Ashcroft is excited to announce the release of the S1 pressure transducer. Get reliable pressure measurements with an economical new transducer for OEM applications. Ashcroft is excited to announce the release of the S1 pressure transducer. Specially made for mobile hydraulics, performance racing, agriculture and refrigeration applications, it’s a reliable solution for harsh environments.
The Ashcroft® S1 OEM pressure transducer incorporates Ashcroft’s proven CVD sensing technology to provide a cost effective transducer that provides superior performance. The S1 is a hydraulic pressure sensor designed to provide uncompromised performance especially for applications that see high shock, vibration and excessive pressure cycling. The S1 utilizes a high-performance ASIC and digital compensation to provide excellent temperature performance, while the thin film sensor enables long-term stability. An ideal choice for pressure measurement for mid to high volume applications.
What Does It Mean? Ashcroft’s TruAccuracy™ specification is exclusively based on terminal point methodology instead of statistically derived schemes like ‘best fit straight line’. TruAccuracy™ means the Ashcroft S1 has standard span accuracy of ±1.00% with option to purchase as ±0.50% out of the box. Zero and span setting errors are already included in the standard ±1.00% or optional ±0.50% of span accuracy spec The S1 is ready to be installed with no additional calibration adjustments required. A unit from another manufacturer advertised as ±0.25% best fit straight line may actually be a ±1.25% to ±2.25% device. Using best fit straight line method, the accuracy spec does not include zero and span setting errors, which can be as much as ±1.00% each.
Check out this blog post By: Steve St. Hilaire, Product Marketing Leader where he dives into the features and specifications of this new pressure transducer so you can see if it’s the right fit for your process.
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Gefran offers a series of solutions for all applications requiring accurate and safe PID control. Actions needed to address today's challenges in various sectors of industry. Gefran offers a wide range of products that are scalable in both performance and features. PID controllers are designed with a special focus on ease of use and configuration. LCD touchscreen displays provide clear and immediate information on process status and ensure safe operation.
Temperatures within a machine or process can fluctuate slightly and that change, if unnoticed, can ruin products. That's why having an accurate temperature controller that is easy to use and
monitor is important. Big Bear offers a full list of temperature controllers that are equipped with the best comprehensive control for most temperature and process control loops. They are designed to be reliable in the most demanding manufacturing or scientific applications. Sort by manufacturer, series, controller type, DIN size, or input type to find the best controller for your needed application.
Tutorial for configuration of PID controllers
Eagle Signal's CT4 Percentage Timer is designed for use in applications where repetitive "on" time of a fixed cycle needs to be a variable. A good example of an application that can benefit from this timer is in center-pivot crop irrigation systems.
When looking at center pivot irrigation systems, most are driven by a small electric motor mounted on a tower panel. Those electric motors are then controlled by a percentage timer, which is an essential part of the system. Since crop irrigation requires intervals of water through a system of sprinklers, omitting the percentage timer would require the farmer to manually switch the irrigation system on and off. Implementing the percentage timer on the irrigation system allows the farmer to "set it and forget it," leaving more time for their other duties to be accomplished.
Some highlights of Eagle Signal's CT4 percentage timer for this application include:
Effortless Installation & Use
Another note worth mentioning is the CT4 has dimensions that fit the same cutout as the Eagle Signal HQ4E, making it a suitable replacement unit. The CT4 offers functional improvements over the HQ4E and the ATC percent timer such as better connections, enclosed electronics, and upgraded potentiometer.
We especially like the CT4 percentage timer because of its reliability and easy use. If you are interested in learning more or have other questions regarding what timer is best for your application, contact us. One of our technical specialists would be happy to help.
If you're in the market for an industrial timer, you may or may not know that there are many subcategories to choose from when making a selection. You've got digital, single-function, multi-function, totalizing, reset, repeat, programmable, percent, and Cam module timers.
Some might find themselves asking, what do all of these mean? To help guide you in the right direction, we suggest asking yourself a few questions to get started. Are you looking for something compact, or does the size of it not matter? Do you need this timer to have an alarm or some other pre-programmed function? Knowing the basic functions of the timer will help guide you into the right category whether it is electro-mechanical, electronic, manual, etc.
For today's feature, we are going to highlight the BRE Series Timer which is a "Reset Timer" manufactured by Eagle Signal. Eagle Signal is a trusted brand and reliable source for electro-mechanical products for over 70 years and if you have ever used one of their products, you know why!
The BRE Series reset timer is a great option if you're looking for a reliable and durable reset timer. These units are micro-processor driven and provide an accurate and adjustable time delay between the actuation of the control circuit and the operation of the load switches. They feature an enclosed construction with a front facing dial and knob. What's great about that is it provides durability while being easily accessible. Also on the front of the unit is a heavy duty terminal block with 9 screw terminals. These terminals will readily accept 16-gauge wire (commonly used in industrial circuit wiring).
The case of the BRE Series timer is injection molded Lexan®. Lexan® material is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories (also known as "UL Recognized") for use as the sole support of current carrying components. This material is self-extinguishing and has not only a high impact strength, but high dimensional stability as well. The BRE series units are also FM Approved.
Some additional highlights for this reset timer are its easy install and set up process and many time ranges available - 12 to be exact - that range from 5 seconds to 10 hours. The BRE has two voltage/frequency options available (120V AC or 240V AC), features on-delay and off-delay models, and is available in standard timing or reverse timing.
If you think this is the timer for you, we have all BRE series configurations available for purchase on our BRE Series product page. If you think you're on the right track but could use some help in choosing a different timer for your application, don't hesitate to reach out. We have a team of specialists ready to help!