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News Release from: dataTaker | Subject: DT600
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 July 2004
Eliminate dangerous trailing cables
Fibreglass moulding processing temperatures are monitored with the DT600 series of dataTaker data loggers, using wireless Ethernet communications and BlueTooth technology, eliminating trailing cables
Fibreglass mouldings monitored with the DT600 series of dataTaker data loggers now uses wireless Ethernet communications utilising BlueTooth technology A company specialising in the manufacture of precision fibreglass mouldings found that the temperature monitoring of semi-mobile fibreglass mouldings during the curing process has in the past posed problems of safety and possible cable failure
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 21 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Previously, the communication links between the data logger and the host PC were hard wired Ethernet connections, resulting in trailing cables which can be hazardous, or may break causing loss of communications.
This problem has been resolved by Integrated Data Logging Solutions (IDLS) who provided them with a BlueTooth wireless communication solution; converting their existing hard-wired Ethernet links to wireless system.
The data is transmitted from the dataTaker DT600 series data loggers to a host PC enabling the cure process to be monitored in real time and production of reports for quality maintenance, without the hazard of cables trailing the factory floor.
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The fibreglass moulds can be moved safely, concurrently monitored, without danger to operators or equipment, or failure of the temperature measurement system.
The dataTaker DT600 series data loggers with DeLogger software and remote alarm systems are frequently used in the manufacture of fibreglass and plastic products.
The combination of the dataTaker system and BlueTooth communications can now solve possible problems where hard wired systems can be a danger.
The DT600 system has up to 10 differential or 30 single ended analogue channels, 7 digital and counter channels, expansion port for up to 2 expansion modules each with 10/30 analogue channels.
This model features a keypad and display for current data, alarm states and macro programming and has an alarm beeper.
Most sensor types can be connected without needing additional signal conditioning.
The number of data points that can be recorded is approximately 165,000.
Replaceable lithium back up batteries ensure that no data or programming is lost due to low battery or power failure and SRAM PC card memory support can be upgraded to 4Mb for greater flexibility and improved speed of operation.
Upgrading Flash memory firmware can be performed direct from the PC for convenience and time saving.
All dataTakers are straight-forward to program using the supplied software, they provide time or event monitoring of sensors and make instantaneous measurements.
Statistical and other calculations such as average, standard deviation, maximum or minimum and apply internal sensor calibration can also be carried out.
Full literature with technical specification is available.
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