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This section provides an overview for line monitors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 line monitor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked line monitor companies as of February, 2025: 1.Powertronics, a division of Eastern Time Designs, Inc., 2.Surplus City Liquidators, 3.USi.
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A line monitor is a device that monitors data transmission on communication lines, essential for troubleshooting communication issues. It is connected between two devices, such as Device 1 and Device 2, to oversee the exchange of data. line monitors are particularly useful when communication specifications are unclear or if there are problems on the communication line, ensuring that data exchange occurs seamlessly.
Line monitors are indispensable in industries that depend on reliable communications. By checking the data flow on communication lines, they provide a more efficient and less time-consuming solution compared to traditional debugging methods. This reduces the requirement for extensive technical expertise and man-hours.
While tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes are used for the electrical verification of communication lines, line monitors offer a more user-friendly approach. They convert electrical signals into character strings, making it easier to monitor and interpret data, especially in serial communications, which is similar in concept to Morse code.
Line monitors can be connected to PCs for enhanced functionality, such as remote operation and large-scale data storage. They are equipped with automatic communication analysis functions, which are crucial when devices fail to communicate due to mismatched settings.
Certain line monitors come with a transmission simulation feature, which simulates communication protocols. This function is particularly beneficial in the early stages of device development, enabling testing under near-operational conditions.
Triggers in line monitors can be set for specific conditions, such as character matches or errors, leading to actions like buzzer alerts, data saving, and counting via a counter. The feature to keep track of trigger history, including time and date stamps, adds to their utility.
Linemonitors are primarily used for observing serial communication, where data is transmitted bit by bit over a single line. This type of communication includes standards like RS-232, RS422, and Serial ATA.
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Underground Systems, Inc. (USi), situated in Bethel, Connecticut, was founded in 1976 and is a manufacturer of advanced technology devices for electrical power distribution systems. Products include insulated cable ampacity software, pressurizing, circulation, cooling plants, and pressure pipe-type accessories for HPFF cable systems. It also offers services for system evaluation, employee training, system specifications, employee operating manuals, and complete project management. Additional services include dynamic ratings, diagnostics, real-time leak detection, round-the-clock leak monitoring, and new technology development.
AlphaLab, Inc. is an American manufacturer of scientific measurement devices established in 1993 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Under the brand name TRIFIELD, the company produces measurement tools for radio power density and electric fields (EMFs), USB gauss meter magnetometers, and monitors for electromagnetic interference (EMI) of single power lines or wall outlets. These are primarily used by research institutions and environmental organizations, but also have applications in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Along with its products, the company offers additional meter calibration and PC data logging services for customers in need of additional support.
Powertronics, a branch of Eastern Time Designs with its headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, in the United States, , Inc., was founded in 1985 as a manufacturer of quality monitoring systems and related products. The products include receptacles, power line monitors, inkjet printing, wire cards, and inkjet printers. It also manufactures power line monitor accessories such as patch cords, converters, and modem cables. The company provides calibration and repair services, and its products are used in the institutional, network service, commercial, electrical, and medical markets.
Lindsey Manufacturing Company, since 1947, has been a manufacturer of energy transmitting and distribution equipment based in Georgia Avenue, Azusa, CA. The company produces hybrid systems comprising sensors, analytical software, and emergency restoration systems to increase the resilience of energy grids. It also produces Lindsey sensors with high-accuracy distribution class current, voltage sensors, and fully tested hardware for transmitting applications. The company is ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and CSA W47.2 certified.
Scotload is a manufacturer of load-measuring and monitoring solutions for the lifting sector, located in Mariners Way, Cowes, UK, and established in 1994. The catalog has load link custom bundles, displays, load shackle custom bundles, and SmartLoad Software that help monitor data directly on the load cells. The company offers services such as hiring stock, repairs, and calibration in the production facility. It is part of the BES group and is a trading entity of British Engineering Services Asset Reliablity Strainstall Ltd.
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Powertronics, a division of Eastern Time Designs, Inc. |
23.1%
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2 | Surplus City Liquidators |
15.4%
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3 | USi |
15.4%
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4 | AlphaLab, Inc. |
15.4%
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5 | Scotload |
15.4%
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6 | Lindsey Manufacturing Company |
15.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the line monitor page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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5 | 83.3% |
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1 | 16.7% |
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