Types of Load Cells and How Do They Work?

Load cells

In the vast landscape of industrial measurement, load cells play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of weight and force measurements. These sophisticated devices, integral to myriad applications across industries, convert mechanical force into measurable electrical outputs.… Read more

The Principle of Operation of an Induction Potentiometer

An induction potentiometer is a rotary type linear-variable inductor with two concentrated windings wound on the stator and on the rotor as illustrated in the figure below:

Induction Potentiometer
Fig: Induction Potentiometer

The rotor windings are excited with an AC, inducing voltage … Read more

Types of Sensors used in Measurement and Process Control

A sensor is an element in a measurement system that detects the magnitude of a physical variable or parameter and changes it into a signal that can be processed by the system. The active element of a sensor is often … Read more