1. High precision, fast response speed, wide range of linear features, good repeatability of use, high signal-to-noise ratio of detection signal, due to the mass production of optical fiber, low price, can be widely used.
2. The optical fiber is made of dielectric quartz, which transmits optical signals, so it has good safety and reliability, strong anti-electromagnetic interference ability, and can adapt to work under flammable, explosive or toxic environmental conditions such as electric power, petroleum, chemical industry, metallurgy, etc.
3. Strong anti-corrosion and anti-pollution ability, can be used in places with large temperature differences, excellent aging characteristics and long working life.
4. Small size, light weight, easy to install, strong adaptability to the environment of the measured object.
5. The optical fiber is a passive device, which has good independence and will not destroy the measured state.
6. A wide range of measurement objects. At present, there are a variety of fiber optic sensors with different performance to measure various physical quantities, chemical quantities, biomass, etc., such as temperature, pressure, displacement, velocity, liquid level, and nuclear radiation.
7. It is convenient for multi-point multiplexing, small transmission loss, and is suitable for forming a measurement network to realize multi-point real-time intelligent telemetry.
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1. Flange fixed installation
Flange mounting is to connect the pressure sensor to the flange and fix the flange to the measured object. The advantage of this installation method is that it is simple in structure, easy to install and disassemble, and suitable for occasions where frequent sensor replacement is required.
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Banner Sensors – Routine maintenance methods for pressure sensors
1. Prevent the debris from being deposited in the catheter and the sensor from coming into contact with corrosive or overheated media.
2. When measuring gas pressure, the pressure intake should be opened at the top of the process pipeline, and the sensor should also be installed in the upper part of the process pipeline, so that the accumulated liquid can be easily injected into the process pipeline.
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How to adjust the sensitivity of Banner color scale sensors
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2. In general, turning the sensitivity knob clockwise can make the green light (OUT2) on, and counterclockwise turning the red light (OUT1) on.
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Banner Sensors – What parameters need to be considered when selecting an accelerometer?
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Banner Sensors – Troubleshooting solutions for pressure sensors
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Banner Sensors – The difference between a level sensor and a level switch, a level controller, a level transmitter, and a level gauge
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1. Color recognition function
2. Color recognition function independent of working distance
3. It can also provide reliable detection of vibrating objects
4. White LED
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Linear Position Sensor:
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Banner Sensors - An introduction to the classification of pressure sensors
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Banner Sensors – Mounting issues with pressure sensors
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