in instrumentation why we are using 4-20mA , why not
voltage ? if somebody design a instrument which works on
voltage then can we use that instrument?

Answer Posted / b0nz0

Most of the above answers are valid, but none have
mentioned security. If a current loop is broken then the
current will fall to 0.

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