Digital Panel Meter

Differences Between LCD and LED Displays

Digital panel meters (or DPM) typically uses either an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or LED (Light-Emitting Diodes) to display information in an alphanumerical format. What are the differences between LCD’s and LED’s and how do you know which one to pick for your application? Read on to find out! (more...)

switchboard meter with Taut-Band Suspension System

The Taut-Band Analog Meter

The frictionless, shock-proof, taut-band suspension system has demonstrated superiority over the pivot-and-jewel mechanism in all types of analog panel meters. (more...)

Digital Bargraph Meter

Combining the Best of Analog & Digital Instrumentation

Measurements of process parameters have historically been accomplished by the analog panel meter (APM). Since 1819, when Oersted proved the existence of current in a wire by using a compass needle positioned next to a conductor, APMs have been the main indicator for all kinds of monitoring. (more...)