Characteristics of Temperature Sensors & Measurement of Body Temperature for Heat Physics Lab

This Characteristics of Temperature Sensors & Measurement of Body Temperature for Heat Physics Lab is designed for studying the operating principles, performance characteristics, and biomedical applications of various temperature sensing technologies. The system integrates a precision temperature control unit, DC power supply, digital voltmeter, amplifier, and multiple temperature sensors within a single experimental platform. A high-accuracy dry-well heating system provides stable and uniform temperature conditions, enabling reliable analysis of sensor response and calibration characteristics. The apparatus also supports practical investigations of human body temperature measurement using different sensor technologies, making it an ideal platform for medical physics, biomedical instrumentation, and temperature measurement studies.

Manufactured by Atico Export India.

Experimental Principle and Content

• Measure the Temperature Characteristics of an NTC Thermistor
• Study the Temperature Response of a PN-Junction Temperature Sensor
• Measure the Characteristics of a Voltage-Output Temperature Sensor
• Compare the Performance of Different Temperature Sensing Technologies
• Investigate Sensor Sensitivity and Response Characteristics
• Measure Human Body Temperature Using Various Sensor Types
• Compare Body Temperature Readings at Different Measurement Locations
• Analyze Temperature Measurement Accuracy and Sensor Performance

Educational Objectives

• Understand the Operating Principles of Temperature Sensors
• Study Temperature Measurement Techniques Used in Healthcare
• Learn the Characteristics of Semiconductor and Resistance-Based Sensors
• Compare Different Sensor Technologies and Their Applications
• Develop Practical Skills in Temperature Measurement and Data Analysis
• Explore Medical Applications of Temperature Sensing Systems

Voltage Source :

• Output Voltage: +5 V
• Output Current: 0.5 A

Digital Voltmeter :

• Measuring Range: 0–2 V
• Resolution: 0.001 V

Dry-Well Heater :

• Temperature Range: Ambient Temperature to 100°C

Medical Thermometer :

• Oral Measurement Grade

Temperature Controller :

• Resolution: 0.1°C

Temperature Stability :

• ±0.1°C

Temperature Measurement Range :

• 0–100°C

Measurement Accuracy :

• ±3%
• Up to ±0.5% After Calibration

Power Consumption :

• 60 W

Temperature Sensors Included :

• Pt100 Platinum Resistance Sensor
• NTC Thermistor
• LM35 Temperature Sensor
• PN-Junction Temperature Sensor

Standard Supply

• Main Unit × 1
• Temperature Sensors (Pt100, NTC Thermistor, LM35, and PN-Junction Sensor) × 4
• Medical Thermometers × 2
• Jumper Wires × 4
• Power Cord × 1
• Instruction Manual × 1

• Easy Operation with Comprehensive Instructions
• High-Accuracy Temperature Control
• Multiple Temperature Sensor Technologies
• Efficient Heating and Cooling Performance