Minneapolis, MN — Minco has a new, free guide that walks you through defining your temperature sensing application requirements and choosing the best sensor and instrument solution. This guide will also help you determine what sensing technology is best, show you how to compare sensor alternatives and help you obtain parts for testing and prototyping […]
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Low Power Requirements – High Temperature Ratings
The Low power requirements on the Microchip Technology Inc. sensor doesn’t keep the MCP9804 Temperature Sensor from providing a high temperature accuracy of +0.25° C (typical) and +/- 1° C from -40 to +125°C, as well as static current consumption of just 200 µA. Many temperature-sensing designs require the use of several external components, making […]
Understanding the Infrared Temperature Sensor
The infrared temperature sensor appears to be rather straightforward: point, press the button and read the temperature. However, measurement results will be quite disappointing without a thorough understanding of the instruments’ principle of operation and specifications. Temperature measurement instruments can be divided into contact and non-contact types. An infrared temperature sensor used in contact-type instruments […]
Digital temperature sensor line
Franklin Lakes, NJ — Digital electronics and precision engineering contribute to the small size of the latest addition to Process Sensor Corp’s IR thermometer line. The DS-40N and DG-40N series of stainless steel pyrometers are 124.5mm long overall by M40×1.5 threaded diameter, operate in a current loop powered mode to produce a linear 4 to […]
Minco Chill-Out™ Combination Sensor
Minneapolis, MN — Minco has a new line of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) temperature sensors designed to protect chillers in air handling equipment in commercial buildings. The new sensor line is called the Chill-Out™ Combination Sensor. Visit Minco’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator to see your true savings if you install both […]
Designing with Semiconductor Temperature Sensors
By John R. Gyorki Editorial Director Semiconductor temperature sensors are easy to use if you do your homework when matching the sensor with the application. Temperature sensors are designed into every heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Automotive systems rely on temperature sensors for engine control. Many industrial processes require highly accurate and stable temperature […]
RTD temperature sensors: How are they designed?
Analyze the RTD’s strengths and weaknesses with respect to the application before making a selection. The application ultimately determines the RTD’s specifications. Watlow’s RTD sensors are designed to ensure precise and repeatable measurements as well as meet environmental requirements for each application. A high signal-to-noise ratio output increases the accuracy of data transmission and permits greater […]
Combination Liquid Level and Temperature Switch
A liquid level and temperature switch was designed into one assembly to reduce the cost of a fluid system. Tempco can design a custom sensor to meet many applications such as industrial and commercial degreasers and hot liquid dispensing machines. Liquid Level Sensor Options The liquid level sensing can be obtained using magnetic floats and […]
Designing with Thermistors
John R. Gyorki, Editorial Director Temperature sensor applications usually fall into one of three general categories; monitoring, control, or circuit compensation, and four sensor types; thermocouples, thermistors, resistance-temperature detectors (RTD), and semiconductor temperature sensors. When selecting a sensor, some key characteristics to consider include temperature range, accuracy, response time, minimal temperature effect on the measured […]
High Temperature Resistant Position Sensors
Pennsauken, NJ – Built for extraordinary reliability and resistance to high temperatures, Macro Sensors’ HSTAR 750 Series Hermetically Sealed Position Sensors offer a highly accurate and long life solution for the position measurement of steam control valves in power generation plants. Constructed of stainless steel, these ¾” (19 mm) diameter AC-operated position sensors operate in environments […]