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    Radiation Sensor Buying Guide

    Radiation sensor adopts photoelectric principle and can be used to measure the total radiation value under sunlight. The radiation sensor uses high-precision photosensitive elements, wide spectrum absorption, high absorption in the full spectrum range, and good stability. A dust cover with a light transmittance of up to 95% is installed outside the sensing element, and the dust cover is specially treated to reduce dust adsorption can effectively prevent environmental factors from interfering with internal components, and can more accurately measure solar radiation.

    Temperature Sensor Buying Guide

    Temperature sensor is a sensor that senses temperature and converts it into a usable output signal. It is the core part of the temperature measuring instrument. According to the measurement method, there are two types of temperature sensor: contact sensor and non-contact sensor. And according to the characteristics of sensor materials and electronic components, it falls into two categories: thermal resistance and thermocouple. ATO offers you different kinds of thermocouples and RTD sensors. When you need to buy a temperature sensor, we'll cover every detail to help you make the most economical and practical decision.

    Diaphragm Pump Buying Guide

    The diaphragm pump separates the liquid to be pumped, the movable column and the pump cylinder by means of a membrane, thereby it protects the movable column and the pump cylinder.

    RTD Sensor: Basics, Materials & Types

    The full name of RTD is Resistance Temperature Detector. RTD is a special kind of resistor whose resistance value increases as the temperature increases and decreases as the temperature decreases. RTD is used as sensor in industry to measure temperature, so RTD is also called "thermal resistance". RTDs are more linear than thermocouples and are the most accurate and stable temperature sensors available. But because the change of resistance takes time, its response speed is slow. At the same time, its price is relatively expensive, and it is suitable for occasions where there are certain requirements for accuracy and the cost control is not strict.

     

    How does a Signal Isolator Work?

    The isolator uses a kind of linear optocoupler isolation principle, which converts the input signal and outputs it. Input, output and working power are isolated from each other, especially suitable for use with equipment and meters that require electrical isolation. Isolator, also known as signal isolators, is an important part of industrial control systems. 

    Air Diaphragm Pump vs. Electric Diaphragm Pump

    Diaphragm pump is divided into air powered diaphragm pump and electric operated diaphragm pump. Pneumatic diaphragm pump is a new type of conveying product that uses compressed air as the power source. It can absorb all kinds of corrosive liquids, liquids with particles, high viscosity, volatile, flammable and highly toxic liquids. Material is available in aluminum alloy, stainless steel, non-metallic and cast iron. Electric diaphragm pump is also a new type of pump, which is used in petrochemical, ceramics, metallurgy and other industries.

    How to Use an OTDR?

    Optical fiber communication technology has developed rapidly in the last 20 years. Since optical fiber communication transmits a large amount of information at a fast speed, and it can transmits digital signals, which makes it possible to transmit information such as broadband image signals and computer networking. Thus, optical fiber measurement has entered into a new period of digitization.

    Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Buying Guide

    Ultrasonic distance sensors are designed to measure the distance to a remote object through the air without physically touching it. Distance sensors determine this value by emitting high-frequency or ultrasonic soundwaves toward the object being measured, receiving the reflected wave, and calculating the time between emission and reception. While this broad selection makes it possible for customers to find a ultrasonic distance sensor that suits their unique application, it can also make it more difficult to determine which one is right. When we choose ultrasonic distance sensors, we should consider several problems. Here is a brief introduction about what they are.

    What is a Temperature Data Logger Used for?

    At present, with the continuous improvement of people's living, various industries pay more and more attention to the temperature and humidity management environment of product production, equipment and warehouse storage. Therefore, it is necessary to use the temperature data loggers. The temperature and humidity data logger measures the temperature and humidity parameters and stores them in the recorder according to predetermined time intervals or uploads them to the computer cloud platform through Bluetooth or USB. The data logger can be exported and analyzed to ensure that whether there are any incidents that endanger the safety of the product during the storage and shipping. However, which industries need temperature and humidity monitoring systems?

    Miniature Circuit Breaker Working Principle

    The realization of the overload protection function of the miniature circuit breaker is based on the principle that bimetals bend in a regular direction as the temperature rises. After the miniature circuit breaker is closed, it is in normal working condition. The inner bimetal is heated by a certain current passing through it. The two pieces of metal have different thermal expansion coefficients and cause bending.

