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THERMOCOUPLE THERMOMETRY - AT A GLANCE

Selecting sensor cables: Guide to insulation & covering Colour codes: thermocouple connectors, extension and
Which insulation material? Useable temperature range Application notes
compensating wires and cables
Good general purpose insulation for ‘light’ Former Standard
PVC -10°C to 105°C
environments. Waterproof and very flexible. British American German DIN IEC 60584-3(2007) Cable
Type Conductors +/-
Resistant to oils, acids, other adverse agents BS1843: 1952 ANSI/MC 96.1 43713 / 43714 BS EN60584-3(2008) Code
and fluids. Good mechanical strength and
PFA (Extruded) -75°C to 250°C Nickel chromium/Constantan
flexibility. PTFE better for steam/elevated pressure (Nickel, Chromium/Copper Nickel,
environments. EX EX
Chromel/Constantan, T1/Advance, NiCr/
Resistant to oils, acids, other adverse agents and Constantan)
PTFE (taped & wrapped) -75°C to 250/300°C
fluids. Good mechanical strength and flexibility. Iron*/Contantan
Good temperature range but will not prevent J
(Iron/Copper Nickel, Fe/Konst Iron/
JX
Glass fibre (Varnished) -60°C to 350/400°C ingress of fluids. Fairly flexible but does not provide Advance, Fe/Constantan I/C)
good mechanical protection.
Will withstand temperature up to 700°C but Nickel Chromium/Nickel Aluminium*
will not prevent ingress of fluids. Fairly flexible, (NC/NA, Chromel/Alumel, C/A, T1/T2,
High temperature glass fibre -60°C to 700°C K KX
doesn’t provide good protection against physical NiCr/Ni, NiCr/NiAL)
disturbance.
Will withstand high temperature, up to 1000°C. Will Nicrosil/Nisil
Ceramic Fibre 0 to 1000°C
not protect against fluids or physical disturbance. NX
N
Good resistance to physical disturbance and high NC
Glass fibre (varnished)
-60°C to 350/400°C temperature (up to 400°C). Will not prevent ingress
stainless steel overbraid
of fluids. Copper/Constantan
(Copper/Copper Nickel, Cu/Con,
Screened or unscreened? With long cable runs, the cable may need to be screened and earthed at one end (at the instrument) to T TX
minimise noise pick-up (interference) on the measuring circuit. Alternative types of screened cable construction are available, and these Copper/Advance)
include the use of copper or mylar screening. Twisted pair configurations are offered, and these can incorporate screening as required.
Copper/Constantan
(Low nickel) (Cu/Constantan)
Thermocouple accuracies Vx
Compensating for K (Cu/Constantan)
KCB

Tolerance classes for thermocouples to IEC 60584-1 : 2013 / BS EN 60584-1 : 201

Copper/Copper Nickel
Class 1 -40°C - +750°C: ±0.004 .t or ±1.5°C Compensating for Platinum 10% or
RCA
Fe-Con (J) Class 2 -40°C - +750°C: ±0.0075 .t or ±2.5°C U 13% Rhodium/Platinum (Codes S & R
respectively) Copper/Cupronic Cu/CuNi, SCA
Class 3 - - Copper/No. 11 alloy)
Class 1 -40°C - +350°C: ±0.004 .t or ±0.5°C
Cu-Con (T) Class 2 -40°C - +350°C: ±0.0075 .t or ±1.0°C *Magnetic For Thermocouple connectors body colours are similar to outer sheath colours
Class 3 -200°C - +40°C: ±0.015 .t or ±1.0°C
Class 1 -40°C - +1000°C: ±0.004 .t or ±1.5°C Calibration Guide
NiCr -NI (K) and
Class 2 -40°C - +1200°C: ±0.0075 .t or ±2.5°C
NiCrSi-NiSi (N) emf in absolute millivolts (IEC 584)
Class 3 -200°C - +40°C: ±0.015 .t or ±2.5°C Thermocouple
Type 100°C 400°C 800°C 1000°C 1200°C 1500°C
Class 1 -40°C - +800°C: ±0.004 .t or ±1.5°C
NiCr-Con (E) Class 2 -40°C - +900°C: ±0.0075 .t or ±2.5°C T 4.279 20.872 - - - -
Class 3 -200°C - +40°C: ±0.015 .t or ±2.5°C E 6.319 28.946 61.017 76.37 - -
Class 1 0°C - +1600°C: 1 for t <1100°C, [1 + 0,003 x (t - 1100)] for t > 1100°C or ±1.0°C J 5.269 21.848 45.494 57.953 69.553 -
Pt10Rh-Pt (s) and
Class 2 0°C - +1600°C: ±0.0025 .t or ±1.5°C
Pt13Rh-Pt (R) K 4.096 16.397 33.275 41.276 48.838 -
Class 3 - -
N 2.774 12.974 28.455 36.256 43.846 -
Class 1 - -
Pt30Rh-Pt6Rh (B) Class 2 +600°C - +1700°C: ±0.0025 .t or ±1.5°C R 0.647 3.408 7.95 10.506 13.228 17.451
Class 3 +600°C - +1700°C: ±0.005 .t or ±4.0°C S 0.646 3.259 7.345 9.587 11.951 15.582

