RTD vs Thermocouple Basics | Ashcroft Temperature Sensors Explained

Join Dave Dlugos, Product Marketing Leader at Ashcroft, as he breaks down the fundamentals of RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors) and thermocouples. With 40 years of experience in temperature and pressure measurement, Dave covers:

  • RTD types, construction, accuracy classes, and wiring
  • Thermocouple history, types, construction, and applications
  • Pros and cons of RTDs vs thermocouples
  • Overview of Ashcroft’s temperature sensor models: S50, S80, and S81
  • Direct mount vs remote mount probe designs
  • Approvals and configuration options

Perfect for engineers, technicians, or anyone in industrial measurement!

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