Basics of Instrumentation - Instrumentation Tools

Interesting Multimeter Functions (And What They Really Do)

In this article, I will explain the various key functions you will typically find in a digital multimeter.

Learn the difference between a transmitter and transducer with examples in industrial instrumentation.

In this article, we are going to discuss various kinds of instrumentation documents used for project engineering.

Analog signals are continuous and digital are discrete. Learn what are analog and digital signals and differences between them.

Learn the difference between accuracy, tolerance, measurement uncertainty, and error in the calibration field.

Process drawings are divided into two major categories. Process Flow diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

Learn why 4-20 mA current signal is used in industrial automation plants instead of a voltage signal 0-5v, 0-10v etc.

The purpose of an electrical conduit is to protect the enclosed cable wiring from fires, mechanical damages, and corrosion.

The power cable is an electrical cable that comprises one or more conductors held together with an overall sheath.

Key differences between ordinary transmitter and smart transmitter are Performance, Rangeability, Remote Adjustability, and Reliability.