Other measures
The Other Measurements category groups together instruments designed for the physical characterisation of non-electrical quantities used in industrial, scientific and metrological environments. It includes temperature sensors (thermocouples, PT100), pressure probes, flowmeters, tachometers, moisture meters and vibration or acceleration measuring devices. This equipment is used to assess the thermal, mechanical and environmental behaviour of the systems under test. In R&D, they help to validate models of dissipation, heat flow and mechanical stress. In production, they ensure quality control and process compliance in accordance with ISO 9001, IEC 60584 or IEC 60751 standards. In maintenance, they are used for predictive diagnostics and condition monitoring, in addition to electrical measurements. Modern instruments incorporate synchronised multi-channel acquisition and digital communication (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet). Used in the energy, automotive, aerospace and industrial process sectors, these tools provide a global view of a system's behaviour.
A series of additional measures to ensure the reliability of the functional and environmental analysis of equipment.
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MH680A1
ANRITSU
MH680A tracking generator for measuring frequency characteristics from 10 kHz to 2 GHz.
N9310A
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
9 kHz to 3 GHz RF generator, AM/FM/PHASE/IQ modulations, USB programmable.
8648A-1E5
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
Compact synthesised generator, 100 KHz to 1 GHz, GP-IB programmable.
TG1010
THURLBY THANDAR INSTRUMENTS
0.1 mHz to 10 MHz signal generator, GP-IB & RS-232 programmable.
1682AD
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
68-channel colour logic analyser, 1MPts, 200MHz state, 800MHz timing.
FUSION-SLM
01DB
Class 1 sound level meter with colour touch screen and USB connectivity.
8657A
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
High-performance signal generator with AM and FM modulation.
3325B
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
1 µHz to 21 MHz synthesised function generator, GP-IB and RS-232 programmable.
8903B
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
Audio signal analyser with bandwidth from 20Hz to 100KHz.
1680A
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
136-channel colour logic analyser with 256Kpts of memory.
1690A
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
Analyseur logique portable à 136 canaux avec interface intuitive.
1670G
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
Analyseur logique 136 voies avec écran couleur et connectivité avancée.
1671G
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
102-channel logic analyser with colour display and advanced connectivity.
1672G
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
Analyseur logique 68 voies avec écran couleur et connectivité avancée.
1673G
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
34-channel logic analyser with colour display and programmable GP-IB.
16702B
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
Colour logic analyser chassis with 12″ TFT screen and 68 channels.
16700B
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
5-slot logic analyser, up to 1,020 channels, oscilloscope and pattern generation modules.
8970B
KEYSIGHT / AGILENT / HP
The Keysight 8970B makes noise figure measurements easy, accurate and repeatable.
concrete questions about Other measures
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What is the main difficulty in “non-electrical” measurements in an industrial environment?The major difficulty lies in the quality of the measurement interface: imperfect thermal contact, inadequate mechanical assembly, influence of the environment (vibrations, humidity, temperature gradients). Unlike electrical measurements, the error does not only come from the instrument, but very often from the way it is used in the field.
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How do you choose between a standard sensor and a more specialised solution?The choice depends less on the quantity to be measured than on the expected stability, response time and operating conditions. A standard sensor is sufficient for one-off monitoring or control, whereas a critical application (qualification, prolonged testing, R&D validation) often requires a dedicated sensor that is better characterised and more stable over time.
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When is it useful to correlate physical and electrical measurements?Many industrial phenomena are interdependent. Overheating may be linked to excessive current, vibrations may result from an unstable motor speed, or pressure variations may be triggered by an electrical control. Analysing these quantities separately can lead to partial or erroneous interpretation. Time correlation allows us to understand the real causes of a behaviour and to identify more precisely the origin of a malfunction.
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Are physical measurement instruments covered by quality audits and requirements?Yes, fully. As soon as a measurement influences a quality, safety or compliance decision, the instrument must be traceable, verified and adapted to its actual use. In auditing, the issue is not the sophistication of the device, but the ability to demonstrate that the measurement is reliable, reproducible and consistent with the need.
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Should we systematically invest in new instruments for this type of measurement?No. For many applications, reconditioned, checked and properly documented instruments offer a perfectly adequate level of reliability, with shorter lead times and controlled costs. The most important thing is to choose equipment that is consistent with the criticality of the measurement, not with a purchasing reflex.
