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See why Roger Pineche, Director of Engineering at Fluke, says the new 8588A and 8558A are the best benchtop multimeters in terms of stability & accuracy.
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Fluke Calibration provides solutions to all FAQs related to calibrating a heat source using MET/TEMP II.
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Learn signal conditioning basics, types of signal conditioning and how they ensure signal measurement accuracy.
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It's important to select the proper pump and gauge to match the testing application at hand—a good guideline is the testing device should be 4-10 times more accurate than the device being tested.
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A deadweight tester is a proven method of pressure calibration that is usually chosen for bench applications when accuracy and reliability are the top requirements. Calibrations are performed at the bench for convenience and to maintain reference conditions.
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A pressure comparator is a convenient instrument for bench pressure calibration. Bench calibrations are performed to maintain reference conditions and to obtain the lowest possible uncertainties. The bench is also a convenient place to inspect, adjust, and repair the devices under test.
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Whether you're building automobiles or electronic components, processing food, maintaining electrical systems, or making plastic, temperature inspection using infrared (IR) cameras and spot thermometers is becoming one of the quickest, safest ways to accurately inspect electrical, electronic, mechanical, HVAC, and process control systems.
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On December 31, 2016, metrologists around the world—especially those living under Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)— will add a single second to their New Year's Eve countdown.
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Glossary of Loop Calibration Terms
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See the advantages of automating temperature calibration, different ways to achieve automation, and the general steps required. Plus, see related resources.
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To prevent these problems, industries with products at risk of spoilage install instruments to measure humidity and temperature continuously through the manufacturing process and also while products are stored.
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The Fluke Calibration 5500A Series Multi-Product Calibrator tool streamlines calibration making it the best choice for precision calibration needs.
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If you are considering a purchase of a dry block, you need to answer 3 questions. See the questions and answers here at this Fluke Calibration blog post.
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Another NCSLI conference is in the books. This year, the metrology faithful (and budget funded!) once again gathered to gain knowledge through tutorials and technical presentations, contribute to the industry through attendance of committee meetings, talk to vendors at the exhibition, network with some of the world’s experts in metrology and spend time with old friends. There were so many great things happening that I didn’t even have time to compose a single tweet!
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Learn about intermediate checks per ISO 17025 (AKA “verification”) vs calibration. Plus, tips for incorporating them to prevent costly manufacturing recalls.
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Discover Fluke resources on how & why to prevent contamination in pressure calibration including videos, webinars, and blog posts. Learn more here.
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Whether you’re speaking to a small group of colleagues at your company or a group of professionals at MSC or NCSLI, here are some tips to help you succeed – and perhaps even enjoy your experience as a public speaker.
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Fluke MET/CAL procedures to calibrate a digital multimeter. Watch the video to see how the MET/CAL software walks you through the process.
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See an example using the Fluke 2271A Industrial Pressure Calibrator to automate testing & calibration of pressure transmitters from 10 in of water to 3000 psi.
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Read more about why you a pressure controller/calibrator fits the needs of your pressure calibration calibrator and watch our vide about the 6270A Pressure Controller/Calibrator.
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Learn how thermocouples work & how to choose calibration equipment, calculate uncertainties, and calibrate thermocouples. Read here and watch the video.
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Learn the four different connection methods and the tool settings to measure and test resistance on a digital handheld multimeter, a bench multimeter, and a systems multimeter
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Calibration improves safety. Learn how global safety standards and safety features in Fluke calibration tools keep lab environments and workers safe.
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This article provides essential tips and best practices for running successful mobile calibration services. Whether you're a mobile calibration technician or looking to add mobile calibration services to your business, this guide will help you stay organized and prepared for any situation.
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Thermocouples are broadly used in many industrial and scientific applications. But it can be a bit tricky to understand how they work and how to calibrate them.
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Get the quickest answers and fixes when calibration software errors pop up.
