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This blog post discusses the factors that need to be considered when selecting a pressure sensor for use in hydraulic systems. Hydraulic cylinders are ubiquitous in industrial and mobile applications. For example mining, petrochemical, marine, automotive, construction, defence and aerospace. They are useful in generating extremely high forces to move parts or levers of a machine by means of hydraulic oil under high pressure driving a piston and rod. The ancient Egyptians would certainly have benefited from them building the pyramids, saving enormously on manpower. To measure the force applied

This blog post discusses the alternative Eurotherm software package that is available, now that Eurotherm has discontinued Review. Eurotherm’s Review software is now at Level 3 obsolescence. This means it is no longer available for sale. The alternative is Eurotherm Data Reviewer, which in the entry level foundation version is virtually equivalent to the full version of the obsolete Review package. ADM recommends that any customers still using Eurotherm Review should take steps to migrate to Eurotherm Data Reviewer. Eurotherm Data Reviewer is a software application designed for viewing

Compound Pressure Transmitters are pressure sensors that can measure within a range that includes both positive pressure and negative vacuum (+/-).ADM Stocks the following Compound Pressure Transmitter ranges in Australia. These have a 4-20mA output and1/4" BSP connection. GS4200-00V0AB. Range: -1 to 0 bar (4mA=-1bar) GS4200-00V1.5AB. Range: -1 to +1.5bar GS4200-00V2.5AB. Range: -1 to +2.5bar GS4200-00V6AB. Range: -1 to +6barg GS4200-00V9AB. Range: -1 to +9barg The following models are also available from the factory, usually within 6 weeks. GS4200-00V1AB Range: -1 to +1bar GS4200-00V3AB Range

This blog post discusses how pressure switches, digital pressure gauges, and pressure transmitters are used to control pumps in industrial applications.Pipeline pressure is often controlled by a simple water pressure management system. There are many basic all-in-one pump controllers that make for a quite easy installation. However, there is a limit to the size system that these can support, typically around 1.5kW pump motor, so they are not always suitable for industrial applications. A water pump control system built as a modular system is the preferred approach in industrial applications

The blog post talks about the advantages of capacitive level measurement sensors, for the continuous measuring of liquid levels, as well as powders, bulk solids, and pastes.These transmitters are often used in applications where traditional methods fail, as they have the following advantages No moving parts –thus are exceptionally durable Not affected by turbulence or foaming Suitable for high density liquids such as oil ADM can supply a range of capacitive liquid level sensors that were designed for F1 racing cars, built from quality aluminum with sealed electronics. They are available with a

ADM Instrument Engineering was approached by an electrical contractor, who provides services to many of Australia’s leading manufacturers and mining companies.The contractor required assistance in coming up with a solution to control 4 heater loads. 3 of the loads are switched on and off via contactors and the other is a variable load controlled by a Eurotherm EPower thyristor. A Eurotherm 3504 series process controller was selected to ensure smooth transition between the fixed loads switching points, which will help stop spikes on the supply. The Eurotherm Model 3504 acts as a slave co

One useful feature of the UniMeasure series JX-P420 draw wire transducers is the user can adjust the Zero and Span.The JX-P420 series ranges from 250mm to 2m draw length, with no price difference between them. This is particularly useful if you need a replacement transducer quickly and we do not have the model with the required measurement length in stock. We can adjust a longer length unit to be used for shorter length measurements. It can also be used when you need to position the sensor in a more suitable location. For example, in a safer location away from moving parts, flying rocks or

ADM has been proudly stocking Seika inclinometers for many years. SEIKA Inclinometers are used by several large mining companies in Australia.As a result, ADM stocks the 3 most common measuring ranges in the country: Model Measuring Range NG2I ±10° NG3I ±30° NG4I ±80° All the above models have a 4-20mA output. What makes these German designed and manufactured inclinometers special are the following features: An exceedingly high resolution; greater than 0.001°, 0.003°, and 0.008° depending on the inclinometer. The outer stainless steel mounting ring can be loosened, allowing you to adjust zero

In this article we dicuss what is meant by 'zero offset' and 'span' and how they can be adjusted on an ESI pressure transmitter. What is Zero Offset? ESI’s pressure transducers and transmitters are factory calibrated to read a fixed output range. For Example: A 0 to 10barg transmitter with a 4-20mA signal output, where 0barg =4mA and 10barg = 20mA. Zero Offset is the amount of deviation in output at the lowest point of the measurement range. Example: your sensor is indicating 0.01 bar, when you know it should be exactly Zero due to the process conditions. Unlike many pressure transmitters on

Many industrial robots and machines that are built in Europe will have Harting connectors fitted to them.ADM Instrument Engineering can help you determine the correct mating connector, so that you can get the robot or machinery up and running. We can also help electrical contractors by supplying replacement Harting connectors when they are conducting repairs on robots. In most cases the connectors come from the Harting Han range of modular industrial connectors, in either the 6B, 10B, 16B, or 24B sizes. In most cases, we have been able to offer a solution from stock. The HAN series allows you