Note t = actual temperature Use the larger of the two deviation values B 0.033 0.787 3.154 4.834 6.786 10.099

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PLATINUM RESISTANCE THERMOMETRY - AT A GLANCE

Practical Bridge Circuits For 2, 3 And 4 Wire Thermometers Resistance V Temperature and Tolerances for Platinum Resistors
The connection between the thermometer assembly and the instrumentation. The cabling introduces electrical to IEC 751(1995)/BS EN60751(1996)
resistance which is placed in series with the resistance thermometer. The two resistances are therefore cumulative
and could be interpreted as an increased temperature if the lead resistance is not allowed for. The longer and/or Tolerance
the smaller the diameter of the cable, the greater the lead resistance will be and the measurement errors could be Temp Resistance
appreciable. In the case of a 2 wire connection, little can be done about this problem and some measurement error will Class A Class B
result according to the cabling and input circuit arrangement. (°C) (Ω) (±°C) (±Ω) (±°C) (±Ω)
For this reason, a 2 wire arrangement is only suitable for short cable lengths. If it is essential to use only 2 wires, ensure -200 18.52 0.55 0.24 1.3 0.56
that the largest possible diameter of conductors is specified and that the length of cable is minimised to keep cable
-100 60.26 0.35 0.14 0.8 0.32
resistance to as low a value as possible.
0 100.00 0.15 0.06 0.3 0.12
The use of 3 wires, when dictated either by probe construction or by the input termination of the measuring
100 138.51 0.35 0.13 0.8 0.30
instrument, will allow for a good level of lead resistance compensation. However the compensation technique is based
on the assumption that the resistance of all three leads 200 175.86 0.55 0.20 1.3 0.48
is identical and that they all reside at the same ambient 300 212.05 0.75 0.27 1.8 0.64
temperature; this is not always the case. Optimum 400 247.09 0.95 0.33 2.3 0.79
accuracy is therefore achieved with a 4 500 280.98 1.15 0.38 2.8 0.93
wire configuration.
2 Wire Connections 3 Wire Connections 4 Wire Connections 600 313.71 1.35 0.43 3.3 1.06
650 329.64 1.45 0.46 3.6 1.13
700 345.28 - - 3.8 1.17
Stem Conduction Self-heating 800 375.70 - - 4.3 1.28
850 390.48 - - 4.6 1.34
This is the mechanism by which heat is conducted In order to measure the voltage dropped across the
from or to the process medium by the probe itself; an Pt sensing resistor, a current must be passed through
apparent reduction or increase respectively in measured
temperature results. The immersion depth (the length
it. The measuring current produces heat dissipation
in the sensor. This results in an increased temperature
New Tolerance Classes for Resistors to IEC 60751(2008)
of that part of the probe which is directly in contact indication. It is necessary to minimise the current flow as For wire wound resistors For film resistors
with the medium) must be such as to ensure that the much as possible; 1mA or less is usually acceptable.
Temperature range of Temperature range of
“sensing” length is exceeded (double the sensing length If the sensor is immersed in flowing liquid or gas, the Tolerance class Tolerance class Tolerance valuea °C
validity °C validity °C
is recommended). Small immersion depths result in a effect is reduced because of more rapid heat removal.
large temperature gradient between the sensor and the Conversely, in still gas for example, the effect may be W 0.1 –100 to +350 F 0.1 0 - +150 ± ( 0.1 + 0.0017 | t | )
surroundings which results in a large heat flow. significant. The self-heating coefficient E is expressed as: W 0.15 –100 to +450 F 0.15 -30 - +300 ± ( 0.15 + 0.002 | t | )
The ideal immersion depth can be achieved in practice E = Δt / (R – I2) W 0.3 –196 to +660 F 0.3 -50 - +500 ± ( 0.3 + 0.005 | t | )
by moving the probe into or out of the process medium
incrementally; with each adjustment, note any apparent Where Δt = (indicated temperature) – (temperature of
W 0.6 –196 to +660 F 0.6 -50 - +600 ± ( 0.6 + 0.01 | t | )
change in indicated temperature. The correct depth the medium)
a
| t | = modulus of temperature in °C without regard to sign. For any value of R°
will result in no change in indicated temperature. R = Pt resistance
For calibration purposes 150 to 300mm immersion is
I = measurement current
required depending on the probe construction.
New Tolerance Classes for Thermometers to IEC 60751(2008)
Temperature range of validity °C
Recommended Termination Colour Codes IEC 751(1995) Tolerance class
Wire wound resistors Film resistors
Tolerance valuesa °C

