instrumentation

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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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RTD 2, 3, 4 Wire Sensor Connections

The resistance temperature devices (RTD) can be connected directly to the controller peripheral amplifiers using 2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire lead…

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How to Connect a DP (Differential Pressure) Flow Sensor to a DP Transmitter

The DP Transmitter should be mounted with a manifold block as illustrated in the figure 1(a) below to allow for…

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Instrumentation Sensors and Transducers – Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQ4)

The Answers have been provided at the end of the Questions: Q1. Which of the following sensors is used to…

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How Signal Processing Circuits are protected from high currents & voltages

Protection against high currents and voltages is a very important requirement for signal processing circuits. A high current can be…

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