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Welding, cutting and adhesive bonding
News Release from: dataTaker | Subject: dataTaker DT605
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 October 2003
DT605 monitors weld strength to improve
quality
A specialist metalworking company wanted to establish the reason why some welds occasionally failed, so monitored temperature, weld pressure, weld current and voltage using a dataTaker
A specialist metalworking company, experienced in all types of welding, wanted to establish the reason why some welds occasionally failed This knowledge would enable them to prevent future failures and increase their quality and service to customers
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 27 Nov 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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By using the dataTaker DT605 data logging system they were able to monitor temperature, weld pressure, weld current and voltage to provide a complete profile of each weld.
Weld profiles could be stored for retrieval or printed out, enabling them to analyse performance and maintain quality.
Variances from pre-set levels could be pin-pointed and alarmed to enable operators to take preventative action before a weld problem occurred.
The system used, the dataTaker DT605 which can be tailored to meet a wide variety of needs.
Internal data storage gives approximately 165,000 data points of recording.
SRAM PC card memory can be upgraded to 4Mb for greater flexibility and speed of operation and Flash memory firmware can be updated direct from the PC.
The DT605 has up to 30 analogue channels, 7 digital and counter channels and expansion ports for up to 2 expansion modules each with 30 analogue channels.
Most sensors can be connected directly without needing additional signal conditioning.
The DT605 incorporates a key panel and an LCD display for channel data, alarms, battery status and data capacity.
dataTakers can be used as stand-alone units, for remote use with GSM dial-up connection, and can be used in a network of up to 32 dataTakers.
An internal lithium battery is supplied to protect the real time clock and data storage.
dataTakers use easily configurable Windows based software.
They are of rugged construction with a powder coated, fabricated steel casing.
The DeLogger software provided gives complete flexibility of use.
Used throughout manufacturing and process control, dataTaker data acquisition systems monitor and alarm all types of testing, quality control, energy and environmental levels in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, HVAC, building management, bulk storage and public utilities.
Full technical advice and support is provided to enable engineers to find the correct system for their application.
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