Signal Transmission - Standards

Standard signals used for transmission from sensor to controller in industrial processes.

Signal TypeStandard Range
Pneumatic pressure3 - 15 psig, 20 - 100 kPa
Voltage0 - 10 V (or 0 - 5 V)
Electric current (direct current)4 - 20 mA

Notes

More and more sensor to/from controller transmission are now done with "smart" equipment and wire/wireless data communication.

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