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Elevate lab precision: Combine 5560A Calibrator, Reference Multimeter, Transconductance Amp, MET/CAL & Fluke Premium Care for top-tier accuracy, automation & reliability. Consult our specialists today.
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Every year on May 20, World Metrology Day calls attention to the critical importance of uniform, accurate, traceable measurements in all aspects of the global experience. This year’s theme focuses on “Measurements supporting the global food system” which is in direct response to the challenges we face trying to produce enough safe food to reach a global population of 8 billion people.
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What can you use a Fluke transconductance amplifier to do in addition to calibration? Accurately supply AC & DC current, overvoltage sensing, and more.
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Explore analysis of high-frequency error sources in oscilloscope calibration. Gather insights into the causes, impacts, and methods to mitigate these errors to enhance your accuracy.
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Fluke Calibration ceased production and sale of the 6003A Three Phase Electrical Power Calibrator and its specific accessories and options. Fluke introduced this model in 2014 as a competitive power calibrator capable of supplying accurate 3 phases of current and voltage.
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Should you bring humidity measurement and calibration in house? Learn to answer this question from the perspective of ROI, requirements, and workload.
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Writer’s block isn’t limited to metrologists, of course – it’s a universal problem that people in many professions face (even writers). Here are a few simple tips that can help you on your way to greater visibility and respect in your career.
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Best practices that apply to any thermometer calibration
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See how Fluke’s long-scale DMMs enable digitizing with emulation, characterization of non-repetitive waveforms & lighted connection terminals. Learn more.
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What knocks a digital instrument out of calibration? Learn about the 3 main causes of calibration problems: component shift, drops & overloads.
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Looking to purchase a calibrator from a calibration equipment manufacturer? Grade them with these 10 criteria to make sure you get the best return on investment.
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Both analog & digital process gauges need to be regularly verified. See the options for verifying in the field or at the bench & the steps to follow.
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When calibrating a dial gauge, it can be challenging to interpret readings when the pointer is between marks. Learn how to overcome the challenge here.
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Complete maintenance of a HART transmitter involves three distinct operations: configuration, calibration, and adjustment. Learn more here.
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See 5 ways to ensure precise measurements in oil & gas custody transfer & see how one calibrator can calibrate the involved pressure & temperature transmitters.
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In manually testing a pressure switch, calibrators can save you time by reducing steps, automating, & reducing the amount of equipment you need. Learn more.
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In 2012, the Association of German Engineers developed VDI/VDE-2623, which defines and establishes a Calibration Data Exchange Format. VDI/VDE-2623 establishes a rigid Extensible Markup Language (XML) data structure with both required and optional fields
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In this Fluke app note, discover the considerations of high-pressure calibration & characterization when manufacturing pressure measurement devices.
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A clamp meter typically requires an annual calibration to ensure that it continues to make measurements within the manufacturer’s specifications..
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A typical 3-point calibration of 4 tri-clamp sanitary sensors takes over 4 hours (259.45 minutes) using a 7103 Micro-Bath. The same calibration using a 7109A Portable Calibration Bath takes about 2 hours (130.0 minutes). That’s a time savings of more than 2 hours per 4-sensor batch!
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It is a well-established practice in calibration laboratories to use current coils for clamp meter calibrations. Many laboratories either build their own coil, or simply make several loops of a test lead for the purpose of increasing the current value sensed by the clamp meter
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How do you choose a multi-product electrical calibrator? They are not all the same. Read this short blog post to learn seven essential points to consider.
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What is a thermocouple? How does a thermocouple work? Why do thermocouples need to be calibrated?
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Read this short blog post to see how Fluke Calibration contributes in this year's World Metrology Day theme, “Measurements and Light”.
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Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.
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While there’s no “one size fits all” answer, see this post for helpful guidelines on how often you should calibrate thermometers, test equipment, multimeters, etc.
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If you are currently outsourcing or turning away pressure calibration business, you may be doing so unnecessarily. The barriers to enter the pressure calibration business can be overcome fairly easily.
