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Data logging for levels in aggressive fluids

Prolonged immersion in saline liquids can lead to irreparable damage to pressure measurement instrumentation if the sensor housing is not made from a suitable corrosion resistant material

News from SensorsOne (19 February 2007)

Battery powered pressure monitor and data logging

Ad hoc applications for pressure testing new products or production machinery do not always require an elaborate data acquisition system with many input channels permanently connected to a PC

News from SensorsOne (12 February 2007)

Hydrostatic level measurement of corrosive liquids

Some fluids will corrode stainless steel over time: here it is necessary to use a ceramic sensor element, which offers excellent corrosion resistance to the most aggressive media, in a plastic body

News from SensorsOne ( 5 February 2007)

Slim-fit transmitter for borehole level monitoring

For level measurement of fresh-water boreholes it is necessary to install a slim-line hydrostatic level transducer, rather than standard units typically 1 - 1.5 inches in diameter or more

News from SensorsOne (26 January 2007)

Suiting a transducer to hydraulic pressure testing

Technical background article Hydraulic pressure test stands can be extremely unforgiving to some pressure transducers especially in highly dynamic systems which are testing hydraulic actuators or valves

News from SensorsOne (22 January 2007)

Special scaling for improved barometric monitoring

User application article To improve measurement performance of an atmospheric reading you can use a pressure transmitter which has the 4-20mA signal output specially scaled from 800 to 1200mb absolute

News from SensorsOne (12 January 2007)

Reduce pressure calibrating costs for dial gauges

If your costs are running high in order to maintain ISO9000 adherence for calibrating pressure gauges used on production machinery, maybe it is time to invest in a precision digital manometer

News from SensorsOne ( 9 January 2007)

Flush diaphragms to sense viscous media pressure

Technical background article Measuring the pressure of high viscosity fluids that congeal at low temperatures is likely to lead to problems with pressure sensors that have recessed diaphragms

News from SensorsOne (27 December 2006)

Pressure measurement in hazardous environments

Need those digital gismos? Sometimes plain old 4-20mA signals with no-frills will do a more than adequate pressure measurement job in hazardous areas - and for less money!

News from SensorsOne (18 December 2006)

Versatile marine pressure sensor for tank level

The harsh corrosive environment which level sensors are subjected to on a ship call for instrumentation built in a corrosion resistant material and with a robust mechanical design

News from SensorsOne ( 5 December 2006)

Thick film pressure transducer for automation

The TK industrial pressure transmitter is a budget pressure sensor developed for pneumatic automation and hydraulic applications, with reliability, robustness and affordability as the main features

News from SensorsOne (24 November 2006)

Installing transmitters for optimal performance

Technical background article Recommended guidelines for ensuring the maximum pressure transmitter accuracy of measurement, instrument life, and ease of maintenance

News from SensorsOne (20 November 2006)

Multi-sensor for aqueous corrosive liquids

The Grundfos direct sensors range of pressure/temperature sensors have been developed for long lasting service on boilers, heating and other water management systems

News from SensorsOne (10 November 2006)

Milli-volt output for dynamic pressure measurement

Technical background article For the best frequency response from a pressure sensor use an un-amplified piezo-resistive transducer that provides a mV output directly from a strain gauge bridge

News from SensorsOne ( 7 November 2006)

Measuring vacuum: negative or absolute pressure

Technical background article There are two reference points for measuring a vacuum pressure: either you can measure how much the pressure is below local atmospheric pressure or how much it is above absolute zero vacuum

News from SensorsOne (31 October 2006)

Measuring pressure with a flush sensor

The DMP331P flush diaphragm pressure transmitter can be used on liquids or gases up to a maximum temperature of 300C directly mounted on the side of the process vessel

News from SensorsOne (23 October 2006)

Changing a pressure transducer into a transmitter!

Technical background article Distinguishing between a pressure transducer and a pressure transmitter can depend upon which country you are working in and which manufacturer you are dealing with!

News from SensorsOne (16 October 2006)

Compact DP transducer has high digital accuracy

The PD33X is a compact transducer that measures differential pressure with an accuracy of +/-0.1% full scale with the RS485 digital output signal, or +/-0.15% with an analogue signal output

News from SensorsOne ( 9 October 2006)

How to decide between gauge and absolute pressure?

Technical background article Determining whether you need gauge or absolute reference pressure is as important as selecting the pressure range itself, particularly for low pressure measurements.

News from SensorsOne (29 September 2006)

Level transmitter endures aggressive chemicals

The LMK331 Screw-In Level Pressure Sensor has an aggressive media resistant construction which makes it compatible with a wide range of corrosive chemicals