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BAPI PRODUCT APPLICATION NOTES


BAPI Certification Form Overview
Overview of BAPI sensor certification forms which match the NIST requirements.
Temperature Transmitter Calibration Certificate
Humidity Transmitter Calibration Certificate
Pressure Transmitter Calibration Certificate
  BAPI Enclosure Styles
Overview of BAPI's 3 waterproof enclosure styles and their NEMA, IEC and UL94 ratings
NEMA Enclosure Rating Terminology
IEC Enclosure Rating Terminology
UL94 Flammability Rating Terminology

Ground Loop Problems
Understanding Ground Loops | Avoiding Ground Loops
 
Zone Pressure Sensing
Determining Air Flow in CFM | Pressure Terms Defined

Understanding Full & Half Wave Supplies
Overview of the two types of power supplies and the dangers of mixing the two together.
 
AC vs DC Power on Sensors
Why BAPI recommends DC Power
Understanding Noise from AC Power

Mounting Outdoor Sensors
Proper placement and installation procedures for BAPI outdoor sensors
 
BAPI Recommended Wire Lengths
Recommended wire lengths for 24 VAC or VDC sensor circuits for various wire gauges and maximum currents

Current Loops
4-20 mA Current Loop Configurations
  (Five common 4-20 mA Configurations)
Understanding 4-20 mA Current Loops
Designing 4-20 mA Current Loops
  (Determining proper power supply voltage)
 
Additional Setpoint Ranges
Complete list of setpoint output ranges for BAPI room units

BAPI 100% Compatibility Guarantee
Guarantee of sensor compatibility with the HVAC system

BAPI Commits to RoHS Compliance
BAPI is committed to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.
 
Measuring the Temp. of Small Pipes
Proper procedure for measuring water temperature using a remote probe strapped directly to the water pipe.

BAPI-Stat 2 Latching Display Options
9 LCD display options available on the BAPI-Stat 2 room unit if you select the “Override as a Latching Switch” (-L)
 
Using a Thermowell in Small Pipes
Procedure for using a Thermowell and 2-inch tee connector to measure the temperature of a two-inch water pipe.

RTD vs Thermistors
A comparison of the temperature measurement accuracy of RTD sensors vs thermistor sensors.
 
Thermowells Explained
An overview of Thermowells and Immersion Probes, as well as their application and installation.

Thermistor Recertification
An overview of the thermistor recertification procedure
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Humidity Sensor Service Life
An overview of the estimated life expectancy of a BAPI humidity sensor.