Learn How To Use All The Functions On Your Multimeter!!You are about to discover how to really use your Multimeter Settings! Its seems there is a lot of confusion on how to use a Multimeter now adays, so this book was created to demystify exactly that! Filled with picture examples and jam packed with helpful tips and tricks that are sure to increase your understanding of all the functions. Now in a new revised edition with new illustrations and explanation!! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Chapter 1: Introduction To Multi-meters: Manual, Auto Ranging and Analog Chapter 2: Voltage DC & AC Chapter 3: Amperage DC & AC Chapter 4: Resistance, Continuity, Diode and Capacitance Function Chapter 5: Hz & Duty Cycle Chapter 6: Temperature Chapter 7: Graphing Multimeters and Uses Chapter 8: Multimeter Accuracy and Choosing the Right Meter Chapter 9: Miscellaneous Electrical Tips And Tricks &Much, much more!Also Available in Ebook Format. Order Your Copy Today! Now In A New REVISED EDITION Created From Customer Comments and Demands. Take Action And Learn How To Use A Multimeter Fast!! Read more

Learn To Test Electrical Circuits Like A Pro FAST!!You’re about to discover how to never again misdiagnose any problem and fix it right the first time!Filled with picture examples and jam packed with helpful tips and tricks that are sure to help you diagnose the problem faster. This book will show you how to refine your testing skills as an Electrician or Technician using all the best testing methods!! Now in a new revised edition filled with new illustrations and explanation!! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Chapter 1: Important Things To Remember Before Starting Diagnosis Chapter 2: Voltage Testing Like a Pro Chapter 3: Open Circuit Testing Chapter 4: Resistance Problem Testing Using The Voltmeter Chapter 5: Miscellaneous Electrical Tricks And Diagnostic Tips &Much, much more!Also Available in Ebook Format. Download Your Copy Today! And You Too Can Get Started In Testing Electrical Circuit Like A Pro!! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. Read more

Learn How To Find Any Kind Of Electrical Shorts On Cars, Motorcycles, Households And Industrial Electrical Systems Fast!!!You’re about to discover the different kinds of electrical shorts there are as well as how to test and find them fast!! Filled with more picture examples and jam packed with helpful tips and tricks to help you diagnose the Electrical Short faster. Now in a new revised edition with new illustrations and explanation!!Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Chapter 1: Electrical Shorts Chapter 2: Finding Shorts To Ground Chapter 3: Finding Shorts to Power Chapter 4: AC Circuit Shorts&Much, much more!Also Available in Ebook Format. Download your copy today!! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. Read more

2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER — HISTORY: GENERAL ". . . inherently interesting, unique, and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and academic library Physics of Time & Scientific Measurement history collections, and supplemental curriculum studies lists.” —Midwest Book Review "A wonderful look into understanding and recording time, Orzel’s latest is appropriate for all readers who are curious about those ticks and tocks that mark nearly every aspect of our lives." —Booklist “A thorough, enjoyable exploration of the history and science behind measuring time.” —Foreword Reviews It’s all a matter of time—literally. From the movements of the spheres to the slipperiness of relativity, the story of science unfolds through the fascinating history of humanity’s efforts to keep time. Our modern lives are ruled by clocks and watches, smartphone apps and calendar programs. While our gadgets may be new, however, the drive to measure and master time is anything but—and in A Brief History of Timekeeping, Chad Orzel traces the path from Stonehenge to your smartphone. Predating written language and marching on through human history, the desire for ever-better timekeeping has spurred technological innovation and sparked theories that radically reshaped our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Orzel, a physicist and the bestselling author of Breakfast with Einstein and How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog continues his tradition of demystifying thorny scientific concepts by using the clocks and calendars central to our everyday activities as a jumping-off point to explore the science underlying the ways we keep track of our time. Ancient solstice markers (which still work perfectly 5,000 years later) depend on the basic astrophysics of our solar system; mechanical clocks owe their development to Newtonian physics; and the ultra-precise atomic timekeeping that enables GPS hinges on the predictable oddities of quantum mechanics. Along the way, Orzel visits the delicate negotiations involved in Gregorian calendar reform, the intricate and entirely unique system employed by the Maya, and how the problem of synchronizing clocks at different locations ultimately required us to abandon the idea of time as an absolute and universal quantity. Sharp and engaging, A Brief History of Timekeeping is a story not just about the science of sundials, sandglasses, and mechanical clocks, but also the politics of calendars and time zones, the philosophy of measurement, and the nature of space and time itself. For those interested in science, technology, or history, or anyone who’s ever wondered about the instruments that divide our days into moments: the time you spend reading this book may fly, and it is certain to be well spent. Read more

