Altus Questions

1. Q: Can I purchase my own PCMCIA memory cards for the Altus or must I purchase them through Kinemetrics?

2. Q: Can I use Compact Flash cards in an Altus if I use a Compact Flash (CF) to PCMCIA adapter?

3. Q: My PC does not have a COM port. Can I transfer data from the K2 using a USB to Serial adapter?

4. Q. I seem to get corrupted files when retrieving through a modem. Is this an identified problem?

5. Q: I have a K2 with a terminal server. How can I transfer files from this unit?

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QuickLook Software Questions

1. Q: Why does my K2 show a full scale of 5Vpp when I believe it should be a 2.5Vpp?

EpiSensor Questions

1. Q. What is the polarity convention of Kinemetrics sensors?

2. Q. I have been trying to formulate an accelerometer response file. The poles are listed in the manual, but not the number of zeros. I will also need the normalization factor (at 1 Hz), and the velocity output (V/m/s).

3. Q: What is the damping and frequency response of EpiSensors?

MitiGator/QDR Questions

1. Q: The MitiGator is specified as accepting 10-24 volts DC. My supply provides 24 volts DC +/-10%. Is that okay?

2. Q: What is the damping and frequency response of the QDR?

3. Q: Are there any independent approvals or certifications for the MitiGator or QDR?

4. Q: I have to connect a MitiGator to switch an external circuit. How should I do this?

Q330 and Related Products

1. Q: Where can I get information about the Q330 and related software/hardware products?

SMA Software Questions

1. Q: Your SMA software uses a parallel port HASP key, but my new PC doesn't have a parallel port.

2. Q: I own your SMA software, but the program doesn't see the key. Will you please send me the driver?

Gel Cell Batteries

1. Q: Q: As a safety precaution, we are considering drilling and installing a small vent in the watertight cover of our old DSA-1 Accelerograph. As the units are inside and protected, water intrusion is not a problem. Are there any other problems that might be induced by venting the case?