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Extending Thermocouples
Thermocouples are very simple temperature measurement sensors. They consist of two dissimilar metals joined together typically by welding at the t...
Thermocouple Wire Resistance
The resistance data presented below in ohms per foot for each thermocouple leg and ohms per double foot for the full thermocouple is calculated fro...
Infrared Temperature Challenges - Viewing IR Through a Window
Infrared Temperature Challenges - Viewing IR Through a Window
In the next series of articles we’ll be discussing some of the common challenges of u...
Introduction to Calibration of Temperature Sensors and Instruments
For any application that requires precise temperature measurement over an extended period of time (i.e. months or years), calibration is criticall...
Measuring Body Temperature with an Infrared Sensor
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 Corona virus pandemic one of the more common application questions we receive is “Can an infrared temperature sensor be used for body temperature measurement?” This blog discusses some of the considerations infrared temperature sensors normally designed for industrial and laboratory use for this body temperature measurement.
How to Convert Thermocouple Voltage to Temperature? (or how to measure temperature with a thermocouple and multimeter)
This blog explains how to convert the voltage output from a thermocouple temperature sensor to temperature reading. It includes an Excel spreadsheet which performs all of the calculations.
Introduction to Infrared Temperature Sensors
Once used for only the most demanding applications, the advancement in technology and decrease in price has made Infrared temperature sensors a commonly used temperature measurement sensor. This article describes their theory of operation, common applications and the different types of infrared temperature sensors.
Thermocouples 101 - An Introduction to Thermocouples
In this post we will provide a a basic understanding thermocouples including theory of operation, the different types and styles of thermocouples and which thermocouple configurations are best suited for different application environments.
Introduction to Industrial Temperature Sensors
This blog provides and overview of the most common sensors used for industrial temperature measurement.