Different types of photoelectric sensors and how they work
What are Photoelectric Sensors? Photoelectric sensors are commonly used to detect the presence or absence of objects, or to measure the distance between an object
Electronics
SCADA
Free SCADA Training for Beginners – Top 14 Free Resources
If you are new to automation or just curious about how SCADA systems work, you are in the right place. This page is full with great resources
Temperature Measurement
Top 5 Advantages of Platinum RTDs for Industrial Temperature Measurement
RTDs, or Resistance Temperature Detectors, are sensors used to measure temperature. Their are two main types: wire-wound & thin-film. These sensors have a thin layer of metal
Automation
What is Auto Negotiation in Networking?
Imagine you are trying to have a conversation with someone but you are speaking in Hindi, and the other person replies in French. Confusing, right?
Automation
Top 8 Free OT Industrial Network Protocols Crash Courses
If you are planning a career in industrial automation or OT cybersecurity, there is one thing you must understand first — how machines talk to
Level Measurement
Interface Level Measurement: 7 Technologies Explained
Interface level measurement is very important topic in industrial level measurements. In industries like oil & gas, chemicals, and petrochemicals, it is very common to
Pressure Measurement
Top 3 Common Issues with Capillary Tubing in Pressure Measurements
What is Capillary Tubing in Pressure Measurement? Capillary tubing is often used in industrial pressure measurement systems to connect pressure instruments like gauges or transmitters to the
Automation
What is IO-Link and How does it works?
What is IO-Link? In this article, we are going to learn about IO-Link. IO-Link is a communications protocol that works point-to-point. A point-to-point communication connection
Flow Measurement
Reynolds Number Formula: A Complete and Easy-to-Understand Guide
Today, let us talk about something really important in the world of fluid mechanics and flow measurement which is the Reynolds Number (Re) Formula. When engineers talk about fluid
Electronics
What is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)?
In electronics and instrumentation, one of the most common and frustrating issues is EMI, which stands for Electromagnetic Interference. It can cause equipment to behave strangely, give incorrect