Saturday, December 31, 2011

How to Utilize the Security Access Control System in an Effective Way?

       Access control refers to exerting control over who can interact with a resource. Often but not always, this involves an authority, who does the controlling. The resource can be a given building, group of buildings, or computer-based information system. And the principle of access control lies in Active Directory. All securable objects on a local computer or on the network, have security descriptor to help control access to the objects. In the security descriptors, there is information about who owns an object, who can access it and in what way, and what types of access are audited. In this way, it means that it has the access control list (ACL) of an object.
       Nowadays, access control becomes more and more significant for many people, since the privacy invasion starts to be rampant and common. Accordingly, one should be able to choose the appropriate supplier for security access control system. There are few things one needs to notice when selecting. Firstly of all, do a personal access inventory and decide on the level of access control that is needed for them. Secondly, make sure that each person on the access list agrees, and is willing to keep his access information confidential. Finally, start to look for companies which meet the access system requirement and narrow down to two finalists to choose between. After making the site visit, re-evaluate for the last time and make your final decision.
       Besides security access control system, one can also enhance on the surveillance equipment. You can consider installing CCTV equipment. The CCTV systems can be applied  to areas that need monitoring such as banks, casinos, airports, military installations, and convenience stores. As a consequent, for the better protection, CCTV is also a good option!

The Assembling Tips for Prototype PCB Assembly

       PCB assembly is used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, tracks or signal traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. And a PCB populated with electronic components is a printed circuit assembly (PCA), also known as a PCB assembly (PCBA). After the PCB is completed, electronic components must be attached to form a functional printed circuit assembly.

       Prototype PCB assembly is nearly identical to assembling a full run of PCBs. Most PCBs are made to fulfill a certain task, and optimizing the PCB for that task can strengthen the prototype. When performing PCB prototype assembly, it’s better to leave some room around the edge for safety concerns. Some parts in a PCB have to be placed in a specific area, and it can be easier to place these parts first. To assemble the prototype PCB, one can find manufacturer’s instruction about how far away from one another its parts should be placed. The best way is to follow all these instructions strictly, for it ensures that the heat generated by each part does not destroy nearby components.

       In order to ensure the PCB is optimized for the task it is meant to do, one should pick the parts for prototype PCB  assembly based upon the need and functionality. For example, if a PCB is meant to increase processing speeds, then using components that best integrate with the central processing unit (CPU) should be chosen. This should help the PCB work correctly, and it often makes the task of picking parts easier.

Friday, December 30, 2011

All about Solar Mounting

       The high rise in fuel and energy costs is not going to subside anytime soon. It is this reality that most households are turning to alternative means like solar outdoor lighting. This is the most efficient way to curb the high costs of energy and make huge savings on your monthly energy bills. Relying on solar though expensive in the initial cost of purchasing equipment for solar mounting, is an expense saving option that will pay up its initial cost and continue saving you on the monthly energy bills. This is because solar energy is absolutely free and you alone are to decide how much of it you need.

       When it comes to solar energy, the one question that most people grapple with is how to increase the efficiency and output of their systems. There are two solutions to this problem. One is to increase the number of solar panels one is having and the second method is to increase the efficiency of the existing panels. The second option largely depends on the kind of solar mounting in place and is much cheaper. It calls for the use of solar rack to increase the panels’ exposure to the sun to tap more solar energy. The conventional way of solar mounting has been to use a roof rack where the panels are raised on the roof for sunlight exposure. However, this method of solar mounting faces serious challenges when there is the presence of trees and other obstacles as this will limit the sun exposure.

       One can also make use of manually or automatically adjustable awnings to maximize sun exposure. There are many advantages that come with the use of solar outdoor lighting. One is the obvious aspect of saving on the cost of energy because you will be using free energy especially with proper solar mounting. Another advantage is that they are easy to maintain and safe in that their bulbs light low, hence cannot burn children or pets. They are also environmental friendly. This helps reduce the carbon emissions. They also do not cause extra heating in the house thus eliminating the need for air conditioning.

