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News Release from: RDP Electronics | Subject: Series 600
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 November 2003
Measurement system takes the strain
RDP Electronics has developed a simple, cost-effective means of measuring strain.
RDP Electronics has developed a simple, cost-effective means of measuring strain Requiring no expensive, customised equipment, the new solution is based on its multichannel Series 600 modular measurement system
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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When the load is applied, measurements are fed via the 628 strain gauge amplifier to the 650 module from where an RS232 output links to a PC for data collection and graphical display of force against strain using Microsoft Excel.
This measurement solution not only saves capital equipment cost but also its simple setup procedure saves an engineer's valuable time. Request a free brochure from RDP Electronics ...
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