Temperature Properties of Various Temperature Sensors for Heat Physics Lab

This Temperature Properties of Various Temperature Sensors for Heat Physics Lab is designed for studying the operating principles, performance characteristics, and calibration methods of various temperature sensing technologies. The system integrates a precision temperature controller, constant current source, DC bridge circuit, digital voltmeter, and multiple temperature sensors within a single experimental platform. A high-accuracy dry-well temperature furnace provides stable and uniform temperature conditions, enabling reliable comparison of resistance-based, semiconductor, current-output, and voltage-output temperature sensors. The apparatus serves as an effective platform for temperature measurement, instrumentation, sensor analysis, and calibration studies.

Physics Lab Experiments from Atico Exports.

Experimental Principle and Content

• Study the Constant Current Method for Thermal Resistance Measurement
• Investigate the DC Bridge Method for Thermal Resistance Measurement
• Measure the Temperature Characteristics of a Platinum Resistance Sensor (Pt100)
• Measure the Temperature Characteristics of an NTC Thermistor
• Study the Temperature Response of a PN-Junction Temperature Sensor
• Measure the Characteristics of a Current-Output Temperature Sensor
• Measure the Characteristics of a Voltage-Output Temperature Sensor
• Compare the Performance of Different Temperature Sensing Technologies

Educational Objectives

• Understand the Operating Principles of Various Temperature Sensors
• Learn Resistance-Based Temperature Measurement Techniques
• Study Semiconductor Temperature Sensing Methods
• Investigate Sensor Calibration and Temperature-Response Characteristics
• Develop Practical Skills in Temperature Measurement and Data Analysis
• Compare Accuracy, Sensitivity, and Linearity of Different Sensors

Bridge Source :

• Output Voltage: +2 V
• Accuracy: ±0.5%
• Output Current: 0.3 A

Constant Current Source :

• Output Current: 1 mA
• Accuracy: ±0.5%

Voltage Source :

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

Digital Voltmeter :

• Range: 0–2 V

• Accuracy: ±0.2%

• Resolution: 0.0001 V

• Range: 0–20 V

• Accuracy: ±0.2%

• Resolution: 0.001 V

Temperature Controller :

• Resolution: 0.1°C

Temperature Stability :

• ±0.1°C

Temperature Range :

• 0–100°C

Measurement Accuracy :

• ±3%
• Up to ±0.5% After Calibration

Power Consumption :

• 100 W

Temperature Sensors Included :

• Pt100 Platinum Resistance Sensor
• NTC Thermistor
• Current-Output Temperature Sensor
• Voltage-Output Temperature Sensor
• PN-Junction Temperature Sensor

Standard Supply

• Main Unit × 1
• Temperature Sensors (Pt100, NTC Thermistor, Current-Output Sensor, Voltage-Output Sensor, and PN-Junction Sensor) × 5
• Jumper Wires × 6
• Power Cord × 1
• Instruction Manual × 1

• Comprehensive Experimental Functionality
• High-Precision Measurement and Control
• Efficient System Design
• Fast Heating and Cooling Performance