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    Exergen Corporation

    400 Pleasant St
    Watertown, MA 02472
    Phone: (617) 923-9900
    Fax: (617) 923-9911
    Web: www.exergen.com

    IRt/c
    IRt/c Infrared
    Temperature Sensor
    Cold Junction and Amplification Design Notes
    of OEMs
    Revision 2

    July 2, 2007

    OVERVIEW
    The purpose of this document is to present a low cost method for an OEM to accurately
    acquire temperature measurements using the uIRt/c. In no way does this document
    cover every possible difficulty an engineer might encounter when undergoing development.
    However, the document will give the engineer a basic understanding of the techniques
    available to get them started.
    We assume that the engineer is already familiar with thermocouples and Exergen IR
    Thermocouples. The circuit presented is perfect for interfacing between the uIRt/c and off
    the shelf controllers or microprocessors (MPUs).

    CIRCUITS
    Exergen proposes starting with two simple circuits. These circuits may need modification or
    elimination depending on the needs of the project. The first circuit regulates power for the
    second portion; the cold junctions and amplification of the uIRt/c signal.

    Power Supply
    The cold junction and amplification portion of the circuit requires 15V to run the amplifiers
    and output stage. Other voltages could be used, depending on the temperature range of
    interest. The cold junction circuit uses a 1.2V reference. This reference needs to be stable,
    as noise and drift will affect overall performance. If these voltages are not appropriate for
    your application, please contact Exergen for alternatives.
    VCC
    1.2V
    D1
    1N4148

    J1
    1

    U2
    LM78L15ACZ
    3

    VIN

    R1
    VOUT

    GND

    +24 VDC IN

    4.99K
    C2
    .1uF

    C3
    .1uF

    D2
    LM285Z-1.2

    C1
    .33uF

    J2
    1
    GND

    J4
    1
    SHIELD

    Cold Junction and Amplification


    This circuit is composed of two parts; the cold junction and the amplification. Depending on
    what ambient temperature range and target temperature range is required for the
    application, component values within the circuit can be varied. We have proposed three
    circuit configurations. These are good starting designs and should work for 90% of
    application. If you need something different, please contact Exergen and we can make up a
    new design for your application.

    VCC
    VCC
    U1A
    TC7650CPA

    J5
    3

    SENSOR+

    R5

    Q1
    2N3904

    10K

    J6

    J3
    1

    SIG OUT

    R2
    47.5K

    SENSORJ7

    R3

    R6
    4.99K

    1
    SHIELD

    C4

    1.2V
    VCC

    R4
    ?

    U1B TC7650CPA
    6.555mV/Deg F
    11.80mV/Deg
    C

    544.26mV @ 25C

    0.1uF

    3 +

    R10

    24.9K 0.1%

    R7

    R9

    1.2V

    R8
    ?

    Voltage Output Ambient Range


    Range (V)
    Degrees C

    uIRt/c Model
    Designed For

    Low
    0

    High
    250

    Low
    0

    High
    10

    Low
    0

    High
    50

    Any

    100

    10

    50

    UIRt/c-K-180F

    100

    10

    50

    Any

    Component Values
    R2
    Impedance
    Match, see
    Chart

    Target Range
    Degrees C

    R3/R4 Gain Ration


    981

    R7
    61.9K

    R8
    24.9K

    R9
    41.2K

    R10
    24.9K 0.1%

    Rth
    30K - EX813005

    2083

    39.2K

    5.36K

    35.7K

    24.9K 0.1%

    30K - EX813005

    2443

    33.2K

    6.19K

    38.3K

    24.9K 0.1%

    30K - EX813005

    COST

    Cost is obviously a very important issue. Here is a rough bill of materials with cost
    estimates. The components cost are taken from a major on-line distributor, so it is likely one
    can do better if they look around.
    uIRt/c Cold Junction and Amplification Circuit
    Component Name Part Number/Description Quantity per
    Unit
    Voltage Regulator LM78L15ACZ
    1
    Diode
    1N4148
    1
    Voltage Reference LM285Z-1.2
    1
    Amp
    TC7650CPA
    Transistor
    2N3904
    1
    Resistors
    1%
    9
    Resistors
    0.1%
    1
    Ceramic Cap
    .1UF 50V 10% CER
    4
    RADIAL
    Thermistor
    0.1% at 25C
    1
    Total per Unit

    100
    parts
    0.2378
    0.0675
    0.86
    2.98
    0.1235
    0.04135
    0.72
    0.112
    3.975

    Cost in US Dollars
    extended 1000
    Parts
    0.2378 0.123
    0.0675 0.02438
    0.86
    0.559
    5.96
    5.96
    0.1235 0.0513
    0.37215 0.02138
    0.72
    0.54
    0.448
    0.06272

    0.123
    0.02438
    0.559
    5.96
    0.0513
    0.19242
    0.54
    0.25088

    3.975
    $12.77

    1.9875
    $9.68

    1.9875

    extended

    Performance

    The below graph gives a general understand of the performance to be expected from the
    above circuits. It is important to understand the conditions for which the graph was
    generated. The below graph represents the 0-100-output amplification for any uIRt/c model
    circuit. It was assumed that a perfect thermocouple was being connected to the
    amplification circuit, and that all components were at nominal values. Since the uIRt/c
    accurately simulate a thermocouple in the region of intend use, the accuracy outside of that
    region will be less.

    Amplifier for K type thermocouple 0-100C


    0.15

    0.1

    0.05

    Err
    or
    in
    C

    0
    0

    20

    40

    60

    80

    100

    -0.05

    -0.1

    -0.15
    Target Temperature

    Each line in the graph represents a different combination of uIRt/c temperature and cold
    junction temperature. For each data set, represented by color, the curve you see is
    generated by the inaccuracy of the cold junction. The shape will be exaggerated when
    different thermistor or component values are used. The black curve represents the error
    due to the non-linearity of the perfect thermocouple. When you place an uIRt/c into this
    circuit, this curve changes shape and rate of change.

    120

    CLOSURE

    We hope that this report at least has you own your way to making an interface for your
    uIRt/c application. As always fee free to contact Exergen with additional questions.

    Exergen Corporation
    Watertown, MA 02472
    Phone: (617) 923-9900
    Fax: (617) 923-9911
    Web: www.exergen.com

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