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Analog IC Temperature Sensors and Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) Sensors Compared

Learn how to determine which type of CTC temperature sensor is best for your specific industrial application.…

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Understanding Common HazLoc Terminology

Learn about the common terms used in hazardous areas and the situations in which they are used.…

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Protecting Single Sensor Data Acquisition Points in the Field

Many industrial processes require large facilities where a single pump, motor or gearbox may be located far from other locations requiring sensors, thus making it difficult, or cost prohibitive, to…

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Accelerometer Protector Options For Industrial Applications

In the industrial world many situations arise where extra protection for instrumentation is required. For situations like this CTC has developed 2 styles of sensor protection.  CTC’s MH152-1A top exit…

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Basics of Accelerometer Mounting Explained

Choose the best mounting method for your application by understanding the advantages and disadvantages inherent in various mounting methods for accelerometers or piezo-velocity sensors.…

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Negative Voltage Sensors Available For Three-Wire Applications

Many power generation companies have standardized on monitoring systems that use negative voltage to power their monitoring systems. Generally, these systems work on a three wire model. CTC has…

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RMS, Peak, and Peak to Peak Explained

RMS, Peak, and Peak to Peak are commonly used to express the amplitude value for each signal or frequency.  Here is a definition of these terms:  The RMS value is expressed from zero to 70.7% of the…

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Two-Wire vs. Four-Wire RTD Systems

There are several important differences between CTC's M4TR2 and M4TR4 connectors which are used in RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) systems.…

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Connectors For The Paper Industry

The harsh chemicals used in the paper industry are well known to be difficult to handle and can cause many different issues for sensors and cabling used to monitor paper manufacturing machinery. Some…

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Monitoring Vibration on Tunnel Fans

Learn about vibration monitoring strategies for industrial jet fan tunnels.…

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