Something About the Foil Printing Technique

       Textile foil stamping uses heat and metallic film in a specialty printing process that produces a shiny design on paper, vinyl, textiles, wood, hard plastic, leather, and other materials. Foil stamping, also called hot stamping foil, dry stamping, foil imprinting, or leaf stamping, can be combined with dimensional embossing to make letters and images on business cards, book covers, gift cards, office folders, and a whole host of professional or personal items. This kind of fabric printing method is well received in European countries, which triggers the large production of hot stamping foils.
       Foil stamping machines, also known as hot foil stampers, use heat to transfer metallic foil to a solid surface. Examples of items that are foil stamped include pencils, napkins, matchbooks, photographs and books. The stamp foil is a permanent process. These machines are popular with wedding businesses, photography studios and other businesses that need to brand or mark products. A similar foil printing machine, called a foil fuser, creates a similar look in a process called foil fusing in which foil is fused to printer toner by means of heat.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Accurate Electric Test Equipment, Digital Multimeter

       Modern multimeters are often digital due to their accuracy, durability and extra features. In a digital multimeter (DVOM), the signal under test is converted to a voltage and an amplifier with electronically controlled gain preconditions the signal. Thie multi meter displays the quantity measured as a number, which eliminates parallax errors.
       The digital multimeter may have an embedded computer, which provides a wealth of convenience features. The measurement enhancements available for this electric test equipment include:
  1. Auto-ranging: it selects the correct range for the quantity under test so that the mostsignificant digits are shown.
  2. Auto-polarity for direct-current readings, shows if the applied voltage is positive (agrees with meter lead labels) or negative (opposite polarity to meter leads).
  3. Sample and hold, which will latch the most recent reading for examination after the instrument is removed from the circuit under test.
  4. Current-limited tests for voltage drop across semiconductor junctions.
  5. A graphic representation of the quantity under test, as a bar graph.
  6. A low-bandwidth oscilloscope.
  7. Automotive circuit testers, including tests for automotive timing and dwell signals.
  8. Simple data acquisition features to record maximum and minimum readings over a given period, or to take a number of samples at fixed intervals.
  9. Integration with tweezers for surface-mount technology.
  10. A combined LCR meter for small-size SMD and through-hole components.

The Composites and Application of Industrial Plastic Tooling

       There are different materials and design features are used in plastic tooling depending on the type of part that is being produced. Most molds (tools) are made out of steel or aluminum. Additionally, part design may require side actions in order to mold cores that are often perpendicular to the normal draw of the mold. These actions may be cam or hydraulically actuated.        Epoxy systems are used in industrial tooling applications to produce molds, master models, laminates, castings, fixtures, and other industrial production aids. This "plastic tooling" replaces metal, wood and other traditional materials, and generally improves the efficiency and either lowers the overall cost or shortens the lead-time for many industrial processes. Epoxies are also used in producing fiber-reinforced or composite parts. They are more expensive than polyester resins and vinyl ester resins, but usually produce stronger and more temperature-resistant composite parts.
       Injection molding is used to create many things such as wire spools, packaging, bottle caps, automotive dashboards, pocket combs, some musical instruments (and parts of them), one-piece chairs and small tables, storage containers, mechanical parts (including gears), and most other plastic products available today. Take LCD cabinet for instance, since the requirements of LCD cabinet keep growing due to the development of technology, it becomes one of the popular applications for plastic tooling.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Choose Wisely for Your DVI Digital Cable

       The Digital Video Interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device. The DVI standard has achieved widespread acceptance in the PC industry, both in desktop PCs and monitors. DVI digital cable is used with DVI-enabled graphics cards to utilize the Digital Visual Interface (sometimes called Digital Video Interface), in order to maximize the benefit of flat panel digital displays.
       There are several types of DVI digital cable or connector. Some transfer both analog and digital signals to accommodate intermixed components, as this digital interface acted as a bridge between the market transition from VGA and CRT monitors to digital monitors. When purchasing DVI cables, check with a knowledgeable salesperson to make sure the cables you are buying are right for your components.
       In order to choose the best digital video interface (DVI) cable, you will need to consider the components you are working with. The other main factor to consider is if a cable is dual- or single-link, since a dual-link DVI cable can transmit a higher resolution image. You will also want to choose a DVI cable that is an appropriate length, as some devices cannot transmit a signal over cables that are longer than about 16 feet (5 meters).

