Can SCC-RTD01 be used with Cernox RTD's, silicon diode temperature sensors?

[mark294]

Hi,
   Can the SCC-RTD01 be used with negative temperature coefficient RTD's such as the Cernox RTD's.  Can it be used with silicon diode temperature sensors?
   I was planning on using the SCC-RTD01 with platinum resistance wires, but want a screw mount type sensor.  Couldn't find any platinum RTD devices with screw mounts, but could find the Cernox and diode temperature sensors with the screw mounts.
Thanks,
Mark

[Jeffrey_P]

Mark,

Thank you for contacting National Instruments!  When you configure an RTD channel in the Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX), you have the option of choosing from a list of "standard" RTD's or entering your own polynomial expression as the temperature coefficients.  Therefore, negative coefficients shouldn't pose a problem.  Also, I don't see any reason why a silicon diode temperature sensor would pose a problem either. 

I hope this information is helpful to you!

Jeff P.

National Instruments Applications Engineer