Measurement notes
Short technical notes on sensing, environmental monitoring, encoder feedback, calibration evidence, and application-driven instrument selection.
A quality/compliance manager explains why “Does Cognex use Sony sensors?” is often the wrong starting point when you’re choosing SICK sensors, a SICK DGS35 encoder, a CMM arm, or a multimeter nearby.
Jane SmithA practical buying checklist for industrial measurement equipment. Covers SICK IO-Link encoders, weighing scales, thermal cameras, and angle finders from an office administrator who has learned to verify before ordering.
Jane SmithCompare two repair routes for industrial measurement faults—fast replacement with a SICK absolute encoder or diagnosis using data loggers, an electrician's multimeter, and basic load cell tests.
Jane SmithA procurement manager explains when to pay a premium for a SICK programmable encoder, how a SICK absolute encoder with Profibus can lower installed cost, why oscilloscope probes are a consumable, when an 85 multimeter makes sense, and what a FLIR thermal camera really costs.
Jane SmithAn emergency parts specialist explains why encoder failures recur: root causes hidden in heat, power quality and counterfeit parts, plus what to do before the next breakdown.
Jane SmithChoosing between a SICK absolute encoder PROFINET unit and an incremental SICK encoder DBS60 depends on power-up logic. This field guide also covers the 179 true RMS digital multimeter vs 87V true RMS multimeter and the durability of IFM photoelectric sensors vs others.
Jane SmithA quality manager's practical guide to selecting a SICK absolute encoder ATM60, photoelectric sensor, caliper, power quality analyzer, or thermal camera for your specific application.
Jane SmithA quality and compliance manager at a commercial print and mail company tells the story of a 50,000-piece rush mailing, a failed SICK PROFINET encoder, an MR60 moisture meter pro, a 12-inch caliper, and why paying for certainty beats betting on "probably."
Jane SmithComparing SICK rotary and wire draw encoders, explaining when to choose a radar sensor, answering what is the best multimeter for electricians, and settling whether thermal cameras see through glass (FLIR included).
Jane SmithA procurement manager's opinion on why SICK sensors, wire draw absolute encoders, analytical balances, water meters, and moisture meters should be chosen based on TCO and quality, not just price.
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