Sunday, December 18, 2011

How to Use the Ignition Coils

       Ignition coils (also called spark coils) are induction coils in the automobile's ignition systems, transforming the battery's 12 volts (6 volts in some older vehicles) to the thousands of volts (20 to 30 thousand volts or more) needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Some coils have an internal resistor to reduce the voltage and some rely on a resistor wire or an external resistor to reduce the voltage from the car's 12 volt wiring flowing into the coil. They are essentially autotransformers with a high ratio of secondary to primary windings. By "autotransformer," it means that the primary and secondary windings are not actually separated. That is to say, they share a few of the windings.
       Using ignition coils are fairly straightforward. Firstly, connecting 8 AA batteries in series provides more than enough current and voltage. The AA batteries should last for a lot of firings, so you might as well connect the batteries together by soldering wires onto them. Secondly, connect the high voltage terminal of your ignition coils to the tip of the spark plugs. The high voltage terminal is at the top center of the coil, with the deep socket. Use wire with good insulation. It’s better to keep the wires a few centimeters apart, and away from any moisture. Then use another wire to connect the body of the spark plug to one of the terminals of the ignition coils. Finally, run two wires from the positive and negative terminals of the ignition coil. A long, but fairly thick wire is a good choice; accordingly, you can trigger your cannon from a safe distance.
       Even though ignition coil produces about 10,000 volts, it actually is less dangerous than the 110 volt that comes out of a wall socket. This is because ignition coil does not produce enough current to cause damage. Furthermore, the high output voltages only produce in transients on the input current.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Selecting the Right Foul Weather Gear For Your Sail

       We need to wear clothes and we wear different kind of clothes depend on different situations. In school, we need to wear school uniforms; at work, we wear formal suit to look professional. And in wedding, men may be wear tuxedos and women may wear dress. Since there are plenty kinds of clothes designs for different purpose, there is sportswear for sportsman to wear for sure. In this article, I would like to introduce one kind of outdoor sports clothing specifically used for sailing.
       When sailing, it’s necessary for you to wear some protective garment. One of the most common one is foul weather gear. It is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather. If you’re planning anything longer than day trips in your boat, this kind of sailing gear will be the perfect choice for you. On sailboats, their open cockpits expose the deck crew to spray and rain for hours on end. And in the tropics, a midnight rainstorm can be surprisingly cold and miserable. For warmth beneath, you should wear loose-fitting layers, starting with a T-shirt and a long-sleeved shirt, topped with a woolen or polyester-fleece sweater if necessary. Wearing wool clothes is a good choice, for it will keep you warm even if sweat condenses inside the fabric
       The function of sailing gear is to keep you warm and dry in stormy conditions and must be comfortable without being bulky. It’s divided into four major categories for dinghy sailing, inshore work, coastal work, and ocean sailing. Your choice should depend on the kind of sailing you do. For example, the considerable outlay for the best jacket and pants for ocean work may not be justified if you do most of your sailing on inshore waters.

How Gooseneck Lamp Affects Shopping Behavior


       For indoor and outdoor lighting, gooseneck lamp is one of the most versatile products available in the market. You can browse through the various websites that offer complete gooseneck utility from lamp, microphone, rack mount and more. And when it comes to gooseneck light, it adds some magical effect on shopping. For store design, it can attract customers for its brilliance and sparkle. One simple example is that an outdoor gooseneck lamp can tell customer that this store is open for business, thus attract people come and shop!
       Moreover, it can arouse customer’s emotional thrill, which is one of the important factors that make them buy a product. This kind of light can create an authentic feature and long lasting value; therefore, customer will want to stay at the store and enjoy the shopping experience for a while. Visual impact can be a crucial component of store merchandising. Customers entering the store are greatly influenced by visual information they gathered in the first split of a second. For instance, color can catch a shopper's attention and can greatly affect their mood.