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Fiber Optic Sensors Help Stop Subway Shutdown
Fiber optic sensors will help keep commuters moving between Manhattan and Brooklyn this year and beyond. Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) would not close the L train tunnel for a planned 15-month repair project. Instead, the MTA will use technology-driven solutions to keep the tunnel open and operational for weekday riders. In a joint statement, a panel that included engineering experts from Columbia and Cornell explained that "The L Train Tunnel project gives us the opportunity to integrate technologies and methods that have never been used before in a [...]
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Uses MTI Capacitance Sensors
Capacitance sensors from MTI Instruments are an important part of the supply chain for offshore wind (OSW) in New York State. According to a recent report from the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), New York’s Capital Region is home to MTI Instruments and dozens of other manufacturers who support this growing form of wind power. The Capital Region also offers essential infrastructure for OSW. As the CEG report explains, the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has assessed 54 waterfront sites for OSW-related projects such as component staging, manufacturing, and fabrication. Two of the most promising sites [...]
Digital Accumeasure Gen 3 Reduces Noise and Increases Resolution
MTI Instruments is announcing a third-generation digital capacitance displacement gauge with lower noise and an industry-leading resolution. The Digital Accumeasure DSeries Gen 3 provides up to 0.01% FST linearity and is designed for measuring gap, vibration, and positioning. In both analog and digital systems, noise is an unwanted disturbance that distorts or interferes with a desired electrical signal. MTI’s Digital Accumeasure Gen 3 is a lower-noise amplifier than the Gen 2 and features sub-nanometer resolution for highly-precise measurements. Using state-of-the-art technology, the Digital Accumeasure DSeries Gen 3 converts a highly-reliable capacitive electric field measurement (displacement) directly into a highly-precise [...]
Webinar: Produce Sensor Signals with a Handheld Signal Generator
Don Welch, MTI Instruments’ Director of Engineering held a webinar where he presented “Simulate, Calibrate and Verify Field Sensor Transmission with a Portable Signal Generator” and then led a Q&A session. MTI is a worldwide supplier of precision measurement solutions and portable balancing equipment. The Albany, New York company held a IEEE GlobalSpec webinar on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 11 AM to 12 PM EST (8 AM to 9 AM PST). Attendees learned how the MTI 1510 Signal Generator can be used to generate various kinds of sensor signals for testing, calibrating a data acquisition system (DAQ), or [...]
Measurements Using Capacitive Sensors
Capacitive sensors can be divided into two categories based upon their performance and intended use. High resolution sensors are typically used in displacement and position monitoring applications where high accuracy, stability and low temperature drift are required. Quite frequently these sensors are used in process monitoring and closed-loop feedback control systems. Proximity type capacitive sensors are much less expensive and are typically used to detect the presence of a part or used in counting applications. Applications Position Sensing General positioning is probably the most common application for capacitive sensors. As mentioned about, [...]
Measurement Applications
Measurement Applications Application Notes by Measurement Type Whatever our customers are trying to measure precisely, MTI Instruments has a tool. From getting accurate distances and thicknesses to precise vibration analysis, our measurement systems and tools are used by industry leaders around the world. Take a look at the measurement types below to see the variety of tools we have for various applications that help our customers.
Legacy Products
Vitrek Legacy Products Vitrek 944i Dielectric Analyzer and 930i Ground Bond Tester See 95x This product line has been replaced by the 95x Series. Vitrek V3, V50 & V60 Series (V3, V50, V51, V52, V53, V60, V61, V63, V4) Testers See V7x This product line has been replaced by the V7X Series. Vitrek 4600, 4600A, and 46XXB Series High Voltage Meters See 4700 This product line has been replaced by the 4700 HV Meter. Vitrek 948i High Voltage Switching System See 964i [...]
ProTrak G: 2D/3D Laser
Compact Size 2D / 3D profiling sensor for automation and process monitoring REQUEST A QUOTE Download Data Sheet The ProfileTrak G series are compact profiling sensors that fit in tight spaces. These 2D/3D sensors provide accurate profiling, height, width and positioning measurement using the latest CMOS technology with fast measuring rate of up to 4,000 Hz, built-in display, excellent measuring accuracy, compatible interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet and much more. Available with measuring ranges from 36 mm to 400 mm for applications such as profiling, height, width and positioning measurement. 1 [...]
Laser Thickness Gauge System-Legacy Product
Non-contact laser thickness gauge with digital thickness computation - This is a Legacy product. Contact Vitrek for information. Request Info for Replacement Product Download Data Sheet The Microtrak 3 Thickness Gauge System used for automated metal, fiberboard and cement board sheet production and QA/QC combines our proven non-contact laser triangulation sensors with a modular controller that can operate either as a standalone solution for displacement measurement or with a PLC/PC. The controller simplifies thickness applications through high speed internal sampling and digital thickness computation, reducing errors often encountered with traditional analog summing methods. The [...]
55CA: Single Channel Rugged Charge Amplifier
Accelerometer charge conversion. Request Quote Download Spec Sheet Each 55CA Charge Amplifier provides one (1) channel of charge amplification, a buffered acceleration output signal, and an integrated (velocity) signal output. It also provides single-ended and differential outputs. About the 55CA: Single Channel Rugged Charge Amplifier Accelerometer Charge Conversion The 55CA Charge Amplifier conditions and amplifies charge-mode accelerometer signals. It is a rugged device designed to be used in engine test cells and other environments where charge-mode accelerometers are used to measure machinery vibration. Galvanic separation ensures that ground loops will [...]