Thermocouple vs RTD vs Thermistor - Learn the differences

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2019
  • Here's how to easily identify these three different types of sensors - Thermocouple vs RTD vs Thermistor. Understanding the differences will help you in either utilizing these sensors or help understand what to replace them with.
    A thermocouple uses two metal wires to produce a voltage relative to the temperature present in the junction between them. There are many specialized kinds of thermocouples - they can combine different metals to measure various characteristics and temperature ranges, and produce specialized calibrations.
    RTD vs Thermistor -
    In recent years, thermistors have become increasingly popular due to improvements in meters and controllers. Today’s meters are flexible enough to allow users to set up a broad range of thermistors, and to interchange the probes easily.
    However, unlike RTDs which offer established standards, thermistors curves vary depending on the manufacturer. A thermistor’s system electronics need to match the curve of sensor. range of temperature sensors The main difference between RTDs and thermistors is the material they are made of. While RTD resistors are pure metal, thermistors are made with polymer or ceramic materials.
    As in the previous section, I am going to compare specific criteria rather than comparing thermistors and RTDs in general.
    Learn more here: www.omega.co.uk/temperature/z...
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Komentáře • 41

  • @MuhammedZenda
    @MuhammedZenda Před 4 lety +12

    That was very simple and very helpful, many Thanks

  • @tiaan8551
    @tiaan8551 Před 2 lety +5

    You sir will help me pass my instrumentation class XD

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad we could help.. be sure to like and subscribe!

  • @eddylesjacinthe8911
    @eddylesjacinthe8911 Před 4 lety +6

    Great job my friend.
    You seem to be very very very clever. The whole wide world 🌎 really needs people like you.

  • @pr0xZen
    @pr0xZen Před 3 lety

    Ok now THAT was effective learning! Big kudos earned!

  • @devincall2424
    @devincall2424 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The black and white as seen on TV opening 😂 Gets me every time

  • @prathyushrp3771
    @prathyushrp3771 Před 4 lety

    Thanks bro. Very Simple and understandable.

  • @gavinmathew7491
    @gavinmathew7491 Před 3 lety +1

    That was excellent. Well done and thank you.

  • @robindas1207
    @robindas1207 Před 4 lety +2

    nice clear and concise info thanks

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @mohammadumar443
      @mohammadumar443 Před 3 lety

      @@DwyerOmega What is the exact temperature range for all three of them?

  • @mixme8655
    @mixme8655 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you sir

  • @smallgoon
    @smallgoon Před 2 lety +1

    Great video thanks

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 2 lety

      Glad to help! Check out our resources pages for more helpful information on temperature measurement and control: www.omega.com/en-us/resources

  • @DS-cy6mf
    @DS-cy6mf Před 3 lety

    Great video. Do you have a video on how to use a thermistor with a voltage divider connected to the analog pin of a micro controller? Thanks again!

  • @debihsofiane3229
    @debihsofiane3229 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @user-ps9pb7zo2z
    @user-ps9pb7zo2z Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 2 lety

      Your welcome, Glad we could help!

  • @BrettDore
    @BrettDore Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hello, great videos. I have a question about cartridge heaters. How can you test a 220 volt 80 watt cartridge heater? Two wire. I tried to ohm a known good one and a known bad one. They don't have resistance ohm reading?

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi Brett, good question! You can reach out to one of our Electric Heaters Experts at: heaters@omega.com

  • @shamsarfeen8249
    @shamsarfeen8249 Před 4 lety +1

    What is the ohms freq.of k type grounded thermocouple and what is the sheath and lead ohms freq.I am very thankful to you please make detail video about k type grounded or ungrounded thermocouple

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 4 lety +1

      Hello Shams, Good question! A grounded type will read 0 to 3 ohms sheath to either TC wire. No frequency, this is very low level DC signal. Also, here is a link to our video on Grounded vs. Ungrounded Thermocouples -
      czcams.com/video/qQzh-qeKSzw/video.html

  • @azeemahammed8646
    @azeemahammed8646 Před 4 lety +1

    What about thermal image system using in glass furnace for around 1600 centigrade? Can we use these things there?

    • @badlordboris9938
      @badlordboris9938 Před 3 lety

      there are systems out there that will measure well above temperature. However the glass specific systems generally don't go about 1500C

  • @JanChacn
    @JanChacn Před rokem

    Hey mate, can you help me out here? if my digital thermometer is type K but my thermocouple wire is type J, i know that i will get a reading; however, how accurate is that? Is there any way to apply a correction or something else? because in my experience, by using such a set up im getting a reading with discrepancies up to 2-3°C respect to the reading obtained by using a thermometer type K with a thermocouple K.

  • @thrdel
    @thrdel Před 4 lety +1

    Good info bro, thanks for sharing. One curious thing I want to mention that I found somewhat interesting. The whole world agreed to assign the + charge to the red wire , red terminals, etc. but US . Is it just the desire to be different or just the guy who decided that was an idiot ?

  • @ericpham7773
    @ericpham7773 Před rokem

    Microvacuum chamber , isolated adjusted pressure and atmosphere pressure are best for all around sendir

  • @emrankhan1016
    @emrankhan1016 Před 2 lety

    How to chack termacuple type k/j with multimeter

  • @neo9492
    @neo9492 Před 3 lety

    can RTD is used for forest fire detection

  • @chuocheongashtonyewyuanjun179

    If reading 0 ohm at thermocouple mean thermocouple is bad or good?

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for your inquiry! You will never read 0Ω across a thermocouple. Only if your device has a very low resolution would reading zero be possible. That doesn’t mean the thermocouple is bad.

  • @officialkingfro2334
    @officialkingfro2334 Před 3 lety +1

    can thermocouples measure air temperature?

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 3 lety

      Yes they can, we recommend using an exposed junction thermocouple for measuring air temperatures. Here is some more information on thermocouples: www.omega.com/en-us/resources/thermocouples-construction

  • @AB-yu2tj
    @AB-yu2tj Před 2 lety

    I have a sensor that the machine is using as temperature sensor. It has 2 wire both white. Resistance is about 1k. What could it possibly be? please.

    • @kevin00861
      @kevin00861 Před 2 lety

      I think it's a thermistor for two reasons:
      1- Per TC classification chart no white wires.
      2- It has the highest resistance value compared to RTD and TC.
      So, you simply need to check your machine operation settings, Temp. Wise, and chose the right Thermistor.

  • @astrokid7664
    @astrokid7664 Před 5 lety +3

    I got them all right, and it isn't because i work there either.... or is it? :)

  • @ceer8847
    @ceer8847 Před 2 lety

    What does RTD stand for?

    • @DwyerOmega
      @DwyerOmega  Před 2 lety

      Hello Cee R, RTD stands for Resistance Temperature Detector: We have a video on "What is an RTD" here: czcams.com/video/0_jRsNcOH0c/video.html

  • @ericpham7773
    @ericpham7773 Před rokem

    To makesure id thermisitor by change temperature and voltage change compare to bimetal the same and you should notice voltage re solutions o f bimetal i s smooth tran s ition compare to thermistor may not smooth

  • @buddyshepherd2509
    @buddyshepherd2509 Před 3 lety

    yes but what if you mistake a bad thermalcouple for a thermistor lol

  • @PirateFunk
    @PirateFunk Před 3 lety

    sneed