Selecting a Contact Pressure Gauge Correctly: Match Switching Contact, Switching Capacity and Hysteresis to the Application
A pressure gauge on a machine should not only display the current pressure. At: 6...
Distinguishing Protective Conductor Current, Differential Current and Touch Current: Selecting the Correct Measurement Method for Electrical Equipment Testing
An electrical device is tested as part of a periodic inspection. The protective conductor resistance...
Voltage Drop in DC Laboratory Power Supplies: Correctly Size Cable Cross-Section, Load Current and Voltage Regulation
The laboratory power supply is set to: 24,0 V DC. The connected device under test...
Selecting a Battery Backup Charger for 24 V Systems: Battery Type, Charging Characteristic and Temperature Compensation
A 24 V control system needs to continue operating for another hour in the event...
Operating an IIoT Gateway Securely: Correctly Implement Certificates, VPN and User Rights in OT Networks
A new IIoT gateway is installed in the control cabinet. The connection to the MQTT...
Weighing SF₆ Gas Cylinders: Reliably Document Filling Quantity, Tare and Remaining Capacity
An SF₆ gas cylinder still indicates an apparently sufficient pressure. Nevertheless, it remains unclear: How...
Positioning a Radiation Area Monitor: Correctly Plan Probe Location, Shielding and Alarm Transmission
A stationary radiation monitor has been installed, the probe is functioning and the alarm thresholds...
Process Gas Analyzer with Sample Conditioning: Correctly Manage Condensate, Filters and Flow
A process gas analyzer suddenly indicates concentrations that are too low, responds significantly more slowly...
Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement at Measuring Points: Correctly Evaluate Materials, Pressure Cycles and Installation
According to the data sheet, a pressure sensor is suitable for hydrogen. The sensor housing...
Selecting the Correct Rupture Disk for an Extruder: Consider Burst Pressure, Temperature and Installation Direction
The melt pressure of an extruder can rise sharply within a short period of time...