Mechatronics, Industrial Control & Instrumentation

Methods of Protecting Instruments from Explosive Atmospheres

The protection method used in a specific hazardous location depends on the application, the technology available and the specific explosive…

5 years ago

Hazardous Locations Classifications

A hazardous location is defined as a location where fire or explosion hazards exist due to the presence of flammable…

5 years ago

Functional Safety in Instrumentation Systems (SIS, SIF & SIL)

Functional safety is the risk reduction provided by the functions implemented to ensure the safe operations of the process. The…

5 years ago

4-20 mA Transmitters (2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire Types)

Background of 4-20 mA Signal Transmission Initially signal transmission was dominated by pneumatics before the advent of 4-20 mA signal…

5 years ago

What is a Smart Sensor?

A smart sensor is the integration of a sensor with an analogue to digital converter (ADC), a processor and digital…

5 years ago

Basic Features of Modern PID Controllers

Most modern PID controllers have the following features: Manual versus automatic modeOutput trackingSetpoint trackingAlarm capabilitiesProcess variable (PV) characterization and dampingSetpoint…

5 years ago

Electromechanical Relays (EMR)

Electromechanical relay (EMR) is a device that uses an electromagnet to provide the force to close or open switch contacts…

5 years ago

Direct Digital Control (DDC)

In direct digital control (DDC) a single computer is able to carry out PID control for multiple loops at the…

5 years ago

Digital PID Controllers

Digital PID controllers have replaced most pneumatic and electronic analog controllers in industrial control applications. Digital PID controllers are preferred…

5 years ago

Features of a Reed Relay

The reed like contacts of a reed relay are encapsulated in a small sealed glass tube that is evacuated or…

5 years ago