Selection guides, application notes and standards explainers on flow, level, pressure, temperature and control instrumentation — written for plant engineers, integrators and procurement teams.
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A practical guide to ATEX and IECEx for engineers and buyers, covering zones, equipment groups, protection concepts, nameplate markings, certification and how to select compliant field instruments for global hazardous-area projects.
How IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 shape functional safety for level and pressure instruments, including safety integrity levels, PFD calculations, device certification, verification and the evidence buyers should request from suppliers.
What ISO 9001 quality management means for industrial instrument suppliers and buyers, how certification and audits work, what the standard requires, and how to use quality systems as a practical sourcing advantage rather than a paper exercise.
A clear explanation of CE marking and electromagnetic compatibility for industrial instruments, covering applicable directives, emissions and immunity, EMC test types, technical files and common installation pitfalls.
How HART communication and FieldComm Group interoperability work in practice, covering the protocol, device description files, testing programs, asset management benefits and how to choose interoperable field instruments.
Why calibration traceability matters for industrial instruments, how the chain of comparison reaches national metrology institutes, what ISO 17025 requires of laboratories and how to manage uncertainty and calibration intervals.
How RoHS and REACH affect industrial instrument sourcing, covering restricted substances, SVHC obligations, exemptions, declarations and full material disclosure, plus how to manage compliance across long-life equipment.
A guide to the Pressure Equipment Directive for valves and instrumentation, covering scope, risk categories, conformity assessment, essential safety requirements, notified bodies and export market considerations.
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