What are the different kinds of transmitters?
INTRODUCTION Transmitters are referred to as “analog,” “microprocessor based,” “intelligent,” “smart,” “fieldbus,” etc. depending on the technology used. An “analog” transmitter has no microprocessor and therefore its linearization, temperature compensation, and diagnostics are rudimentary. An analog transmitter is configured by switches and jumpers and adjusted using potentiometers. A “microprocessor-based” transmitter is capable of much more …
