This section provides an overview for pulse loggers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 pulse logger manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A Pulse Logger is an instrument or device that records a time series of signals that occur rapidly over a short period of time.
By digitally converting signals sent from sensors usually connected to a detector, it can automatically record them as data over time. It is used to analyze events.
Therefore, it is not used alone. It can be incorporated to count the number of signals per unit time sent from a rotating counter, such as a flow meter or an anemometer, to determine its volume and speed.
Since pulse signals output according to speed or quantity can be digitally converted and recorded, a unit conversion device and a detection device can be incorporated according to the purpose of measurement. It is possible to calculate water, gas, and electricity usage, rainfall, and wind speed.
Pulse Loggers only function to count pulse signals in a time series, but they have less deterioration over time than analog loggers and have excellent preservation properties. Due to their continuous and long-term use, pulse loggers are also used for various environmental measurements at research institutes.
Analog signal outputs such as contact signals and DC voltage signals generated by a revolution counter are converted to digital signals through a signal converter and counted. The counts are then continuously recorded in data memory at set time intervals.
By multiplying the number of counts per hour by a factor that matches the measurement objective, the recorded data can be calculated according to the measurement unit. Pulses are not time-stamped, but are recorded in data memory based on the time they occur.
If the frequency is f (Hz) and the period is T (sec), the relationship is f = 1/T. Therefore, the data to be measured can be obtained by measuring either of them. Pulse Logger has the following two types of pulse measurement methods:
Direct Method
In the direct method, a fixed time is set for the gate pulse, and the number of pulses to be measured within the gate pulse is counted. The direct method directly measures frequency.
Reciprocal Method
In the reciprocal method, the pulse to be measured is the gate pulse, and a clock signal set to a specific frequency is output. The signal period is obtained by measuring the number of clock signal pulses relative to the gate pulse. Therefore, the reciprocal method measures frequency from the reciprocal of the period.
The method used for measurement is the direct method using frequency (Hz) if the number of counts of pulse signals output per second is large. When the number of counts is small, the reciprocal method is often used, which uses a period based on the length of time per round trip of the pulse signal that is output repeatedly.
For measuring instruments with short-period time lengths, the number of data points increases and accurate values can be recorded, but it is difficult to recognize short-period data that exceeds the sensitivity. Conversely, if the time length is set to long-period, the instrument cannot measure pulse width or detect short-period pulses because there is no pulse signal within the set measurement time.
Therefore, considering whether the purpose of measurement is short-period or long-period, it is required to select a device with a measurement method that matches the pulse signal strength, data collection period, and the amount of pulse counts, and to adjust the set value.
One example of Pulse Logger use is for measuring the rotation speed of copier rollers. The purpose is to measure the number of roller rotations for operation verification in research and development.
By using a temperature measurement unit and acceleration measurement unit at the same time, it is also possible to inspect radiated heat and operation defects of each part. Measurement data can be transferred to a PC via a network for simultaneous measurement and verification.
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MadgeTech, Inc., established in 1996 and headquartered in Warner, New Hampshire, is a designer and manufacturer of data logging products and solutions. The company’s product portfolio is composed of data loggers with an internal semiconductor RTD probes, thermistor probes, or thermocouple probe sensors and used for measuring and recording physical parameters such as temperature, humidity, shock, water levels, and PH. It also offers various accessories including batteries, cases, interface cables, and O-rings. In addition to production, it also offers a variety of services to maintain the accuracy and longevity of products including calibration, mapping & validation, and repair services.
OMEGA Engineering Inc., founded in Norwalk, CT, in 1962 is a manufacturer of products used to measure temperature and humidity, flow and level, and pressure. The company's product portfolio includes thermocouple probes and assemblies, pressure gauges and switches, and air velocity measurement systems, wireless systems and portable optic sensors. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
Acquisys, established in 2000 and headquartered in Ile-de-France, France, is a manufacturer that specializes in modular instrumentation and offers solutions for data acquisition, testing and measurement, signal switching, and time-frequency. The company offers a wide range of products, including PCI, PCI Express, PMC, XMC, and FMC mezzanine cards. It also offers classic instrumentation products such as GPIB, LAN, LXI, and more. Its products are modular, which means that they can be easily configured and reconfigured to meet the specific needs of the user. Furthermore, it serves industries such as electronics, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, medical, and more.
HOBO Data Loggers Australia, a subsidiary of OneTemp Pty Ltd established in 1970, is a manufacturer and distributor of data logging and monitoring solutions headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. the company’s product portfolio includes water, medical, indoor, and outdoor loggers used for offering agriculture solutions, air and water quality monitoring, CO2 monitoring, shipment temperature tracking, and vaccine monitoring solutions. The company distributes monitoring solutions from various manufacturers and also provides repair and calibration services for it nstruments as well as locally manufactured temperature sensors.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 40.0% |
Japan | 1 | 20.0% |
France | 1 | 20.0% |
Canada | 1 | 20.0% |