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Infrared temperature sensors can struggle with accuracy in environments filled with dust, steam, smoke, or fog. This article explores how environmental interference impacts IR temperature measurements and offers practical tips for overcoming these challenges. Learn how to improve sensor reliability using air purge systems, protective enclosures, fiber optic pyrometers, and strategic placement. Ideal for industrial applications like cement plants, food processing, and metal foundries.

Trying to decide between an infrared temperature sensor and a thermocouple? This guide compares IR sensors and contact thermocouples for industrial, food, HVAC, and manufacturing applications. Learn how each sensor works, their pros and cons, and when to use non-contact infrared temperature measurement versus rugged, embedded thermocouples. Whether you're measuring moving surfaces, extreme heat, or sensitive equipment, this article will help you choose the best temperature sensor for your needs.

A comprehensive guide to understanding the foundations of dew point measurement in compressed air systems. This guide covers ISO 8573-1 industry standards for compressed air systems, the formula behind dew point measurement, and best practices for implementing a reliable dew point monitoring system for your compressed air system.

At IOThrifty, we work with customers from diverse industries,food processing, pharmaceuticals, HVAC, and more, who rely on accurate dew point measurements. Whether you’re monitoring moisture content in compressed air lines or ensuring environmental stability on a manufacturing floor, reliable dew point meters, dew point transmitters, and dew point sensors are essential to maintaining optimal process conditions.

A common question customers ask is whether a humidity or dew point sensor requires periodic recalibration. The answer depends on the specific accuracy requirements of the process in which the sensor is used. Most sensors will drift over time from their original specified accuracy, so periodic verification and adjustment may be required to restore them to their original accuracy specifications.

In this video, learn how to set up the TL400 non-contact level sensor to measure the distance or level of liquids, solids, or grains in tanks under 4 meters tall. We cover wiring the M12 connector for 4–20 mA output, configuring the sensor via Bluetooth using the SigNow mobile app, and connecting it to an N1040i panel meter. Ideal for industrial and environmental monitoring applications, the TL400 offers flexible, high-accuracy level measurement in a compact, easy-to-use design.

Learn how to wire a pressure transducer with a DIN connector in this step-by-step tutorial using the NP400 and NP640 models. We show how to remove the DIN connector, access the screw terminals, and correctly connect power and signal wires for two-wire 4–20 mA transmitters. Perfect for anyone setting up pressure sensors in industrial automation, HVAC, or fluid control systems.

Learn how to set up the N20K48 PID controller with WiFi connectivity and connect it to Novus Cloud using MQTT. This step-by-step video walks through hardware setup, QuickTune configuration, cloud communication, and how to remotely monitor process variables and setpoints. Ideal for industrial IoT, temperature control, and process automation, the N20K48 with CG-WiFi Module brings affordable, cloud-based monitoring to your application.

Learn how to connect and configure the N20K48 PID controller for wireless Modbus TCP/IP communication using the CG-WiFi module. This step-by-step video walks through hardware setup, QuickTune configuration, IP assignment, and reading/writing process data with Modbus Poll. Ideal for industrial IoT and remote process monitoring, this guide helps you turn your N20K48 into a connected, cloud-ready device using standard Modbus protocol over WiFi.

Discover the features and setup process of the HDR200, a high-performance dew point and relative humidity transmitter for demanding industrial environments. This video covers how to configure the HDR200 for dew point or humidity measurement, its ability to operate in temperatures up to 200°C and pressures up to 750 PSI, and how to connect it with devices like the N1540 panel meter. Ideal for compressed air systems, dryers, and environmental chambers, the HDR200 offers 4-20mA output, dual display, and flexible probe mounting options.