Answers to questions to help explain the operation of RTD sensors and the pros and cons of negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensors and positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensors based on platinum, such as the Pt100 and Pt1000. Resistance temperature …
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FAQs about Resistance Temperature Detectors: What You Need to Know When Choosing a RTD
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureQuestions and answers about why resistance temperature detectors are ideal for many refining, processing, and manufacturing applications, and what to keep in mind when choosing the RTDs that meet your specifications. Accurate temperature measurement is essential …
FAQs About RTDs in Industrial Temperature Measurement
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureQuestions and answers about how RTDs measure temperature changes by tracking the variation in electrical resistance in metal wires. The resistance values of the metal wires are known, so resistance value changes are an accurate proxy for temperature changes. A …
4 Wire RTDs versus 3 Wire
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThe electrical resistance of some materials such as platinum, copper, and nickel differs at different temperatures. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) take advantage of this property to assess temperature in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. The …
Resistance Temperature Detector or Thermocouple? Choose Wisely
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureResistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and thermocouples are the two most common types of temperature sensors in industrial processes. Sometimes it is difficult to assess all the facts and choose the one that better matches the needs of your application. An …