    Hydraulic Motor Buying Guide

    A hydraulic motor is a mechanical actuator that converts hydraulic pressure and flows into torque and angular displacement (rotation). Hydraulic motors serve the electric power, construction, water conservancy, transportation, ships, automobiles, aerospace and military field. Hydraulic systems are widely used in papermaking, textile, plastics, rubber and other light industries. It also plays an important role in heavy industry, like mining, petroleum, metallurgy and pressure processing.

    How a Single Phase VFD Forward Reverse Three Phase Motor?

    Variable Frequency Drive universal frequency converter is a power control device that controls the AC motor by changing the frequency of the working power supply of the motor, and converts the power frequency AC power with constant voltage and frequency into voltage or frequency by applying the principle of frequency conversion technology and microelectronic technology The working process of the variable AC power device is to first convert the power frequency AC power supply into a DC power supply through a rectifier, and then convert the DC power supply into an AC power supply with controllable frequency and voltage to supply the motor.

    What is an OTDR and How Does It Work?

    The full name of OTDR is Optical Time Domain Reflectometer. An optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) is an optoelectronic instrument used to characterize an optical fiber. It is the optical equivalent of an electronic time domain reflectometer. OTDR is widely used in the maintenance and construction of optical cable lines, and can measure optical fiber length, optical fiber transmission attenuation, joint attenuation and fault location.

    Gas Detector Buying Guide

    Gas detectors are usually used to detect toxic, harmful or flammable gases. Toxic gas detectors are generally used in biochemical, pharmaceutical, construction and other industries, while combustible gas detectors are often used in coal mines, petroleum, chemical, fuel and other industries. With the rapid development of the industry, the monitoring of gas in the environment is essential, so how should we choose a gas detector? At present, there are portable gas detectors and fixed gas detectors provided by manufacturers and supplies. These two types of gas detectors are divided into 1 in 1, 2 in 1, 4 in 1 and other specifications, and these products with different specifications have different application functions for gases. The detection standards for different industries and occasions are different, and the detection standards for different gases are also different.

    Electric Chain Hoist Working Principle

    Electric chain hoist is a hoisting and transporting machine that is used to lift or lower heavy loads and can move in the horizontal direction. It has the characteristics of small lifting weight, simple result and convenient operation, and is widely used in the installation, lifting and maintenance of small equipment in industrial and mining enterprises. Generally, electrical power chain hoists have only one constant running speed.

    Transformer Buying Guide

    A transformer is a device that uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to change the AC voltage. The main components are the primary coil, the secondary coil and the iron core (magnetic core). The main functions are: voltage transformation, impedance transformation, isolation, etc. According to different uses, transformers can be divided into several categories. Today we mainly introduce the applications and advantages of isolation transformers, toroidal Transformers, control transformers, and autotransformers, so that you can make better choices when purchasing.

    Spindle Motor Buying Guide

    The spindle motor is also called a high-speed motor, which refers to an AC motor with a rotational speed of more than 10,000 rpm/min. Mainly used in wood, aluminum, stone, hardware, glass, PVC and other industries, it has the advantages of fast speed, small size, light weight, low material consumption, low noise, low vibration, etc. It has attracted more and more attention in related industries. In the modern society with rapid technological progress, the spindle motor has been widely applied, and it couples with its meticulous workmanship, high speed and high processing quality of the motor. Besides, other ordinary motors cannot meet the technical requirements of the spindle motor or play a role as the spindle motor doe in the industrial production process.

    Relay Buying Guide

    A relay is an electrical control device, which is an electrical appliance that makes a predetermined step change of the controlled quantity in the electrical output circuit when the change of the input quantity meets the specified requirements. It has the interactive relationship between the control system and the controlled system. Usually used in automatic control circuits, it is actually an "automatic switch" that uses a small current to control the operation of a large current. Therefore, it plays the role of automatic adjustment, safety protection, and conversion circuit in the circuit.

    Encoder Buying Guide

    An encoder is a device that compiles and converts a signal (such as bit-stream) or data into a signal form that can be used for communication, transmission and storage. The encoder converts angular displacement or linear displacement into electrical signals. The former is called a code wheel, and the latter is called a code ruler.

    Connector Buying Guide

    Connector is an indispensable electronic component in human life. For ordinary people, connector is relatively unfamiliar, but for technicians like electronic engineering, connector is something they often come into contact with. Although the role of the connector is relatively simple, the role it plays in human life is irreplaceable! So today we will introduce what is a connector, and two types of connectors, so that you can make the best choice when purchasing.