Digital Interface

Measurement instrumentation for connecting with a USB, RS232 or RS485 digital interface and transferring readings using industry standard software communication protocols.

Seamlessly integrate precision measurement into your digital systems with our range of sensors featuring USB, RS232, and RS485 interfaces. Gain real-time insights, streamline data acquisition, and simplify integration with industrial networks and custom applications. These digitally-enabled instruments provide the accuracy and flexibility needed for demanding industrial and research environments.

• DL01 Leak Testing Pressure Data Logger - The DL 01 leak testing pressure logger series delivers elite performance for the most demanding calibration, test technology, leak testing, and pipeline monitoring tasks.
• DM01 Multi-Range High Accuracy Pressure Gauge - High precision digital pressure gauge with 0.1% full scale accuracy, exchangeable pressure range modules from 100 mbar (1.5 psi) up to 400 bar (6000 psi).
• DCT 531 Modbus RTU RS485 Pressure Sensor - The DCT 531 digital pressure sensor has a Modbus RTU RS485 interface for transmitting pressure readings over a digital sensor network.
• UPS-HSR USB Pressure Sensor with High Sample Rate Logging - USB ready digital pressure sensor for recording pressures with a high speed sample rate of up to 1 kHz to a computer.
• DCL 531 Modbus RTU RS 485 Submersible Stainless Steel Liquid Level Sensor - Digital submersible stainless steel liquid level sensor with a Modbus RTU protocol RS 485 serial bus interface.
• IW Series Industrial Wireless Measurement System - A complete wireless sensor and receiver system for use in industrial applications.

• Low power consumption SDI-12 lake water level sensor
• Irrigation water channel and storage dam SDI-12 submersible level sensor with 10m range
• Roadside creeks & streams flood warning SDI-12 coms water level sensor
• Evaporation pan SDI-12 environmental data interface water level sensor
• 20 bar digital pressure gauge with USB connection and PC logging
• Modbus RTU RS485 submersible borehole water level sensor

• High Range USB Pressure Sensors - High-range pressure sensors with USB connectivity combine the ruggedness required for demanding high-pressure applications with the convenience and speed of digital data acquisition.
• I²C Serial Interface Sensors and Instruments - Explore a range of I²C equipped sensors and instruments designed for seamless integration into your industrial or research projects.
• High Speed USB Pressure Sensors - High-speed USB pressure transducers provide rapid pressure measurements and transmit data directly to a computer via a USB interface.
• SDI-12 Serial Interface Sensors and Instruments - Explore a range of robust SDI-12 sensors and instruments designed for integration with environmental data acquisition systems.
• Low Range USB Pressure Sensors - Low range USB pressure sensors are suitable for monitoring pressure in cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and filter monitoring, among other applications.
• RS485 Serial Interface Pressure Sensors - Choose pressure sensors featuring RS485 serial output for robust digital communication in multi-drop networks. Ideal for PLC/SCADA integration & industrial automation.

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This range of instrumentation facilitates direct integration with digital systems via USB, RS232, or RS485 interface protocols. This capability moves beyond simple analog outputs, offering a pathway for sophisticated data acquisition and control within established digital networks. Specifically, the support for RS485 allows for robust, long-distance communication and multi-drop networking, enabling numerous sensors to be connected on a single bus, crucial in large-scale industrial deployments or distributed environmental monitoring stations.

The provided software enhances the usability of these instruments, allowing for immediate real-time monitoring of measurement parameters. But, it’s the advanced functions, such as user-configurable data logging intervals, that cater to specialized needs. Consider a research application where data needs to be captured at millisecond intervals during a critical process phase, or a process needing very slow data updates to be monitored and actioned. Bespoke and custom configurations are possible.

Beyond simple monitoring, the software facilitates the visualization of data through customizable graphs, aiding in the identification of trends and anomalies. This feature is especially valuable for process engineers who need to monitor the stability of a system over extended periods or for calibration technicians performing drift analysis. The logging can be configured not to wrap, or to overwrite the oldest files, and file sizes and sampling periods can be adjusted to suit the application and the type of measurements being taken.

The direct digital interface eliminates the need for separate analog-to-digital converters, reducing system complexity and potential sources of error. This is a significant advantage for design engineers seeking to streamline their instrumentation setups and improve overall system reliability. For example, integration into a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) network becomes significantly simpler, allowing direct communication with industrial automation systems. The specific interface allows bespoke setups, using either provided software or by direct integration to the users’ own digital coms, for example, connecting a pressure sensor with an RS485 output, or a load cell connected using a USB interface.

Related Product and Application Guides

• Digital Pressure Sensors
• Wireless
• Data Loggers

Related Technical Terms

• USB

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