SALIENT FEATURES :
ADTRON’s Instrumentation Tutor is a very versatile training system. It consists of a wide range of transducers, its
various instrumentation and signal processing methods necessary associated power supplies, excitation sources and
various electromechanical jigs and fixtures for actual working of the various transducers.
ADTRON’s Instrumentation Tutor is modular in format, wherein each transducer is treated individually and then,
using the electronic instrumentation, it is shown how they integrate into complete measurement system. The various
transducers covered in this instrumentation tutor utilizes a variety of physical properties so that in total a very
comprehensive treatment of the subject is achieved.
ADTRON’s Instrumentation Tutor is specialized bench – top modular study system divided into 3 parts. It is
suitable for most Engineering disciplines. Here mathematics is kept to minimum level consistent with that necessary to
cover the subject adequately. The coverage is equally suitable for fields of electronics and electrical engineering,
chemical engineering, process control and instrumentation physics and also mechanical engineering.
Instrumentation Tutor Part II consists of temperature measurement setup using different type of sensors and
various sensors for Intensity measurement.
1. MEASUREMENT & CONTROL OF TEMPERATURE USING RTD PROBE :
Temperature controller and indicator using RTD probe is useful in the study and demonstration of the principle and working of a temperature indicator and controller using RTD probe. An electronic closed loop temperature measuring and controlling system with variable set points, special heating unit and digital readout are provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Parameter Measured : Temperature.
Measurement System : Transducer with electronic instrumentation.
Control System : ON / OFF type.
Transducer : RTD probe.
Type : PT – 100, immersion type probe in sheath with flange and flying leads.
Sensor Calibration : Standard PT – 100 to DIN 43760.
Sensor Accuracy : Class B type.
Configuration : Bridge with one arm as RTD probe ( Wheat – stone’s bridge principle ).
Sensor Range : 0 to 400C.
System Range : 0 to 100C.
Actual Heating Process : Heating unit of 200W capacity.
Excitation Source : DC Regulated source.
Set Point : Adjustable over full range.
Readout : 0.5” 3.5 digit digital display ; dual mode to read
a. Set temperature in C.
b. Actual temperature in C.
Controls : 1. Set point controls.
2. Display mode control.
3. Mains ON/OFF control.
2. MEASUREMENT & CONTROL OF TEMPERATURE USING THERMOCOUPLE :
Temperature measurement and indicator using thermocouple is useful in the study and demonstrations of the principle and working of a temperature indicator and controller using thermocouple. An electronic closed loop temperature measuring and controlling system with variable set point, special heating unit and digital readout are provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Parameter Measured : Temperature.
Measurement System : Transducer with Electronic Instrumentation.
Control System : ON / OFF type.
Transducer : Thermocouple.
Type : Iron – Constant, immersion type probe in sheath with flange and flying leads.
Sensor Calibration : ANSI type.
Sensor Range : 0 to 400C
System Range : 0 to 100C.
Actual Heating Process : Heating unit of 200W capacity.
Set Point : Adjustable over full range.
Readout : 3.5 digit digital display ; dual mode to read.
Controls : 1. Set point control.
2. Display mode control.
3. Mains ON / OFF control.
3. MEASUREMENT & CONTROL OF TEMPERATURE USING THERMISTOR :
Temperature controller and indicator using Thermistor is useful in the study and demonstration of the principle and working of a temperature indicator and controller using Thermistor. An electronics closed loop temperature measuring and controlling system with variable set point, special heating unit and digital readout are provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION :
Parameter Measured : Temperature.
Measurement System : Transducer with Electronic Instrumentation.
Control System : ON / OFF type.
Transducer : Thermistor.
Type : Rod type.
Sensor Accuracy : Class B type.
Configuration : Bridge with one arm as Thermistor ( Wheatstone’s Bridge Principle ).
Sensor Range : 0 to 400C
System Range : 0 To 100C.
Actual Heating Process : Heating unit of 200W capacity.
Set Point : Adjustable over full RANGE.
Readout : 3.5 digit digital display; dual mode to read.
a. Set temperature in 0C. or
b. Actual temperature in 0C.
Controls : 1. Set point control.
2. Display mode control.
3. Mains ON / OFF control.
NOTE : COMMON DIGITAL METER FOR ALL RTD, THERMOCOUPLE, AND
THERMISTOR TO INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE IN 0C.
B. INTENSITY MEASUREMENT :
1. MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY USING LDR :
Measurement of Intensity using LDR is useful in the study and demonstration of LDR as Intensity measurement transducer. The trainer consists of an excitation source, highly sensitive solid state amplifier, digital meter is provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Parameter Measured : Intensity of light.
Measurement System : Transducer with Electronic Instrumentation
Transducer Used : Special type of Light Dependent Resistor.
Excitation : DC Regulated Power Source.
Intensity Source : A 60W bulb fitted in a wooden enclosure with a window at the top. LDR is fitted at a fixed distance from the light source in the enclosure.
Connectors : The light source and transducer is connected to the main unit through a special connector.
Instrumentation : indicate the
Readout : 0.5″, 3.5 digit LED display to indicate the intensity in terms of millivolt.
Controls : 1. Mains ON / OFF.
2. Variable Intensity Control.
2. MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY USING PHOTO CELL :
Measurement of Intensity using Photo Cell is useful in the study and demonstration of Photo Cell as Intensity measurement transducer. The trainer consists of an excitation source, highly sensitive solid state amplifier, digital meter is provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Parameter Measured : Intensity of light.
Measurement System : Transducer with Electronic Instrumentation
Transducer Used : Special type of Photo cell.
Excitation : DC Regulated Power Source.
Intensity Source : A 60W bulb fitted in a wooden enclosure with a window at the top. Photovoltaic cell is fitted at a fixed distance from the light source in the enclosure.
Connectors : The light source and transducer is connected to the main unit through a special connector.
Instrumentation : Built – in constant current source, precision amplifier, and facility for varying the Intensity of the light source.
Readout : 0.5″, 3.5 digit LED display to indicate the intensity in terms of millivolt.
Controls : 1. Mains ON / OFF.
2. Variable Intensity Control.
3. MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY USING PHOTO TRANSISTOR :
Measurement of Intensity using Photo Transistor is useful in the study and demonstration of Photo Transistor as Intensity measurement transducer. The trainer consists of an excitation source, highly sensitive solid state amplifier, digital meter is provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Parameter Measured : Intensity of light.
Measurement System : Transducer with Electronic Instrumentation
Transducer Used : Special type of Photo Transistor.
Excitation : DC Regulated Power Source.
Intensity Source : A 60W bulb fitted in a wooden enclosure with a window at the top. Photo Transistor is fitted at a fixed distance from the light source in the enclosure.
Connectors : The light source and transducer is connected to the main unit through a special connector.
Instrumentation : Built – in constant current source, precision amplifier, and facility for varying the Intensity of the light source.
Readout : 0.5″, 3.5 digit LED display to indicate the intensity in terms of millivolt.
Controls : 1. Mains ON / OFF.
2. Variable Intensity Control.
NOTE : COMMON DIGITAL METER FOR ALL LDR, PHOTO CELL PHOTO – TRANSISTOR AND TO INDICATE THE INTENSITY.