TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAVING MEANS FOR IN-SITU CALIBRATION
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1. A temperature sensor comprising:
- a resistance thermocouple accommodated in a sensor housing, for detecting a process temperature; and
a multipole electric line for connecting the thermocouple to an electronic temperature transmitter for measured-value conditioning, the resistance thermocouple being equipped with means for in-situ calibration, wherein the means for in-situ calibration includes a Johnson noise thermometer for determination of a reference temperature.
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Abstract
A temperature sensor is disclosed as having a resistance thermocouple, accommodated in a sensor housing, for detecting a process temperature. The thermocouple can be connected via a multipole electric line to an electronic temperature transmitter for measured-value conditioning, the resistance thermocouple being equipped for in-situ calibration with a Johnson noise thermometer for determination of a reference temperature.
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1. A temperature sensor comprising:
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a resistance thermocouple accommodated in a sensor housing, for detecting a process temperature; and a multipole electric line for connecting the thermocouple to an electronic temperature transmitter for measured-value conditioning, the resistance thermocouple being equipped with means for in-situ calibration, wherein the means for in-situ calibration includes a Johnson noise thermometer for determination of a reference temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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