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Re: Neumatics Digital Monitor
That's exactly what Daniel and Al were referring to: an analog pressure transducer (Pressure measuring device) that you can easily plug into the pneumatics system. You can send the value of that pressure sensor back to the OI through the user byte, which can be displayed on the small LCD on the OI.

Realistically though, even the value of the pressure switch would be quite useful. If you're not running the compressor, use air like crazy- if you are running it, be a little (or a lot) careful with your use. Or, for a lift, it could tell you important information related to the lift capacity. Who's really gonna care during the match if they have 70 or 85 psi in the tanks typically?
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