For dual sensors, IEC 60751(2008) AA -50 to +250 0 to +150 ± ( 0.1 + 0.0017 | t |)
Red White Red Red White Red Red White White
specifies yellow & black(or grey)
A -100 to +450 -30 to +300 ± ( 0.15 + 0.002 | t | )
(instead of red & white as shown) to
be introduced for the additional sensing B -196 to +600 -50 to +500 ± ( 0.3 + 0.005 | t | )
resistor. 2 Wire 3 Wire 4 Wire C -196 to +600 - 50 to +600 ± ( 0.6 + 0.01 | t | )
a
| t | = modulus of temperature in °C without regard to sign. For any value of R°

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GUIDE TO WIRE AND CABLE INSULATION AND COVERINGS

WHICH INSULATION MATERIAL? USEABLE TEMPERATURE RANGE APPLICATION NOTES

PVC -10°C to 105°C Good general purpose insulation for ‘light’ environments. Waterproof and very flexible.

Resistant to oils, acids, other adverse agents and fluids. Good mechanical strength and flexibility. PTFE better for
PFA (Extruded) -75°C to 250°C
steam/elevated pressure environments.

PTFE (taped & wrapped) -75°C to 250/300°C Resistant to oils, acids, other adverse agents and fluids. Good mechanical strength and flexibility.

Good temperature range but will not prevent ingress of fluids. Fairly flexible but does not provide good mechanical
Glass fibre (Varnished) -60°C to 350/400°C
protection.

Will withstand temperature up to 700°C but will not prevent ingress of fluids. Fairly flexible, not good protection
High temperature glass fibre -60°C to 700°C
against physical disturbance.

Ceramic Fibre 0 to 1000°C Will withstand high temperature, up to 1000°C. Will not protect against fluids or physical disturbance.

Glass fibre (varnished) stainless

-60°C to 350/400°C Good resistance to physical disturbance and high temperature (up to 400°C). Will not prevent ingress of fluids.
steel overbraid

For maximum accuracy extension cables should be used and terminals and connectors should be of thermocouple materials to maintain continuity

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THERMOCOUPLE CONSIDERATIONS

Different Thermocouple Junctions Performance Considerations When Connecting Thermocouples

