Does multiplexing cause sensor fatigue due to turning them on and off (Filament Effect)?
No. Properly designed sensors are not adversely affected by on and off powering. Furthermore, since vibration data is not taken constantly throughout the day, continuous sensor powering increases the user’s operating costs. Extensive testing of Wilcoxon sensors (over 2,000,000 turn ons and offs) have proven multiplexing does not cause sensor fatigue. Multiplexers are programmed to power sensors at specific intervals, take the readings, and send it to the computer.
No. Properly designed sensors are not adversely affected by on and off powering. Furthermore, since vibration data is not taken constantly throughout the day, continuous sensor powering increases the user’s operating costs. Extensive testing of Wilcoxon Research sensors (over 2,000,000 turn ons and offs) have proven multiplexing does not cause sensor fatigue. Multiplexers are programmed to power sensors at specific intervals, take the readings, and send it to the computer.