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See the steps for how to calibrate a digital multimeter, plus links to 5 free related learning resources including videos, webinars, and articles.
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Fluke Calibration produces the broadest range of electrical, RF, temperature, pressure & flow calibration instruments & software that help measurement professionals around the globe.
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Why calibrate test equipment? What makes it go out of cal? What happens when you send equipment for calibration? When should you calibrate? Learn here.
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Fluke Calibration manufactures platinum resistance thermometers, thermocouples, thermistor temperature sensors for precision temperature measurement and calibration
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Organizational goals are translated into manufacturing/ process requirements. Increasingly individuals and organizations depend on others to meet those requirements, and the tools they use may not all be compatible
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A platinum resistance thermometer (PRT) is a thermometer constructed from a high purity platinum element (wire-wound coil or thin film) placed in a tube of metal or glass and sealed with an inert atmosphere and/or mineral insulator.
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Fluke Calibration manufactures leading primary temperature standards including ITS-90 SPRTs, ITS-90 fixed point cells, water triple point cells, & maintenance apparatus. Learn more.
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See a full list of Metal Freeze-Point Cells produced by Fluke and learn more about them here.
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Precision thermometer readout from Fluke Calibration is easy to use, very accurate, and designed for calibration. Contact us today for more information.
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Fluke Calibration’s fixed-point cells benefit from more than 20 years of experience in research, design, and manufacturing. Four types of cells are available: traditional size cells, “mini” quartz cells, new “mini” metal-cased cells, and small stainless steel “X” cells
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The purpose of this paper is to truthfully answer various questions one might have with regard to resistance bridges and readouts after reading some of the sales hype arguing that AC is better than DC or vice versa
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Automation of the pressure calibration process has many potential benefits, including increasing productivity, ensuring better pressure measurements
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Once you know which categories of instruments will meet your measurement performance needs, you can determine which of those instruments can be used effectively in your environment.
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The first step to selecting the right pressure calibration product is to understand the specifications of the device under test (DUT).
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Here are some of the most important reasons for you to consider a purchase from Fluke Calibration.
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Get step-by-step instructions on how to accurately calibrate a hygrometer or other humidity sensor including why it’s important, techniques, and tips.
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To minimize plant downtime and keep operations up and running, follow this guidance to ensure smooth instrumentation calibration.
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If you are purchasing a calibrator to calibrate pressure measurement devices, follow these 2 simple steps to ensure you get what you need.
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Gas custody transfer flow computers that calculate flow in pipelines by measuring the differential pressure across a flow restriction, such as an orifice plate or other differential pressure flow device, require special calibration to perform at optimum accuracy.
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Verifying and documenting the performance and adjusting a HART smart pressure transmitter can require a bucket full of tools. Performing this task with a HART enabled calibrator like the Fluke 754 simplifies the task and reduces what you need to carry.
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Pressure calibration can be challenging in the best of environments. Working in an area that has the potential for explosion takes the degree of difficulty to another level—one where the technician needs proper training and equipment.
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Read this short blog post to learn how Fluke Calibration technical support works and get some tips on how to prepare for your tech support call.
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You can bet there is a lot of test and measurement equipment onboard Curiosity. As a test and measurement professional, I’d like to tell you about some of the things I find especially interesting.
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The triple point of argon (83.8058 K ) is one of the most commonly used fixed points for the calibration of standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRTs) at temperatures below 273.16 K. It’s a defining fixed point of the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). Fluke Calibration recently designed a new Triple Point of argon system with the goal in mind of achieving both efficiency and accuracy in calibrating SPRTs.
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What is the difference between the radiometric calibration they speak of and the radiometric calibration I speak of when referring to radiation thermometry? In some aspects, I can answer this by saying “Nothing.” However, I could also answer this by saying “Everything.”
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In this article, electrical calibration expert Marty Kidd explains why someone needs this type of product. He also explains why owners of an old Fluke 5790A should consider moving up to a new 5790B.
