure operator, ÖBB, to research and identify air pollution caused by different trains. The Dewesoft system ensures reliable measurement data for continuous analysis.
Konrad Schweiger
12/14/2023
Product Updates
New KRYPTONi-8xRTD-HS: The Ultimate Temperature Measurement Module
Meet the new KRYPTONi-8xRTD-HS - the ultimate temperature measurement module for harsh and extreme environment conditions.
Jaka Ogorevc
12/12/2023
Product Updates
IOLITE 8xSTGS: The New 4-Wire Bridge Mode With Load Monitoring
Discover enhanced capabilities in the upgraded IOLITE 8xSTGS module, now featuring load monitoring and a 4-wire quarter bridge mode with automatic lead-wire compensation for straightforward setups in high-channel-count applications.
Jaka Ogorevc
12/12/2023
Product Updates
IOLITEir-4xHV: IOLITE® Goes High-Voltage
Introducing the IOLITEir-4xHV module - Dewesoft's new, 4-channel fully isolated high-voltage module for the IOLITE® rack data acquisition systems. The new module covers input ranges from ±200 V to ±2000 V.
Jaka Ogorevc
12/12/2023
Application Notes
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
Product Updates
Introducing DC-CT-1000I-S22DA Current Transducer: A Breakthrough in Current Measurement
Revolutionize your current measurements with the new DC-CT-1000I-S22DA current transducer. A groundbreaking current transducer that combines the benefits of zero-flux technology with lower power consumption and a compact form factor.
Jaka Ogorevc
12/6/2023
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
How Did They Do It? Testing the World's Fastest Train
A rigorous testing process ensured that the world's fastest train, the Shanghai Transrapid, would meet all required safety standards. Combined with finite element modelling, objective physical testing demonstrated the train's reliability and efficiency before it was officially opened to the public in 2003.
Grant Maloy Smith
11/27/2023
Application Notes
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
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What Is an Inertial Navigation System?
Learn what inertial measurement units and systems are, how they work and why they are used. Get to know their importance to a wide range of applications.
Grant Maloy Smith
11/20/2023
Corporate News
Measuring a New Guinness World Record for the Fastest Reverse-Driving
On October 7, the RIMAC hypercar Nevera set a new world record in reverse driving at the Papenburg proving grounds in Germany. Dewesoft measured and documented the speed record.
Matjaž Strniša
11/8/2023
Application Notes
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.
10/24/2023
Product Updates
IOLITEi-3xMEMS-ACC-T and IOLITEi-2xMEMS-INC
Introducing the IOLITEi-3xMEMS-ACC-T for affordable temperature monitoring on structures and IOLITE-2xMEMS-INC, a static inclinometer for monitoring bridges, viaducts, high-rise buildings, and wind turbines. It measures roll and pitch angles with precision.
Dino Florjančič
10/19/2023
Case Studies
Motor Efficiency and NVH Testing on High-speed E-axle Drive
The HeAD project created a compact, high-performance electric axle drive for vehicles, capable of 24,000 RPM and 3000 Nm torque. To make this possible the project leader, partnered with Dewesoft for testbed integration and drive efficiency testing.
Konrad Schweiger
10/17/2023
Application Notes
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.
10/17/2023
Corporate News
The Grand Opening of Dewesoft’s Expanded Headquarters
Dewesoft celebrated the grand opening of its expanded headquarters in September 2023. The expansion added two upper floors, a parking structure, storage space, eco-friendly features, and more.
Grant Maloy Smith
10/13/2023
Application Notes
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.
10/12/2023
Application Notes
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
Application Notes
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.
10/6/2023
Application Notes
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.
10/6/2023
Application Notes
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.
10/5/2023
Case Studies
Record-setting World Time Attack Racing Using Live Telemetry
The engineers at Bugatti Rimac had a mission: to set a new world record for a production EV (electric vehicle) on one of the most challenging tracks in the world - the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
Matjaž Strniša
10/5/2023