New Messaging Protocol (MQTT Client and MQTT Broker) for EDM VCS, EDM DSA, and EDM THV

The implementation of MQTT in EDM allows users to monitor the status of environmental tests (vibration, temperature, humidity) running in EDM VCS and measurements taken in EDM DSA. Users can even remotely run a test. This new messaging protocol will replace Socket Messages in EDM.

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Rivian EV Battery Testing Training

The Crystal Instruments Support Team (CIST) recently visited Rivian in Normal, Illinois to provide training on EDM Dynamic Signal Analysis (DSA) and Vibration Control Systems (VCS) software for the battery test engineers. The training included a software overview focusing on vibration testing electric vehicle batteries.

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2022 Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference & Expo (VIATC) - Savannah, GA

Crystal Instruments enjoyed sharing handheld and high channel condition monitoring solutions from August 3-4 at the 45th Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference & Expo (VIATC) in Savannah, GA. Vibration practitioners from industries such as nuclear energy to machine monitoring gathered to exchange ideas, learn from industry experts, and interface with various equipment providers.

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Overview of 2022 Automotive Testing Expo-Europe in Stuttgart, Germany (June 21-23, 2022)

The 2022 Automotive Testing Expo-Europe was held from June 21-23 in Stuttgart, Germany as usual this year. Industry leaders in the automotive testing industry gathered together to exhibit their new technologies. All attendees enjoyed socializing after suffering from isolation during the global pandemic. Our team connected with current and new contacts to discuss the latest innovative technologies provided by Crystal Instruments environmental testing and data acquisition systems.

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Calculating the RMS of a Random Profile

There are two common ways to interpret the frequencies between each breakpoint in the Random profile. The most common method is Log-Log (meaning the log of the amplitudes scales with the log of the frequencies.) Another method is Log-Linear, where the log of the amplitudes scales directly with the frequencies).

In this post, we will show how to calculate the acceleration, velocity and displacement RMS values of a Log-Log and Log-Linear Random profile.

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2022 Sensors Expo & Conference Overview

The 2022 Sensors Expo & Conference was held during June 27-29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Over 5,000+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors were in attendance. From sensors and chips to cloud applications, the Sensors Converge Conference presents the latest advancements and training for technical professionals designing the future of high-tech innovations.

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