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Temperature Sensor
OMMG00012 Rev 12 – NOV 2019
Section 6
Temperature Sensor
Contents
Para Page
6.1 Description ............................................................................... 55
6.1.1 Identification of Model Number ......................................... 55
6.2 Installation ............................................................................... 55
6.3 Maintenance ............................................................................. 56
6.1 Description
The 8060A temperature sensor is ideal for use with the 8071C and 8072C PID
controllers and other PT100 applications. It is a 3 wire RTD with stainless steel
thermal well and IP54 aluminium connection head. It is able to use standard 3-
core cable and operates in the range –100 to 350
°
C (-150 to 600
°
F).
6.1.1 Identification of Model Number
8060A 1 2
Conduit Thread
M20 1
PG 13.5 2
PG 16 3
½” NPT 4
Installation Thread
½” BSPTr 2
½” NPT 3
6.2 Installation
When installing the temperature sensor, comply with the following:
•
Position the sensor as close as possible to the point of control.
•
Ensure the sensor is positioned at least 6 pipe diameters in length from
any junction.
•
Ensure the end 40mm of probe is a close as possible to the centre of the
flow path.
•
Minimum recommended wire size 24Awg.
• Do not run cables in very hot areas which can cause cable failure and
inaccurate measurement.
•
Avoid installation in areas of high vibration.
• Avoid installation into potential air pockets.