Three specific types of errors have a negative impact on pressure sensor accuracy. This easy-to-understand video from WIKA explains the difference between zero-point errors, span errors, and non-linearity. Inaccuracies in pressure instrumentation occur when the …
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4 Situations that Call for a Pressure Connection with a Flush Diaphragm
| Robert Lukat | PressureWhat’s the difference between a pressure sensor with an internal diaphragm and one with a flush diaphragm? And which one should you choose when measuring pressure in your application? This WIKA video explains what situations call for a pressure connection with a …
Pressure Transmitter Accuracy and Pressure Transmitter Non-Linearity: Not the Same Thing
| Robert Lukat | Know-howSometimes, references to pressure transmitter accuracy are actually about the non-linearity of the pressure transmitter’s response. Although accuracy and non-linearity are related, the two terms are not the same and shouldn’t be used interchangeably. The …
Intrinsically Safe or Explosion-Proof? Advice for Choosing the Right Pressure Measuring Device
| Robert Lukat | Know-howSome processes and working conditions are prone to explosions. To maintain a hazard-free environment, you need components – including a pressure measuring device – that are either intrinsically safe or explosion-proof. As it’s not recommended to mix the two …
WIKA’s Mini Submersible Pressure Sensor Is Ideal for Level Measurement, Combined Measurements
| Robert Lukat | LevelWIKA USA has added to its extensive line of measurement solutions a sub-one inch, submersible pressure sensor – ideal for level measurement and monitoring in water treatment and wastewater applications. The LF-1 comes with a variety of customizable options, including …