Temperature Measurement

Different physical processes are used to measure temperatures. Temperatures can be read off directly on a scale, e.g. by the expansion of a measuring medium.
In industry, temperatures are often measured electronically. The advantage of electronic measurement is that further processing or transmission of signals to remote locations (controllers, external displays) is easier.
The  trainer can be used to carry out and compare different temperature measurement procedures. The trainer includes liquid thermometers, bimetal thermometers, as well as a thermocouple,a Pt100 resistance thermometer and an NTC thermistor, each with different protective sleeves, for electronic temperature measurement. A psychrometer with two liquid thermometers is used to measure the relative air humidity.
To compare the different measuring methods, the temperature sensors being studied are attached to a height-adjustable device above the experimental tank. A fan ensures almost constant ambient conditions. A second tank with electronically controlled heater supplies water temperatures up to approx. 80°C.
The heated water at a specified temperature is fed into the experimental tank. By lowering the height-adjustable device, the temperature sensors are immersed in the water and the temperature measurement begins.
The measured values can be read as analogue or digital values. A 3-channel line recorder can record the measured values of the electronic temperature sensors continuously over time and thus also document the different time response. Defined temperature jumps and steady and transient temperature behaviour can be studied.
Specification
steady and transient temperature measurement with typical measurement instruments
temperature sensors: liquid thermometer, bimetal thermometer, Pt100, thermistor (NTC), type K thermocouple
psychrometer for determining the relative air humidity
defined temperature jumps up to 80°C
experimental tank and heating tank with temperature control, water-filled
both tanks equipped with stirring machine
fan generates constant air temperature above the experimental tank
3-channel line recorder for recording the measured values
Technical data
Heater
output: 2kW at 230V, 1,5kW at 120V
tank capacity: 4L
Temperature controller
PID
Line recorder
3 channels
serial interface
Temperature sensors
liquid thermometer with organic liquid
bimetal thermometer
psychrometer
thermocouple type K
thermistor (NTC)
Pt100
Measuring ranges
temperature: 0…100°C
rel. humidity: 3…96%
230V, 50Hz, 1 phase
230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase