Author Archives: Lukas Achtelik
Carry out VDE 0100 testing faster: use auto sequence, memory and documentation correctly
Testing electrical installations in accordance with VDE 0100 is an important part of initial testing,...
Extending thermocouples: compensating cable, polarity and typical connection errors
Thermocouples are often used in industrial plants where high temperatures, fast temperature changes or robust...
Detecting phantom voltage: Why a 2-pole voltage tester with load switching is important
In electrical installations, it repeatedly happens that a measuring device displays a voltage even though...
Verifying absence of voltage: Why 2-pole voltage testers are the safe choice
Before working on electrical installations, it must be reliably determined whether voltage is present or...
Gas detector alarm: causes, immediate measures and typical mistakes
When a gas detector triggers an alarm, the situation must always be taken seriously. An...
Pt100 measures incorrectly: causes and solutions for temperature sensors
Pt100 temperature sensors are used in industrial systems when temperatures need to be recorded precisely,...
Measuring loop impedance without RCD tripping: causes and solutions
When testing electrical installations, loop impedance measurement is one of the important test steps. In...
Thermocouple Type K, J, T or N: Which type is the right one?
Thermocouples are used in many industrial applications when temperatures need to be measured reliably, quickly...
Pressure monitor or pressure limiter: difference, application and correct selection
In many industrial systems, pressures must not only be measured, but also safely monitored or...
FEMA pressure switch keeps switching on and off: causes and solutions
If a pressure switch keeps switching on and off, it may initially seem as if...