Cebu Institute of Technology University

College of Engineering and Architecture

ECE Department
Instrumentation & Control
ECE421/PE1 W1
The Thermocouple
Experiment No. 5

Date Performed: August 22, 2016

Date Submitted: September 7, 2016
Submitted By:
Lastimosa, Mark Jason G.

Submitted to:
Engr. Joselito P. Valdezamo

Exercise 5 - 1

I.
II.

III.
IV.
V.

VI.

OBJECTIVE
To be able to describe and demonstrate the operation of a thermocouple.
EQUIPMENT
F.A.C.E.T Base Unit
TRANSDUCER FUNDAMENTALS circuit board
Power Supply, 15 Vdc (2 required)
Oscillo0scope
Gen00erator, sine/square wave
PROCEDURE
Refer to manual
DISCUSSION OF FUNDAMENTALS
1. B. Chromel and Constantan
2. A. Lowest temperature range
DISCUSSION
1. A. Positive
2. A. 0.15 volts
3. IAout = 145.86mV
DATA and RESULTS
4. IAout(40oC) = 204mV (Calculated)
5. IAout(35oC) = 178.5mV (Calculated)
6. IAout(35oC) = 179mV (Measured)
7. IAout(45oC) = 229.5mV (Calculated)
8. IAout(45oC) = 226mV (Measured)
9. IAout(50oC) = 255mV (Calculated)
10. IAout(50oC) = 249mV (Measured)
11.
Temp
Output Voltage
V(mv)
o
C
Calculated
Measured
35
178.5
179
0.5
40
204
204
0
45
229.5
226
3.5
50
255
249
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Are the two values about the same of each temperature?
- Yes
The date shows that the thermocouple is?
-B. Linear over the measuring range in this procedure
The thermocouple has positive temperature coefficient, it is indicated by?
-B. Increasing voltage

VII.

EVALUATION
1. What temperature parameter changes with temperature?
b. Voltage
2. In order to measure a thermocouples output, you would require a
c. Voltmeter
3. You can measure a thermocouples voltage at several equal temperature
intervals to determine if it has a
d. All of the above
4. A thermistor bridge is often used in thermocouple circuits to
d. offset the measuring junction voltages
5. For an accurate reading of the thermocouple output voltage, the thermistor
should be at the same temperature as the
c. Measuring junctions

VIII.

CONCLUSION

In this experiment, we were able to describe and demonstrate the operations

of a thermocouple. A thermocouple is a sensor used to measure temperature and it
consists of two wire legs made from different metals, the wires legs are welded together
at one end, creating a junction and that this junction is where the temperature is
measured. When the junction experiences a change in temperature, a voltage is
created. The voltage can then be interpreted using thermocouple to calculate the
temperature.
Exercise 5 - 2

IX.

X.
XI.
XII.

EQUIPMENT
F.A.C.E.T Base Unit
TRANSDUCER FUNDAMENTALS circuit board
Power Supply, 15 Vdc (2 required)
Oscilloscope
Generator, sine/square wave
PROCEDURE
Refer to manual
DISCUSSION
12. Av = 24.5 volts
13. T = 43.6oC
DATA and RESULTS
14. Vout(40oC) = 204mV
15. Vout(oC) = 5V
16. Vout(35oC) = 2.5V (Calculated)
17. Vout(35oC) = 2.65V (Measured)
18. Vout(45oC) = 7.5V (Calculated)
19. Vout(45oC) = 7.3V (Measured)
20. Vout(50oC) = 10V (Calculated)
21. Vout(50oC) = 9.67V (Measured)
22.
Temp
o
C
35
40
45
50

Output Voltage
Calculated
Measured
2.5
2.65
5
5
7.5
7.3
10
9.67

-Yes
-Yes
21. The output voltage has increased
22. A. Measuring junction

XIII.

EVALUATION
1. You can compensate for measuring junction voltages in a thermocouple
temperature measurement circuit by using a
A. Wheatstone bridge
2. One leg of a Wheatstone bridge used in a reference junction circuit should
include a(n)
D. All of the above
3. The purpose of the instrumentation amplifier of this circuit is to
D. All of the above

4. You can adjust the circuit for a 0V output at a certain reference

temperature by
B. Adjusting the REF pot
5. Adjust the REF pot for a reading of -0.204V. Activate CM1, read IA OUT
again.
XIV.

CONCLUSION
There are many types of thermocouples, each with its own unique characteristics
in terms of temperature range, durability vibration resistance, chemical resistance
and application compatibility. Type J, K, T, & E are Base Metal thermocouples,
the most common types of thermocouples. Type R, S, and B thermocouples are
the Noble Metal thermocouples, which are used in high temperature
applications. In this experiment you need to consider the difference in
temperature ranges. Noble Metal Thermocouples can reach 3,100 F, while
standard RTDs have a limit of 600F and extended range RTDs have a limit of
1,100F.