What is a PRT Sensor - Reference Information

PRT: What is a PRT Sensor?

A PRT is simply an acronym of Platinum Resistance Thermometer, a type of resistance temperature sensor used for a wide variety of temperature measurement applications. They are also commonly referred to as RTD and Pt100 Sensors. There are many styles of PRT Sensor and typically they are Pt100, although Pt1000 is also popular, both are available in a wide range of designs and constructions.