The fill level in the feed tank of industrial boiler systems is a crucial process parameter to ensure a smooth energy supply of steam or hot water. A manufacturer of such systems uses the model DPGT40 differential pressure gauge from WIKA's DELTA-line product family to …
Measuring range
Why the calibration of (force) measuring instruments is important
| Markus Heidl | Calibration, ProductsEveryone involved in measurement technology knows the somewhat flippant – but very catchy – statement: “If you measure a lot, you measure nothing!” What is meant by this is: You can measure a lot. But the values are only useful if you can validate them. In …
Switch points in vacuum ranges: How are they set?
| Haydar Kartal | Know-howSetting the switch points of an electronic pressure switch for an application in the vacuum range is not a self-explanatory task. The following article therefore explains what needs to be taken into account with this setting. It involves a pressure switch with a …
Reed level sensor: Defining the measuring range flexibly
| Oleg Greber | Know-howA float-based level sensor with a reed chain is a widely used and comparatively economical solution for continuous level measurement in vessels. Users can define its measuring range flexibly within a given range. This article describes what needs to be taken into …
Advantages of diaphragm pressure gauges (1): Measurement of low pressures
| Silvia Weber | Know-howDiaphragm pressure gauges are considered as specialists in the process industries. They come into play when Bourdon tube pressure gauges reach the limits of their performance. One of the advantages of diaphragm pressure gauges is the measurement of low pressures. …