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Consider if your company would be best served by specifying traceability to the SI instead of to your local NMI.
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What happens when an electrical standards laboratory’s environmental control system gets old, cranky and hard to maintain? When the lab in question is the Fluke Everett Primary Electrical Laboratory (EPEL), the answer was to replace the air conditioning system, as part of a bigger endeavor to renovate the lab.
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The Fluke Calibration 1586A and Fluke 2638A are two new data acquisition systems that offer great value and performance. This selection guide will help you understand the differences between the two, the strengths of each, and which one will best meet your current and future needs.
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Lunar reconnaissance is not possible without the precise testing and measurement activity that calibration professionals know so well. Read more here.
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Knowledge of size of source is important for your infrared thermometer calibration. You should use this knowledge in determining a proper size for the thermal radiation source used for the calibration. The three methods to study the amount of source are listed below. Field-of-view Test Field-of-view Specification Sweep
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This video includes reminiscences from Fluke and Fluke Calibration associates who remember what it was like to work at Fluke ”back in the day.”
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This dry block calibrator vs temperature bath analysis helps you pick the option best for your application. See the comparison in 5 areas of consideration.
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Fluke experts show you how to calibrate a pressure rotameter including a step-by-step rotameter calibration procedure, calibration curve, and tips.
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Get 7 free measurement uncertainty training materials including videos, webinars, & articles. Fluke also offers a paid, online course for deeper knowledge.
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Fluke Calibration recently hosted a webinar (now available in its entirety as free and on-demand) in which a panel of Fluke associates talked about lessons learned and best practices for working, when some employees can work remotely and others must go to the calibration laboratory
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Learn how to perform accurate temperature calibration using the thermocouple connector on the 55X0A Multi-Product Calibrator.
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It is becoming my opinion that ISO 17025 needs to be revised. This is the first of a series of blog posts that I will be making to demonstrate why the revision needs to be made.
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Calibration standards are devices that are compared against less accurate devices to verify the performance of the less accurate devices.
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In metrology, what do you do when your curve-fitting software program doesn’t work because you’re dealing with a non-linear equation? Learn here.
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Follow the steps as we demonstrate how to link a documenting process calibrator to a drywell to calibrate a 4-20 mA transmitter and probe in a system.
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Pairing a Fluke dry well with a handheld documenting calibrator allows for a complete field temperature sensor calibration solution.
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Many facilities, such as power plants or production facilities, depend on a strong preventive maintenance program. These programs are essential to keep processes running safely and efficiently.
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What's in your toolbox? Yuengling Tampa Brewery
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The Yuengling maintenance team keeps the vintage facility brewing and bottling up to a million barrels of beer yearly. It takes a very lean operation to win against mega-brewers many times Yuengling's size.
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On-the-spot temperature checks using portable thermometers are frequently performed in the field by technicians in order to ensure product quality.
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You could call this a factory, but you've never seen a plant like this before. The "manufacturing" process here relies on "shots" of laser energy focused on a target the size of a BB. The product: a nuclear reaction six times hotter than the core of the sun . . . and a growing understanding of fusion reactions that could one day free the planet from dependence on dwindling fossil fuels. "
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Fluke customers share their tool-tips for the 4-20 mA.
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Fluke experts show you how to calibrate a pressure transducer including a step-by-step pressure transducer calibration procedure, certificate, and tips.
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Learn which calibration tools are best for improving optimization and quality in process manufacturing plants including chemical processing, nuclear power, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper.
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Learn how to avoid calibration drift on control valve positioners as part of your preventive maintenance program.
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How to perform a verification test on analog vs digital pressure gauges. Both analog and digital process gauges need to be verified to detect errors related to drift, environment, electrical supply, addition of components to the output loop, and other process changes
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Proportional smart control valves play critical roles in process industries. Accurately assessing valve performance, however, can be a cumbersome routine.
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When assessing control valves and their performance, you need to understand the different types of valves and what they can be tested for.
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Glossary of Pressure Calibration Terms