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Looking for device of some sorts that can look at the peak value from a deflection sensor and hold the value for a set amount of time?
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By curt wuollet on 5 November, 2009 - 10:00 pm -
First, I'm surprised that the sensor is that fast. Second, what you are looking for is probably not...
Need low cost fuel flow sensor for mini fuel transfer pump in developing countries.
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By Paul Yuan on 5 November, 2009 - 8:10 pm -
We may be of any help, may you pls help send an email to:
paulybg01 [at] gmail.com.
We need...
Organizations who offer Wireless Tank Level Monitoring Systems
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Try www.orbitcoms.com...
By Roy Matson on 3 November, 2009 - 12:34 pm -
Honeywell and Rosemount both have wireless transmitter options. They don't use 4-20 mA...
By Dave Oakes on 3 November, 2009 - 5:04 am -
I suggest you take a look at
www.powelectrics.co.uk/metron2
This has world wide approvals,...
why do i have to use a signal conditioning system to convert current signal to a voltage signal to connect to DCS???
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By M Griffin on 5 November, 2009 - 12:27 pm -
Well, you didn't mention that there was a frequency response problem, so no one discussed that...
By Don Lupo on 4 November, 2009 - 10:54 pm -
I looked up the L-Gage LG10 sensor and it appears to offer a 4-20mA sourcing output option and a...
The analogue input card can measure either current or voltage on the DCS (4 - 20mA & 2 - 10V)....
By Issac on 4 November, 2009 - 4:21 pm -
A precision resistor is put it across the (+) and (-) terminals of the analog input to create a...
By M Griffin on 4 November, 2009 - 12:28 am -
Perhaps because the analogue input card on your DCS is a voltage input and the sensor has a current...
looking for vibration monitor
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By Symphony on 5 November, 2009 - 7:55 am -
Can anyone tell me the vendors/distributors of Solar Turbine or Bentley Nevada....
By symphony on 30 October, 2009 - 3:52 am -
What I am looking for is a spare part compatible with the Bentley Nevada 4 channel Vibration...
By sfaria on 27 October, 2009 - 12:20 pm -
You can contact eneida (www.eneida.pt), they have solutions for predictive maintenance that might...
I know some vibration monitoring systems. Can you give me some more information about frequencies...
Thanks Dileep,
I am looking into it for a suitable monitor for my application. Ill post on what...
You can also try SHINKAWA make vibration analyzers. They also offer complete solutions (field...
Fire & Gas detection and alarming systems in Chemical Plants.
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By syurish on 3 November, 2009 - 8:38 am -
Please check one of them here:
www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/october_09/Gas_sensors.htm...
Hi
one of the famous gas detection manufacturer is MSA , below is the link:
...
from the New Bar Code application department...
visual basic 6.0 procedure for reading a barcode scanner
I need an example for VB6 to read a Bar Code Scanner
Can we use a DP transmitter to measure the water level in a vacuum tank? If not, what is the solution for it?
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By David on 31 October, 2009 - 11:03 pm -
Ultrasonic requires a physical gas medium (like air) for propagation; ultrasonic does not work in a...
By Bart Schaminee on 31 October, 2009 - 10:49 am -
More expensive, but a better measurement mechanism for measuring level fluid in vacuum environment...
TTL encoder and very fast counter inputs
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First you need to know what the maximum frequency is you are going to measure with that encoder!
...
need thermistor for -40C to 20C range
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By John on 29 October, 2009 - 5:14 pm -
We are satisfied using a 2252 thermistor. We use ours in a standard control range between -50C and...
Industry implementation for presentation.
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Jay,
What kind of info are you looking for exactly?...
Jay,
I think we can help you.
Send an email to info [at] indusoft.com, mention my name, that...
I need ideas for my project on Automated Control of Manufacturing Systems
Measuring tank volume and weight of oil/water mixture (ideally temperature compensated) within a certain time period.
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By YK.JARIWALA on 26 October, 2009 - 12:12 am -
Tom
we normally install "COALESCER" , between 2 tanks which gives demarked separation...
By Carl on 25 October, 2009 - 5:21 pm -
Don't you need both mass and volume (level) measurements in order to calculate respective...
By Roy Matson on 23 October, 2009 - 12:46 pm -
Hi Tom,
Foam is a big problem for any level transmitter. As you know radar relies on a change in...
Sorry, if I wasn't precise enough:
I also need to know the oil fraction, and here I believe it...
By Roy Matson on 21 October, 2009 - 11:31 am -
Let me get this right, you are batching into and out of the 1m3 tank
Fill to 0.7, close inlet...
What is the advantage of using duplex type RTDs in HV Motor protection
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By Phil Corso on 25 October, 2009 - 8:28 pm -
Kunal... typically, RTD's used to monitor motor temperature are embedded in the winding slot. Thus,...
By Carl on 25 October, 2009 - 3:10 pm -
Without knowing the application of High Voltage motor protection, let me state some basics of...
Ultrasonic sensor from SICK, problem, with connection
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So I successfully connected my ultrasonic sensor. I email SICK and they told me that NC means no...
Recieved a float type level gauge having calibration range 0 - 1670 mm but vendor has considerd 30.6 mm as level offset.is it ok?
Flow Meter Problem
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We are debating over unnecessary issues rather than finding a solution. Did ABB guy checked the...
Can any one suggest the most suitable instrument for Flow measurement under Gravity flow conditions. The service is Produced Water after Crude Oil Separator.
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If the water is pretty clean, I would use a Badger turbine meter. They work well and are not very...
Cost will vary significantly from one type of meter to another.
You say this isn't very critical...
By Roy Matson on 13 October, 2009 - 3:41 pm -
A mag meter would be my choice. you say the measurement is not critical so the straight runs are...
looking for an obsolete vibration monitor
How to implement the linearization algorithm in order to support proper flow metering?
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What is the flowmeter?
What accuracy is required? ...
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