How are absolute and relative pressure measuring ranges distinguished? There are considerable international differences. They can be explained in the following example: Europe: 0 … 10 bar / 0 … 10 bar abs America: 0 … 150 psig / 150 psia In Europe only the …
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Electronic pressure sensor/pressure transmitter or mechanical pressure indicator?
| Stefan HeuselFor some years now, it has been possible to increasingly automate production processes, and by doing to to achieve substantial cost reductions in some cases. This raises the question: does it still make sense to use mechanical pressure measuring instruments? The …
Analogue output signals of pressure sensors 2: DC 0 … 10 V, DC 1 … 5 V, DC 1 … 10 V
| Stefan HeuselApart from the current signals described in the article "Analogue output signals of pressure sensors 1", the voltage signals 0 … 10 V, 1 … 5 V and 1 … 10 V are used in industrial automation for the transmission of measured values. As with the current signals, …
Analogue output signals of pressure sensors 1: 4 … 20 mA
| Stefan HeuselIn industrial automation and in pressure sensors in particular, the current signal of 4 ... 20 mA is the most frequently used signal for analogue transmission of values. The wide use of this signal is due to its ease of handling and especially its interference …
What is a pressure transmitter?
| Anna GriesThe manufacturers of pressure sensors use many different terms for the various designs of measuring instruments, such as pressure sensor, pressure transmitter, pressure transducer, etc. At WIKA, the term: “pressure transmitter” is commonly used to refer to a …