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Enclosure Ratings
Enclosure Ratings When it comes to an enclosure rating a good standard rating system needs to be utilized to define the types of environments in which certain kinds of enclosures cane be used (such as electrical). A rating system also identifies whether a fixed enclosure can stand up to certain environmental conditions. Users as well as manufacturers benefit when quality standards are in place. Overall communication, economics, and safety are improved between the seller and the buyer. Below we will be looking at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) rating scale for enclosures. NEMA defines the standards used in [...]
What is Calibration, and Why Is It Important?
Calibration Calibration in measurement technology is the evaluation of measurement values that is delivered by a device that can deliver a calibration standard of known accuracy. Think of this standard as another measurement device of known accuracy. This device would generate the quantity that would be measured, such as voltage. The outcome of the comparison can result in three possible outcomes: no significant error is noted on the device that is being tested, a significant error was noted but no adjustments were made, or an adjustment was made to correct the error to an acceptable level. BIPM The International [...]
History of Measurements
The History of Measurements Measurement, loosely defined is the length, amount, or size of something that is measured. Long ago, the idea of a universal measuring system didn’t exist. That was, until the 18th century where measurement became a cohesive system. Before this period, countries such as France had measuring systems for nearly every profession. In 1795 the number of measurements in France alone numbered well over seven hundred. The names for many units of measurement were borrowed from human morphology. For example, the foot, the hand, the pace, etc. Still, however, these units of measurement were not standardized. [...]
1510A Precision Signal Generator: Best Replacement Product for Discontinued Products
Frustrated with Obsolete Instrumentation Calibration and Test Tools? Try the MTI 1510A Signal Generator Instead The MTI Instruments 1510A portable calibrator comprehensively replaces those old, obsolete devices you had been depending on to test, calibrate, and troubleshoot measurement equipment in your facility. The 1510A is the hand-held signal generator used globally to service flow meters, amplifiers, charge amplifiers, strain gage equipment, digitizers, measurement apparatus – you name it. Key Features of the 1510A Precision Function Generator / Calibrator: The 1510A Precision signal generator is capable of Millivolt level (mV) AC and DC voltage levels Picocoulomb (pC) Charge levels from [...]
Electronic & RF / Radio Frequency Noise
Electrical and RF noise appears in a wide variety of forms. Noise of this nature has a direct effect on electronic and radio frequencies. Electrical and RF will appear in all electronic and RF systems and can directly affect and even limit performance capabilities of a wide variety of systems. The nature of noise is random which means that it’s impossible to eliminate the effects it has on systems. The moment noise has entered a system it’s impossible to remove it. With that being said, however, it is possible to filter out some of the sound (in some instances) though this [...]
Capacitor Characteristics
Capacitor Characteristics Capacitors are often defined by their many characteristics. These characteristics ultimately determine a capacitors specific application, temperature, capacitance range, and voltage rating. The sheer number of capacitor characteristics are bewildering. Furthermore, it can be very difficult to interpret and understand the information printed onto the body of a capacitor. Capacitors come in various types or families, and each of these groups has their own identification system and characteristics. Some of these systems are easy to interpret. However, other systems are inundated with symbols, letters, and colors that can be confusing to comprehend. Identifying a capacitor's characteristics typically [...]
Accumeasure Digital Capacitance System D Series Gen 3
Digital Accumeasure Gen 3 Request Quote Download Data Sheet Accumeasure Probes Brochure Push/Pull Probes Brochure The Accumeasure D capacitance displacement sensor series amplifier is a revolutionary design that uses the latest technology to convert a highly reliable capacitive electric field measurement (displacement) directly into a highly precise 24 bit digital reading to accurately measure position, thickness, motion and vibration. About Digital Accumeasure Gen 3 Our new capacitance amplifier converts the probe capacitance directly to target gap (distance). This direct conversion approach eliminates errors that traditional analog amplifiers have due to [...]
Types of Capacitors
Types of Capacitors There are numerous types of capacitors with various functions and applications. Capacitors range from small to large, and each has characteristics that make them unique. For example, some capacitors are small and delicate, such as the ones found in radio circuits. On the other hand, capacitors can be quite large such as those found in smoothing circuits. When making comparisons between the various types of capacitors the dielectric used between the plates is what's typically taken into consideration. The range of capacitors is numerous. Take, for instance, variable type capacitors that give the user the [...]
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