The materials are made according to internationally accepted standards as laid down in IEC 584 1,2
Length of cable runs and loop resistance.
which is based on the international Practical Temperature scale ITS 90. Operating temperature maxima
are dependent on the conductor thickness of the thermoelements. The thermocouple types can be The resistivity of extension and compensating cables varies according to the different conductor metals;
subdivided in 2 groups, base metal and rare (noble) metal: the limit to cable lengths which can be accommodated by measuring instruments therefore depends on
both the thermocouple type and instrument specifications. A general rule for electronic instruments is
-200°C up to 1200°C – These thermocouples use base metals that up to 100 Ohms loop cable resistance (i.e. total of both legs) will not result in measurement errors.
Type K – Chromel-Alumel: The best known and dominant thermocouple belonging to the group
chromium-nickel aluminium is type K. Its temperature range is extended (-200 up to 1100°C). Its e.m.f./ Interference and Isolation.
temperature curve is reasonably linear and its sensitivity is 41μV/°C.
With long runs, the cables may need to be screened and earthed at one end (at the instrument) to
Type J – Iron-Constantan: Though in thermometry the conventional type J is still popular it has less minimise noise pick-up (interference) on the measuring circuit.
importance in Mineral Insulated form because of its limited temperature range, - 200C to +750°C.
Alternative types of screened cable construction are available and these include the use of copper
Type J is mainly still in use based on the widespread applications of old instruments calibrated for
or mylar screening. Twisted pair configurations are offered and these can incorporate screening as
this type. Their sensitivity rises to 55μV/°C.
required.
Type E – Chromel-Constantan: Due to its high sensitivity (68μV/°C) Chromel-Constantan is mainly
With mineral-insulated cables the use of the sheath for screening may raise problems. In certain forms
used in the cryogenic low temperature range (-200 up to +900°C). The fact that it is non magnetic
the measuring point is welded to the sheath in order to reduce the response time; the screen is then
could be a further advantage in some special applications.
connected directly to the sensor input of the instrument and is therefore ineffective. In thermocouples
Type N – Nicrosil-Nisil: This thermocouple has very good thermoelectric stability, which is superior to
where the measuring point is welded to the protection tube it may be necessary to take special
other base metal thermocouples and has excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation.
precautions against interference since the sheath tube can in this case act as an aerial.
The Nicrosil-Nisil thermocouple is ideally suited for accurate measurements in air up to 1200°C. In
Even if the measuring point is not welded to the protection tube it is inadvisable to use the sheath of
vacuum or controlled atmosphere, it can withstand temperatures in excess of 1200°C. Its sensitivity of
a mineral-insulated thermocouple as a screen. Since it consists of non-insulated material there is a
39μV/°C at 900°C is slightly lower than type K (41μV/°C). Interchangeability tolerances are the same
possibility with electrically heated furnaces that it can carry currents between the furnace material
as for type K.
and the earthing point. These may result in measurement errors.
Type T – Copper-Constantan: This thermocouple is used less frequently. Its temperature range is
Generally, thermocouples in electrical contact with the protection tube can easily suffer interference
limited to -200°C up to +350°C. It is however very useful in food, environmental and refrigeration
from external voltages through voltage pickup. In addition, two such inputs form a current loop through
applications. Tolerance class is superior to other base metal types and close tolerance versions
which the two inputs are connected together. Since such current loops form a preferred path for the
are readily obtainable. The e.m.f/temperature curve is quite non-linear especially around 0°C and
introduction of interference, thermocouples should under these conditions always be isolated from
sensitivity is 42μV/°C.
each other, i.e. the amplifier circuits must have no electrical connection to the remaining electronics.
0°C up to +1600°C – Platinum-Rhodium (Noble metal) Thermocouples This is already provided on most instruments intended for connection to thermocouples.

Type S – Platinum rhodium 10% Rh-Platinum: They are normally used in oxidising atmosphere up to Ceramic materials used for insulating the thermocouples inside the protection tube suffer a definite
1600°C. Their sensitivity is between 6 and 12 μV/°C. loss of insulation resistance above 800 to 1000°C. The effects described can therefore appear at high
temperatures even in thermocouples where the measuring junction is not welded to the protection tube.
Type R – Platinum rhodium 13% Rh-Platinum: Similar version to type S with a sensitivity between 6 Here again full isolation is strongly recommended.
and 14μV/°C.
With electrically heated furnaces in the high-temperature range it is also necessary to consider that
Type B – Platinum rhodium 30% Rh-Platinum rhodium 6% Rh: It allows measurements up to 1700°C. the increased conductivity of the ceramic insulating materials may cause the supply voltage to leak
Very stable thermocouple but less sensitive in the lower range. (Output is negligible at room into the thermocouple. Here again full isolation against supply and earth potential with an insulating
temperature). voltage exceeding the peak voltage of the supply (heater voltage) is essential.
Historically these thermocouples have been the basis of high temperature in spite of their high cost
and their low thermoelectric power. Until the launching of the Nicrosil-Nisil thermocouples, type N,
they remained the sole option for good thermoelectric stability.

