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6/23/2010 LVDT Four Wire Mode Setup Procedure
The following Application Note provides the necessary steps to configure an LVDT module that measures the position of an LVDT transducer in four wire mode configuration.
6/4/2010 Multifunction VME I/O Board Features Support Flexible System Architectures
A new generation of I/O boards incorporating multifunction I/O, Bus Master function, Ethernet and system processors provide flexibility for implementation of new VME system architectures.
6/4/2010 Two Speed Measurement Data for Synchro/Resolver
How 2-Speed Measurement Data for Synchro/Resolver is Calculated and Presented
6/4/2010 Environmental Specifications for cPCI and VME cards
Information regarding Temperature, Humidity, Vibration and Shock for commercial, MIL (Air-cooled) and MIL (Conduction-cooled) cards.
11/18/2009 Ensuring EMI System Compliance
This Application Note gives recommendations for system setup which will help a power supply comply with EMI requirements
10/21/2009 Motion Electronics in Avionics
A white paper describing the theory behind synchros, resolvers, LVDT's and RVDT's
10/21/2009 Motion Electronics in Avionic Systems
A white paper describing the theory behind synchros, resolvers, LVDT's and RVDT's
9/24/2009 I/O Board Reference Guide
This Product P/N vs. Function matrix provides a guide to determining which functions (Simulation, Measurement, general I/O, Communications, etc.) are available in the various Board Platforms / Architectures (VME, VXI, cPCI, PCI, PC-104, & ISA) offered by the North Atlantic Industries Board Division.
9/22/2009 Power Monitor Comparison Matrix
Matrix comparing features of available Power Monitors
8/25/2009 Power Supply Reference Guide
This Power Supply Product P/N vs. Option matrix provides a Reference Guide to determining which functions (Wattage, Mechanical, Input & Features) are available in the various Platforms / Inputs (VME, cPCI, AC/DC, DC/DC, etc) offered by North Atlantic Industries.
8/14/2009 DDC Instrument Cross Reference
NAI offers Angle Position Indicators which are form, fit and function replacements for the DDC, "AP-306XX" and "AP-307XX" series of Angle Position Indicators; as well as the "SM-312" series of Synchro/Resplver Simulators.
7/31/2009 Measuring LVDT/RVDT Performance
This application note details set-up and test methods commonly used to perform some of the various measurements done on LVDT and RVDT electromagnetic displacement transducers using the versatile and flexible Model 2250 Digital Phase Angle Voltmeter.
5/5/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Appendix C
How reference waveform distortion affects tracking type Synchro to Digital converters. The following analysis shows the way in which reference waveform distortion is of no practical consequence.
5/5/2009 Harmonic distortion of the Reference Waveform
How reference waveform distortion affects tracking type Synchro to Digital converters. The following analysis shows the way in which reference waveform distortion is of no practical consequence.
5/5/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Appendix F
Effects of Quadrature Signals on a Servo System. The Digital to Synchro converter in a control loop and the effects of phase shifted signals on servo systems.
5/5/2009 Effects of Quadrature Signals on a Servo System
The Digital to Synchro converter in a control loop and the effects of phase shifted signals on servo systems.
5/4/2009 AC/Synchro/Resolver/Phase Glossary
This glossary provides many definitions for terms used in describing synchro/ resolver or servo system components.
5/4/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Chapter 4
Digital to Synchro/Resolver Conversion. Theory of Digital to Synchro/Resolver Conversion. (1.7 Meg)Topics include: Principles of operation, variations of accuracy and performance with reference frequency, quadrature errors and reference phase shift.
5/4/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Chapter 3
Synchro/Resolver to Digital Conversion.(2.3 Meg) Topics include: Tracking Synchro/Resolver to Digital Converters, Advantages of a tracking converter, Data Transfer, Bandwidth and Transfer of Tracking Converters and Velocity Voltage Outputs from Tracking Converters.
5/4/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Chapter 1 & 2
Synchro/Resolver Theory (3 Meg).Topics include: What are Synchros/Resolvers?, Coarse/Fine Synchro/Resolver systems, Synchro/Resolver Parameters, Synchro and Reliability, Scott T transformers, The representation of Angles in Digital Form and Synchro/Resolver connection conventions.
3/27/2009 I/O Board Software Reference Guide
This reference matrix provides a guide to determining which software drivers are available in the various Board Platforms / Architectures (VME, VPX, VXI, cPCI, PCI, PC-104, PMC & ISA) offered by North Atlantic Industries.
3/5/2009 Application Note: Encoder/Commutation Option
Detail use and operation discussion of the Encoder/Commutation option for the synchro/resolver measurement modules.
2/13/2009 AC/Synchro/Resolver/Phase Definitions
This glossary provides many definitions for terms used in describing synchro/ resolver or servo system components.
2/13/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Chapter 4 (Digital to Synchro/Resolver Conversion)
Digital to Synchro/Resolver Conversion. Theory of Digital to Synchro/Resolver Conversion. (1.7 Meg)Topics include: Principles of operation, variations of accuracy and performance with reference frequency, quadrature errors and reference phase shift.
2/13/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Chapter 3 (Synchro/Resolver to Digital Conversion)
Synchro/Resolver to Digital Conversion.(2.3 Meg) Topics include: Tracking Synchro/Resolver to Digital Converters, Advantages of a tracking converter, Data Transfer, Bandwidth and Transfer of Tracking Converters and Velocity Voltage Outputs from Tracking Converters.
2/13/2009 Synchro/Resolver Handbook Chapter 1 & 2 (Synchro/Resolver Theory)
Synchro/Resolver Theory (3 Meg).Topics include: What are Synchros/Resolvers?, Coarse/Fine Synchro/Resolver systems, Synchro/Resolver Parameters, Synchro and Reliability, Scott T transformers, The representation of Angles in Digital Form and Synchro/Resolver connection conventions.
2/13/2009 Using Power Supply Remote Sense
This application note explains what the remote sense feature on a power supply is. It also covers the use and connection of the remote sense feature.
2/13/2009 Power Conversion Terminology Help Guide
This guide consists of a glossary of commonly used power conversion technology terms. Many of these terms are used in the NAI product specifications. When reviewing NAI product specifications, this guide can be used as a reference for clarification of these specifications.
2/13/2009 Measuring Ripple on a Switching Power Supply
This Application Note shows the recommended method for measuring ripple on a switching power supply
2/13/2009 Quick Start Software Guide
The Quick Start Software Guide is an overview of the software supplied to support cPCI, PCI and VME products.
2/13/2009 VME Board Addressing Sheet
VME base address configuration for all VME 64xx cards.