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.
Basics
We have the latest collection of basics of instrumentation topics, industrial instrumentation, and control engineering basic concepts.
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.
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.
Difference between Smart Transmitter and Ordinary Transmitter
Key differences between ordinary transmitter and smart transmitter are Performance, Rangeability, Remote Adjustability, and Reliability.
What is a SMART Transmitter?
SMART transmitter stands for Single Modular Auto-ranging Remote Transducer. It superimpose communication signal on the analog current.
Sensors and Transducers Classification
Learn the different classification of sensors and transducers in the industrial instrumentation and measurement systems.
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.
Notes on Instrument Ranging
An important configuration parameter for any practical measurement or control system is instrument process variable ranging. This entails setting both
Common Mistakes in Instrumentation
This article shares the Common Mistakes in Instrumentation when working with transmitter, valve manifolds, multimeters, fault troubleshooting. The purpose of
Instrument Cable Voltage Drop
Sizing of instrument cable should be performed to ensure that instrument device such as solenoid valve and its cabling works