Author Archives: Lukas Achtelik
Measuring humidity and temperature together: why a combined sensor is often better
Temperature and humidity are assessed together in many applications: in warehouses, museums, production rooms, control...
Galvanic isolation in measurement signals: when isolation amplifiers and transmitters are needed
In industrial measuring circuits, signals must be reliably transmitted from sensors, transmitters and field devices...
Diaphragm seals for viscous or crystallizing media: preventing clogging
When pressure sensors, pressure transmitters or pressure gauges are used in systems with viscous, sticky,...
Measuring turbine or another flowmeter: When turbine flowmeters are useful
Measuring turbines are among the classic flowmeters used in industry, test bench technology, hydraulics, dosing...
Vortex or Coriolis: Which measuring principle is suitable for steam, gas or liquids?
Anyone selecting a flowmeter for steam, gas or liquids often faces the question: Is a...
Radionuclide identifier: When dose rate alone is not enough
In a radiation incident, the first question is often: Is radiation present and how high...
Data loggers for complaints and evidence: Documenting measured values properly
When something goes wrong during storage, transport, production or quality assurance, the same question often...
Selecting a humidity sensor: Room sensor, duct sensor or process probe?
Humidity influences indoor climate, process safety, product quality, storage conditions, energy efficiency and condensation risks....
Calibrating measuring instruments with as-found and as-left: Why both values are important
Anyone who has a measuring instrument calibrated will often find terms such as as-found and...
Process transmitter or simple pressure transmitter: When is the higher device class worthwhile?
Pressure transmitters are available in many versions: from compact sensors for machines and systems to...