School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad

ME – 327 Instrumentation and Measurement Lab

Name CMS

Objectives:

1. To understand the working principle of an IC and platinum RTD sensor for temperature
measurement
2. To investigate the relationship between temperature and resistance in a platinum RTD
sensor.
3. To calibrate the temperature measurement system to improve accuracy.
4. To gain practical skills in designing and setting up a temperature measurement system
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 using an IC and a platinum RTD sensor.

Learning Outcomes:

 Knowledge of the principles of temperature measurement using an IC and platinum RTD sensor.
 Familiarity with the advantages and disadvantages of different types of temperature
measurementsystems.
 Understanding of the importance of safety precautions when handling temperature
measurementequipment.

Apparatus:

1. DIGIAC 1750 Transducer and Instrumentation Trainer

Figure 1: DIGIAC-1750 Trainers

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The IC Temperature Sensor:

This is an integrated circuit containing 16 transistors, 9 resistors and 2 capacitors contained in a transistor
type package. The device reference number is LM335, and it provides an output of 10mV/°K.
Measurements of the output voltage therefore indicate the temperature directly in degrees Kelvin (°K).
For example, at a temperature of 20°C (293°K) the output voltage will be 2.93V.

Figure 2: Circuit Arrangement for IC Temperature Sensor

Platinum RTD:

Figure 3: Platinum RTD Construction

The construction of the Platinum RTD Transducer consisting of a thin film of platinum deposited on a
ceramic substrate and having gold contact plates at each end that contact the film. The platinum film is
trimmed with a laser beam to achieve a resistance of 100Ω at 0°C. The resistance of the film increases
as the temperature increases. It has a positive temperature coefficient (PTC). The increase in resistance
is linear, the relationship between resistance change and temperature rise being 0.385Ω/°C.

Rt = Ro + 0.385t

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Where:

Rt = resistance at temperature t°C

Ro = resistance at 0°C (= 100Ω)

Procedure (IC Temperature Sensor):

Figure 4: IC Temperature Sensor Connections

1. Connect a voltmeter to the circuit (as shown in Fig 4), switch the power supply ON and note the
output voltage, this (x100) representing the ambient temperature in °K. Record the value in
table.
2. Connect the +12V supply to the heater input socket and note the voltage reading every minute
until the value stabilizes. Record the values in T\table. (Note °C = °K - 273.)

Procedure (Platinum RTD Temperature Sensor):

Figure 5: RTD Connections

1. Set the slider of the 10kΩ slide resistor to mid-way and connect the circuit as shown in Fig
5,with the digital multimeter set to its 200mV or 2V DC range.
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 2. Switch ON the power supply and adjust the slider control so that the voltage drop across the
platinum RTD is 108mV (0.108V) as indicated by the digital multimeter.
3. This calibrates the platinum RTD for an assumed ambient temperature of 20°C, since the
resistance of the RTD at 20°C will be 108Ω. Note that the voltage reading across the RTD in mVis
the same as the RTD resistance in Ω, since the current flowing must be 0.108/108 = 1mA.
4. Connect the voltmeter, set to its 20V DC range, to the INT output of the IC Temperature Sensor.
This represents the RTD temperature (voltage x 100 = temperature in °K). Record the
temperature in the first column of table.
5. Connect a second voltmeter, set to its 200mV range, to measure the voltage output from the RTD
transducer. This voltage (in mV) is equal to the RTD resistance (in Ω). Record the resistance in
the first column of the table.
6. Connect the +12V supply to the Heater Element input and record the RTD temperature (in °K)
and RTD resistance (in Ω) after each of the times given in the table.
7. Convert the RTD Temperature into °C (°K - 273) and add to table.

Readings and Calculations:

For IC Temperature Sensor

Time
(Sec)

Voltage
(V)

Temperature
(K)

Temperature
(oC)

Table 1 Data for IC Temperature Sensor

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Graph

Figure 6 Graph for Platinum RTD Sensor of temperature (°C) against time

For Platinum RTD

Time
(Sec)
RTD
Temperature
(K)
RTD
Temperature
(oC)
RTD
Resistance
(Ω)

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 Voltage
(V)

Table 2 Data for Platinum RTD Sensor

Sample Calculation:

𝑉 = 𝐼𝑅𝑡
𝑉
𝑅𝑡 = = = 𝛀
𝐼
𝑅𝑡 = 𝑅𝑜 + 0.385 𝑇
Where, Ro is the resistance at 0°C which is 100 Ω,
𝑅𝑡 − 𝑅𝑜
𝑇= = = °𝐶
0.385
Graph:

Figure 7 Graph for Platinum RTD Sensor of resistance (Ω) against temperature (°C)

Results:

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Discussion:

Conclusion:

Task 1: What are some common applications of IC temperature sensors and

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