Many Gems sensors products offer a linear 4-20 milliamp (mA) output signal for transmitting to a receiver (meter/display, PLC, etc.) when measuring level or pressure. It is good to know the basics when troubleshooting or when choosing the best output signal for your application.
How to Correctly Install and Maintain Pressure Transmitters
The correct installation position of the pressure transmitter on the process pipeline is related to the measured medium. In order to obtain the best measurement effect, the following points should be considered during installation and maintenance:
Types of Pressure Switches and Their Features
There are two main types of pressure switches: mechanical pressure switches and electronic pressure switches. Mechanical pressure switch; Electronic pressure switch
Common Pressure Transducers Applications
A pressure transducer is a device that converts pressure into an electrical signal. It is also known as a pressure sensor or pressure transmitter. The following are common applications of pressure transducers.
How To Calibrate The Set Point of RFS Flow Switch
How to set the set point of RFS flow switch? With the unit installed in the line and power supplied, complete the following steps to calibrate switch actuation point with a proper flow rate. A small flat-blade screwdriver is the only tool required.
Beginner’s Guide to Automation: How to Choose the Right Project
There are a lot of companies considering in-house automation or consulting with integrators for automated systems. But where do you start, and how do you even pick a project for automation?
What Sensors Are on a Car
Sensors are an important part of a car, which can transmit signals and be used to detect various parameters of the car. According to the classification of physical quantities, it can be divided into displacement, force, speed, temperature, flow, gas composition and other sensors, and according to the working principle, it can be divided into resistance, capacitance, inductance, voltage, Hall, phot
Sensor Data: Upgrading From Simple Inputs to Operational Analytics
In recent years, the factory automation industry has witnessed remarkable advancements in sensor technology. From improved imaging technologies to more sensitive and highly integrated modules, modern sensors now offer unprecedented levels of insights into every corner of the manufacturing process.Despite the proliferation of these sophisticated devices, there's still a palpable gap in harnessing t
What Is An Image Sensor? How Does it Work?
The size of a digital camera's image sensor is one of the most important specs in determining overall performance. Even the simplest machine vision and imaging devices have these sensors; they would be useless otherwise. But what are image sensors, exactly?
The Types of Pressure Transducers
Pressure transducers can be categorized into two main types based on their technology: strain gauge-based pressure transducers and capacitive pressure transducers. Both types of pressure transducers feature a wide range of advantages, depending on the intended application.