RTD Wiring Configurations- 2, 3 & 4 Wire
RTDs are used to measure the temperature of the process, bearings, and motor windings. RTD’s resistance changes with change in temperature and this is used … Read more
Temperature
How Do Infrared Thermometers Work?
We will discuss the working of infrared thermometers in this post. The infrared thermometer is an instrument that measures the temperature of a hot object … Read more
What is the Peltier Effect? Peltier Cell, its Applications
Jean Charles Peltier a French physicist 1834 discovered the thermoelectric effect while doing his research on electricity. The Peltier effect consists of passing a current … Read more
What is a Thermocouple Compensation Cable?
The thermocouple compensation cable is the bridge between the thermocouple and the transmitter transmitting the temperature signal. We will discuss thermocouple compensation cable in this … Read more
What is a Thermocouple? Its Types & Working Principle
What is a Thermocouple? A thermocouple is a temperature sensor that functions on the principle of thermoelectric effect. The thermoelectric effect converts the temperature difference … Read more
Thermocouples Burnout Detection
Thermocouple burnout detection is very important for ensuring no tripping of the plant if the thermocouple sensor opens. The thermocouple has two dissimilar materials joined … Read more
What is NAMUR NE 43?
NAMUR NE 43 is a standard that defines the operating AO-LL and AO-UL values. The transmitter outputs a 4-20 mA current. However, as per NAMUR … Read more
Burnout Function in Temperature Transmitter
Burnout Function in Temperature Transmitter is a very important feature that saves the plant and equipment. In this article, we will discuss the burnout function … Read more
Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) in Power Lines
Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) is very useful for finding out the temperature profile of the transmission line. The abnormal temperature at any point of the … Read more
Why 4-20 mA Current Signal is used instead of Voltage Signal?
We use a 4-20 mA current signal instead of a voltage signal because the current signal has numerous advantages. In this article, we will discuss … Read more