EtherNet/IP is open-source and is managed and developed by the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA), a tax-exempt business league that includes a wide variety of…
What programming languages can I use with SeaMAX for Windows to control Sealevel SeaI/O and eI/O digital and analog I/O devices?
SeaMAX for Windows provides both a .NET DLL and a native DLL with nearly identical capability to control these device types. The .NET DLL should…
Should I use an RTD or thermocouple to measure temperature?
There are several factors to consider when choosing a temperature sensor. A Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) is typically a metal coil wrapped around a ceramic…
What is the difference between A/D resolution and A/D accuracy?
Resolution and accuracy are two commonly confused specifications for analog to digital conversions. Resolution defines the smallest increment of change that can be detected…
How can I measure floating analog signals?
We recommend using a SeaI/O-570 module, which has eight 16-bit A/D inputs that are capable of measuring floating, or non-referenced, analog signals. For instructions and…
What is a floating analog signal?
A floating signal source is a signal that is not connected in any fashion to the building ground system but rather has an isolated…
How should unused analog inputs be handled?
Non-connected analog inputs should always be connected to the analog ground or common reference terminal. This eliminates phantom readings on all unused analog inputs.…