Is it possible to connect a non-incendive Ex nA digital indicator to an intrinsically safe Ex i sensor in hazardous areas? Very often, signals from pressure sensors that do not have a built-in digital indicator for the measured value are connected to external digital …
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Characteristics of the display of a digital indicator
| Anna Zeitler | Know-howThe characteristics of the display are an important selection criterion when deciding on a digital indicator. Here, there are different points that must be considered: 1. The number of segments This concerns the segments used to display the numbers. The …
Objectives of the VDMA specification sheet for fluid sensors, Part 1 pressure switches
| Jürgen Reiser | PressureAs WIKA representative, I have made a contribution to the preparation of the “VDMA Specification Sheet for Fluid Sensors 24574-1 Part 1 Pressure Switches”. What were the objectives of this VDMA committee? Very simple: The objective of the VDMA specification is to …
14-segment-display vs. 7-segment-display: Advantages/comparison with regard to readability in electronic pressure switches
| Jürgen Reiser | GeneralDurable, robust and easy-to-read are the requirements for the display of industrial electronic pressure switches. State-of-the-art is typically a 4-digit 7-segment LED display in red. However, in particular the display of letters on the seven segments is only possible …