{"id":13917,"date":"2026-11-03T10:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/informacion-tecnica\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:48:30","slug":"technical-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/informacion-tecnica\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Index of GUEMISA&#039;s technical content: guides for choosing and connecting sensors, real-world use cases by industry, technical documentation in PDF format, and ordering information. Each title links to its corresponding page.<\/p>\n<h2>Technical guides<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/guias-tecnicas\/\">All technical guides<\/a>, grouped by theme.<\/p>\n<h3>Choose the sensor<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/medir-posicion-cilindro-hidraulico\/\">How to measure the position of a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/potenciometrico-magnetostrictivo-lvdt\/\">Potentiometric, magnetostrictive or LVDT: which one to choose<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/sensor-posicion-lineal-4-20-ma\/\">Linear position sensor with 4-20 mA output for PLC: how to choose it<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/sensor-angulo-hall-sin-contacto\/\">Non-contact angular position (Hall) sensors for mobile machinery: how to choose them<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/sensor-desplazamiento-por-hilo\/\">Thread displacement sensor: when to use it and how to choose the stroke<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Connect and install<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/conectar-potenciometro-lineal-plc\/\">How to connect a linear potentiometer to a PLC: ratiometric vs. 4-20 mA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/grado-ip-sensor-posicion\/\">What IP rating does a position sensor need for outdoor use or when subject to washing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Tests and laboratory<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/lvdt-ensayos-laboratorio\/\">LVDT for laboratory testing: accuracy, stroke and conditioner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/celulas-carga-bancos-ensayo\/\">Load cells for test benches: types, ranges and mounting<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Use cases<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/\">All use cases<\/a>: real-world measurement applications in industry.<\/p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/monitoring-bridges-pillars-tunnels-slopes\/\">Structural inspection and monitoring with Dimetix laser sensors: bridges, tunnels and slopes<\/a> \u2022 Civil Works<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/measurement-of-dimensions-and-length\/\">Cutting length control and positioning with laser sensors in the metal industry<\/a> \u2022 Cutting and machining industries<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/how-does-a-position-encoder-work\/\">How an encoder works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/dimetix-dls-c-15-replacement-by-dpe-10-500\/\">Dimetix DLS-C 15: replacement by DPE-10-500<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/torque-measurement-at-the-power-take-off-pto-of-tractors-validation-of-rotary-sensors-in-agricultural-applications\/\">Torque and power measurement at the power take-off (PTO) of tractors: method, sensors and validation<\/a> \u00b7 Agriculture<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/level-control-and-production-processes\/\">Non-contact measurement in steel mills and metallurgy with Dimetix laser sensors<\/a> \u00b7 Metallurgy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/monitoring-bridges-laser-sensors\/\">Bridge monitoring with laser sensors: deflection, deformation and displacement<\/a> \u2022 Civil Works<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/pesacam-sap-4610w-wireless-weighing-system-for-vehicles-with-pneumatic-suspension\/\">Pesacam SAP-4610W: Wireless Weighing System for Vehicles with Pneumatic Suspension<\/a> \u2022 Transport of goods<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/use-cases\/use-of-electrical-conductivity-for-measuring-nutrients-in-slurry\/\">Use of electrical conductivity for measuring nutrients in slurries<\/a> \u00b7 Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical documentation in PDF format<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/\">All PDF documents<\/a>Tutorials, technical tables, catalogs, and case studies.<\/p>\n<h3>B&amp;C Electronics<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/complete-bc-catalogue\/\">B&amp;C Electronics Catalog: Liquid Analyzers, Probes and Sensors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/news\/\">B&amp;C Electronics Liquid Analyzers: Controllers and Sensors<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Pesacam truck scale<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/geo-pesacam\/\">Pesacam Geo: GPS tracking and real-time fleet control<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>DIMETIX AG<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/practical-case-in-the-cutting-and-machining-sector\/\">Dimetix laser sensors in cutting and machining: length measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/practical-case-metal-sector\/\">Dimetix laser sensors in metallurgy: steel ingots, presses and bars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/level-measurement-in-silos\/\">Level measurement in silos with the Dimetix EDS-C laser sensor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/dynamic-positioning-measure\/\">Dimetix FLS-C: Laser distance measurement in dynamic positioning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/monitoring-of-rocks-on-roads-or-highways\/\">Dimetix laser sensors in civil engineering: bridges, tunnels and slopes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/pdf-how-a-laser-measures\/\">How a laser distance meter measures: time of flight<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/laser-technology-pdf\/\">Laser technology: stimulated emission, types of lasers and safety<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/comparative-table-of-models\/\">Dimetix: Comparison table of 8 laser distance sensors<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>DPF Sensors<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/general-catalog-co2-sensors\/\">CO2, VOC and humidity sensors DPF Sensors: model catalog<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/summary-catalogue\/\">DPF Sensors humidity and temperature sensors: overview by model<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/load-cells-tutorial\/\">Load cells and strain gauges: types and operation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/humidity-tutorial\/\">Humidity sensors: types, principles and applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Monitran<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/monitran-catalogue\/\">Monitran MTN\/1135C, MTN\/1830 and MTN\/1100 and 1185 families accelerometers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Nesa<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/general-catalogue-nesa\/\">NESA Catalog: Meteorological, Environmental and Structural Measurement Systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Novotechnik<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/novotechnik-general-catalog\/\">Novotechnik General Catalogue: Linear and Angular Position Sensors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/automotive-sensors-catalog\/\">Novotechnik linear and rotary sensors for automotive applications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/technical-definitions-of-potentiometers\/\">Technical definitions of potentiometers: linearity, RGV and hysteresis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/sensors-with-io-link-protocol\/\">Novotechnik position sensors with IO-Link interface<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/sensors-for-valves\/\">Position sensors for valves and actuators: Novotechnik series<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Schreiber Messtechnik<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/catalog-lvdt-sensors-schreiber-messtechnik\/\">Schreiber Messtechnik LVDT Sensor Catalog: SM20 to SM62 Series<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/technical-explanation-of-what-an-lvdt-is\/\">LVDT: What is a differential transformer and how does it work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>NCTE Torque Sensors<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/summary-catalogue-2\/\">NCTE Torque Sensors: Magnetostrictive Series Catalog<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/torque-measurement-in-motors\/\">Non-contact torque measurement on NCTE motor test benches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/torque-measurement-in-the-automotive-sector\/\">NCTE 2200-75-A4 torque sensors on an automotive screw fastening machine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/ncte-magnetostrictive-technology-for-dynamic-torque-measurement\/\">NCTE contactless magnetostrictive torque sensor: principle and data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/ncte_pto_7300_sensor-technical-data-sheet\/\">NCTE 7300 torque sensor for tractor power take-off: 3,000 Nm, IP65<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>Teltonika GPS<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/gps-comparison-table\/\">Comparison of Teltonika GPS trackers FMB120, FMB920, FMT100 and FMB204<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>General documentation<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/some-types-of-vibration\/\">Types of vibration in machines: causes, frequencies and correction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/vibration-analysis\/\">Vibration analysis and predictive maintenance in machines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/general-displacement-catalogue\/\">Linear and angular displacement sensors: general catalog<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/installation-conditions-conductive-level\/\">Installation of conductive level sensors: electrodes and cables<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/pool-water-control\/\">Controlling the water in a swimming pool: parameters and maintenance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/beaufort-wind-scale\/\">Beaufort wind scale: table in knots, m\/s, km\/h and mph<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/specification-of-a-measuring-instrument-3\/\">How to specify a measuring instrument: error and tolerance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/infrared-emissivity-factor\/\">Table of emissivity of metals and non-metals for infrared thermometers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/glossary-of-electrical-terms\/\">Glossary of electrical terms: units and basic concepts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/solar-wind-sector-sensor-sheet\/\">TST-1x, YCA360 and CSA-xx inclinometers for the solar and wind energy sector<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/magnitudes-of-solar-radiation\/\">Measurement of solar radiation: magnitudes, pyranometers and pyrheliometers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/absolute-vacuum-measure\/\">Absolute vacuum measurement: types of vacuum gauges and principles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/precision-pt100-probes\/\">Tolerance of Pt100 probes class A and B according to DIN EN 60751<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/what-is-ph\/\">Electrometric pH measurement: electrodes, calibration and accuracy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/what-is-conductivity\/\">Water conductivity: principle, measurement with a cell and calibration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/what-is-turbidity\/\">Water turbidity: what it is, units and measurement methods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/what-is-dissolved-oxygen-2\/\">Dissolved oxygen in water: what it is, levels and how it is measured<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/what-is-an-incremental-encoder\/\">Incremental encoder: operating principle and signals A, B, Z<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/displacement-sensors\/\">Position and displacement sensors: principles and types<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/unit-conversion-table-5\/\">Conversion tables for physical units: length, pressure, and energy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/unit-conversion-table-4\/\">Pressure unit conversion table: Atm, psi, bar and kPa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/pt100-table\/\">Pt100 Table: Resistance as a function of temperature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/infrared-sensor-selection-table\/\">Selection of fixed infrared sensors: PyroMini and Pyro range<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/pdf-documents\/sensors-tutorial\/\">Notes on sensors: presence, position, distance, and temperature<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Order references<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/referencias-pedido\/\">Order references<\/a> \u2022 Search engine for all brands<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/references-order-elcis\/\">ELCIS Order References<\/a> \u2022 Encoders and transducers, with search function<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/referencias-pedido-novotechnik\/\">Novotechnik order references<\/a> \u2022 Sensors, conditioners and accessories, with search engine<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00cdndice del contenido t\u00e9cnico de GUEMISA: gu\u00edas para elegir y conectar sensores, casos de uso reales por industria, documentaci\u00f3n t\u00e9cnica en PDF y referencias de pedido. Cada t\u00edtulo enlaza a su p\u00e1gina. Gu\u00edas t\u00e9cnicas Todas las gu\u00edas t\u00e9cnicas, agrupadas por tema. Elegir el sensor C\u00f3mo medir la posici\u00f3n de un cilindro hidr\u00e1ulico o neum\u00e1tico Potenciom\u00e9trico, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13917","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13917"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14167,"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13917\/revisions\/14167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guemisa.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}