Figure 1.1 shows the characteristic of a sensor when it is calibrated at 20 °C. The sensor characteristic changes when used in an environment at 60 °C. Given the sensitivity drift coefficients of 5 x 10-5(y per x)/ °C, i) Determine the sensitivity at 20°C. ii) Determine the zero drift at 20°C and 60°C.

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Figure 1.1 shows the characteristic of a sensor when it is calibrated at 20 °C.

The sensor characteristic changes when used in an environment at 60 °C.

Given the sensitivity drift coefficients of 5 x 10-5(y per x)/ °C,

i) Determine the sensitivity at 20°C.

ii) Determine the zero drift at 20°C and 60°C.

0.30
20 Celsius
0.11
60 Celsius
0.044
1
3
4
Figure 1.1
Transcribed Image Text:0.30 20 Celsius 0.11 60 Celsius 0.044 1 3 4 Figure 1.1
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