What is a 2-wire Transmitter? | Instrumentation Interview Questions
Sep 26, 2026
Learn the basics of a 2-wire transmitter and understand how power and the 4-20 mA signal are transmitted through the same two wires. This instrumentation interview question explains the basic wiring, current loop operation, power supply, transmitter output, and practical industrial applications.
This video is useful for Instrumentation Engineers, E&I Engineers, Control Engineers, Instrumentation Technicians, PLC/DCS Engineers, freshers, and experienced professionals preparing for technical interviews in process industries and oil & gas.
Topics covered:
0:00 What is a 2-wire transmitter?
0:30 4-20 mA current loop
2:18 Current Signal
4:00 Typical 2-wire Loop Wiring
4:48 Multiple Transmitters
5:42 Signal Representation
6:39 Range and Faults
8:18 Total Loop Load Impedance
9:26 Industrial instrumentation applications
10:05 2-wire vs 3-wire vs 4-wire transmitters
13:01 Summary
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