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For High-Vibration Applications, Use Rugged Pt100 Sensors

Ravi Jethra | Temperature
Pt100 Resistance Thermometers in Refineries

Turbines, pumps, and compressors produce significant vibrations, which can lead temperature measurement instruments to give incorrect readings and cause premature sensor failure. Pt100 RTDs can withstand several times more vibration than standard elements, making them …

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Overview of Analog and Digital Temperature Transmitters

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Temperature transmitters convert the input signals from electronic temperature sensors, such as RTDs and thermocouples, into digital or analog output signals. Safety and efficiency require selecting the right transmitter for specific applications. Temperature …

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Selecting an Electrical Temperature Transmitter for Mobile Machines

Gabriel Gonzales | Temperature

Selecting an Electrical Temperature Transmitter for mobile working machines such as tractors, harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, mining machines, forklifts, and industrial trucks work day in and day out under extremely harsh conditions. It is important to monitor the …

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What You Need to Know about Industrial Resistance Thermometers

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature

RTDs are widely used in industrial applications. It is important to choose a temperature device with the appropriate material, design, and configuration that meet requirements and comply with the DIN EN 60751 standard for industrial resistance thermometers. A …

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RTD Sensors and Pt100 – FAQs

Gabriel Gonzales | Know-how, Temperature
industrial thermometer

Answers to questions to help explain the operation of RTD sensors and the pros and cons of negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors and positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors based on platinum, such as the Pt100 and Pt1000. Resistance temperature …

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In our WIKA US blog you can expect many interesting articles on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement, and also on the subject of calibration technology. Furthermore, there are various insights into the world of the WIKA group of companies – seen from different angles.

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  • Six Common Causes for Thermocouple Temperature Measurement Errors

  • Pt100 and Pt1000 Sensors: Important Facts and Differences

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