Switch technology has changed so much in the 80 years since its introduction that many common beliefs about switches are no longer true. Here are 7 of the most widespread – and false – myths surrounding them.
Device Type: Electronic Switch
3 Efficiencies Enabled by Electronic Switches In Pump Applications
Precise pump control, including alarm and emergency shutdown functions, is critical to a plant operating optimally. While mechanical instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature switches) has traditionally been deployed on pumping systems, operators are upgrading to more advanced control and automation technologies.
LNG Leak Detection Using an Integrated Temperature Device
In our previous blog post, we looked at some considerations for a systematic instrumentation approach to detect leaks in LNG storage tanks. One such consideration was to deploy appropriate sensors and final elements for the application and the environment, including meeting the defined safety integrity level (SIL) for a given function. In this second part
Boiler maintenance using electronic switches
Boilers are a critical asset in many commercial and industrial facilities (e.g., factories, refineries, power generation plants) and play a vital role in many industrial and production processes. Unexpected issues arising with boilers can cause significant disruptions to a plant’s operations, leading to unplanned downtime. Facilities who have wisely chosen to implement robust boiler upgrade
Machine Safety in OEM Product Design
Machine safety should be an important consideration for OEM product designers. So, what is machine safety and how can designers lean on performance standards and vendors to ensure compliance? What is machine safety? Simply defined, machine safety is the work of implementing safeguards to protect personnel from injury by understanding the inherent risks associated with
Electronic Switches create efficiency opportunities
There is a growing demand for electronic switches in industrial plants. Operations, maintenance and instrumentation personnel are attracted to how electronic switches combine the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of a mechanical switch with the comparative intelligence of a transmitter. There are 3 types of efficiencies that can be realized from this: 1. Cost efficiency Equipment manufacturers
Switch information for instrumentation engineers
The worst nightmare for instrumentation engineers and technicians is a call due to an unexpected shutdown. Many plants are complex systems of highly technical equipment and machinery intertwined to accomplish their production function. Regardless of whichever problem occurs, the goal for the day is to get back to business as soon as possible, which includes
Mechanical Switch vs. Electronic Switch: Savings upgrade
Many times, when specifying replacement switches I&E technicians may feel most comfortable replacing "like-with-like", and stick with a mechanical switch. Users may be acclimated toward electromechanical switch maintenance and may not be fully aware of the hidden maintenance costs vs. those associated with an electronic switch serving the same function. Electromechanical switches are built from
How UE’s One Series Safety Transmitter will keep your workplace safe and efficient
For a long time, process transmitters have been the only game in town when it comes to measuring devices in Instrumented Protective Systems (IPS). However, most brands of process transmitters today are dependent on logic solvers (like PLCs) and therefore do not have the diversity or physical separation recommended by the latest safety standards to
3 Reasons to Select a Safety Transmitter
A typical Safety Instrumented System (SIS) consists of a Safety Integrity Level (SIL)-certified sensor, logic solver, and final element. These SIS systems can be complex, including multiple components such as a pressure or temperature transmitter, safety relay, programmable logic controller (PLC). Also, it can include a trip amplifier; and requires intensive wiring and programming. See
