instrumentation

Features of Analog Signal Transmission

Analog voltage or current signals are hardwired between the transmitter and the receiver. These analog signals can be relatively be…

3 years ago

The Construction & Principle of Operation of Load Cells

A load cell converts a force (usually the gravitation force from an object being weighed) to a strain which can…

3 years ago

NEMA & IP Ratings for Enclosures

Enclosures are designed to isolate apparatus from certain conditions. In addition they are used to protect personnel from unsafe, accidental…

3 years ago

Features & Configuration of a Smart Pressure Transmitter

Smart/Intelligent pressure transmitters are microprocessor-based, and they provide additional functional capabilities beyond their basic role of just sensing and representing…

4 years ago

Basic Features of Controller Area Network (CAN)

Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication protocol developed primarily for applications in the automotive industry. It is also…

4 years ago

Technical Aspects of Foundation Fieldbus

Foundation fieldbus (FF) is an all-digital, serial, two-way communication system for industrial applications. Foundation fieldbus specifications include two different configurations:…

4 years ago

Topological Network Structures used in Fieldbus Systems

Topology is an important property of fieldbus. It is employed in the selection and definition of the best and suitable…

4 years ago

What is Fieldbus in Industrial Communication Networks?

Fieldbus can be defined as a digital, serial, multidrop, data bus for communication with industrial control and instrumentation devices such…

4 years ago

The Conditioning of Thermocouple Sensor Voltages

Consider the circuit below: Figure 1(a) thermocouple signal amplifying circuit From the figure above, the sensing junction and reference junction…

4 years ago

Features of HART Communication Protocol

HART is an acronym for (High Addressable Remote Transducer). HART is implemented in two ways in industrial instrumentation networks: Point…

4 years ago