Resistance thermometer use metals that alter their electric resistance when heated. Platinum is most commonly used material for industrial...
Read MoreSelect the right one among various RTDs on the basis of temperature range and accuracy requirement. RTDs work best...
Read MoreResistance thermometers offer the greatest benefits relative to other thermometer types in these situations: Accuracy and stability are the...
Read MoreAt 0° C, A Platinum RTD has a resistance of 100 Ω & a temperature co-efficient of about 0.00385...
Read MoreThe criterion for selecting a material to make an RTD is: The material must be malleable so that it...
Read MoreElement Material Temperature Range (ºC) ResistanceRatio (R100/R0) Resistivityx10-8 (O.m) Relative Cost Linearity Deviation (0-100ºC) Platinum -200 to 850 1.3925...
Read MoreThe maximum temperature rating for RTD’s is based on two different factors. First is the element material.Platinum RTD’s can...
Read MorePlatinum RTDs typically are provided in two classes:Class A and Class B.Class A is considered high accuracy and has an...
Read MoreTolerance table for types of RTD’s according to IEC751. Temperature 1/10 Din (+-ºC) 1/5 Din (+-ºC) 1/3 Din (+-ºC)...
Read MoreThe ITS-90 (International Temperature Scale of 1990- used as a worldwide practical temperature scale in national metrology labs like...
Read MoreThere are two standards for platinum RTDs: The European standard (also known as the DIN or IEC standard) and...
Read MoreThe RTD elements nearly always require insulated leads attached. At temperatures below about 250 ºC PVC, silicon rubber or...
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