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Why 4-20 mA Current Signal is used instead of Voltage Signal?
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Why 4-20 mA Current Signal is used instead of Voltage Signal?

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

3 years ago
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What is Electrical Conduit? Types, Advantages, Disadvantages

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

6 months ago
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What is Power Cable? Types of Power Cables

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

6 months ago
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Difference between Smart Transmitter and Ordinary Transmitter

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

6 months ago
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What is a SMART Transmitter?

SMART transmitter stands for Single Modular Auto-ranging Remote Transducer. It superimpose communication signal on the analog current.

6 months ago
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Sensors and Transducers Classification

Learn the different classification of sensors and transducers in the industrial instrumentation and measurement systems.

6 months ago
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Instrument Loop Test Requirements and Operation Procedures

Learn how to do instrument loop test requirements and the operation procedures for the different transmitters and switch.

3 years ago
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Notes on Instrument Ranging

An important configuration parameter for any practical measurement or control system is instrument process variable ranging. This entails setting both…

4 years ago
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Common Mistakes in Instrumentation

This article shares the Common Mistakes in Instrumentation when working with transmitter, valve manifolds, multimeters, fault troubleshooting. The purpose of…

4 years ago
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Instrument Cable Voltage Drop

Sizing of instrument cable should be performed to ensure that instrument device such as solenoid valve and its cabling works…

4 years ago