Temperature Sensor

Department of Electrical Engineering
Prince Mohammad University
EEEN 4321 Sensors and Instrumentation
LABORATORY REPORT
Experiment #3: Temperature sensor
Prepared by:
Date Experiment Performed: 18/02/2021 Date Report Submitted: 4/03/2021
Lab Section 112 , Lab Timings 1:00 P.M

Instructor: Mr. Adil Humayun Khan
Abstract:
In this lab, we made an information procurement framework for a Temperature
Sensor utilizing LabView. Upon finish, we had the option to run this product and take
readings from the sensor. To do as such, we needed to build up the code in the square outline
of LabView. We used the sub-VIs previously created by National Instruments. We at long
last executed and obtained the perusing effectively.
Objective:
• Initialize the product by introducing suitable QNET drivers
• Utilize reason constructed Vis given by LabVIEW
• Apply sub-VI to obstruct charts
• Identify and change components inside sub-Vis
• Utilize Control and Simulation Loop for sensor estimations and information
obtaining
• Interface sensors with LabVIEW climate
• Design easy to understand front board to see information
Introduction:
A temperature sensor is an electronic gadget that gauges the temperature of its current
circumstance and converts the information into electronic information to record, screen, or
sign temperature changes. There are various sorts of temperature sensors. Some temperature
sensors require direct contact with the actual article that is being checked (contact
temperature sensors), while others in a roundabout way measure the temperature of an item
(non-contact temperature sensors).
Non-contact temperature sensors are generally infrared (IR) sensors. They distantly
recognize the IR energy transmitted by an object and impart a sign to an aligned electronic
circuit that decides the article's temperature.
Among the contact temperature sensors are thermocouples and thermistors. A

thermocouple is contained two conveyors, each made of an alternate kind of metal, that are
joined at a finish to frame an intersection. At the point when the intersection is presented to
warm, a voltage is created that straightforwardly compares to the temperature input. This
occurs because of the wonders called the thermoelectric impact. Thermocouples are by and
large economical, as their plan and materials are basic. The other sort of contact temperature
sensor is known as a thermistor. In thermistors, obstruction diminishes as temperature
increments. There are two fundamental kinds of thermistors: Negative Temperature
Coefficient (NTC) and Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC). Thermistors are more exact
than thermocouples (equipped for estimating inside 0.05-1.5 degrees Celsius), and they are
made of ceramics or polymers. Obstruction Temperature Detectors (RTD) are basically the
metal partner of thermistors, and they are the most exact and costly sort of temperature
sensors. Temperature sensors are utilized in cars, clinical gadgets, PCs, cooking apparatuses,
and different sorts of hardware.
Theoretical Explanation:
Figure 1: The Diagram of the temperature sensor arrangement
The examining rate, and the information obtained from the temperature sensor are
situated on the left half of the Control and Simulation Loop. An ADC is utilized to change
over the temperature perusing to an advanced voltage signal. The sign enters an equation hub
as contribution along client contribution from regulators to align the senor and demonstrate
starting temperature reference in Kelvin (298K). B was determined and entered to record to
adjust the sensor along R and R0 and computations were performed on the voltage to
temperature change as per the models appeared in this examination. The yield in (̊C) is
appeared in a thermometer pointer as seen on the right. A diagram is plotted for the
temperature perusing across various focuses on schedule. An end button is incorporated to
stop the reproduction circle. The temperature voltage perusing is plotted too.
float32 R;
R = -1000*(67*V0-705) / (V0+15);
T = B*T0 / (ln(R/R0)*T0+B)-273.15;
The conditions above were utilized to change over the voltage sign to
temperature in (̊C). R0, T0, and B are determined and estimated by the client and are
embedded from regulators in the front board. R and T are determined dependent on
the recipe hub and the above set of conditions.
R
ln ×T ×T o
R0
B=
T o −T
The condition above was utilized to align the readings and performed by taking R0 at 25 ̊C
and R at 32 ̊C and comparably to T0 and T.
Experiment Results and Discussion:
Table 1: Estimating T0 and T to align the sensor
Temperatur Temperature Voltage Measured Notes

e (Deg) (K) (V)
25 298 0 Voltage at room temperature T0
32 305 0.75V Voltage with finger temperature T
The voltage being estimated on QNET MECHKIT is the yield voltage V0, of the circuit.
Utilizing the condition in the recipe hub, we discover the protections at the accompanying
temperatures:
Table 2: Estimating R0 and R to align the temperature sensor
Temperatur Temperature Measured Notes

e (Deg) (K) Resistance (Ω)
25 298 47KΩ Resistance at room temperature, R0
32 305 38KΩ Resistance with finger temperature, R
We Found the estimation of B, recipe yielded, equation hub, T0 is room temperature, and we
composed the estimation of B in after space.
B= 2759.96
R
ln ×T ×T o
R0
B=
T o −T
LabVIEW Simulations:
Figure 2: Result from LabVIEW in bigger picture exhibiting our temperature sensor estimation over the long run and
voltage perusing from ADC
Conclusion:
Temperature sensors interfacing with LabVIEW follow similar arrangement as different
sensors regarding block chart and introducing sub-VIs inside the product, demonstrating the
limitless potential for client and fashioner applications. Sensors need adjustment to work
ideally and show exact outcomes, that is analong conditions that precisely models the simple
and afterward voltage sign to proper amounts to be estimated and seen to the end-client as
yield. Visual markers and front board configuration are essential to effectively peruse the
yield. End activity is valuable to stop reenactment in line with client. Plotting and plot control
are fundamental for investigating information in LabVIEW.

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Department of Electrical Engineering

Prince Mohammad University

EEEN 4321 Sensors and Instrumentation

Experiment #3: Temperature sensor

Date Experiment Performed: 18/02/2021 Date Report Submitted: 4/03/2021

Lab Section 112 , Lab Timings 1:00 P.M

Among the contact temperature sensors are thermocouples and thermistors. A

Temperatur Temperature Voltage Measured Notes

Temperatur Temperature Measured Notes

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