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PFA THERMOCOUPLE CABLE (IEC)

PFA INSULATED FLAT PAIR (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10M REEL 25M REEL 50M REEL 100M REEL

K IEC 1/0.3mm 827-5729 611-8012 827-5722 827-5726

K IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5716 611-7980 611-8006 827-5710

J IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5732 611-8034 611-8056 827-5741

T IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5735 611-8028 611-8040 827-5738

INSULATED TWIN TWIST (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10M REEL 25M REEL 50M REEL 100M REEL

K IEC 1/0.2mm 827-5763 827-5766 611-7968 611-7946

K IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5757 827-5750 611-7930 827-5754

T IEC 1/0.2mm 827-5779 827-5772 611-7974 611-7952

N IEC 1/0.2mm 827-5760 611-7996 - -

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PFA THERMOCOUPLE CABLE (ANSI)

PFA INSULATED FLAT PAIR (ANSI)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL

K IEC 1/0.3mm 814-0119 814-0128 814-0121

PFA INSULATED TWIN TWIST (ANSI)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL

K ANSI 1/0.2mm 814-0030 814-0049 814-0042

K ANSI 7/0.2mm 814-0046 814-0055 814-0058

K ANSI 1/0.3mm 814-0024 814-0033 814-0036

T ANSI 1/0.3mm 814-0080 814-0099 814-0092

T ANSI 1/0.2mm 814-0096 814-0106 814-0109

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PTFE THERMOCOUPLE CABLE (IEC)

PTFE INSULATED FLAT PAIR (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL

K IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5776 236-3858 827-5785

J IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5798 455-4258 827-5808

T IEC 1/0.3mm 827-5791 363-0418 827-5794

T IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5788 236-3892 827-5782

PTFE INSULATED TWIN TWIST (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL

K IEC 1/0.2mm 827-5801 363-0389 827-5805 827-5814

J IEC 1/0.315mm - 827-6000 827-6019 -

T IEC 1/0.508mm - 827-5990 827-6003 -

T IEC 1/0.2mm 827-5817 363-0402 827-5811 827-5820

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PVC INSULATED THERMOCOUPLE CABLE (IEC)

PVC INSULATED FLAT PAIR (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL 200 METRE REEL

K IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5615 236-3820 827-5619 611-7889 827-5628

K IEC 13/0.2mm - 827-5883 827-5892 - -

K IEC 23/0.2mm - 827-5883 - - -

J IEC 7/0.2mm 219-4753 827-5592 827-5596 236-3915 827-5606

T IEC 7/0.2mm 219-4703 236-3870 827-5653 762-1146 827-5662

PVC INSULATED & SCREENED (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL 200 METRE REEL

K IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5678 236-3864 827-5671 611-7895 827-5675

J IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5665 236-3921 827-5669 611-7918 -

T IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5684 762-1140 827-5687 762-1159 827-5681

Vx IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5690 236-3959 827-5693 611-7924 827-5697

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PVC INSULATED THERMOCOUPLE CABLE (ANSI)

PVC INSULATED FLAT PAIR (ANSI)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 25 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL 200 METRE REEL

K ANSI 7/0.2mm 814-0018 814-0027 814-0020

J ANSI 7/0.2mm 813-9995 814-0005 814-0008

T ANSI 7/0.2mm 814-0074 814-0083 814-0086

Vx ANSI 7/0.2mm 814-0103 814-0115

PVC INSULATED & SCREENED (ANSI)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 25 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL 200 METRE REEL

K ANSI 7/0.2mm 814-0068 814-0077 814-0070

J ANSI 7/0.2mm 814-0002 814-0011 814-0014

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GLASSFIBRE INSULATED THERMOCOUPLE CABLE (IEC / ANSI)

GLASSFIBRE INSULATED (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL 200 METRE REEL

K IEC 1/0.3mm 219-4589 236-3836 827-5833 827-5842 827-5845

J IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5851 455-4264 827-5855 827-5864 -

T IEC 1/0.3mm 236-3909 827-5849 827-5858 - -

GLASSFIBRE INSULATED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OVERBRAID (IEC)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL

