A heated object emits electromagnetic radiation. At temperatures below approximately 400 °C this radiation can be felt as heat. As…
The technology of ultrasonic testing has been used by production and industry since the development of the radio engineering process.…
An encoder is a device that provides a digital output as a result of an angular or linear displacement. The…
Analog voltage or current signals are hardwired between the transmitter and the receiver. These analog signals can be relatively be…
A load cell converts a force (usually the gravitation force from an object being weighed) to a strain which can…
Enclosures are designed to isolate apparatus from certain conditions. In addition they are used to protect personnel from unsafe, accidental…
Smart/Intelligent pressure transmitters are microprocessor-based, and they provide additional functional capabilities beyond their basic role of just sensing and representing…
Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication protocol developed primarily for applications in the automotive industry. It is also…
Foundation fieldbus (FF) is an all-digital, serial, two-way communication system for industrial applications. Foundation fieldbus specifications include two different configurations:…
Topology is an important property of fieldbus. It is employed in the selection and definition of the best and suitable…