Learn How To Test All Relays And Its Related Circuits Fast!!You will discover how to never again misdiagnose any problem involving a relay and fix it right the first time! Now in a new revised edition filled with new illustrations and explanations!! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Chapter 1: Basic Electrical Concepts And Training Chapter 2: The Relay: What a Relay Really Is Chapter 3: Relay and Relay Circuits Diagnosis Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Relay Tips & Tricks&Much, much more!Also Available in Ebook Format. Download your copy today!! Take action and Learn how to test these confusing devices fast!! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. Read more

A captivating, surprising history of timekeeping and how it has shaped our world.For thousands of years, people of all cultures have made and used clocks, from the city sundials of ancient Rome to the medieval water clocks of imperial China, hourglasses fomenting revolution in the Middle Ages, the Stock Exchange clock of Amsterdam in 1611, Enlightenment observatories in India, and the high-precision clocks circling the Earth on a fleet of GPS satellites that have been launched since 1978. Clocks have helped us navigate the world and build empires, and have even taken us to the brink of destruction. Elites have used them to wield power, make money, govern citizens, and control lives—and sometimes the people have used them to fight back.Through the stories of twelve clocks, About Time brings pivotal moments from the past vividly to life. Historian and lifelong clock enthusiast David Rooney takes us from the unveiling of al-Jazari’s castle clock in 1206, in present-day Turkey; to the Cape of Good Hope observatory at the southern tip of Africa, where nineteenth-century British government astronomers moved the gears of empire with a time ball and a gun; to the burial of a plutonium clock now sealed beneath a public park in Osaka, where it will keep time for 5,000 years.Rooney shows, through these artifacts, how time has been imagined, politicized, and weaponized over the centuries—and how it might bring peace. Ultimately, he writes, the technical history of horology is only the start of the story. A history of clocks is a history of civilization. Read more

This book includes performance checks that you can do at home without investing a lot of your hard-earned cash in expensive test equipment. Using new products from the Internet and free software in place of expensive test equipment. Later sections deal with more advanced testing methods which require a more serious investment in test instruments. Even if you don’t want to invest money in buying a lot of equipment that you will seldom use. You can read the ‘lab testing’ chapters to get an appreciation of how the tests are carried out and the ‘real world’ situations they emulate. Are the bands dead? Or has your receiver developed a fault? Maybe your antenna system has a problem? How do you check? Why do any tests at all? Many people have been involved with the radio hobby for years and have never tested anything. But what happens when something does go wrong? Will you even know there is a problem? And if you do, how will you identify the cause and fix it? Read more

THE NARRATIVE DIAGNOSIS: I have some bad news for you — your AF (AND Frequency) is a bloated 3.8%, your N.I. (Narrative Index, BUT/AND ratio) is an anemic 4. There’s a real risk of you boring an audience to death. The ABT Narrative Template, already famous for its use in “Cat Herding" and “silo busting," now has two very powerful metrics — the AF and the NI.In this ground-breaking and original book, Lincoln But Trump, Randy Olson introduces a whole new quantitative component to both narrative structure and, crucial for today’s world, messaging. Here, for the first time ever, are two very simple but powerful “narrative metrics” that now make possible the “narrative diagnosis” of content. The metrics do for storytelling the same thing a doctor does to assess your health — i.e. they tell you if you have a problem.Is it quackery for simpletons? A fair question, but just look at the simple patterns that emerge, starting with the metrics for the legendary 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The data are as clear as "night and day" (the same comparision a reporter used to describe the two candidates). The results have been sitting there waiting to be discovered for 160 years.It’s a whole new way to look at messaging and narrative strength for both the political and historical worlds.- Park Howell, Host, The Business of Story PodcastI now use the two metrics routinely in my legal work. - Doug Passon, Host, “Set for Sentencing” PodcastFollowing the basic ABT (And, But, Therefore) form that Olson has been researching for 15 years, he outlines the need for a quantitative approach. He introduces the two metrics, then applies them to the novel idea of, “Narrative Forensics” in which hypotheses can be tested by calculating the two metrics for various materials.Chapters include:- The NY Times launches an editorial dud- ABT Narrative Framework Review- Two words, two metrics: AND, BUT, AF, NI- “Gumming versus biting” commentary- The World Bank Story: A Plague of ANDs and rising AF- The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858: Showcasing BUT- Applying the two metrics (AND Frequency, BUT/AND ratio) in the real world- Putting the two metrics to work for you- The need for new approaches to today’s information-saturated communications landscape- Suggested Hire: The MLA (Media Landscape Advisor) Using the two narrative metrics Olson shows how you can diagnose your own narrative strength, then work to improve it. Read more

This thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition of a time-honored text provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) for elemental microanalysis, electron backscatter diffraction analysis (EBSD) for micro-crystallography, and focused ion beams. Students and academic researchers will find the text to be an authoritative and scholarly resource, while SEM operators and a diversity of practitioners — engineers, technicians, physical and biological scientists, clinicians, and technical managers — will find that every chapter has been overhauled to meet the more practical needs of the technologist and working professional. In a break with the past, this Fourth Edition de-emphasizes the design and physical operating basis of the instrumentation, including the electron sources, lenses, detectors, etc. In the modern SEM, many of the low level instrument parameters are now controlled and optimized by the microscope’s software, and user access is restricted. Although the software control system provides efficient and reproducible microscopy and microanalysis, the user must understand the parameter space wherein choices are made to achieve effective and meaningful microscopy, microanalysis, and micro-crystallography. Therefore, special emphasis is placed on beam energy, beam current, electron detector characteristics and controls, and ancillary techniques such as energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD).With 13 years between the publication of the third and fourth editions, new coverage reflects the many improvements in the instrument and analysis techniques. The SEM has evolved into a powerful and versatile characterization platform in which morphology, elemental composition, and crystal structure can be evaluated simultaneously. Extension of the SEM into a 'dual beam' platform incorporating both electron and ion columns allows precision modification of the specimen by focused ion beam milling. New coverage in the Fourth Edition includes the increasing use of field emission guns and SEM instruments with high resolution capabilities, variable pressure SEM operation, theory, and measurement of x-rays with high throughput silicon drift detector (SDD-EDS) x-ray spectrometers. In addition to powerful vendor- supplied software to support data collection and processing, the microscopist can access advanced capabilities available in free, open source software platforms, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ImageJ-Fiji for image processing and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) DTSA II for quantitative EDS x-ray microanalysis and spectral simulation, both of which are extensively used in this work. However, the user has a responsibility to bring intellect, curiosity, and a proper skepticism to information on a computer screen and to the entire measurement process. This book helps you to achieve this goal.Realigns the text with the needs of a diverse audience from researchers and graduate students to SEM operators and technical managersEmphasizes practical, hands-on operation of the microscope, particularly user selection of the critical operating parameters to achieve meaningful resultsProvides step-by-step overviews of SEM, EDS, and EBSD and checklists of critical issues for SEM imaging, EDS x-ray microanalysis, and EBSD crystallographic measurementsMakes extensive use of open source software: NIH ImageJ-FIJI for image processing and NIST DTSA II for quantitative EDS x-ray microanalysis and EDS spectral simulation.Includes case studies to illustrate practical problem solvingCovers Helium ion scanning microscopyOrganized into relat Read more

Learn how to measure electrical quantities correctlyDo you want to learn how to use a multimeter to measure electrical quantities? Have you been finding it difficult troubleshooting your home appliances and want to learn how to find simple electrical faults? Then pay attention to this guide because you are going to learn the basics of electronics and how to measure different electrical quantities correctly. You might want to ask what exactly is a multimeter?A multimeter is a device used to measure AC or DC voltage, resistance, continuity of electrical components, and small amounts of current in circuits. This instrument will let you know if a certain circuit has voltage. By doing so, the multimeter will help you accomplish a wide variety of useful tasks, such as measuring ohms, volts, and amps.Using a multimeter is not difficult, but there are a few things to keep in mind. An incorrect setting can lead to a defective device. This book will teach you how to use a digital multimeter.With this device, you will be able to measure currents, voltages, resistivity and continuity. In this way, you will be able to debug your circuits in search of electrical faults.Therefore, if you want to learn about how to use the multimeter to measure voltage, current and resistance in faulty appliances, pay proper attention to what you are going to learn in this book.First, you should get a precise overview of the structure of the device so that you can use the multimeter correctly. Knowing the basic electrical parameters is important in order to be able to use the multimeter correctly. This guide will walk you through everything about the multimeter, the different parts of the multimeter and how to correctly carry out measurement of different electrical components.In this book, you will discover:What is a multimeterMain parts of a multimeterBasic functions of a multimterElements of electrical circuitHow to measure voltage with the multimeterHow to measure current with the multimeterHow to measure resistance with the multimterHow to measure continuity with the multimeterHow to measure temperature with the multimterHow to check the value of a resistorHow to check the status of a cableAnd much more..What’s more? Get started immediately!If you want to learn how to use the digital multimeter to check for electrical faults and measure electrical quantities, then take the first step. Pick up your copy now by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page. Read more

