This strain gauge transducer millivolt output calculator provides a way to determine the output reading and range from the applied stress, strain gauge transducer range and strain gauge output characteristics.
Measurement Signal
Measurement signal related guides and product information for handling the input and output signals of digital and analogue measurement instrumentation
Measurement Reading to 0.5-4.5V Signal Converter
This measurement to voltage converter tool will convert any linear input measurement reading into the ideal voltage output signal over a linear range of 0.5 to 4.5 volts, and display a 0.5-4.5V conversion scale for the chosen measurement range.
Measurement Reading to 0-20mA Signal Converter
This measurement to current converter tool will convert any linear input measurement reading into the ideal current output signal over a linear range of 0 to 20 milliamps, and display a 0-20mA conversion scale for the chosen measurement range.
Torque Transducer Millivolt (mV) Output Calculator
This torque transducer millivolt output calculator provides a way to determine the output reading and range from the applied torque, torque transducer range and strain gauge output characteristics.
Pressure Transducer Millivolt (mV) Output Calculator
This pressure transducer millivolt output calculator provides a way to determine the output reading and range from the applied pressure, pressure transducer range and strain gauge output characteristics.
Load Cell Millivolt (mV) Output Calculator
This load cell millivolt output calculator provides a way to determine the output reading and range from the applied load, load cell range and strain gauge output characteristics.
What are the advantages of using Wired Sensors instead of Wireless Sensors
This article explores the many advantages of wired sensors compared to wireless sensors in order to help you make a decision on whether to opt for a wireless sensor network over a wired sensor installation.
4-20mA Output Hydrostatic Level Transmitters & Sensors
Liquid level transmitters with a 4 to 20 milliamp current loop output signal for determining liquid depth or the fluid level by measuring the hydrostatic pressure.
Modbus Communications Protocol Pressure Sensors
Pressure sensors with Modbus communications protocol for connecting to a serial bus or a digital sensor network.
1-5 Volts Output Pressure Transducers
1 to 5 volts dc output signal pressure transducers with a 4 volt output span proportional to the specified pressure range, with a 1Vdc output signal at the lowest input pressure and 5Vdc output signal at the highest input pressure.
RS485 Serial Interface Pressure Sensors
RS485 output pressure sensors for incorporating into digital sensor networks. These sensors can be allocated a unique device address and connected in series to other sensors with RS-485 serial interfaces on the same communications link.
0-10 Volts Output Hydrostatic Sensors, Probes & Transducers
Analog output hydrostatic sensors with a 0 to 10 volt amplified output signal for measuring liquid head pressure or fluid level.
Ratiometric 0.5-4.5 Volts Output Pressure Transducers
Ratiometric voltage output pressure transducer with a 0.5 to 4.5 volt signal which is proportional to the nominal input supply voltage of 5 volt dc.
RS232 Serial Interface Pressure Sensors
RS232 compatible pressure transducers for linking to PC computer serial ports.
0-5 Volts Output Pressure Transducers
0 to 5 volts output pressure transducers with amplified signal conditioning electronics and 3 or 4 wire configuration for generating a 0-5Vdc analog signal which corresponds to a specified pressure range.
0-10 Volts Output Pressure Transducers
0 to 10 volts output pressure transducers with amplified signal conditioning electronics and 3 or 4 wire configuration for generating a 0-10Vdc analog signal which corresponds to a specified pressure range.
0-20mA Output Pressure Transmitters
0 to 20 milliamp output pressure transmitters with a 3-wire configuration for installations where the positive voltage supply is separated from the current loop signal wires.
Digital Interface
Measurement instrumentation which can be connected via a USB, RS232 or RS485 digital interface communications.
High Frequency Response
Sensors & instrumentation that have a high frequency response measurement signal output or input.
HART® Pressure Transmitters
HART pressure transmitters for configuration via a distributed control system (DCS) or HART communicator.
1-5V to 0-10V Signal Conversion
Convert a 1 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 10 volts output signal.
1-5V to 0-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 1 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 5 volts output signal.
1-5V to 0-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 1 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 20 milliamps output signal.
1-5V to 4-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 1 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 4 to 20 milliamps loop output signal.
0-10V to 1-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 10 volts range measurement input signal into a 1 to 5 volts output signal.
0-10V to 0-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 10 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 5 volts output signal.
0-10V to 0-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 10 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 20 milliamps output signal.
0-10V to 4-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 10 volts range measurement input signal into a 4 to 20 milliamps loop output signal.
0-5V to 1-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 1 to 5 volts output signal.
0-5V to 0-10V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 10 volts output signal.
0-5V to 0-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 0 to 20 milliamps output signal.
0-5V to 4-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 5 volts range measurement input signal into a 4 to 20 milliamps loop output signal.
