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US DISTUltrasonic distance sensor: original educational illustration
Symbols

Ultrasonic distance sensor

An ultrasonic distance sensor uses sound beyond normal human hearing to obtain distance information.

Drawing use
Schematic
Application
Metering & protection
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Target shape, medium and installation affect the measurement; the block does not specify a guaranteed range.

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TEMP TXTemperature measuring transducer: original educational illustration
Symbols

Temperature measuring transducer

A temperature transducer converts a documented temperature-sensor input into an instrument signal. The drawing identifies sensor type, conductor arrangement, supply and output loop.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Metering & protection
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A transducer converts a measurement signal; a temperature switch produces a discrete condition.

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