K IEC 7/0.2mm 219-4595 236-3842 827-5867 827-5861

J IEC 7/0.2mm 827-5870 236-3937 827-5873 827-5877

GLASSFIBRE INSULATED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OVERBRAID (ANSI)

TYPE CODE CONDUCTORS JACKET 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL

K ANSI 1/0.3mm 814-0052 814-0061 814-0064

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PRT EXTENSION CABLE

SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED

TYPE CONDUCTORS JACKET CORES 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL

PRT 7/0.2mm 4 827-5823 455-4242

PVC INSULATED & SCREENED

TYPE CONDUCTORS JACKET CORES 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL

PRT 7/0.2mm 4 492-9753 290-4954 611-8129

PTFE INSULATED & SCREENED

TYPE CONDUCTORS JACKET CORES 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL

PRT 7/0.2mm 4 492-9775 290-4976

PFA INSULATED & SCREENED

TYPE CODE JACKET CONDUCTORS 10 METRE REEL 25 METRE REEL 50 METRE REEL 100 METRE REEL

PRT 7/0.2mm 4 611-8078 611-8090 827-5827 827-5836

PRT 7/0.2mm 6 - 611-8107 827-5839 -

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L60 THERMOCOUPLE & FINE WIRE WELDER

L200 Digital Thermometer & Data Logger

The Thermocouple Welder is a compact, simple-to-use instrument designed for thermocouple and fine wire welding.
STOCK NO
It is primarily designed for use by sensor manufacturers to produce commercial grade thermocouple junctions; it
is ideal for producing large numbers of exposed junction thermocouples for test and development laboratories. The
L60 Thermocouple Welder is ideally suited to transducer and RTD extension lead attachment. 363-0351

Use of the Thermocouple Welder does not require special skills and most operatives will be capable of producing
quality work with little practice. The instrument is supplied with a full range of user accessories including a
footswitch.
Suitable for use with wires of up to 1.1mm diameter an argon gas shield facility is included but a satisfactory
thermocouple junction is produced without the need for argon. The output energy of the L60 Thermocouple Welder
can be varied up to 60 Joules.
• Simple to use Thermocouple Welder
• Designed for the production of commercial grade thermocouple junctions (See below for range of thermocouple
cables)
• Also suitable for other fine wire work
• Front panel or footswitch operation
• Argon gas shield facility

Supplied complete with the following accessories:

• Wire Holding Pliers & Lead
• Safety Glasses
• Magnifying Eyeglass
• Carbon Electrodes
• Spare 2A Fuse
• Argon Hose
• Mains Lead
• Footswitch for greater ease of use

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COMPENSATING WIRES/CABLES

FORMER STANDARD
AMERICAN GERMAN DIN IEC 60584-3(2007) CABLE
Type CONDUCTORS +/- BRITISH BS1843:1952
ANSI/MC 96.1 43713/43714 BS ENG60584-3(2008) CODE

Nickel chromium/Constantan (Nickel,

Chromium/Copper Nickel, Chromel/
EX Constantan, T1/Advance, NiCr/
EX
Constantan)

Iron*/Contantan
J (Iron/Copper Nickel, Fe/Konst Iron/ JX
Advance, Fe/Constantan I/C)

Nickel Chromium/Nickel Aluminium*

K (NC/NA, Chromel/Alumel, C/A, T1/T2, KX
NiCr/Ni, NiCr/NiAL)

NX
N Nicrosil/Nisil
NC

Copper/Constantan
T (Copper/Copper Nickel, Cu/Con, TX
Copper/Advance)

Copper/Constantan
Vx (Low nickel) (Cu/Constantan) KCB
Compensating for K (Cu/Constantan)

Copper/Copper Nickel Compensating for

Platinum 10% or 13% Rhodium/Platinum RCA
U (Codes S & R respectively) Copper/ SCA
Cupronic Cu/CuNi, Copper/No. 11 alloy)

*Magnetic For Thermocouple connectors body colours are similar to outer sheath colours

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THERMOCOUPLE COLOUR CODES FOR CONNECTOR BODIES

Type J K T E N R/S B Cu (Copper)

IEC

ANSI

JIS

All connectors use true thermocouple alloys for optimum accuracy, except for types R, S & B which use compensating alloys.

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