0-20mA to 1-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into a 1 to 5 volts output signal.
0-20mA to 0-10V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into a 0 to 10 volts output signal.
0-20mA to 0-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into a 0 to 5 volts output signal.
0-20mA to 4-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 0 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into a 4 to 20 milliamps output signal.
4-20mA to 1-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 4 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into a 1 to 5 volts output signal.
4-20mA to 0-5V Signal Conversion
Convert a 4 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into a 0 to 5 volts output signal.
4-20mA to 0-10V Signal Conversion
Convert a 4 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into 0 to 10 volts output signal.
4-20mA to 0-20mA Signal Conversion
Convert a 4 to 20 milliamps range measurement input signal into 0 to 20 milliamps output signal.
Universal Strain Gauge Bridge Input Transmitter – STRAIN
The STRAIN universal strain gauge bridge input transmitter can connect any strain gauge loadcell or pressure transducer & provide a mA or volts output
SLIMCON-6 Compact Volts/Current Signal Converter
The Slimcon-6 Signal Converter is the ultimate low cost, high accuracy compact signal converter.
Loop Powered 4-20mA to Current/Volts Isolator – 420i & 420V
The 420i loop powered isolator is a 0(4)-20mA dc isolator, and power is derived from the input signal and therefore requires no external power supply.
RAMPORT Remote Asset Monitoring Modem with I/O Expansion Port
The RAMPORT is a small and cost effective method of monitoring remote plant and equipment from any PC or internet enable terminal loaded with a standard web browser.
ISOCON Universal Analogue Measurement and Control Signal Input to Output Converter
The ISOCON Isolating Signal Converter can accept inputs including 20mA, TC, RTD & voltage signals. The units produce an isolated high level DC output of voltage or current.
Input to Output Measurement Reading Converter
This input to output converter will determine the linear output produced by any given linear input value and display a related conversion scale.
Why use 4-20mA and 3-15 psi rather than 0-20mA & 0-15psi
Why we mainly use 4-20 mA current and 3-15 psig pressure and not use from zero to 20 mA or 15 psig?
Pressure Calibrator for Pressure Transmitter Calibration – ADT672
The ADT672 series of pressure calibrators are precision digital pressure gauges with electrical measurement for pressure transmitter calibration
What is the difference between zero offset and zero drift?
Zero Offset relates to the zero setting tolerance during manufacture and Zero Drift relates to the expected maximum change in zero over time.
Square Root Extraction Input to Linear Output Converter
This sqrt extraction input to linear output converter provides an easy way to determine the ideal linear output for any given sqrt input value.
Linear Input to Square Root Extraction Output Converter
This linear input to sqrt extraction output converter provides an easy way to determine the ideal sqrt output produced for any given linear input value.
Intrinsic Safety
A guide to intrinsic safety measurement instrumentation including explanations, applications and choice of products for installing in hazardous areas.
4 Wire
4 wire describes a sensor which has a either a wheatstone bridge strain gauge configuration or a amplified output sensor where the supply input is isolated from the signal output. 4 wire is also used to describe a resistive thermometer that is wired so that the error caused by the connecting wire on each side […]
Amplified Voltage Output
Amplified Voltage Output is convenient and robust measurement signal over medium distances to use with analogue to digital converters.
Deadband
Deadband is a region of pressure where a change in pressure produces no change in measurement output or control signal.
HART®
HART® or Highway Addressable Remote Transducer is a type of digital communications protocol for configuring and reading instrumentation via 4-20mA signal.
Piezoresistive Strain Gauges
Piezoresistive strain gauges are a semiconductor material which changes in resistance when the material stretched or compressed.
Threshold
Threshold is the amount of measurement change required before a measuring instrument reacts with a change in measurement output or produces a specified result.
Rangeable
Rangeable describes a type of measurement instrument that has an output signal which can be adjusted by the operator to a different scaling.
Span Offset
Span Offset is the amount of deviation in output or reading from the exact value at a point within the measurement span.
Span
Span is the difference between the lowest and the actual reading or output signal of a measurement device.
Span Sensitivity
Span Sensitivity defines the output signal characteristic of a strain gauge based sensor independent of measurement range or supply voltage.
Square Root Extraction
Square Root Extraction is a mathematical process which is applied to a linear measurement scale to convert it to a non-linear square root scale.
TSS – Thermal Span or Sensitivity Shift
Thermal Span or Sensitivity Shift signifies the maximum amount of span that will change at any measurement point within the compensated temperature range.
Transmitter
Transmitter (Tx) is a device which converts a sensor output into an analogue signal suitable for sending over long distances without significant signal loss or interference. A common type of sensor transmitter signal is a 4 to 20 milliamp current loop output.
