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BAM 55: The skinny on sensors
Have you ever wondered how a temperature sensor really works?
What does the RTD mean and why is 1,000 ohms resistance so important.
In this week's Friday Fan Answers I discuss a question from Nick.
Nick asks "Can you cover or explain the technical reasons for a 1000 ohm RTD sensor to suddenly begin to fluctuate drastically"
Sure thing Nick!
In this episode you will learn:
The best way to wire up a temperature sensor
Why vibration can lead to huge temperature issues
What this whole 1,000 ohms thing is about
How often and how to calibrate your temperature sensors
The skinny
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