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RESISTANCE THERMOMETER ELEMENTS:

Specification for platinum resistance thermometer (RTD) elements.

GENERAL:

This specification covers sheathed platinum resistance thermometer elements for

temperature measurement in the range of -200 to +650ºC.

1. Generally applied as temperature sensors in protective thermowell assemblies;

standard dwg.S35.409.current revision refers. (Figure.1)

2. In applications where heat transfer from process to RTD is slow and sheath is to
be installed in direct contact with the process; standard dwg.S35.406.current
revision refers.
3. When use of protective thermowells are not practical, such as elements used
for pipe surface temperature sensing; standard dwg.S35.411.current revision
refers. (Figure.2)

ENVIRONMENT:

Environmental conditions as specified by IEC 654-1 for outdoor conditions class D2

shall apply, unless specified otherwise by the principal.

DESCRIPTION.

Resistance thermometer elements shall consist of an outer metal sheath, containing a

sensing element of annealed platinum resistance wire. The resistance and connecting
wires shall be electrically insulated from the outer sheath by compacted ceramic
material, or suitable alternative compatible with the RTD operating temperature. The
sheath end closure by seal welding shall be impervious to gases and liquids. Cracks,
holes or defects penetrating the wall shall not be permitted. The tip shape is optional,
rounded, flat or conical, the other end shall be hermetically sealed, suitable for an
operating temperature of minimum 70ºC, to prevent the ingress of moisture. The
sealed end of the element shall be provided with a flange in accordance with
DIN.43734, for terminal block or converter/ transmitter mounting, and spring loaded
screws for adjustment. A positive means of preventing strain on the connecting wires
emerging from the sheath material shall be provided. Terminals shall be suitable for
solid wires or wire pins of maximum 1.2mm diameter.

For:

- 3 wire configuration the lead wire terminals shall be colour coded

red;red;white.

- 4 wire configuration the lead wire terminals shall be colour coded

red;red;white;white.

In accordance with IEC 751.

The option of 3 or 4 wire configuration shall be specified in the purchase order.

Normally simplex sensors shall be used, where duplex sensors are required it
shall be specified in the purchase order.
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DIMENSIONS:

The sheath shall have a nominal outside diameter of 6.0mm ? 0.1mm. Length of
element measured from the sheath tip to the flange shall be specified in the purchase
order. Standard dwg.S35.409.current revision refers.

MATERIALS:

Sensing element shall be annealed platinum. Sheath shall be austenitic stainless

steel or high-nickel alloy tubing, grade determined subject to the limit of the operating
temperatures. Insulating material within the sheath shall be compatible with the
platinum resistance thermometer operating temperature. Hermetically sealing
compound shall be compatible with the environmental conditions specified in the
purchase order. Connecting wire joining materials shall withstand the RTD maximum
operating temperature.

PERFORMANCE:

The platinum resistance thermometer performance shall be in accordance with the

requirements of IEC 751.PT.100 elements. Having a resistane of 100e at 0ºC with a
fundamental interval of 38.5e to 100ºC.

The resistance tolerances shall comply with class A or B according to IEC 751 as
specified in the purchase order.
Class A tolerance (ºC) 0.15 +0.002[t]
Class B tolerance (ºC) 0.3 +0.005[t]
[t] = modulus of temperature in degrees celsius without regard to sign.
If tolerance is not specified class B tolerance shall apply.
The insulation resistance of the compacted ceramic material shall have a minimum
resistance of 100Me at ambient temperature (15-35ºC ?5) and a relative humidity of
minimum 80%, with an applied 10 to 100 V. DC voltage in accordance with IEC 751.
Any decrease in insulation resistance at elevated temperatures shall be in accordance
with IEC 751.

IDENTIFICATION:

The element flange shall bear the following information:

- manufacturers name or trade mark.

- manufacturers model or serial number.
- pt 100 element.
- tolerance class/grade.
- sheath material.

FACTORY TESTING:

Manufacturers inspection/test procedures shall be submitted for purchaser approval if

requested. Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, manufacturers standard
test procedures are acceptable (IEC 751 refers).

Minimum standard tests are as follows:

- visual and dimensional inspection.

- insulation resistance measurement.
- calibration test.
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- minimum immersion length test.

- pressure test.

WITNESS INSPECTION:

When specified in the purchase order, thermometer assemblies shall be inspected by

the authorised inspector. Unless otherwise specified, the inspection will be confined to
visual and dimensional checks and verification of satisfactory factory testing.

CERTIFICATION:

The manufacturer shall provide a certificate of compliance with specification and

purchase order. Additional required certification shall be specified in the purchase
order.

PACKING AND TRANSIT:

All items shall be clean and free from all foreign matter prior to packing.

REFERENCES:

Latest issue references shall apply.

American Standards.
Industrial platinum resistance thermometers. ASTM E1137

German Standards.
Stop flanges for TC and RTD thermometers. DIN 43734
sensor units for resistance thermometers. DIN 43762

International Standards.
Temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. IEC 654-1
industrial platinum resistance thermometer sensors. IEC 751

Standard Drawings.
Thermocouple assembly for stirring kettle. S35-406
thermometer assemblies in thermowells. S35-409
thermometer assembly surface mounting. S35-411