Although, for most applications, the choice of sensor measuring principle or functional principle of the pressure sensor is not important, we are still often asked about how the sensor elements integrated in our pressure sensors and pressure transmitters work. First of …
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Refrigeration systems with higher energy efficiency through accurate pressure control
Sabine Mai | PressureDue to the worldwide rising energy costs, the energy-efficient operation of refrigeration systems becomes a must. According to estimates, more than 90% of the refrigeration systems worldwide are not yet equipped with continuous control. They have been optimized and …
RoHS-compliant does not equal lead-free
Sabine Mai | PressureIn practice, RoHS-compliant is often equated with "lead-free". However, this is a widespread mistake. The RoHS directive 2002/95/EC aims to minimize the use of hazardous substances (including, among others, lead), but it does not completely exclude a small percentage. …
Overview: Is IO-Link the new communication standard?
Jürgen Reiser | PressureIn connection with the electronic pressure switch PSD-30, I often get asked what is IO-Link and how it is defined. IO-Link is a new communication interface in the area of factory automation/ machine building. Leading providers of automation technology have joined …
Level measurement in ground water
Sabine Mai | LevelThe recovery of drinking water from ground water has top priority in many countries. In Germany, this method has a share of about 70 per cent in the water supply. The water drawn from depths of several hundred of meters below the earth’s surface is normally in …