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July 02, 2019

Problems of a Hot-wire Anemometer

For decades, hot-wire anemometers have been widely used throughout hospitals to ensure proper pressurization in critical spaces such as operating rooms and isolation rooms.

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June 21, 2019

What is UL 2808?

UL 2808 is one of the most recent and updated safety standards released by UL. It is designed to provide for retrofit energy monitoring equipment such as commercial submeters and associated equipment, including open-type current transformers. It was released in 2012 under the category code XOBA.

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June 19, 2019

Setra's New Split-Core CTs are Here!

Introducing Setra’s new split-core current transformers! Our Split-Core CTs provide a high accuracy current measurement over a wide dynamic sensing range for power metering applications.

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June 11, 2019

What Does an IP67 Rating Mean?

What does the IP stand for?

IP stands for "Ingress Protection" and is the International Protection Marking per IEC standard 60529. The most common use of an IP rating is how protected a product - such as a transducer - is from a solid or liquid entering the product.

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May 31, 2019

Decoding Humidity Accuracy

Considering humidity accuracy measurements is necessary when selecting a relative humidity transmitter. Accuracy, by definition, is "the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or standard" (Oxford English Dictionary). When comparing accuracy measurements of different relative humidity sensors, understanding the factors included in said measurements is crucial. An accuracy measurement should consist of non-linearity, hysteresis, repeatability, and calibration uncertainty. These factors can be defined as:

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May 28, 2019

Preparing for The Joint Commission Visits

The Joint Commission (TJC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring hospitals and other medical facilities provide safe, high-quality care to patients. TJC accredits healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Accreditation occurs every 3 years, but inspection surveys occur unannounced every 18 to 39 months, taking between 2 and 3 days to complete. For most of the United States, Medicare and Medicaid funding depend on TJC accreditation.

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May 24, 2019

Semiconductor Manufacturing

The semiconductor chip manufacturing industry includes several processes during a fabrication of the integrated circuits to be used in electronics. As such, many of these processes are complex and sensitive. Setra offers pressure management solutions capable of handling a wide range of responsibilities and solving the complicated tasks of stable semiconductor manufacturing. The semiconductor manufacturing industry relies on their suppliers or business partners to help provide precise delivery of pressure and vacuum management solutions.

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May 22, 2019

Can a Particle Counter Communicate on my Existing Network?

When selecting a particle counter, it is necessary to consider what building automation network it can communicate with. Examining the available options helps to ensure the particle counter will connect to your existing network.

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May 20, 2019

Controlling a Space with FLEX-RC

Building on the strengths of the Setra FLEX, FLEX-RC adds control capability to the monitor and alarming functions. With the added control capability, FLEX-RC can help manage an environment in a number of ways.

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May 14, 2019

HVAC/R and HVAC/R OEM

HVAC/R systems can be designed to perform a variety of functions. Examples of these functions include improving comfort, managing maintenance within a building, minimizing mold, and monitoring pressure in a critical space. HVAC/R encompasses many applications, including:

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