{"id":2752,"date":"2024-03-07T16:12:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/encyclopedia\/signal-converters\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:52:34","slug":"signal-converters","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/signal-converters\/","title":{"rendered":"Signal Converters"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2752\" class=\"elementor elementor-2752 elementor-1056\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-735b55f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"735b55f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2820cb8b\" data-id=\"2820cb8b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fb9997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fb9997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Signal Converters in Hydraulics<\/h1><p>Complex <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a>s require highly developed regulation or control. This is the only way to ensure that the system is always operated at peak performance. To achieve this, a central processing unit and comprehensive sensor technology are required. Together, both ensure that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a> operates within its defined parameters, is operated with minimal wear, and consistently delivers the desired performance. The transmission of signals is carried out by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/signal-converters\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Signal Converters in HydraulicsComplex hydraulic systems require highly developed regulation or control. This is the only way to ensure that the system is always operated at peak performance. To achieve&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">signal converters<\/a>.    <\/p><h2>Signal Converters &ndash; From Physical to Electrical Values<\/h2><p>The following measured values are important in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a>s:<\/p><ul><li>Pressure<\/li><li>Volume flow<\/li><li>Temperature<\/li><li>Particle density<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/cavitation\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cavitation in Hydraulic Systems: Internal DestructionAfter oil contamination, cavitation is one of the most common causes of damage in hydraulic systems. It occurs when hydraulic components are not optimally matched&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">Cavitation<\/a> warnings (noise)<\/li><\/ul><p>The two primary values in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/hydraulische-anlagen.html\">hydraulic systems<\/a> are volume flow and pressure. These determine the force of the actuators and their movement speed. Pressure is also an important indicator of possible leaks. If it drops quickly or suddenly, for example, a major leak can be assumed. Sensor-based monitoring of pressure is important for the operational safety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a>s.    <\/p><p>The temperature of the hydraulic medium can reach critical limits. When the hydraulic oil begins to boil, gas bubbles form. These are compressible&mdash;unlike the liquid oil. This compressibility leads to disruptions throughout the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a>. Monitoring the temperature is therefore an important value in highly developed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a>s.    <\/p><p>Particle density and noise generation are monitored less frequently. However, they provide information about the &ldquo;cleanliness&rdquo; of the hydraulic medium and its internal wear. For simple systems, it is sufficient to replace the filters and hydraulic oil within the specified intervals. For critical systems, however, additional monitoring is an important contribution to operational safety.   <\/p><h3>Monitoring Values in Connection with a Signal Converter<\/h3><p>The monitoring of these physical values is performed by sensors. These convert the measured quantities into electrical impulses. In some cases, this requires immersing the sensors in the volume flow. With certain designs, external mounting is also possible. This makes it easier to replace them.    <\/p><h3>Signal Converters &ndash; From Measurement Signal to Control Signal<\/h3><p>The multitude of different measured quantities can make sensor-based monitoring of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. The underlying hydraulic principle&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">hydraulic system<\/a> challenging. The control and regulation units available today are very demanding regarding the quality of incoming information. Therefore, it may be necessary to amplify or attenuate the sensor-captured values. This is the task of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/signal-converters\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Signal Converters in HydraulicsComplex hydraulic systems require highly developed regulation or control. This is the only way to ensure that the system is always operated at peak performance. To achieve&hellip;\" class=\"encyclopedia\">signal converters<\/a>. They receive the incoming signal current and convert it into a constant voltage that can be interpreted by the control units. How this control current must be configured is specified by the manufacturer of the processing unit. This makes it possible to use a variety of different sensors from various manufacturers. This gives designers more creative freedom and purchasers more options for the economic design of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bf-hydraulik.com\/en\/hydraulic-system\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydraulic system: design &amp; applications explained simplyA hydraulic system is used to apply large forces in a targeted manner over a defined distance with minimal effort. 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