NOW UPDATED FOR MINITAB 22!The tools and technique used in the Design of Experiments (DOE) have been used around the world to solve seemingly impossible problems in science and engineering.The majority of engineers and scientists have had little exposure to this important technique and this book has been written with the authors 30 years experience in practical design of experiments aimed squarely at practising engineers and scientists rather than statisticians and mathematicians.Practical Design of Experiments takes a graphical approach using a software tool called Minitab.The author concentrates on each step of using the technique with explanations along the way of each decision point.Readers will find this guide both practical and useful, with copious screenshots of the software in use and clear precise explanations.The emphasis is on quantifying the effects of a number of variables before optimising them.Key points:Provides tools and techniques for practical business and process improvement.Introduces screenshots and explanations for each step of designing an experiment, carrying out an experiment and then analysing the results.A worked example, again explained step by step with advice from the author at each step.This book will be extremely useful to engineers and scientists who want to solve quality, process and manufacturing problems quickly and easily.About the AuthorColin Hardwick is the leading expert in the practical use of Design of Experiments in the UK.He holds a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems from Warwick University and a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield.He has trained people extensively in Design of Experiments and is currently Managing Director of Hardwick Consultants Ltd.A qualified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, he spent 20 years as a Quality Manager and Statistician for Rolls-Royce and has has also worked as Quality Director for other major companies such as Chemring PLC. Read more

Explore the fascinating realm of electronics with "How to Use an Oscilloscope," a thorough guide that demystifies oscilloscopes, helping you grasp electronic signals with ease.In this book, you will discover:Core concepts: Gain a solid understanding of oscilloscopes, from setup to usage.Signal analysis: Learn to interpret waveforms, identify signal types, and decode patterns.Advanced measurements: Accurately measure voltage, current, frequency, and phase.Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve signal problems like distortion and noise with confidence.Practical uses: Apply oscilloscopes in circuit analysis, debugging, and signal inspection.This book is ideal for:Electronics enthusiasts exploring circuit analysis.Students needing a comprehensive oscilloscope guide.Technicians and engineers wanting to sharpen troubleshooting skills.Harness the full potential of your oscilloscope and delve deeper into electronics. Get your copy today to enhance your signal analysis skills! Read more

This text presents readers with an engaging while rigorous manual on the use of oscilloscopes in laboratory and field settings. It describes procedures for measuring and displaying waveforms, gives examples of how this information can be used for repairing malfunctioning equipment and developing new designs, and explains steps for debugging pre-production prototypes. The book begins by examining how the oscilloscope displays electrical energy as traces on X and Y co-ordinates, freely transitioning without loss of information between time and frequency domains, in accordance with the Fourier Transform and its modern correlate, the Fast Fourier Transform. The book continues with practical applications and case studies, describes how oscilloscopes are used in diagnosing pulse width modulation (PWM) problems--looking at serial data streaming and analyzing power supply noise and premises power quality issues—and emphasizes the great functionality of mixed-signal as opposed to mixed-domain oscilloscope, and earlier instruments. Featuring many descriptions of applications in applied science and physics, Oscilloscopes: A Manual for Students, Engineers, and Scientists is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners. Read more

Most Americans think learning the metric system is difficult, when it's surprisingly easy. Whether you're learning the metric system for school, work, travel, or just to know, Learning the Metric System: Walks you through learning the metric prefixes.Shows you how to conceptualize metric weights and measures.Shows you how to convert between metric and customary units.Gives a brief history of how and why the metric system and US weights and measures came to be.Looks at past efforts of the US to adopt the metric system,Nearly 7 billion people have learned the metric system. So can you. Read more

