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Overview of the Temperature Sensor System Methodology Plan

Four essential parts are integrated into the temperature sensor system:

Thermistor Sensor Circuit: A voltage divider connects a thermistor, which is the main
temperature sensor, to transform temperature-dependent resistance variations into detectable
voltage.
Citation Temperature Probe: A calibration reference is provided via an LM35 sensor.
Microcontroller: Powering, measuring, computing, and integrating are made easier with an
Arduino Uno.
Display: Real-time temperature values are communicated via an LCD.
As shown in the schematic (Lab Guide Fig. 2), the high-level system is made up of these
interconnected blocks, with the Arduino receiving data from the thermistor and LM35
circuits. The Arduino uses an I2C interface to process and show the findings.

Selection of Components and Justifications


Thermistor: Chosen for its affordability and strong sensitivity to temperature variations.
LM35: Selected because to its simple integration and linear output (10 mV/°C).
The Arduino Uno has enough analog-to-digital conversion capabilities and I2C compatibility
for integrating displays.
LCD Display: Offers I2C communication capability together with a good visual interface.
Block Schematics and Design
Circuit for a Thermistor Voltage Divider:

Design: A divider made up of a thermistor (RT) and a resistor (RS) has an output voltage of
V out = V s.

Temperature-dependent voltage measurement is made possible by RT+RS RT.


Justification: Resistance estimates and integration with the Arduino's ADC are made easier
by voltage measurements.
Diagram: The thermistor setup is shown in Lab Manual Fig. 3.
Circuit for the LM35 Sensor:

Design: An analogue input pin is linked to the output, which is powered by the Arduino's 5V
pin.
Rationale: Offers a trustworthy calibration reference temperature.
Schematic: Lab Manual, Fig. 4.
Arduino-LCD
Interface between Arduino and LCD:

Design: Pins A4 (SDA) and A5 (SCL) are used to implement the I2C protocol.
Rationale: Boosts communication effectiveness and simplifies wiring.
Schematic: As shown in Fig. 2, integrated with other circuits.
Characterisation of Sensors Try this out.
The goal is to establish a calibration connection between temperature and thermistor
resistance.
Setup: To record paired resistance and temperature values, the thermistor and LM35 are both
submerged in a regulated water bath.
Method: Put the circuit together according to the schematic (Fig. 5).
Set up the Arduino to read the voltages from the LM35 and thermistor circuits.
To record temperature-resistance data points, log cooling water data at predetermined
intervals.
Data validation: Verify correctness by comparing voltage readings with multimeter readings.
Methods of Analysis
Calculations for Conversion:
Determine the thermistor resistance using the voltage-divider equations:
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V s ⋅R s

−R S.
Use the Steinhart-Hart equation or polynomial fitting to determine temperature from
resistance.
Model Creation:
For Arduino's computational efficiency, fit resistance-temperature data to a model (such as a
linear or polynomial model).
Determine the model's flaws and validate it using experimental data.
The implementation of algorithms:
Using interpolation or pre-fitted equations, voltage-to-temperature conversion is carried out.
LCD libraries are used to show readings.

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