Sensors & Measurement
Pt100
A platinum RTD with a resistance of 100 ohms at 0�C.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Its resistance increases in a standard, predictable way as temperature rises.
In normal English
Pt100 sensors can be wired with two, three or four wires; extra wires help compensate for cable resistance.
Why would I use it?
Use it when accurate, stable industrial temperature measurement is needed.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A standardised platinum thermometer expressed as electrical resistance.
Related terms
RTD, Pt1000, 3-wire RTD
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