A light fitting is a type of assembly that contains all of the features, fixtures, and elements of a light. They will generally include electrical connectors, as well as sockets, which will hold the light bulb in place. The bulb is the final part of the fitting. Of course, a wide range of different types… Continue reading Light Fittings and Luminaires Overview
Category: Electronic Components
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Lighting Options
Lighting is one of the things that help to separate us from all of the other creatures on the planet, and it is a very important aspect of the home and business. You will find that there are many different types of lighting out there, all with a distinct purpose. Understanding all of the different… Continue reading Lighting Options
What is a Fluorescent Lamp?
Nearly everyone has seen a fluorescent lamp before, and most people have the lamps in the home, or at least in the office where they are working. The lamps are quite interesting in the manner in which they work too. They utilize electricity to activate mercury vapor in the lamps, which is what becomes luminous… Continue reading What is a Fluorescent Lamp?
Wireless Sensor Networks
What are Wireless Sensor Networks? Wireless sensor networks enable detailed information to be obtained from sometimes very large or inaccessible areas that may be monitored for various conditions. Wireless sensor networks include everything from security monitoring networks that control access to a property to the networks that monitor ocean wave activity, looking for signs of… Continue reading Wireless Sensor Networks
Lighting Components Overview
What Are Lighting Components and Accessories? Lighting components and accessories include devices used to upgrade and repair existing lighting systems. They include very common and familiar devices, such as controls that allow the lighting to be turned off during the day and turned on at night automatically. They also include sophisticated components, such as infrared… Continue reading Lighting Components Overview
Sensor Types in Alphabetical Order
The following list provides information on various types of sensors that are utilized in both industrial and consumer applications. They include sensors that are used to detect light and convert it to electrical signals, sensors that are utilized to detect the level of fluids or solids in a system and more. Absolute Pressure Sensor A… Continue reading Sensor Types in Alphabetical Order
Sensors & Transducers
Sensors are devices that have the capability of detecting changes, even subtle changes, which it will then be able to change into a signal and measure. Transducers have the capability to move power across systems and keep it in the same form, although in some instances, the power actually can change form. Sometimes, people use… Continue reading Sensors & Transducers
Megger Test
The Megger test is a method of testing making use of an insulation resistance meter that will help to verify the condition of electrical insulation. This is certainly not a new test, and has been in use for a number of years. One of the reasons that it is still such a popular option is… Continue reading Megger Test
Test and Measurement
The field of test and measurement focuses on producing various kinds of tools that one can use to help
Thumbwheel Switches
A thumbwheel switch is a multi-position rotary switch. It contains a sprocket that can go forward or backward. As you can imagine from the name, you will be able to use a thumb, or a finger, to move the sprocket each way. They can be on a mechanical or an electronic device. These are sometimes… Continue reading Thumbwheel Switches