And launching the JMK Academy For a while now I have had a membership option on this site. There is a member benefits category that only members can access and it is typically video content. These include various un-boxing videos, how-to videos, etc. In fact at the end of every how-to post, there is a […]
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Calculations in VTScada
You already know I like VTScada as my HMI/SCADA application of choice, and being able to add functions and calculation to tags is another reason I like it. And did you know they have a FREE (as in beer) version that you can download and work with? Its what I use for my Home Energy […]
Installing VTScada
Compared to a lot of industrial software VTScada is very easy to install and get started with. A few years ago I went through the process for a client to figure out what was the best solution for their company. I choose VTScada and have NEVER regretted that decision. In fact its one of the […]
Should you be concerned about Arc Blast?
Short answer yes, but how concerned? Well that’s a harder question to answer. As far as I’m aware, there hasn’t been a single arc blast fatality, regardless of the incident energy. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t a hazard but the risk associated with that hazard may be lower than you have been told. Arc […]
Connect a SEL-849 with VTScada
I’m helping a client troubleshoot an HPU motor tripping. There isn’t any monitoring of current and they are running out of ideas. I suggested we pick up a SEL-849 and tie it into the SCADA and trend the current and figure out how that works. This post is a tutorial on how to get started […]