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eCCT Hot-Wire Bridge

Hot-wire anemometer for dynamic temperature measurement in moving air


Key features

  • For use with HWP10/xx hot wires 
  • Hot-wire bridge for dynamic temperature measurement in 
    moving air 
  • Measurement accuracy: 1.5°C (temperature), up to 400 Hz (frequency) 

About the eCCT Hot-Wire Temperature Measurement System

The eCCT hot-wire temperature measurement system is a high-dynamic measurement solution for the precise detection of temperatures in moving airflows. It is based on the Constant Current Thermometry (CCT) principle and enables very fast temperature measurements with minimal thermal inertia.

The system is specifically designed for use with compatible hot-wire probes and is factory preconfigured. This makes it ready to use immediately without any additional calibration or adjustment. The sensors are precisely matched to the associated electronics; therefore, extending the sensor cables is not possible.

The eCCT operates within a calibrated temperature range of 0 °C to +150 °C for air temperature measurements. Its robust design also allows operation under extended environmental conditions, while the sensing elements themselves can tolerate significantly higher peak temperatures.

The system is operated via a central measurement and data acquisition unit, which handles both power supply and signal processing. In combination with the data acquisition system, the measured signals are directly digitized and output as temperature values.

As with the associated flow measurement system, the signal can also be output acoustically via headphones. This enables an intuitive perception of dynamic temperature and flow changes, which is particularly advantageous for aeroacoustic analysis.

Features

  • High-dynamic temperature measurement in airflow
  • Measurement principle: Constant Current Thermometry (CCT)
  • Calibrated temperature range: 0 °C to +150 °C
  • Very fast response time for transient processes
  • Factory pre-calibrated and ready to use
  • Direct digital signal processing via central unit
  • Optional acoustic signal output for flow analysis
  • Compatible with 4CTA data acquisition system
  • Sensor and bridge unit precisely matched

Typical Applications

  • Aeroacoustic investigations
  • Flow and temperature field analysis
  • Fluid dynamics research
  • Wind tunnel measurements
  • Thermal analysis of transient airflows

System Setup

The measurement system consists of the following components:

Hot-wire probe – eCCT hot-wire bridge – signal conditioning/power supply – data acquisition (A/D converter)

Probe and electronics form a calibrated unit and must not be separated or modified by cable extensions, as this would affect measurement accuracy.

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Ambient conditions for hot-wire probes / Temperature range 40° C… 80° C complete probe / -40° C… 250° C probe tip
Humidity Non-condensing
Fluid Air, other non-corrosive gases possible no particles, no pollution, no explosive gases
Accuracy / Temperature 1° C
Frequency up to 400 Hz
Connectors / Power supply/signal Binder 712, 7 pin
Hotwire Binder 711, 2 pin
Ambient conditions for electronics / Temperature 5° C…40° C
Humidity Non-condensing
Dimensions / Case (h x w x d) 112 mm x 27 mm x 17 mm
Additional components required for usage 4CTA with 4CTA-supply or sDAQ / HWP 10/xx hot-wire probe

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