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THERMAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
EN-DigiTraceRTD50CS-IM-H58856 01/13
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POSITIONING THE SENSOR
Position the RTD sensor in the lower quadrant of the pipe as shown
in the diagram.
Place the RTD sensor at least 3 feet (1 m) from
pipe supports, valves, or other heat sinks.
Tape the sensor firmly
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space between the sensor and the pipe.
Do not use the same piece
of AT-180 tape to overlap the RTD and heat-trace cable.
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Heating cable
Control sensor
AT-180 tape
AT-180 tape
Heating cable
Control
thermostat bulb
Double traced
Single traced
ROUTING THE RTD
Electrical Wiring Guidelines:
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to occupy the same cable, enclosure, or raceway without regard
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RTD Direct Connection to Controller
The RTD50CS can be terminated directly at the controller using
the supplied 1/2-inch NPT fitting. In this configuration, no addi-
tional extension wire is required.
RTD50CS WIRING
Connect the wires as shown.
Note:
Ground RTD extension wire shield at one end only,
preferably at DigiTrace electronics end.
Red (Source)
White
Red
Red
Red (Compensate)
Field Wiring (if required)
White (Common return)
Ambient sensing
RTD50CS
RTD50CS
DigiTrace C910
or ACCS-30
electronic
controller
XL-Trace
Typical Fire Sprinkler Freeze Protection System
End Seal
DigiTrace C910
or ACCS-30
electronic
controller
RTD50CS
Typical Freezer Frost Heave Prevention System
