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    HART Signal Conditioner

    I need to take a 4-20mA HART signal from a transmitter and send that input signal to directly to 3 different systems. I would like to use a signal conditioner, but the ones I know only give me one additional signal. Are there any out there that will give me two additional signals? Or is it...
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    Pinch Valves vs. Diaphragm Valves

    Looking at using pinch or diaphragm valve for a control valve application on dirty water containing abrasive material. I have found products using both technologies, but I am *told* pinch valves do not have good controlability. Can anyone offer advice for this application? Thanks, Eric
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    How To E-Stop A Powerflex Drive

    The Powerflex 700 in this application does not have the safe-off option.
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    How To E-Stop A Powerflex Drive

    I'm working on a vfd estop application for the first time. I have a belt conveyor driven by a Powerflex 700. Lanyards on the conveyor are for estop. I'm having trouble understanding exactly what dictates requirements for an estop. Is it acceptable to simply turn off the Enable control signal...

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