Sensor Total Cost of Ownership White Paper

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Sensor Total Cost of Ownership White Paper Now Available

Free, Illustrated, 7-Page Document Gives Analysis and Calculator Details

CREEDMOOR, NORTH CAROLINA USA -- Sensor buyers can obtain a better understanding of how to evaluate sensor costs by reviewing a new white paper available at no charge. The Sensor Total Cost of Ownership white paper, 7 pages in length, enables engineers and technicians to evaluate the full cost of a sensor selection over the sensor's lifetime.

The publication details what is missing in most sensor cost evaluations and then lays out what is missing in many analyses including:

• installation
• cabling, connectors, and signal conditioning
• reliability
• scheduled down time
• repairs
• calibrations
• usability
• lead time
• on-time performance
• environmental rating
• shipping
• stocking requirements
• warranty
• training
• documentation
• customer service
• technical support

The white paper also provides a link to the Sensor Total Cost of Ownership calculator. The white paper is available for download at req054a.htm.

Firstmark Controls is the leader in the development of innovative, miniature position transducers for demanding applications. Its quality system is compliant with ISO 9001 and AS9000. The company was founded in 1968 and is located in Creedmoor, North Carolina USA.

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