The Mark V STAM - A Microcomputer for Acquiring Field Data
R. L. Decker · SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series · 1979
The Statistical Analog Monitor (STAM) was developed by the Fluid Power Research Center to gather information about the operational severity of hydraulic systems operating in the field. A new device, the Mark V STAM, has been designed using a single-chip microcomputer. This device promises to provide more accurate data and new flexibilities in configuring tests. This paper discusses the STAM concept and the theory of operation of the Mark V STAM hardware. The application of the STAM is illustrated with actual results from a vehicle operated in three different conditions.