Turndown Ratio
Turndown Ratio describes the difference between the highest and lowest possible span of measurement output which can be set for a sensing device with a rangeable output signal such as 4 to 20mA output which is HART enabled.
Vented Cable
Vented Cable has a vent tube running through the inside of the cable to provide a vent path between the electrical connections at either end.
Wheatstone Bridge Strain Gauge
Wheatstone bridge strain gauge circuits are used extensively inside transducer to convert a mechanical strain into an electrical output signal.
Zero Offset
Zero Offset is the amount of deviation in output or reading from the exact value at the lowest point of the measurement range.
Zero Tare
Zero Tare is the operation of removing a zero offset to help obtain the optimal measurement over the whole measurement range.
2 Wire
2 wire is used to distinguish electrical connections for measurement signals which use only two connections for carrying both the power supply and signal.
4 to 20 mA Current Loop Output Signal
4-20mA Current loop output is a type of electrical signal that is used in a series circuit to provide a robust measurement signal.
3 Wire
3 wire is used to describe a type of electrical connection for a measurement signal which has only three connections for the power supply and signal output
Transducer
Transducer is a device which measures a physical quantity such as temperature or pressure and converts it into an electrical output signal.
TSL – Terminal Straight Line
Terminal Straight Line (TSL) is a straight line drawn between the measurement output at zero and at full scale.
NO – Normally Open
Normally Open (NO) refers to the state of an electrical switch contact which stays open until a preset threshold has been met and the switch closes, e.g. a NO pressure switch set at 10 bar will close once the pressure exceeds 10 bar.
NC – Normally Closed
Normally Closed (NC) refers to the state of an electrical switch contact which stays closed until a preset threshold has been met and the switch opens, e.g. a NC pressure switch set at 10 bar will open once the pressure exceeds 10 bar.
FSO – Full Scale Output
Full Scale Output (FSO) can have two meanings. The first meaning is that it is the resulting output signal or displayed reading produced when the maximum measurement for a given device is applied. The second meaning applies to the difference between the minimum and maximum output value. Full Range Output (FRO) and Full Span Output […]
BFSG – Bonded Foil Strain Gauge
Bonded foil strain gauges (BFSG) are metal based foil elements that are incorporated into a flexible electrically insulating material which can then be bonded to a surface with adhesives. As stress is applied to the material, the BFSG will deform and the resistance changes. If a voltage is applied across the BFSG it can be […]
Calibration Error Calculator
Use this calibration error calculator to determine the accuracy of a measurement device which has a linear input and output characteristic.
Measurement to Digital Reading Converter
This measurement to digital converter will convert any linear measurement over a specified range to the equivalent digital decimal and binary number.
Bit to Measurement Resolution Converter
This bit to resolution converter will calculate the reading resolution of a DAC or ADC and answer in steps, %FS, ppm and decimal ratio.
Measurement Reading to 4-20mA Signal Converter
This tool converts linear measurement readings into a 4-20mA signal and displays a 4-20mA conversion scale for the corresponding measurement range.
Ratiometric
Ratiometric is used to describe an output signal which changes in proportion to a change input or supply voltage.
How to get a 10 volt signal from a 4-20mA output pressure sensor
I have a 4 to 20mA pressure sensor, is there a way of converting the output to a 10 volt signal so I can use a voltage input data acquisition card?
SCU for Isolating signal from sensors and trimming zero and full span
Can you suggest a universal signal conditioning unit for isolating a sensor & providing local calibration adjustment for trimming zero & full scale output?
What can cause random variation in pressure transducer output
I have a 10bar pressure transducer with a 4-20mA output which is showing a random variation across a span of 0.3mA (+/- 1.5mA) at a fixed pressure.
Measurement Signal
A guide to measurement signal types for sensors & instrumentation, with explanations, applications and choice of products for analog & digital signals.
Digital Output Square Root Extraction Formula and Tables
Square root extraction signals are used to simplify closed pipe liquid or gas flow calculations and to improve resolution of the non-linear signal when converted to a flow reading.
mV/V – Millivolts per Volt Output Signal
It is an electrical signal which is proportional to the applied excitation voltage and is also referred to as a ratio-metric or strain gauge output.
Transforming a 2 wire Current Loop into a Voltage Output Signal
If you are running a signal cable over a long distance or have a spare current output pressure transmitter, it is possible to convert the output signal to a voltage type to make it compatible with voltage only input devices. A typical current output is 2 wire 4 to 20 mA which is designed to […]
What is the difference between a pressure transducer and a transmitter
When browsing through pressure measurement products you will notice that some are called pressure transducers and others are called pressure transmitters.
Supply voltage and load resistance considerations for pressure transmitters
In order for any pressure transmitter to function within designed performance levels, a min. supply voltage must be maintain device operation.