In many pressure sensor applications, short-duration, high, impact loading occurs - this is referred to as shock. Shock resistance defines up to what level of acceleration the instrument can withstand the shock loading without being damaged in any way. The loading …
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Which vibrations are pressure transmitters subjected to in the laboratory?
Matthias Stratmann | Know-howBasically, there are three common vibration tests with which the leading manufacturers test their instruments; with fixed and sweeping frequency (IEC 60068-2-6) and a broadband random pattern (IEC 60068-6-64). In the first test, the pressure transmitter is subjected to …
Vibration resistance of pressure sensors
Matthias Stratmann | Know-howMeasuring instruments resp. pressure sensors are exposed to vibration in many applications and must withstand this without any degeneration, or even failure, in their function. Manufacturers of pressure sensors (also called pressure transmitters) therefore put a great …
What is meant by the “window” switching function with electronic pressure switches?
Enrico Bossart | Know-howModern electronic switches often offer a variety of different adjustable switching functions, such as the so-called “window”. When one talks of the “window” switching function, it means the monitoring of a defined measuring range (for example, for the …
What is meant by the switching function “hysteresis” with electronic pressure switches?
Enrico Bossart | Know-howThe hysteresis switching function is generally included for all switch variants, whether mechanical or electronic, and whether for the parameter of pressure, temperature, level or flow. Hysteresis is generally understood to be the difference between the switch point …