Sensor Technology Glossary
Plain-English explanations of the sensing technologies and standards used across our product range, for buyers comparing options before choosing a model.
Ultrasonic vs Cup Anemometer
How ultrasonic wind sensing differs from mechanical cup-and-vane anemometers, and when each makes sense.
IP Ratings Explained (IP65 vs IP66 vs IP67 vs IP68)
What the two digits in an IP rating actually mean, and why sensors carry different ratings for different parts.
RS485 and Modbus Explained for Sensor Buyers
What RS485 and Modbus RTU are, why they're the standard interface across this catalogue, and how to wire multiple sensors on one bus.
Tipping Bucket vs Weighing vs Piezoelectric Rain Gauges
Three different ways to measure rainfall, and the trade-offs between accuracy, maintenance and moving parts.
Pyranometer vs Pyrheliometer vs Pyrgeometer vs Net Radiometer
Four radiation instruments that look similar but measure different parts of the radiation balance.