Question 63General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated block diagram for a central operating system configured for supervisory control, what is becoming the industry standard for transmission of analog signals for a measured variable? Illustration EL-0094

Diagram for USCG General Subjects Assistant: As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated block diagram for a central operating...
A1 volt to 5 volts
B-10 volts to +10 volts
C4 milliamps to 20 milliamps
D10 milliamps to 50 milliamps
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 4 milliamps to 20 milliamps. This is the industry standard for transmission of analog signals for a measured variable in a central operating system configured for supervisory control. The 4-20 mA current loop is a widely adopted standard in process control and industrial automation applications, as it provides a reliable and noise-resistant method of transmitting analog signals over long distances. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the established industry standard. Option A (1 volt to 5 volts) and Option B (-10 volts to +10 volts) are less common voltage-based standards, while Option D (10 milliamps to 50 milliamps) is not a recognized standard for analog signal transmission.

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