Which is NOT an application of a Digital Panel Meter?

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  1. Motor current monitoring
  2. Temperature monitoring of oven
  3. Pressure measurement
  4. Cooling water temperature

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Option 3 : Pressure measurement
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Digital Panel Meter (DPM):

  • A digital panel meter is used to measure and display all types of processes and electrical variables, voltage current, flow, speed, etc.
  • It can’t be used for the measurement of pressure.
  • It has a bright LED display that presents information in an alphanumerical format with little or no ambiguity.
  • Many digital panel meters can accept multiple inputs and have adjustable or bar graph displays that allow users to easily switch between these inputs.
  • Displays may also have totalizing, recording, conditioning, or other functional capabilities.
  • Digital panel meters are available in LED or LCD display.

 

Types of DPM and its use:

  • 4 digit voltmeter and Ammeter - it is capable to measure up to 9999 volts or amperes
  • Three phase voltmeter and Ammeter - it is capable to measure to 3 phase volts or amperes
  • 3½ digit voltmeter and Ammeter - it is capable to measure up to 1999 volts or amperes in 3 phase star circuit
  • 4½ digit voltmeter and Ammeter - it is capable to measure up to 19999 volts or amperes
  • 4 and 5 digits frequency meter
  • Digital power factor meter
  • Digital wattmeter

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