What is a temperature transmitter?
A temperature transmitter is a temperature measurement device that converts the signals from temperature sensors such as resistance thermometers (RTDs) and thermocouples into standardized and stable output signals. These transmitters are used in various industrial applications to provide accurate temperature measurements. They are essential for temperature monitoring and control in process environments.
A temperature transmitter can either be chosen as a pure sensing element that uses TC/PTC sensing elements with a standardized characteristic curve. Or you can choose to configure it as a transmitter that converts into compensated output signals. Analogue and digital output signals are possible.
What does a temperature transmitter do?
A temperature transmitter, also known as a temperature transmitter, receives the electrical signals generated by temperature sensors such as RTDs (resistance thermometers) and thermocouples and converts them into a standardized 4-20 mA output signal, for example. In doing so, it compensates for any non-linearities of the sensor element. This ensures that no further corrections are necessary in the processing unit. The signal amplification and linearization also ensure that the data is correct and reliable for all further processing steps.