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Getting started with the TL400 Level Sensor

Getting started with the TL400 Level Sensor
The TL400 Level Sensor is an easy to use and flexible level transmitter perfect for monitoring level of solids, liquids and grains. In this video...

Wiring the NP400 Pressure Transducer with a DIN Connector

Wiring the NP400 Pressure Transducer with a DIN Connector
Learn how to wire a pressure transducer with a DIN connector in this quick tutorial. We cover removing the connector, accessing screw terminals, a...

Intro to the N20K48 WiFi module - Novus Cloud

Intro to the N20K48 WiFi module - Novus Cloud
Description The N20K48 WiFi module turns this powerful PID controller into an IoT device suitable for a wide range of applications. In this video,...

Intro to the N20K48 WiFi module - TCP/IP Communication

Intro to the N20K48 WiFi module - TCP/IP Communication
Description The N20K48 WiFi module turns this powerful PID controller into an IoT device suitable for a wide range of applications. In this video,...

HDR200: High Temperature and High Pressure Dew Point and Relative Humidity Transmitter

HDR200: High Temperature and High Pressure Dew Point and Relative Humidity Transmitter
This video highlights the key functionality and how to get started with the HDR200, a dew point and relative humidity transmitter that can be used...

Getting Started with the N20K48 Temperature and Process Controller

Getting Started with the N20K48 Temperature and Process Controller
The N20K48 is a powerful expandable controller used for process and temperature control.  This video provides an introductory example on how to configure the N20K48 for a simple on/off temperature control application.

Extending Thermocouples

Extending Thermocouples
Thermocouples are very simple temperature measurement sensors.  They consist of two dissimilar metals joined together typically by welding at the t...

Thermocouple Wire Resistance

Thermocouple Wire Resistance
The resistance data presented below in ohms per foot for each thermocouple leg and ohms per double foot for the full thermocouple is calculated fro...

Intro to Pressure Units

Intro to Pressure Units
The Origin of Pressure Units All units were originally derived from readily available physical standards that laboratories around the world could d...

Infrared Temperature Measurement Challenges - Emissivity

Infrared Temperature Measurement Challenges - Emissivity
In our previous installment of this series we discussed some of the challenges of using infrared temperature sensors (pyrometers) when your target ...

Infrared Temperature Challenges - Viewing IR Through a Window

Infrared Temperature Challenges - Viewing IR Through a Window
Infrared Temperature Challenges - Viewing IR Through a Window In the next series of articles we’ll be discussing some of the common challenges of u...

Introduction to Calibration of Temperature Sensors and Instruments

Introduction to Calibration of Temperature Sensors and Instruments
For any application that requires precise temperature measurement over an extended period of time (i.e. months or years), calibration is criticall...