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Industrial Automation · Reference Library
News & Insights
Selection guides, head-to-head comparisons, and field-tested configuration notes for control engineers, integrators, and maintenance teams.
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DELTA i-system vs Profil
A no-nonsense compatibility guide to Siemens DELTA i-system and DELTA profil — frame dimensions, insert fit, and when mixing the two causes more trouble than it saves.
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Bath Immersion Depth Guide
Why immersion depth matters for temperature calibration accuracy — understanding stem conduction, the five-diameter rule, and how to match depth to your sensor type and bath configuration.
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Rosemount 402 Installation Guide
Step-by-step guide to installing the Rosemount 402 retractable contacting conductivity sensor — ball valve mounting, insertion depth calculation, O-ring replacement, and electrode cleaning for reliable measurement in boiler blowdown, cooling tower, and process water applications.
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E+H RN42 Selection Guide
How the Endress+Hauser RN42 active spark protection barrier works — single-channel loop-powered isolation with HART transparency, selection criteria vs. the RN22 dual-channel and MTL7700 passive zener barriers, and wiring for 4-20 mA loops in hazardous areas.
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KROHNE Magmeter Selection 1-24
Compare five KROHNE electromagnetic flow meters from 1 to 24 inches — OPTIFLUX 1000, ENVIROMAG 2000, WATERFLUX 3070, WATERFLUX 3000, and OPTIFLUX 4000 — and match each to its right water or wastewater application.
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VEGAPOINT 21 Configuration Software
A practical guide to configuring VEGA VEGAPOINT 21 sensors — covering the VEGA Tools Bluetooth app, PACTware with VEGA DTM, and on-sensor adjustment for point level detection in pipes down to 1/2 inch.
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WIKA CTI5000 Guide
A practical guide to the WIKA CTI5000 portable infrared calibrator — temperature range, target size, emissivity settings, and answers to the most frequent field questions from maintenance technicians and calibration engineers.
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Dual-Line Lubrication Guide
Why dual-line centralized lubrication beats single-line progressive systems for long-distance, high-point-count heavy machinery — and where the limits are.
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Universal vs Bundled Metrology Software
Compare universal third-party 3D metrology software and hardware-vendor-bundled solutions on workflow efficiency, multi-device data fusion, upgrade lock-in, and total cost of ownership for quality labs running diverse inspection equipment.
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SLAM vs TLS Indoor Mapping
Compare SLAM-based handheld laser scanners and tripod-mounted terrestrial laser scanners for indoor mapping — accuracy, speed, coverage, and when each technology produces the better survey.