Frequently Asked Questions

2-wire transmitters allow the same two wires to carry both the transmitter power and the transmitters signal. The transmitter electronics is designed to use less than 4 mA for internal consumption. As the input signal (from the sensor) changes, the current drawn from the power supply will vary from 4 to 20 mA in direct proportion to the sensor change.  This current change is referred to as the "loop current". This 2-wire technique allows significant savings by reducing the size of the transmitter installation as well as a reduction of installation time and materials required while still providing accurate signal transmission.

Ideally, the 2-wire Transmitter should be placed in the sensor connection head to provide the best signal. A wide range of 2 wire head-mount transmitters (in both isolated and non-isolated versions) to fit almost any standard connection head is offered. When a 2-Wire Head-mount transmitter cannot be used (because of extreme temperature or vibration) a complete line of 2-Wire Rail mount transmitters is offered. 

4-wire transmitters use two separate wires for power and two for signal transmission. 4-wire transmitters can provide a wide variation of output signals (4-20mA, 0-20mA, and/or voltages). In some configurations  4-wire transmitters can provide multiple outputs as well as several alarm and control functions. A complete line is offered to meet almost any requirements.

S-Products' microprocessor-based temperature instruments are as simple to select as they are to operate. Incorporating some of the most advanced technology in the industry, a single transmitter can be programmed (using a personal computer with an interface module) to accept RTD, Thermocouple, Millivolt, Milliampere or Ohms input. 

Communicating via a digital signal superimposed on the analog output signal our Hart (R) transmitters allow reconfiguration and interrogation from a control room without interrupting the analog signal. 

Local read-out of the measured temperature is possible on all headmounting and 4-wire microprocessor based transmitters with our display units.

You may have noticed that most specifications do not state a general accuracy. That is because the accuracy of a transmitter depends on so many factors. The ambient temperature, for example. Therefore a percentage of the range is mentioned that also is related to the difference in ambient temperature. In worst case the zero point and span can drift in opposite directions, but mostly the general accuracy will be better than all deviations added together.   Then again, we have to point out that the accuracy of a thermocouple sensor is much worse.........