Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and thermocouples are the two most common types of temperature sensors in industrial processes. Sometimes it is difficult to assess all the facts and choose the one that better matches the needs of your application. An …
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When to Use a 3 Wire RTD
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureRTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) are the most common, most versatile temperature sensors in industrial and process applications. They are stable, have good repeatability and work well within a wide range of temperatures. The electrical resistance of some …
Finding the Best Temperature Probe for Mobile Working Machines
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureTractors, harvesters, combines, bulldozers, excavators, drilling machines, crushers, forklifts, and other mobile machines typically work under very harsh conditions. Monitoring the temperature of their systems helps to ensure lasting performance and minimal downtime. …
Finding the Right Temperature Measurement Instrument is Key to Your Application
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureWhen designing mobile working machines, many engineers have difficulty understanding exactly which type of temperature measurement instrumentation to use. This confusion is usually because there are quite a few tradeoffs between each type of measurement technology. …