Operation and Maintenance
March 2021
Matching the specific sensor curve with the transmitter significantly enhances the
temperature measurement accuracy. See the comparison below in
Table 5-1: Standard RTD vs. RTD with Matched CVD Constants with Standard
Transmitter Accuracy
Standard RTD
Rosemount 644
Standard RTD
Total System
(1)
Calculated using root-summed-squared (RSS) statistical method.
Table 5-2: Standard RTD vs. RTD with Matched CVD Constants with Enhanced
Transmitter Accuracy Option P8
Standard RTD
Rosemount 644
Standard RTD
Total System
(1)
Calculated using root-summed-squared (RSS) statistical method
Callendar-Van Dusen equation:
The following input variables, included with specially-ordered Rosemount temperature
sensors, are required:
R
= R
t
•
R
0
•
Alpha = Sensor specific constant
•
Beta = Sensor specific constant
•
Delta = Sensor specific constant
To input Callendar-Van Dusen constants, perform one the following procedures:
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System accuracy comparison at 150 °C using a PT 100 (α=0.00385)
(1)
System Accuracy Comparison at 150 °C Using a PT 100 (α=0.00385)
(1)
+ R
a [t – d(0.01t-1)(0.01t) – b(0.01t – 1)(0.01t)
o
o
= Resistance at ice point
RTD with a span of 0 to 200 °C
Matched RTD
±0.15 °C
Rosemount 644
±1.05 °C
Matched RTD
±1.06 °C
Total System
RTD with a Span of 0 to 200 °C
Matched RTD
±0.10 °C
Rosemount 644
±1.05 °C
Matched RTD
±1.05 °C
Total System
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Table
5-1.
±0.15 °C
±0.18 °C
(1)
±0.23 °C
±0.10 °C
±0.18 °C
(1)
±0.21 °C
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