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Have you ever looked at the inside of an electronic gadget and thought, "How does this actually work?" It's easy to feel like electronics are some kind of complicated mystery, full of invisible signals doing who-knows-what. But what if I told you there's a tool that lets you actually see those signals? It's true!I created this book to take away the confusion around one of the most useful tools in electronics: the oscilloscope. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't. Either way, if you're interested in understanding how electronic circuits behave, or if you're working with electronics and need to figure out what's going on, this book is for you. It's designed to be straightforward and easy to follow, even if you're completely new to the world of electronic testing equipment. Think of it as your friendly introduction to understanding the language of electricity, visualized as waveforms. I'll guide you through the basics, step-by-step, so you can confidently use an oscilloscope to see what's happening inside your circuits.Here are some things you’ll gain from going through this book:You will get a solid grasp on the fundamental ideas behind waveform analysis. No complicated jargon, just clear explanations of what it all means.You will learn, in plain English, how to actually set up an oscilloscope and use its main controls. I break it down into simple steps so it’s not intimidating.You will be able to look at different kinds of waveforms and understand what they are telling you about the signals in your circuits. This is key to diagnosing problems and understanding performance.You will develop the ability to use an oscilloscope to troubleshoot common issues in electronic circuits. Stop guessing and start seeing what's really happening.You will build real confidence in using an oscilloscope, moving from feeling confused to feeling capable and in control.You will build a strong starting point for further learning in electronics and circuit design. This knowledge is a stepping stone to even more advanced skills.Learning to use an oscilloscope isn't as difficult as it might seem. With the right guidance, you can absolutely learn to use this instrument effectively. This book provides that guidance. I believe anyone with a bit of curiosity and a desire to learn can master the basics. You don't need to be a genius or have years of experience. You just need clear, accessible instruction, and that's exactly what I've aimed to provide. You'll be surprised at how quickly you can start making sense of waveforms and gaining insights into your electronic projects.Ready to start seeing the signals? If you're looking to unlock the power of the oscilloscope and understand the hidden world of electronic waveforms, then get your hands on this book and begin your journey today! Read more

Dr. Tony Prensa is a globally recognized expert in digital project management and organizational leadership. With over 35 years of experience leading transformative projects across industries, Dr. Prensa empowers professionals to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. His practical approach to tools, teams, and transformation makes this playbook an essential resource for modern project leaders.The Digital Project Playbook: Mastering Tools & Teams For BUSINESS TRANSFORMATIONThis Book Leads Digital Projects with Confidence and Transformative Impact In today’s fast-evolving tech-driven world, digital project management isn’t just a skill it’s a competitive advantage. Whether you’re navigating complex cross-functional teams, leveraging the latest tools, or driving digital transformation, The Digital Project Playbook: Mastering Tools & Teams For Business Transformation is your ultimate guide to success Read more

An interdisciplinary history of standardized measurements. Measurement is all around us—from the circumference of a pizza to the square footage of an apartment, from the length of a newborn baby to the number of miles between neighboring towns. Whether inches or miles, centimeters or kilometers, measures of distance stand at the very foundation of everything we do, so much so that we take them for granted. Yet, this has not always been the case. This book reaches back to medieval Italy to speak of a time when measurements were displayed in the open, showing how such a deceptively simple innovation triggered a chain of cultural transformations whose consequences are visible today on a global scale. Drawing from literary works and frescoes, architectural surveys, and legal compilations, Emanuele Lugli offers a history of material practices widely overlooked by historians. He argues that the public display of measurements in Italy’s newly formed city republics not only laid the foundation for now centuries-old practices of making, but also helped to legitimize local governments and shore up church power, buttressing fantasies of exactitude and certainty that linger to this day. This ambitious, truly interdisciplinary book explains how measurements, rather than being mere descriptors of the real, themselves work as powerful molds of ideas, affecting our notions of what we consider similar, accurate, and truthful. Read more

Instruments Calibration is one of the key area in Instrumentation and Control Systems. This handbook has covered the comprehensive information about the Instrument Calibration. This is helpful to Instrumentation,Automation and Control Engineers and Technicians. Read more

This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the theory (physical principles), design, and practical implementations of various sensors for scientific, industrial, and consumer applications. This latest edition focuses on the sensing technologies driven by the expanding use of sensors in mobile devices. These new miniature sensors will be described, with an emphasis on smart sensors which have embedded processing systems. The chapter on chemical sensors has also been expanded to present the latest developments.Digital systems, however complex and intelligent they may be, must receive information from the outside world that is generally analog and not electrical. Sensors are interface devices between various physical values and the electronic circuits that "understand" only a language of moving electrical charges. In other words, sensors are the eyes, ears, and noses of silicon chips.Unlike other books on sensors, the Handbook of Modern Sensors is organized according to the measured variables (temperature, pressure, position, etc.). This book is a reference text for students, researchers interested in modern instrumentation (applied physicists and engineers), sensor designers, application engineers and technicians whose job it is to understand, select and/or design sensors for practical systems. Read more