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RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) is a type of temperature sensor that measures temperature by correlating the resistance of the RTD element with temperature. The most commonly used RTD element is made of pure platinum.
The RTD range refers to the range of temperatures that an RTD sensor can measure effectively. Typically, the temperature range of an RTD is from -200°C to +850°C. However, the exact range depends on the type of RTD and the material used.
Keep in mind that RTDs are most accurate in their typical operating range, and beyond this, their readings may become less reliable.
The RTD range refers to the range of temperatures that an RTD sensor can measure effectively. Typically, the temperature range of an RTD is from -200°C to +850°C. However, the exact range depends on the type of RTD and the material used.
- Standard RTDs like the Pt100 (which has a resistance of 100 ohms at 0°C) typically measure temperatures from -200°C to +850°C.
- High-temperature RTDs can measure temperatures above 850°C, reaching as high as 1000°C or even higher.
Keep in mind that RTDs are most accurate in their typical operating range, and beyond this, their readings may become less reliable.