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Pressure Sensors

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Which term is often used interchangeably with pressure sensor and pressure transmitter?

Pressure transducer (correct)

Pressure switch

Pressure sender

Pressure gauge

What do pressure transducer, pressure transmitter, and pressure sensor all do?

Control fluid flow

Detect leaks

Convert pressure into an electronic signal (correct)

Measure temperature

What are some other names for electronic pressure measuring instruments?

Flow rate sensors and flow meters

Leak detectors and leak sensors

Temperature senders and temperature switches

I/P converters and I/P transducers (correct)

What is the main difference between pressure transducer and pressure transmitter?

<p>Pressure transducer measures gauge pressure, while pressure transmitter measures absolute pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another legacy term for electronic pressure measuring instruments?

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Pressure Measuring Instruments

The term "pressure transducer" is often used interchangeably with "pressure sensor" and "pressure transmitter".

Function of Pressure Instruments

Pressure transducer, pressure transmitter, and pressure sensor all measure pressure and convert it into an electrical signal.

Alternative Names

Electronic pressure measuring instruments are also known as pressure transducers, pressure sensors, pressure transmitters, and pressure indicators.

Transducer vs Transmitter

The main difference between a pressure transducer and a pressure transmitter is that a transducer converts pressure into an electrical signal, while a transmitter amplifies and conditions the signal before transmitting it.

Legacy Term

A legacy term for electronic pressure measuring instruments is "pressure indicators".

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Test your knowledge on pressure sensors, pressure transducers, and pressure transmitters with this quiz. Learn about the differences between these terms and understand their applications in electronic pressure sensing.