Why 4mA-20mA current loop selected as standard ???



Why 4mA-20mA current loop selected as standard ???..

Answer / ejazmaqsood

because the ma will not drop during any resistance of the wire. voltage can be drop. regarding the 4 ma its live zero mean running condition. we cannot the confirm that our instrument live or not.

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