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Which electrical temperature sensor generates its own EMF?
thermocouple
A thermocouple, of two different metals, produces an emf, when the metals are at different temperatures. A thermocouple calibrated with a reference temperature to be used with another reference temperature can have extra wires, with the same thermoelectric characteristics, added to the circuit and not affect the emf.
What happens if you choose the wrong thermocouple?
You can run into problems if you choose the wrong type of thermocouple when inputting the settings into the transmitter during installation. This is a common error, as there are numerous types of thermocouples – types K, J, N, E, T, R, S, and B – each with a different range, accuracy, and electrical output.
How to reduce measurement error when making thermocouple transmitter?
Unfortunately, the interface between the TC and mating instruments is widely misunderstood, which often leads to measurement error. The focus of this paper is on the connectivity aspects of thermocouples and TC transmitters to reduce error that can be extended to include connection to any thermocouple instruments.
How is the thermocouple used in industrial applications?
The thermocouple (TC) is a thermo-electric device used to measure temperature and nearly two-thirds of U.S. temperature measurement makes use of thermocouples. Most industrial applications use a TC to remotely sense temperature and then transmit its signal some distance using TC transmitters to monitor and control a process.
The current and voltage produced are proportional to the difference in temperature between the two junctions, although the relationship is not exactly linear. The actual voltages are very small. In a Type K thermocouple (widely used owing to its broad temperature range and low cost) the change is 41 mV per degree Celsius.