
Applications

Containment vs. Prevention: Choosing the Right Level Sensor for Hazardous Areas
In any industrial plant that handles flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dust, safety is the top priority. Monitoring liquid levels in these hazardous locations requires specialized sensors that won’t become an ignition source. Two of the most trusted safety standards for these sensors are Explosion-Proof and Intrinsically Safe. While both are designed to prevent catastrophes,
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Optimizing Boiler Performance: The Importance of Drum Level Control
Maintaining the correct water level in the boiler drum is crucial for seamless steam production and efficient boiler operation. To achieve this, water must be consistently fed into the boiler as steam is expelled into the header and process equipment. Each volume of steam and blowdown exiting the drum must be replenished with an equivalent
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Flow Meter vs Totalizer – What’s the Difference? [Malaysia Industrial Guide]
In industrial systems, two devices are often used to monitor flow: the Flow Meter and the Totalizer. While they’re related, they serve different purposes. Confusing the two can lead to wrong equipment selection, costing time and money. If you’re in process control, palm oil production, water treatment, or factory automation in Malaysia—this guide is for
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What Does “4–20mA Signal Loss” Mean and How to Fix It? [Malaysia Industrial Guide]
If your digital panel meter suddenly shows zero, your PLC input flatlines, or your transmitter stops responding — you might be experiencing 4-20mA signal loss. This is one of the most common issues faced in factories, refineries, and automation systems across Malaysia. Let’s break it down in simple terms. First, What Is a 4-20mA Signal?
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Top 5 Applications of Setra Pressure Sensors in Industrial Systems (Malaysia Use Cases)
When it comes to precision pressure monitoring, Setra Systems is a trusted global brand—and proudly distributed by Celectric right here in Malaysia. From HVAC to cleanrooms and even industrial automation, Setra’s sensors are known for reliability, accuracy, and longevity. But what industries in Malaysia are using Setra pressure transmitters most? Let’s break it down. 1. HVAC
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Best Digital Panel Meters for Factory Use – Our Top Picks (Malaysia Guide)
In today’s smart factory environment, having accurate, real-time display of readings like pressure, flow, temperature, or level is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. That’s where Digital Panel Meters (DPMs) come in. But with so many brands and models out there, how do you choose the right one for your industrial setup in Malaysia? Let
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Understanding Working Principle of Vortex Flow Meter
Vortex Flow Meter can be used for a wide range of fluids, i.e. liquids, gases and steam. They are to be seen as first choice, subject to verification to cover the requirements of a particular application. Vortex meters are essentially frequency meters, since they measure the frequency of vortices generated by a “bluff body” or
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How Measurement and Control of Low Gas Flow Rates?
Introduction There are several fundamental measurement techniques for flow meters, such as: Electromagnetic Flow Meters Thermal Mass Flow Meters Coriolis Mass Flow Meters Differential Pressure Flow Meters Vortex Flow Meters Position Displacement Flow Meters (PD Flow Meters) Turbine Flow Meters Variable Area Flow Meters Other than the ones mentioned above, there are some less known
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Electromagnetic Flow Meter Grounding Ring vs Grounding Electrode, which one to use?
For any magnetic flowmeter to function correctly, it must have three connections (including a ground) to the process liquid passed from the magnetic flow tube onto the magnetic flow transmitter. About 80 percent of the time, problems with the flow measurement readings provided by a magnetic flowmeter can be traced directly to improper solution ground
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Boosting Productivity: Unveiling the Power of Batch Controllers for Industrial Automation!
Batch controllers play a pivotal role in modern industrial and manufacturing processes, offering precision automation to streamline operations and optimize efficiency. But what exactly are batch controllers, and how do they contribute to the success of industrial endeavors? Let’s delve into the world of batch controllers to understand their significance and impact. Understanding Batch Controllers
Maximizing Efficiency with Batch Controllers: A Comprehensive Guide
In the dynamic landscape of industrial processes, efficiency is paramount. Whether you’re managing chemical production, food processing, or any other manufacturing endeavor, the precision of your operations is crucial. This is where batch controllers step in, offering a streamlined solution to optimize your production cycles. Understanding Batch Controllers Batch controllers are automated systems designed to
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Mastering Consistency: The Crucial Role of Flame Control in Quality Assurance
Ensuring consistent quality in flame control is a prerequisite for seamless operations in various industries. At the forefront of this critical task is the stability of gas mixture or proportioning. In this blog post, we delve into the indispensable role of stable gas mixtures and how Vögtlin’s thermal mass flow controllers emerge as a game-changer
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Maximizing Pressure Sensor Accuracy: The Impact of Material and Heat Treatment on Hysteresis
Hysteresis is a common occurrence in various physical systems, including pressure sensing. It describes the delay or lag in a physical response to changes in external conditions or forces. In the case of pressure sensing, hysteresis can cause the diaphragm within the sensor to not immediately return to its original position after pressure changes. This

Vögtlin Red-y Compact: The Versatile Multi-Gas Mass Flow Meter/Controller with Real Gas Calibration and Battery Power Option
Technology has transformed our daily lives with advancements like the Internet, cloud computing, and mobile phones. However, in the world of process instrumentation, change has been slow to come. That is until now. Vögtlin Instruments has introduced a new design in the form of the Red-y Compact Mass Flow Meter, which provides a better user

Effortless Conversion: Transforming Yokogawa YS1700 Text Programs into Function Blocks – A Step-by-Step Guide!
The Yokogawa YS1700 is a programmable logic controller (PLC) that was launched by Yokogawa, a leading provider of industrial automation and control solutions. Although the exact launch date is not known, it is believed to have been released around 2008, based on the discontinuation of its predecessor, the Yokogawa YS170. The YS1700 offers a range

Variable Area Flow Meter vs Mass Flow Meter for Gas Flow Measurements
Comparison between Variable Area Flow Meter and Mass Flow Meter often compare of Volumetric Flow and Mass Flow Measurements. Advantages of Mass Flow Over Volumetric Flow Measurements Mass Flow meter is having widest Turndown Ratio, Fast Response Time, High Accuracy and also High Repeatability Mass Flow Rate independence to pressure and temperature changes Pressure and Temperature Compensation does not
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Magnetic Flow Meter – Principle and Application
What is Magnetic Flow Meter A magnetic flow meter (mag meter, electromagnetic flowmeter) is a transducer that measures fluid flow by the voltage induced across the liquid by its flow through a magnetic field. A magnetic field is applied to the metering tube, which results in a potential difference proportional to the flow velocity perpendicular to the flux

How to perform Gas Sampling using Digital Mass Flow Meter?
How to perform Gas Sampling using Digital Mass Flow Meter The Vögtlin red-y compact 2 meters is used as the heart of a reliable automatic in the analytical world, low-cost gas sample taking the device. Emission or environment measurements often demand periodic sampling of a fixed amount of gas and collect them in containers or sample bags.
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Why is Vortex Flow Meter calibration with water?
Vortex flow meters are widely used in various industries for measuring the flow of liquids, gases, and steam. Calibration is essential to maintain their accuracy and performance. Here’s why water is commonly used for calibrating these flow meters. 1. Universality of Water Water is a universal fluid, readily available and widely used in calibration processes
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3 main types of Pressure Sensors
There are many types of Electrical and Mechanical Sensors in the market. Still, all pressure sensor infer pressure by measuring a physical change within the sensor when exposed to pressure changes. This physical change can be resistance, capacitance, or frequency. Here would like to review all types of Pressure Sensors used with industrial pressure transmitters, explain of the sensor, hence advantages, and
Right Pressure Transducer for Critical Environments
Selecting a low differential pressure transducer (DPT) for critical care ventilation is one of the most important decisions mechanical designers, engineers, and architects can make. These transducers perform precise monitoring and contamination control of isolation room pressures in critical environments. When properly selected and installed, they help prevent communicable diseases like tuberculosis (TB). The positive
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Sensors for Ventilators
A ventilator is designed to move air or a mixture of gases into and out of the patient’s lungs to either assist in breathing, or, in some cases, mechanically breathe for the patient who is breathing insufficiently or is physically unable to breathe Pressure Transducers – For Ventilator Testing Setra Model ASL Setra’s Model ASL

Liquid Control and Monitoring Solutions for Commercial Ships
Gems provides fluidic solutions such as flow switches, pressure transducers, indicators, transmitters, and receivers, as well as pre-assembled fluidic systems for use in tanks, cooling systems, auxiliary equipment, and propulsion systems onboard ships Pressure monitoring solutions for vessels Ship applications include level arms, pump control, level monitoring, flow confirmation, and pressure switch monitoring for potable and
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Understand the Hazardous Area Classifications
Hazardous Area Classification When three fundamental components: Flammable Substance (Which can be gas, liquid, or solid), an oxidizer, and a source of ignition, form the hazardous area. The flammable substance can be anything from gasses and liquids such as hydrogen, gasoline, and kerosene to solid particulates such as dust or small fibers. The oxidizer is

5 Reasons why Remote Level Display still required.
Level is one of the most commonly measured process parameters in a wide range of applications and industries. Available level transmitters range from mechanical floats and contact probes to radar and ultrasonic sensors. Whatever the type, these transmitters are almost commonly difficult and dangerous to access. Even if a display is included, the small built‐in
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How Capacitive Level Switch Works
A capacitor is a two-terminal device that consists of two conducting bodies separated by a non-conducting (dielectric) material. Below is a simple capacitor consisting of two plates. To create a more usable geometry for sensors, the electrodes can be arranged in various ways. Though this complicates the above expression for capacitance, the overall relationship between
Contrec 505 Product End of Life Notification
Due to the obsolescence of several components used in the production of Contrec 505 Series Instrumentation, Contrec Manufacturing has made the decision to promptly transition the 505 Applications to the advanced 515 platforms, effective from May 2019. The main benefits are for 515 platforms are: Same instrument housing, display and operator interface Selectable analog or

Mass Flow Controller in Low emission glass manufacturing (Low-E)
In the realm of Low-E glass manufacturing, vacuum magnetron sputtering stands out as a premier coating technique employed globally. Central to this process is the meticulous control of gas flow within a vacuum environment, achieved through the precise calibration of a high-performance mass flow controller (MFC). This critical control ensures the maintenance of a stable
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New Contrec 424 Batch Controller and 425 Flow Computer
Contrec New 424 Batch Controller & 425 Flow Computer Contrec never stands still and always looking for innovative ways to make good flowmeters even better. When Contrec’s 414 Batch Controllers and 405 Flow Computers were first released in 1992, they quickly became the industry standard for accurate and reliable flow monitoring and control. So good
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